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title: "Tiger Home & Building Inspections"
description: "Tiger Home & Building Inspections is a home inspection company that a 2023 Reddit commenter placed \"out of Essex.\" The company says it has been in business"
doc_version: "2026-10-29"
last_updated: "2026-10-29"
---

# Tiger Home & Building Inspections

**Trade:** Home Inspection · **Address:** 190 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426 · **Phone:** (800) 328-4677 · **Website:** https://www.tigerinspect.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (high confidence) — from 139 reviews across 6 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 21 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Tiger Home & Building Inspections is a home inspection company that a 2023 Reddit commenter placed "out of Essex." The company says it has been in business 35 years, and its website lists home inspections, seller preparation inspections, commercial assessments and air quality screening.

On Google it holds 4.7 stars from 316 ratings. A recent customer said Art and Amber came the very next day to look at the house and take well water samples. A recent buyer said the president, Joe DeLaurentis, was onsite himself, and that the report helped identify necessary repairs to use as leverage in the negotiation. A recent buyer who added mold, termite and septic inspections said Tiger's inspectors found key deficiencies in almost every area. A recent customer wrote that Art looked closely at moisture intrusion and mold and encouraged a walk through the property with him. A 2026 customer said the Tiger team picked up clues that revealed termite, rodent and mold infestation.

A recent seller wrote that security-camera footage showed the inspector going through storage bins in the basement, removing a tool from a closed tool bin and using it without permission. A 2024 customer said obvious things were missed and the house cost them a lot of money after closing. A 2022 customer said the inspector did not go onto the roof and that many things on the report were marked "NOT INSPECTED." A 2024 Reddit commenter called Tiger good but on the expensive side. A real estate agent posting on r/connecticut in 2024 said they had found Tiger very detailed when evaluating properties, and a 2018 poster said they were very happy with Patrick's inspection.

**Strengths:**
- A next-day visit — a recent customer said Art and Amber came the next day
- A septic inspection — a recent customer praised Michael's septic inspection
- A walk-through invitation — a recent customer said Art encouraged walking the property together

**Concerns:**
- A borrowed seller's tool — a recent seller said the inspector used it without permission
- A skipped roof — a 2022 customer said the inspector did not go onto it

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds 4.7 stars from 316 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiger%20Home%20%26%20Building%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJCa_5O8Qo5okRaqjsjVxesqY) — “Google: 4.7★ from 316 ratings”
- Says it has been in business 35 years _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.tigerinspect.com) — “Self-reported 35 years in business”
- A recent customer said Art and Amber came the very next day to inspect and take well water samples _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psS04xQlBkVGhITkhGaGREZE9XbTFqVTFWT1kwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlKN1BPdThHNHFhdDdOWm1jU1VOY0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I called to schedule an inspection for a home purchase. They sent Art and Amber to look at the house and take well water samples the very…”
- A recent buyer said the inspectors found key deficiencies in almost every area across mold, termite and septic inspections _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsR05UWkpUR1pmUlVNemRVRmhibGhpVEc1MFpsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklGNTZJTGZfRUMzdUFhblhiTG50ZlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ As a licensed home inspector moving from New Mexico to Connecticut, I was naturally wary about trusting another company to inspect my fut…”
- A recent buyer said the president was onsite and the report helped in the negotiation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twNk1DMDBTMmhTTmtkTlNGRmFjRmhOVjJVNFZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkp6MC00S2hSNkdNSFFacFhNV2U4VGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I hired Tiger Home & Building Inspections on a friend's recommendation for a home purchase in CT, and it was money well spent --  their v…”
- A recent seller said camera footage showed the inspector using a tool from a closed tool bin without permission _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKcGJsTlFkMGxOZEd0MldHOTZUMGMwUkdkS1JrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJpblNQd0lNdGt2WG96T0c0RGdKRkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ As the seller of a home that was recently inspected by this company, we were shocked by the inspector's conduct during the inspection.

W…”
- A 2022 customer said the inspector did not go onto the roof and many report items were marked not inspected _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPLWF2UjNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO-avR3QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Not worth the price. I bypassed many lower priced home inspectors for a better and more thorough experience. I 100% did not get that. The…”
- Septic inspection _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwSVIzQlZTVFJNVVhOZk9URlBaalYzYldOSmVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpIR3BVSTRMUXNfOTFPZjV3bWNJeUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had an excellent experience with Michael at Tiger Inspections for my septic inspection. Michael was incredibly knowledgeable, professio…”
- Radon testing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25adWFYa3dkRkl6Y2xSeVF6SnBhelJZVlhWaU5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZuaXkwdFIzclRyQzJpazRYVXViNVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My husband and I are first time home buyers and we were recommended to use Tiger Inspections from our realtor. They scheduled our appoint…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVMGVIcEhRMlV0T1dGZmRuSldMVEZzYjA0MVpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjU0eHpHQ2UtOWFfdnJWLTFsb041ZGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brett came to inspect a house I am purchasing. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and provided me with great information about the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsR05UWkpUR1pmUlVNemRVRmhibGhpVEc1MFpsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklGNTZJTGZfRUMzdUFhblhiTG50ZlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ As a licensed home inspector moving from New Mexico to Connecticut, I was naturally wary about trusting another company to inspect my fut…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwSVIzQlZTVFJNVVhOZk9URlBaalYzYldOSmVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa6b25e5c8deca86a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpIR3BVSTRMUXNfOTFPZjV3bWNJeUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had an excellent experience with Michael at Tiger Inspections for my septic inspection. Michael was incredibly knowledgeable, professio…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/13oux9i/home_inspection_co_recommendations/jl6wqlx/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Official Website](https://www.tigerinspect.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/essex/profile/home-inspection/tiger-home-inspection-group-0111-77000787): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiger%20Home%20%26%20Building%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJCa_5O8Qo5okRaqjsjVxesqY): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://www.nhmrealtors.com/partner-directory/tiger-home-building-inspections-kara-golden-jdxmp): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiger%20Home%20%26%20Building%20Inspections&query_place_id=ChIJCa_5O8Qo5okRaqjsjVxesqY): 4.7★ from 320 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Hi, we have an offer in on a house in Andover CT, this place has fabulous reviews but can the good people of CT let me know if anyone has gone through them - are they are great company to work with?

…” — u/doodlebobartist in r/connecticut (2026-03-29) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/1rhukjq/moving_to_ct_ask_your_questions_here/od64j4i/
- “I went with Tiger inspections- they were good but on the expensive side.” — u/cinderellastoryboard in r/Connecticut (2024-12-10) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/13oux9i/home_inspection_co_recommendations/m1epsgq/
- “I am an agent at the other side of the state, but I have found Tiger home inspection to be very detailed when evaluating properties.” — u/jdhall1984 in r/connecticut (2024-02-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/1aqoyr0/real_estate_agent_and_inspector_recommendations/kqeu5ud/
- “[https://tigerinspect.com](https://tigerinspect.com) is who I used, it was super throughout for my 1850 colonial.” — u/StreamingMonkey in r/Connecticut (2023-05-23) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/13oux9i/home_inspection_co_recommendations/jl9xepo/
- “I used Tiger Home Inspections out of Essex. I had no complaints. They picked up several issues, and five years later nothing has surfaced that they didn't spot back then.” — u/HRzNightmare in r/Connecticut (2023-05-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/13oux9i/home_inspection_co_recommendations/jl6wqlx/
- “Very thorough, and didn’t mind explaining to a new homeowner what exactly he was seeing and the best route to take to fix it.” — u/chandogrogo in r/Connecticut (2022-04-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/u4ly1h/home_inspector/i4y8xcu/
- “they said we didn't have any smoke detectors in our place, despite there being three installed in plain sight.” — u/shadesofcourt in r/Connecticut (2022-04-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/u4ly1h/home_inspector/i4x3kgu/
- “Tiger is good, Modern Home inspection also Tom is one of my go to guys.” — u/CTRealtorCarl in r/Connecticut (2022-04-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/u4ly1h/home_inspector/i4wingl/
- “I have had a good experience with Tiger Home and Building Inspection.  It is was for a commercial building but they also do residential.  They got up on the roof, inspected every electrical panel, fur…” — u/Form684 in r/Connecticut (2022-04-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/u4ly1h/home_inspector/i4wgeu0/
- “Used Tiger Home and Building inspections.” — u/chop_your_cock_off in r/connecticut (2021-04-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/mwb247/home_inspector_recommendations/gvhl1lz/
- “We’ve worked with Tim Healy of Tiger Inspect twice now.” — u/hiphopanonymous11 in r/Connecticut (2020-06-15) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/h9hdut/can_you_recommend_a_thorough_home_inspection/fuwls48/
- “I used [Tiger Home Inspection](https://tigerinspect.com) 

Guy was really good, detailed in every corner of the house. Provided. Beautiful report of photos and recommendations I keep to remember what …” — u/Synapse82 in r/connecticut (2019-05-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/bky374/home_inspectors_licensed_for_foundation/emki0t6/
- “Patrick from Tiger Home Inspections was my guy and i was very happy with the inspection.” — u/TheManMulcayhee in r/connecticut (2018-05-08) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/8hzd41/home_inspector_recommendations_xpost_rhartford/dyntu02/
- “The guy knew his shit and explained a lot of stuff to us” — u/QuackersAndMooMoo in r/connecticut (2014-08-08) — https://www.reddit.com/r/connecticut/comments/2d0sik/_/cjkxmys/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · A1 Dayone · 2026-10-09**: Art, did a great job going over everything. Didn’t miss a thing, thank you so much sir!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Meghan A · 2026-10-09**: Brett came to inspect a house I am purchasing. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and provided me with great information about the condition of the home and advice for home maintenance. He took his time and was thorough and answered all of my questions. Easy to book online as well, which was v…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Barone · 2026-10-08**: Very professional and thorough
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Comollo · 2026-10-06**: Art was incredible 11/10, highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Art Rose · 2026-10-06**: I can’t recommend Art Dietric  highly enough! He is incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and genuinely cares about his clients and the outcome of their home purchase.

What really sets him apart is that he doesn’t simply walk through a home, point out problems, and hand you a report. He takes the t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Q · 2026-10-01**: I called to schedule an inspection for a home purchase. They sent Art and Amber to look at the house and take well water samples the very next day. Everyone was on time, courteous, professional, and easy to talk to. They answered all my questions in real-time. Very pleased.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donovan Cage · 2026-09-30**: As a licensed home inspector moving from New Mexico to Connecticut, I was naturally wary about trusting another company to inspect my future home. Luckily, I found Tiger. Their team far exceeded my expectations. Their incredible attention to detail not only saved me money but also gave me complete p…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jake Maturo · 2026-09-28**: Extremely pleasant experience. Art was welcoming and extremely thorough and professional. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to have a home inspection done
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Svetlana Bliznets · 2026-09-25**: Art was excellent with my home inspection. It is a such a confidence and intelligent person. I would strongly recommend him. Thank you very much for your work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff Curtin · 2026-09-24**: Very thorough and Art did a great job of explaining everything and answering any and all questions. Would recommend him to anyone!

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