Local business · Acton, MALocal business · 2 West Rd, Acton, MA 01720
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Still River Home Inspections is a one-person operation in Acton run by Dan Jones, who by his own account limits himself to a single inspection a day so each one gets his full attention — and the review record backs that up in an unusually consistent way: 73 reviews since 2021, every one of them five stars, with nine more in just the past six months. What comes up in review after review is thoroughness measured in hours, not minutes — three, four, even more hours spent walking a full house inside and out, photographing issues, and explaining what each one means rather than just listing it. First-time buyers in particular describe him translating a complicated process into something they actually understood, and several reviewers said he followed up days later to help prioritize what the report found. One reviewer specifically credited him with proving a home was being misrepresented by the sellers before they closed on it. The business covers buyer's, seller's/pre-listing, and new-construction inspections, plus radon testing, with a photo-illustrated report delivered within 24 hours. Dan Jones is named on the site as the certified inspector; the site describes the business as licensed, though that claim wasn't checked against a state registry here. There's essentially nothing to caution against in the record — no complaints about scheduling, communication, or thoroughness across dozens of detailed accounts spanning five years. For a Massachusetts homebuyer who wants a genuinely deep, unhurried inspection with someone willing to spend the time explaining what they're looking at, Still River has one of the more consistently strong records around — the main practical thing to know is that as a single-inspector operation, availability may take some advance planning.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Still River Home Inspections, Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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Estimated range
$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Dan goes above and beyond! He was super patient and detailed from start to finish. He walked us through every visible house detail, explained how all the systems function, and even gave us extra homeowner tips for ongoing maintenance. Professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful – Dan certainly stands out as the best inspector we've worked with!
Incredibly patient, kind, thorough, and takes his time to walk you through, educate you on what you’re looking at, and answer any questions. He is responsive, an excellent communicator, and beyond dependable. Also, the system he uses for sending the inspection is so helpful - not only does it easily allow for pdf conversion and is easily accessible, but it allows you to select items to make lists off of for your agent, the seller, etc. highly recommend. You get what you pay for - a high quality product and service - worth every penny.
Dan inspected a Deck House estate sale property for me. He was incredibly thorough and took over four hours to do the job. He is clearly passionate and knowledgeable, and he gave me great advice for navigating complex issues with flat roofing and water quality. Highly recommended!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars — Exceptional Home Inspection Experience Dan from Still River Home Inspections was absolutely outstanding. He was meticulous from start to finish, walking us through every part of the inspection with patience, clarity, and genuine expertise. He left nothing to chance, documented every detail, and explained each finding in a way that made us feel informed and confident. The inspection report he delivered was second to none. It was thorough, organized, and incredibly helpful as we move forward with the purchase of the property. Thanks to Dan, we now have complete confidence in our decision. If I had one complaint, it’s that he uncovered so many minor items that I now have a full honey‑do list waiting for me. But honestly, that’s exactly what you want from a top‑tier inspector. Better to know everything, big and small, and Dan made sure we did. Highly recommend Still River Home Inspections and especially Dan. Truly a five star experience.
They are very thorough, checking all corners of the house! They explain every step of the process and answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend!
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A guided tour of the house, not a checklist5.0
Thermal imaging and drone use4.8
Same-day reports4.6
Drone roof checks4.6
Historic and antique home inspections3.2
