# Olde Son Home Inspections

**Trade:** Home Inspection · **Phone:** (978) 877-1672 · **Website:** https://oldesonhomeinspections.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 2 sources.
94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Every review of Olde Son Home Inspections is really a review of one man: Craig. Sixteen Google reviews describe the same afternoon — an inspector who walks the house with the buyer, points at what he finds, and stops to explain what it means before moving on.

The through-line is teaching. A 2022 buyer wrote that he pointed out everything that needed fixing, the safety issues, and the things to monitor, and that he arrived ahead of both them and their agent to start on the outside. A 2023 customer said he was patient enough to explain everything until it made sense, and that the report came back accurate and easy to read; a 2022 review called his reports thorough and detailed. More than one first-time buyer described coming away knowing what to fix and what to keep an eye on — a different outcome than being handed a document.

Google carries a 5-star average across 44 ratings, and the written history is nearly all praise. The exception is worth reading first. In an April 2022 review, a homeowner said Craig called exterior water damage serious enough that the whole panel needed changing, and flagged water damage beside the fireplace chimney that would have to be opened up to see how far it went. Two contractors called afterwards said the exterior was a patch over woodpecker damage, and the chimney work came back quoted at $3,000 to $8,000. The reviewer had planned to leave five stars on inspection day and marked it down after those calls. One account is not a pattern, but when a finding carries a repair bill that size, it is fair to have the relevant trade scope it before you negotiate on it.

One thing about that history: the written reviews run from November 2021 to December 2023.

Craig is the right call for a first-time buyer who wants the inspection talked through rather than emailed over. A 2022 review noted he stayed reachable to both the client and the agent after the inspection was done — worth confirming when you book, along with what his report covers now.

**Strengths:**
- Explains as he goes — buyers describe every finding walked through in plain terms
- Readable reports — 2022 and 2023 reviews call them accurate and detailed
- Sorts the priorities — separates must-fix items from things to monitor
- Reachable afterwards — a 2022 review says he answered later client and agent questions

**Concerns:**
- One disputed call — a 2022 reviewer said two contractors contradicted his exterior finding
- Older review history — written reviews run November 2021 to December 2023

**Where sources disagree:**
- The April 2022 complaint is stored as a 3-star review, but the reviewer's own text says they are giving one star.

## Claims & citations

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

- Buyers repeatedly describe him explaining each finding out loud during the walkthrough until they understood it _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4anFyMENnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxjqr0Cg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable of way he was talking about inside the home and out. He was patient as he explaine…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCeXZEcGNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICByvDpcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best Home Inspector around! Craig is an honest professional with invaluable knowledge and experience. He makes sure that as he thoroughly…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXMk5Yajd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICW2NXj7wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to explain everything and was very knowledgeable. He was patient and made sure I didn't …”
- A 2023 review called the written report accurate and easy to understand; a 2022 review called his reports thorough and detailed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4anFyMENnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxjqr0Cg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable of way he was talking about inside the home and out. He was patient as he explaine…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXMk5Yajd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICW2NXj7wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to explain everything and was very knowledgeable. He was patient and made sure I didn't …”
- A 2022 review says he separated what must be fixed from safety issues and items to monitor, and started outside before the interior _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1eDVXY2p3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICux5WcjwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very thorough, exactly what you want in a home inspector. Pointed out everything that needs to be fix, safety issues, and thing…”
- A 2022 review says he stayed available to both client and agent after the inspection and answered follow-up questions _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtODZuUmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm86nRgQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig delivers a thorough, detailed inspection and report. He is available to clients during and after the inspection process, and has an…”
- First-time buyers in 2022 and 2023 reviews describe learning what to repair and what to monitor in their new house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4cEw2SVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxpL6ISg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend Olde Son Home Inspections to anyone purchasing a home, and in my opinion, especially over any other home inspection com…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNld2JITHh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICewbHLxwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Everyone always says: one of the most important things when buying a house, is to have your home inspected and to have it done by someone…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHblBDT2lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGnPCOiAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very professional, detailed and thorough and did a wonderful job of educating us about how to care for our new home.”
- In an April 2022 review a homeowner said two contractors later disputed his exterior water-damage call, and a chimney finding he raised was quoted at $3,000 to $8,000 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMya0xiaGtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2kLbhkAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ I would have given 5 star to this if I had reviewed just after they day I did inspection. I am giving 1 star. Here is why:
1. Craig showe…”
- Google shows a 5-star average across 44 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olde%20Son%20Home%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJpQwuOQS_44kR-kAoMJZLx9U) — “Google: 5★ from 44 ratings”
- Reviews name Craig as the person performing the inspections _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWOThLM2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV98K3eA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig did an excellent job with our home inspection. Very professional and detail oriented, which is exactly what you need in a home insp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4NGFYUUt3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx4aXQKw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig’s the man!!! Have really enjoyed working with him. I learn something new every time we have a conversation!
His services are second…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeTlLRzFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGy9KG1QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very knowledgeable and thorough. He took his time to explain any issues and home maintenance. Not to mention he was very person…”
- A 2021 reviewer working with clients said she would refer him to them _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeTlLRzFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGy9KG1QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very knowledgeable and thorough. He took his time to explain any issues and home maintenance. Not to mention he was very person…”
- Sixteen Google reviews dated November 2021 to December 2023, fifteen positive and one detailed complaint _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWOThLM2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV98K3eA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig did an excellent job with our home inspection. Very professional and detail oriented, which is exactly what you need in a home insp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMya0xiaGtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2kLbhkAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ I would have given 5 star to this if I had reviewed just after they day I did inspection. I am giving 1 star. Here is why:
1. Craig showe…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeTlLRzFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGy9KG1QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very knowledgeable and thorough. He took his time to explain any issues and home maintenance. Not to mention he was very person…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWOThLM2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV98K3eA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig did an excellent job with our home inspection. Very professional and detail oriented, which is exactly what you need in a home insp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4anFyMENnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxjqr0Cg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable of way he was talking about inside the home and out. He was patient as he explaine…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1eDVXY2p3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd5c74b96302840fa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICux5WcjwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Craig was very thorough, exactly what you want in a home inspector. Pointed out everything that needs to be fix, safety issues, and thing…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olde%20Son%20Home%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJpQwuOQS_44kR-kAoMJZLx9U): 5.0★ from 44 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olde%20Son%20Home%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJpQwuOQS_44kR-kAoMJZLx9U): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Polkow · 2023-12-18**: Craig did an excellent job with our home inspection. Very professional and detail oriented, which is exactly what you need in a home inspector. 10/10 would recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Victor Enabulu · 2023-09-22**: Thank you, Craig
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Max Kafui · 2023-06-09**: Craig’s the man!!! Have really enjoyed working with him. I learn something new every time we have a conversation!
His services are second to none; very professional with great level of detail.
He has extensive depth of knowledge for both interior and exterior aspects of the home and breaks everythin…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Amistadi · 2023-05-17**: Craig was wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable of way he was talking about inside the home and out. He was patient as he explained everything so that I could understand. He was thorough in his inspection. His report was accurate and easy to understand. I would highly recommend Craig to other…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katharine D · 2023-05-10**: I would recommend Olde Son Home Inspections to anyone purchasing a home, and in my opinion, especially over any other home inspection company. This was my first experience with the home buying process. I contacted 3 different home inspection professionals, all with varying prices. As soon as I spoke…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle Wyke · 2022-12-22**: Best Home Inspector around! Craig is an honest professional with invaluable knowledge and experience. He makes sure that as he thoroughly walks you through the property, you understand everything that he sees/includes in his extensive report. He truly cares about his work and clients and is dedicate…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alfio Silva · 2022-10-12**: Craig is incredible! I've been to many home inspections, and I was very impressed by Craig's knowledge and professionalism!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · jake semeraro · 2022-09-23**: 10/10, 5 stars, 100% satisfactory- would recommend Olde Son Home Inspections to anyone purchasing a home.

If you’re looking for someone who knows what to look for in every aspect of a house - Craig is
the one! If there was trouble to be found with the house - he found it! However, he didn’t just po…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nik Mellett · 2022-09-23**: Craig was awesome! Detail oriented and extremely professional, very happy with my decision.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J B · 2022-09-15**: Everyone always says: one of the most important things when buying a house, is to have your home inspected and to have it done by someone who’s knowledgeable. I had Craig inspect my newly purchased home and I learned so much about house, what should be fixed and what should be monitored.

On time, t…

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