Sawyer Home Inspections

I’ve owned 5 homes and Ethan is the best inspector I’ve ever used. You can get a sense when you hire someone that’s going through the motions vs. someone who takes pride in what they do. Ethan has a combination of great communication skills, high attention to detail and a relaxed but very professional demeanor that makes you feel comfortable while educated throughout the whole process.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sawyer Home Inspections for many years, and I truly can’t recommend them highly enough. As a real estate broker, the professionals I refer to my clients are a direct reflection of the level of service I strive to provide, and Sawyer Home Inspections has consistently earned my trust. Their inspections are incredibly thorough, and I always appreciate their honesty and transparency. They take the time to clearly explain their findings, helping my clients understand not only what issues exist, but also which items are routine maintenance and which deserve immediate attention. That level of professionalism gives both my clients and me tremendous confidence throughout the home buying process. They are also exceptionally responsive, punctual, and reliable. Real estate transactions often involve tight contractual deadlines, and Sawyer Home Inspections always works hard to accommodate our schedules and help keep deals moving forward without compromising the quality of their work. After many years of working together, I continue to refer Sawyer Home Inspections with complete confidence. They are true professionals, outstanding at what they do, and an invaluable part of our team. Thank you for your continued dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. You are truly stars in this industry, and I look forward to working with you for many years to come.

We had an inspection done by Chad which seemed to be good at the time. But after buying our house, we found that many significant problems were either not identified or severely misdiagnosed. I fully understand that it is a general house inspection and that no inspector will be 100% correct about everything, but the quantity and severity of inspection errors was unreasonable. A few examples below: 1) He inspected the main rubber roof and said that it was in good condition and would last many more years. However we had a few different roofers evaluate it later who all found that it was actually a rolled asphalt roof that is on the verge of failing and needs to be completely replaced ASAP. So besides being objectively wrong about the roof material, his evaluation of the condition was way off. 2) He inspected the gas boiler and said it was in good functional condition. Upon moving in we discovered a leak from the gas valve which could’ve been a huge safety problem had we not found it and gotten it fixed quickly. 3) We found that multiple outlets were not working properly and needed to be re-wired. All of the outlets were supposedly checked during the inspection. Additionally our electrician made us aware of multiple potential safety concerns related to the age and condition of the wiring/electrical systems that was not mentioned during the inspection. These are just a few examples, I could keep going on. Overall the inspection results did not accurately represent the actual condition of the house at all. We left the inspection unaware of the thousands and thousands of dollars we’d end up spending on repairs. Had we known about these issues, it could’ve helped with our decision making process and/or negotiations during closing.

I had my home inspection a few weeks ago with Ethan Sawyer. He was patient and courteous and very thorough. I would recommend him to anyone.

Sawyer Home Inspections is the absolute best to work with. Chad is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and always takes the time to explain everything clearly. Beyond doing a great job, his friendly personality makes the entire inspection process easy and stress-free. I always feel confident recommending Sawyer Home Inspections to my clients.