# Looking Glass Home Inspections

**Trade:** Home Inspection · **Phone:** (508) 344-1605 · **Website:** http://lookingglasshomeinspection.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 11 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Looking Glass Home Inspections is a Cherry Valley, MA one-inspector practice run by Chad Muzzy, offering home inspections and radon testing across Massachusetts. It carries a BBB A- rating, though it isn't a BBB-accredited business.

What stands out across the reviews — all 12 on file, dating from 2024 through this month, are five stars — is how many come from real estate agents rather than just buyers. Several make a point of contrasting Chad with inspectors who "scare buyers": he's described as thorough and honest without unnecessarily alarming clients, explaining findings clearly enough that first-time buyers don't panic over small fixes. One 2026 review, from an agent covering an inspection on a Worcester multifamily property, described navigating limited-access areas and challenging conditions without the process breaking down.

Reviewers also describe a specific style: walking through findings as he goes rather than saving everything for the end, so buyers aren't hit with information overload at once, and turning around a complete, photo-documented report quickly. More than one client has used him twice.

For a home inspection where clear communication matters as much as thoroughness — especially with first-time buyers or a tight closing deadline — Chad has built a small but consistently strong run of reviews, notably including repeated endorsements from agents who work with inspectors regularly.

**Strengths:**
- Agent-endorsed — multiple real estate agents specifically recommend him
- Clear communication — explains findings as he goes, not all at once
- Handles tricky properties — a 2026 review cites a difficult multifamily job
- Repeat clients — more than one reviewer used him a second time

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- BBB grade A- though not accredited; located at 14 Young Street, Cherry Valley MA _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/home-inspection/looking-glass-home-inspections-0261-352791) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A-”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/home-inspection/looking-glass-home-inspections-0261-352791) — “BBB lists Looking Glass Home Inspections at 14 Young Street, Cherry Valley, MA 01611, with an A- rating, no BBB accreditation, and Chad Muzz…”
- Multiple reviews come from real estate agents who specifically praise his balance of thoroughness without unnecessarily alarming buyers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pab09FbzVPRTFaZVZOd2FEbEthekExWkZVdFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZoOEo5OE1ZeVNwaDlKazA1ZFUtY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Chad Muzzy for home inspections! As a Realtor, I really appreciate an inspector who can be thorough and honest without…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OV1owcFhVVU5NYVRrMk1tZDFiRVpVZFY5eFluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNWZ0pXUUNMaTk2Mmd1bEZUdV9xYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very knowledgeable and takes his time. As an agent I work with a lot of inspectors and some can scare buyers. Chad took his time and expl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Cc1MxWmpSWGxXUnpCRE5WSnhjRFJLTFRCTVZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBsS1ZjRXlWRzBDNVJxcDRKLTBMVHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chad is an absolute pleasure to work with; thorough, professional, and personable. As a real estate agent, I truly appreciate having some…”
- A 2026 review described successfully inspecting a challenging multifamily property in Worcester with limited-access areas _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sME5HMXJVMnhRUm5ablRscFpUM1IyT1dwek4wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnl0NG1rU2xQRnZnTlpZT3R2OWpzN0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently worked with Chad while covering a home inspection for one of our agents on a multifamily property in Worcester. It was not an …”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe him explaining findings clearly throughout the inspection rather than only at the end _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZMVduQjRkek5aVDE5QmQxOVRlVUpCUmtSMVNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY1WnB4dzNZT19Bd19TeUJBRkR1SGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We were on a tight deadline and he made sure to make it happen for us. He was extr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OelRIUjBZbTVTUzJwek5ITTJhRUZ0TTJjMVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNzTHR0Ym5SS2pzNHM2aEFtM2c1VVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chad was wonderful and as first time homebuyers didn't make us panic at small fixes, and made sure to explain everything he was going thr…”
- Also offers radon testing alongside home inspections, serving Massachusetts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://lookingglasshomeinspection.com) — “Looking Glass Home Inspections provides home inspections and radon testing in Massachusetts, with its site identifying Cherry Valley as its …”
- Has multiple repeat clients, including one using him for a second inspection _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xVE1qTlVMV1YwZEY5alN6bGpVRlI2V1hGVlpVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1TMjNULWV0dF9jSzljUFR6WXFVZUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the second time I have used Chad for a home inspection, and he is a true professional. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. High…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://lookingglasshomeinspection.com) — “Looking Glass Home Inspections provides home inspections and radon testing in Massachusetts, with its site identifying Cherry Valley as its …”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/home-inspection/looking-glass-home-inspections-0261-352791) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Home Inspections”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pab09FbzVPRTFaZVZOd2FEbEthekExWkZVdFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x96906e54352578de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZoOEo5OE1ZeVNwaDlKazA1ZFUtY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Chad Muzzy for home inspections! As a Realtor, I really appreciate an inspector who can be thorough and honest without…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Looking%20Glass%20Home%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJ4au1YrAD5IkR3nglNVRukJY): 5.0★ from 15 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Looking%20Glass%20Home%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJ4au1YrAD5IkR3nglNVRukJY): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/home-inspection/looking-glass-home-inspections-0261-352791): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://lookingglasshomeinspection.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alexandria Beane · 2026-08-18**: I highly recommend Chad Muzzy for home inspections! As a Realtor, I really appreciate an inspector who can be thorough and honest without unnecessarily alarming buyers. Chad is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain his findings in a way that helps buyers understand the home and feel …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phillip Olivo · 2026-08-18**: I recently worked with Chad while covering a home inspection for one of our agents on a multifamily property in Worcester. It was not an easy property to inspect — there were areas with limited access and plenty of conditions that made evaluating the property more challenging.

Chad did an excellent…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeremy Tebo · 2026-08-13**: This is the second time I have used Chad for a home inspection, and he is a true professional. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly & Joe Provost “The Pros” · 2026-08-11**: Very knowledgeable and takes his time. As an agent I work with a lot of inspectors and some can scare buyers. Chad took his time and explained everything. Def recommend giving him a call.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joshua Langley · 2026-08-10**: Chad is very thorough and explains everything as he’s going through the whole inspection Process. He is fair priced and personable, would recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick Borowy · 2026-07-29**: Showed up on time. Very professional. Went through the entire house with us and explained everything very well. The report was done fast and easy to navigate.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cheryl Blanchette · 2026-07-28**: Chad was very helpful and took the time to explain any questions I had. It was a please to work with him.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gerdette Armour · 2026-07-28**: Chad is an absolute pleasure to work with; thorough, professional, and personable. As a real estate agent, I truly appreciate having someone I can trust. My clients and I are always impressed with his attention to detail and clear communication. I highly recommend Chad to anyone looking for a knowle…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Herra · 2026-06-17**: Chad was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We were on a tight deadline and he made sure to make it happen for us. He was extremely thorough and took the time to keep us filled in along the way instead of presenting everything at the end preventing information overload. His report had a p…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chuck Scott · 2026-06-13**: Chad was wonderful and as first time homebuyers didn't make us panic at small fixes, and made sure to explain everything he was going through to help educate us to the process and what needs/should be done. Our realtor also was impressed with his results and demeanor on the job.

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