AA-MSA Inspectors are certified members of ASHI ® - The American Society of Home Inspectors. ASHI certification is limited to those who demonstrate the highest level of skill and ability to recognize defects and successfully pass a day-long battery of written tests. ALL other inspector organizations allow membership to anyone who pays a fee! Anyone can advertise or be referred to as a "Home Inspector", even "licensed interns" who are still learning. Don't trust the Inspection of your new home or commercial property to an "intern" who is still learning. Call AA-MSA and get a professional with proven defect recognition skills derived from thousands of inspections and hands-on building experience developed over decades. Contact us for a free estimate and answers to all your questions before hand.
AA-MSA is the Buyer's Choice because we work exclusively for you to find defects and conditions of obsolescence that can cost you thousands. We meet with you on the day of inspection and in easy to understand terms, we point out the defects and obsolescence that could lead to failure and thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses. Plus we provide a repair cost estimate for the items needing attention. Buyers often use our inspection report repair estimate to bargain and win $$$ concessions from sellers.
Why is AA-MSA a good (best) choice?
-We are a BBB accredited company with an A+ rating
-We'll provide an honest assessment
-We beat any price you hear up to 90 days after the inspection.
-Defect recognition experts. Certified by ASHI
-Experience based on thousands of inspections over 40 years
-Countless 5-Star Reviews from satisfied clients. Check us out on Thumbtack, Google, Yelp, AngiesList, the BBB
-We are the inspector of choice when Realtors are looking for a home inspector for a family member.
-Our inspection report provides powerful negotiating power!
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Hired 103 times
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32 years in business
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2019
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Stephen D.
Mar 13, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe was very thorough during the inspection, spending well over 2 hours going through all components and systems. His report was extensive and full of pointers on future maintenance and recommended actions to take, either now or in the future.
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 4,001 - 4,500 sq ft • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 1941-1960 • Basement • House
Very fast and responsive, my inspector was very friendly and attentive. He took the time to explain everything he found and ways that it could be fixed which I greatly appreciated. At the end I was quickly mailed a book with photos and a detailed report, i would definitely recommend
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Basement • House
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Erica R.
Oct 15, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe responded quickly to my inquiry and offered a fair price for the inspection. He explained everything as I walked around with him and offered suggestions on items to fix before listing the property for sale. Would definitely use him again.
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Basement • Chimney • Water well • House
We hired AA-MSA to conduct a home inspection prior to purchasing a home. We reached out to a few companies but AA-MSA was the most responsive and provided great value. Our home inspector was Rich M. He was punctual and was wearing a polo shirt with the company's name properly showing his affiliation. He also introduced himself and gave us a brief summary of what he will be doing and what we should expect. He was very knowledgeable and personable and we felt safe around him. We moved to another portion of the home so that he could conduct his inspection alone. When he was done with the basement, he called us and showed us issues, level of seriousness, and what to expect if not mitigated, as well as possible solutions. Rich did this with every level of the home, showing us the issues and providing an explanation and solutions. He took his time to ensure that every corner of the home was inspected. He also answered all of our questions. We received the inspection report the following day. The report was very detailed and definitely assisted in our decisions with the home-buying process. The company also reached out after the inspection to check on our experience. Highly recommended.
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our services.
It was a pleasure working with you
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Angela B.
Apr 1, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
He answered quickly, was professional and very detailed in our inspection. Still waiting to close next month. He was even flexible with reschedule due to sellers not getting back to us in time. He was great! Definitely recommend
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 501 - 1,000 sq ft • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • 1941-1960 • Basement • House
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is GUARANTEED competitive. If within 90 days of our service you hear a lower price, tell us and we will reimburse you the difference! Guaranteed!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
As a Buyer advocate, AA-MSA inspectors work for you to find defects and conditions of obsolescence that can cost you thousands. We meet with you on the day of inspection and in easy to understand terms, we point out the defects and obsolescence that could lead to failure and thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses. Plus we provide a cost estimate of costs. Buyers often use our inspection report repair estimate to win concessions from the sellers. Then for as long as you own the property, we are available to provide you with guidance on maintenance and repairs. This "guidance" is free of charge for as long as you own the property!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
JOSEPH RAFFONE - Qualifications:
CT licensed Inspector #39
ASHI Certified Inspector #202276
Licensed Lead-paint supervisor/inspector #1525/2267
Licensed Asbestos Inspector #277
Licensed Septic Inspector #5110
Certified RRP #18329-14-00118
EPA Certification NAT 20379-2
Certified Microbial Investigator #161664
HUD, FHA, , 203(k), VA Certified Inspector #P0728
OSHA Certified #1905875
Building Code Standards Certification
Water Damage Consultant #99383
SALVATORE RAFFONE - Qualifications:
Harvard trained Architect
MBA from Columbia University
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