Regional · Lexington, MARegional · 405 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Hawkeye Inspectors - The Hawkeye Companies - Hawkeye Home Inspections. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Hawkeye is a bench, not a person: reviewers name Neil, Chris Gregoire, Dan Fox, Mina Gaber, Mike Kilgallen, Peter, Kurt, Mark Childs, Ben Seck, Chip and Bryan, and which one you draw shapes the day. The Lexington company carries a 4.9 average across 202 Google ratings and an A+ on its BBB page, with 183 written reviews on file going back to 2016. New construction is a real part of the work. A June 2026 client used Ben Seck for both a pre-drywall walkthrough and the final inspection on the same build, and in a 2024 review a realtor wrote that Mina Gaber uncovered a significant construction mistake on a new build that nobody else had caught. The recurring compliment is time spent and questions answered. A 2025 first-time buyer said Neil spent almost four hours on the house and was straightforward when he didn't have an answer; a 2025 client said Chris sorted findings into what was urgent, what to do soon, and what to watch. Scheduling comes up as a practical strength — a 2021 buyer working a two-day window booked online without trouble, and a 2022 client had an inspection set within 48 hours. A 2023 client had the full report in hand within hours of the walkthrough. The complaints are few but they rhyme. A 2021 condo buyer said Chris Gregoire missed that the furnace and A/C were at the end of their life — the A/C couldn't be tested in March, but the reviewer's point was that nobody told them its age was the problem. A 2023 two-star reviewer said the inspection felt rushed, that major issues were missed, and that repair contractors spotted those issues immediately. In October 2025 a one-star reviewer came back specifically to dispute the company's public reply, saying the tub problem appeared less than a week after moving in and that the owner's claim they had used bleach was invented. Three accounts across five years is not a pattern of failure on a 183-review record, but they name the same thing — a defect that surfaced after closing — and that is the risk this trade exists to manage. So: ask who is assigned before you book, ask them to walk the report line by line rather than emailing it, and press specifically on anything the season prevents them from testing. For a new build with a pre-drywall stage, this is a straightforward call.
Ben Seck was inspector for both the pre-drywall inspection and the final inspection. He was an outstanding inspector! In both cases, Ben took the time to explain the process before he inspected the property. He asked insightful questions, showed up promptly at the property both times and provided comprehensive reports both times ... on the same day as each inspection. His findings resulted in necessary repairs and fixes that ultimately saved me time and money. In addition, Ben took the time to talk with me by phone immediately following each inspection. Ahead of sending the report, he highlighted the few significant concerns and helped me put his findings in perspective.<br><br>Thanks, Ben, for instilling a sense of confidence in my purchase of a new construction home!
I recommend Hawkeye and Neil wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a thorough, high-quality home inspection. Neil truly goes above and beyond in the level of care, professionalism, and attention to detail he brings to every inspection.<br><br>Homeownership comes with surprises, and even the most thorough inspection cannot predict every future issue. Homes are constantly aging and changing, and systems or components can fail at any time after an inspection. That's simply part of owning a home, not a reflection of the quality of the inspection itself.<br><br>If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable, and dedicated home inspector, I highly recommend Neil. He is fantastic, and you can feel confident knowing your home inspection is in excellent hands.
We were very pleased with the professional and personalized review of the property we are in the process of purchasing. Bryan did an extremely though assessment of the property and I appreciate him taking the time to review each and every line item and answer every question. He was a pleasure to work with. It was a bonus that he also happened to have a great sense of humor.
Neil was very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail to us so that we could understand and know what was needed to correct the problem.
The attention to detail was fantastic! Our inspector Chip was detail orientated and very attentive with every aspect of the home. Not to mention extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them to anyone trying to get a home inspection. Also, if you are a veteran they provide some discounts.
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