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Home maintenance and repairHouse repairs: Darcy's list The Boston Globe's Handyman: Peter Hotton Q&A Archives dating back to January, 1997 Building/ConstructionRobert Gremo - General construction, design, building Ledge Construction Maintenance/JanitorialRich Baldwin, Brighton: 617.661.1686 PaintingI used College Pro to do my house and they did a very nice job which is holding up well, for a very good price. I stayed home the whole time, to keep an eye on them (they're very young) and did the detail painting myself. But they were very good about the high places I wouldn't dare try to reach. I know others have not had such a good experience with College Pro; I think it entirely relative to the crew you get, but I recommend them. -ML PlumbingEast Cambridge Plumbing and Heating European Plumbing & Heating Co Petersen Plumbing & Heating Robert F. Viglirolo Roofers McDonnell Roofing Company Home inspectorsI used Tiger home inspection in 1994 when I bought my townhouse. They sure were thorough, professional, polite, inexpensive, and on time!!! They went up on the roof, turned on the washer, dryer, dishwasher, and all that to look for leaks, etc, inspected every closet door for proper closure, etc. They charged me less than the independents whom I had also contacted would have. I was very happy. -davidcj I used Chris Monahon for two home inspections... He was quite professional
and direct in his communications. I was very happy to work with him. His
office is in Newton, phone number 617 923-2300. I have also recommended
him to others who were satisified. Ray Jackson (781-391-3114) is exceptionally courteous, honest, thorough, and schedule-accommodating. He inspected our pre-renovation condo in Cambridge (read: old systems, needed a lot of work) back in 1998. We've since referred him a few times. He was able to offer us lots of advice, and a general sense of what we were getting ourselves into. After renovation, we found that his suggestions and commentary were right on the money. -jjjenkin We were very satisfied with Allan Morrison Home Inspection (family business), 781/665-3688. They were highly recommended by several different friends who were satisfied with their work, and we used them for two houses (one of which were are happily living in). They are thorough, critical, and honest, willing to share information and instruct about the care and maintenance of various systems in a house (heating, water, etc.) as well as help evaluate what they find. They are happy to have you trail along and ask lots of questions. And they are members of ASHI. I'd use they again (though I hope I never move again!). -nmurphy We used Donald Cummings of National Home Inspection Service of New England, Inc. about 5 years ago. He was wonderful, and we're still very happy in our house. His phone number is (617) 923-2300, and his work address is 31 Stearns Street, Newton, MA 02159. We also used Gary Kellner of Harvard Environmental Services in Westwood, MA for a "Lead Paint Determination Report." He was also very knowledgeable and helpful. His phone number is (800) 640 -0404. -grahama I also have used Don Cummings twice in the past three years, once for a house I didn't buy and once for my present house. He is very thorough, gave me a small book with his findings and recommendations at the end. I have recommended him to several friends and they have all been very pleased. edorsch |
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