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A customer getting ready to put a house on the market said in a 2018 review that Bruce had suggestions about things that needed updating for Maine standards, such as a battery smoke detector in each room, a complete set of window screens and upgraded CFi outlets in the kitchen. On its HomeAdvisor profile, the business says it has more than 30 years of experience in home construction and inspection, starting as a building contractor in the early 80's and spending over 9 years as a Technical Services Compliance Specialist with Maine State Housing Authority. HomeAdvisor shows 4.7 stars from 16 ratings. In a 2018 review, a customer said Bruce and Jake arrived right on time, explained the procedures, pointed out areas of concern as they went, and troubleshot a balky furnace that came down to a dead thermostat battery. That 2018 customer said the final report came right when promised. A 2018 customer said Bruce Mathews did a thorough inspection and got the report to them in a day. A 2017 customer said Bruce took time to explain what he found in a home inspection. In a 2019 review, a customer who had recently purchased a home said Mathews Home Inspections missed an issue that would cost around $10,000 to fix, and that every professional who came out to look at it said the inspector should have caught it.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Had the home we recently purchased inspected by Mathews Home Inspections. They missed an issue with the house, which will cost around $10,000 to fix. Every professional that has come out to look at this issue, has said that the problem should have been caught by the inspector. Very disappointed.
Prompt, open to discussion during the inspection and after the report was received. Pleasant and easy to work with. Thorough.
Bruce and Jake arrived at the job right on time, were very pleasant and easy to work with. They explained all the procedures and pointed out areas of concern as they went. They did a very thorough job including troubleshooting a balky furnace (dead thermostat battery). They delivered the final report right when promised. All in all a great experience. Definitely recommended!
Responsive both before and after the inspection.
Very pleasant to work with, quick and efficient. Great price.
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