Five Stars Home Inspection LLC

House Inspection · 72 Claremont St, Malden, MA 02148, USA

4.3(31)4 sources · medium confidence
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  • Google Reviews5.0Positive+0.90Jun 4, 2026

    Fantastic inspector and would highly recommend.<br><br>Brian was recommended to us by our realtor when our offer for a home was accepted.<br><br>I went to the inspection with Brian and he was excellent - very detail oriented and thorough, leaving no stone unturned. He was climbing into unfinished attic spaces and under the porch, and finding and testing all of the systems. It was a somewhat complicated house so I was impressed with everything that he discovered.<br><br>Brian was also easy to talk to and ask questions and he answered them in a very down to earth and practical way. The report he wrote was very detailed and clear, and included plenty pictures with descriptions for each. He returned the report quickly. It was great information to have during the negotiation of the sale, and we will use the report even for ourselves going forward to make sure we know what is most important to fix in the home after closing.<br><br>Would definitely recommend Brian to anyone for home inspections. Thank you!

  • Google Reviews5.0Positive+0.85Jun 1, 2026

    Highly recommend Brian O'Boyle and the Five Stars team if you are looking for a great home inspection service!!! Brian was incredible and I learned so much from him!!

    Abigail WhitingView on Google Reviews
  • Google Reviews5.0Positive+0.85May 27, 2026

    As first-time home buyers, this entire process has felt like a complete roller coaster of emotions, and we truly cannot say enough good things about our experience with this inspection team. From the very first phone call, we felt supported and cared for. His wife, who handles the administrative side, was absolutely wonderful — so kind, calming, and reassuring while answering all of our questions and helping ease a lot of the anxiety that comes with buying your first home.<br>When it came time for the inspection itself, the same level of care and professionalism carried through. Brian was incredibly thorough, patient, and generous with his time, making sure we understood everything along the way without ever making us feel overwhelmed. He explained issues clearly, pointed out what was important versus routine maintenance, and gave us confidence instead of fear.<br>We were especially grateful that he was willing to come out during a holiday weekend. That flexibility and dedication meant so much to us during an already stressful timeline. Throughout every step, they truly became a calming force in a process that can otherwise feel incredibly overwhelming.<br>The detailed report was easy to understand, prompt, and extremely helpful as we moved forward with our purchase. We’re so thankful we chose them and would recommend them wholeheartedly — especially to fellow first-time home buyers looking for someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring.

    Danielle-Rene RolinView on Google Reviews
  • Google Reviews5.0Positive+0.90May 25, 2026

    Highly recommend Brian’s thorough and careful work! He completed our home inspection this week — over a holiday weekend — efficiently and with real expertise!

  • Google Reviews5.0Positive+0.95May 24, 2026

    Brian did incredible job inspecting our prospective home. He arrived early and had already studied the exterior and roof before I arrived. He not only seems deeply knowledgeable but also has a talent for education -- he taught me step by step throughout the inspection. Brian also went out of his way to explain things that we would want to do to maintain the house and its utilities, even though it wasn't pertinent to his report itself.<br><br>Basically, I could not have asked for a better experience with a house inspection. I will absolutely be reaching out to Five Stars in the future for these sorts of services. They are professional and seem highly trustworthy.

The honest read

Five Stars Home Inspection LLC (Brian O’Boyle and team) is highly regarded for detailed, patient, and educational home inspections, with many recent reviews highlighting thoroughness and clear explanations. The company also states it delivers detailed reports within 24 hours and offers add-on testing such as radon and water quality, but there is at least one significant complaint alleging an issue missed at a later time.

Where sources disagree

  • Most reviews are strongly positive, but at least one recent 1★ review alleges a significant defect was missed after move-in (potential disagreement about inspection effectiveness).

What the evidence shows

Worth knowing

  • One 1★ review alleges a major issue (rotten shower faucet/shower faucet rotted off and pipe rotted) after moving in that "should have found," citing a "Terrible inspection."