Testimonials
Very thorough and helpful.
- J.H., November 2022
Mr. Joby McDonald was the BEST! Incredible communication, good to his word, honest and an expert in his field. He always took the time to explain any concerns or questions and was very easy to work with. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend him to everyone seeking a thorough and stress-free home inspection! Thanks again, Dan & Serena
- D.J., October 2022
Joby did a great job and explained things to me in terms I could understand. He also had the full report to us in a very timely manner. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an inspection!
- L.P., October 2022
Joby was terrific, very diligent and helpful. I especially appreciated how he took the time to explain everything.
- K.L., October 2022
Purchasing a home from out-of-state adds an extra layer of stress to the home-buying experience. Joby’s inspection of the home we are buying was conducted thoroughly, thoughtfully, and nonjudgmentally. His feedback was constructive, and included suggestions for what to do, how to get it done, and how urgent it is to take care of. The web portal where we access our inspection has an intuitive layout and it’s easy for us to go back to find exactly what we’re looking for quickly. We feel a lot more confident knowing what exactly will need to be addressed in our future home and appreciate Joby’s communication throughout the process.
- K.T., October 2022
Joby was very very thorough and was a huge assist in ensuring that pre-closing issues were identified and documented. His photos and written report made everything clear to both buyer and seller, and there was very little disagreement as to any of Joby’s findings.
For the final inspection, Joby worked all evening and sent the report out at 6am since our closing was scheduled that same day. Awesome service.
A very nice guy that has the respect of the builders.
We would definitely recommend Joby to any of our friends.
- D.C., West Des Moines IA, September 2022
Joby was recommended to us by a realtor and was excellent to work with as a first-time home buyer. He was thorough and explained everything he was doing and looking at as we shadowed him throughout the inspection. We also appreciated the additional details and recommendations that came up regarding aspects of the house they may need updates or repairs longer-term.
- T.R., July 2022
I can't overstate how great Joby was to work with. I'm a first-time homebuyer and this was my first home inspection and I learned so much! Joby described everything he was looking at it and seeing in a way that I could understand and took the time to answer my questions and address any concerns. He is incredibly detail-oriented and organized, both during the inspection and in providing a report afterward. Thank you, Joby!
- J.S., July 2022
Joby was professional and capably shared his deep knowledge of each inspection item. As a retired carpenter, I am no stranger to the problems common in old homes. And I still learned a lot by walking through our building with Joby.
- S.S., July 2022
I will definitely recommend Joby in the future to anyone I know in the home-buying process. The inspection was seamless and we learn a lot of insight about the house through Joby and can 100% trust his knowledge in the industry.
- M.I., June 2022
Joby was extremely thorough and took his time to make sure he explained everything to us. He knew we were first time home buyers so I can tell he wanted to make sure we were as informed as possible.
- Q.D., June 2022
I highly recommend Joby for home inspections. He was easy to work with, thorough, and clearly very experienced. His expertise helped us make the right decision for our home.
- R.B., May 2022
He is amazing ! We will definitely be using him again whenever needed ! She is cheap , honest , funny , friendly and much more . Thank you so much for all you were able to do for us Joby !!
- Tiffany
- T.B., May 2022
Joby is personable and reasonable. Joby is also quick to respond and efficient. I would definitely recommend Joby for any inspection needs.
- A.L., May 2022
This was our first time needing a home inspector and just picked one not knowing what to expect. What a pleasure we picked Joby.He was extremely knowledgeable and didn't miss a thing, pointing out things I overlooked. He welcomed all your questions without making you feel foolish. He was very friendly. We gave our daughter his number, and she will be using him next week to do her home inspection.
Thanks, Joby! great working with you.
- B.B., April 2022
Joby is one of the best inspectors I?ve worked with. He?s very informative without being inflammatory. This is the second time I?ve worked with these buyers and they remembered him by name for their inspection this time.
- R.J., April 2022
Joby did a great job for us. He is everything you could ask for in a home inspector, and a great guy to boot. I don’t plan on buying any more houses, but I will recommend Joby to everyone I know who does! Can’t go wrong with Joby.
- E.N., March 2022
I would never choose another inspector. I've worked with Joby on multiple inspections and now that I am buying my own house I knew I had to have him inspect mine. Joby is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and knows how to explain things in ways that help home owners feel confident in their home purchase. He is always prompt and communicative. I'll continue to work with him well into the future. If you need an inspector who knows what they're doing and will provide you with all the information you need in order to feel informed you've found the right person. Thank you, Joby!
- K.M., February 2022
Joby did an exceptional job. Thorough and super helpful. Excellent detail in his report.
- N.H., January 2022
Joby was great - as a first-time homebuyer I wasn't sure what to expect for the inspection, but he was very clear and thorough as he explained his observations and findings. The report was easy to understand and made me feel confident that there are no surprises lurking in the property we are purchasing. I would absolutely work with Joby again!
- A.S., January 2022
Thanks. Well done.
- D.W., January 2022
Joby was very thorough in his inspection. He found lots of potential and current issues, but also pointed out the positives as well. We found him very professional, courteous and as I mentioned above, thorough! He provided us with the resources we needed to produce a request list to send to our agent for them to provide to the seller's agent to detail the repairs/replacement of several key items in an older home that we wanted fixed. We highly recommend him and his company!
- S.C., Cape Coral FL, January 2022
He was thorough and professional. I felt that I could completely trust his findings and not find surprises down the road.
- A.F., Berlin VT, December 2021
Joby is extremely thorough and takes a educational approach. I fell like I came away from the inspection with an "owners manual" for what I hope becomes our new home
- J.H., November 2021
joby was amazing he took time to answer all the questions that we had... I would recommend him to any one....
- L.B., September 2021
I have used Joby for several inspections now. His reports are detailed and all-inclusive. Plus he is great to work with too!??
- F.T., September 2021
Extremely thorough, friendly, and honest. Helpful with suggestions to tend the property and happy to explain questions. Thanks so much!
- T.W., September 2021
Joby was Very thorough and took time to answer all my questions during the inspection. I could tell he had plenty of experience and was an expert given the amount of new things I learned.
- B.D., September 2021
Joby is an amazing inspector. He's both friendly and professional to work with. The information and report received both at the property and in the inspection report is bar none. Thank you again.
- E.L., September 2021
Jobs was awesome! Got right in details of everything. No stone was unturned!
- K.M., August 2021
Joby was extremely thorough, very knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
- L.G., August 2021
Joby was the perfect inspector! He walked us through everything he was looking at, gave us details on things we’d have to keep in mind in the future, and was very informative about the house and home owning. He was very easy to work with and made the inspection painless. I would definitely recommend choosing him for inspections!
- Z.D., July 2021
Loved working with Joby answered all our questions and was very detailed. Definitely made us feel confident
- E.S., July 2021
Phenomenally well done. Everyone was extreemly impressed with both your inspection itself and the report after. Thank you very very much Joby!
- S.M., July 2021
Joby is so easy to work with and SO thorough! His report is very extensive and shows every little detail which is amazing for inspections when buying a home. He got back to me very quickly after my initial request to work with him and set up the inspection date immediately. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Joby!
- M.K., June 2021
Joby was great, very thorough and took his time to make sure I understood everything. Would absolutely recommend.
- C.R., June 2021
Excellent. Did an amazing job explaining every details. I have learned a lot from the inspection. I highly recommend Joby.
- S.B., April 2021
Very informative and pleasant to work with
- M.R., ANDOVER MA, March 2021
Joby did a great job reviewing all the systems in the home we are intending to purchase. He identified many areas of concern and suggested mitigations for each. I truly appreciated his expert perspective. Due to Joby's meticulous work, I believe that I have a better understanding of what I'm getting into with this property. Thank you!
- E.S., February 2021
When I arrived at the property Joby was already there and had just finished taking areal images of everything with his drone. He was very professional and extremely informative with any questions I had along the way but balanced with being super personable and down to earth which I appreciated very much. He worked systematically through the inspection of the whole property explaining everything he was seeing both positive and negative. I felt confident in his assessment and came away with a solid understanding of how to approach the next step in this process. He is quick to respond to questions via the phone and is very approachable and available. I highly recommend Joby.
- E.W., February 2021
Joby was so detailed and thorough in his inspection, and very friendly. I appreciated that he explained in detail what he was seeing as he went along - both examples of good craftsmanship and areas that might need attention. He was patient with my many questions, and made sure that I felt comfortable with each area of the home before moving on to the next. The inspection report arrived less than 48 hours after the inspection and was comprehensive and easy to understand. I highly recomment Joby!
- E.L., January 2021
Joby was wonderful! He was extremely thorough and really took the time to not only explain what needed to be repaired, but also explained the general routine home maintenance needed to keep our future house safe and up to protocol. He also explained each system and how it functions, which as a first time home buyer was extremely appreciated. He was quick but thorough, very friendly yet professional. He has years of experience and it certainly shows. We would highly recommend his service!
- A.Q., January 2021
Joby was an exceptional inspector. His communications were quick, clear and he scheduled our inspection and gave the report in a very timely manner. His report gave multiple photos and descriptions of issues and next steps. We found Joby to be very professional and helpful and would use his services again in the future.
- D.C., January 2021
Excellent, thorough and educational.
- P.M., December 2020
We HIGHLY recommend Joby McDonald. He was incredibly thorough and went above and beyond in his explanations for us. It was a valuable learning experience and you can tell that Joby really cares about the quality work that he does.
- L.M., December 2020
Joby was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was very informative and took his time to let us know in detail what he found. We highly recommend Joby! The report was very well done in detail with lots of pictures. You can clearly see in the report the hard work and detail that went into it.
- M.B., December 2020
Joby came highly recommended to me from my realtor and I'm glad I went with her suggestion. Joby was very thorough and professional. Very reasonably priced as well.
Thank you
Kim
- K.S., November 2020
I definitely recommend Joby! He was very thorough and did a great job sorting the important from the less important. He arrived on time and worked through rain and snow. He took the time to discuss his findings and his explanations were clear and understandable. R.S. Oct 2020
- R.S., November 2020
Extremely detailed, but speaks plain English.
A true professional.
Excellent attitude & fun to work with.
Simply, the Best !!
- C.T., November 2020
Joby was wonderful to work with, friendly, professional, and happy to share and explain details of the inspection. It was very helpful and informative process.
- A.K., Philadelphia PA, October 2020
Joby is truly someone who takes pride in his work. He doesn't ever rush, and he made sure to answer even the smallest questions in very understandable language. His decades of experience have trained his eye to spot hidden, possibly major, problems. When he points out those problems, he also gives multiply options to resolve them... options that will help you negotiate for a better deal, or, if you have to fix the problems yourself, that are the most economical.
- R.P., October 2020
Joby did a great job on our inspection. He was very thorough and took the time to explain each step and the impact on the home, offering suggestions to keep in mind in the coming years. Very personable, on time, and very knowledgeable.
- F.L., September 2020
Joby is the best inspector I have ever worked with. A consumate professional and fun to be around.
- K.C., September 2020
Joby did a wonderful job explaining things to me throughout the inspection. He was very personable and extremely thorough, and I learned a lot. I highly recommend Joby.
- E.P., September 2020
Joby was very thorough with the inspection of my house. He clearly knows his stuff and verbalized it with me as I shadowed him and then communicated it very well in the written report. Now my work begins to do the repairs and improvements he has reported to me. If you want a comprehensive inspection and report, contact Joby.
- M.E., September 2020
There would be no hesitation as to who we would call should we need another home inspection. As first time homebuyers we felt that Joby was incredibly thorough and appreciated the time he spent really walking us through everything. He made sure that we fully understood what his remarks would be in the written inspection that would follow the in person walk through and provided opportunities for us to ask questions. He was incredibly personable and knowledgeable!
- K.G., August 2020
Joby did a great job walking us through our first inspection as first time home buyers. He covered the maintenance of all the systems in the home and gave us tips on improving energy efficiency among many other things. We will certainly reach back out to him if we are in need of any other home inspection services.
- J.M., August 2020
Joby provided a very thorough report and took the time to answer all of my questions. Being out of state, I was not able to attend the inspection in person and was also unfamiliar with the whole home buying process in Vermont in general. I really liked the online inspection report and all the commentary laid out for me with the pictures. I definitely felt like Joby was on my side looking out for current issues and items that might become an issue later on. Thank you!
- A.L., August 2020
Joby was fantastic! Our family has used his services a few times, now We are first time home buyers and are using him. alot of this was new to us. He was very helpful in pointing out everything even the small things to help us better understand the home we are buying (what each pipe goes too, what each valve does, what each switch is for etc). He helped explain things is terms we can understand. We will for sure be calling Joby every time we need a home inspection no question!! Thank you Joby, you're awesome!
- K.C., June 2020
Joby did a very through and great job inspecting our new home. He was very honest with us and gave us a pretty detailed report. We couldn't have asked for a better inspector. We bought a log home and he was very knowledgeable about log homes and gave us peace of mind in our decision to purchase. Thank you Joby for being a part of one of the most important decisions our family has had to make in awhile.
- K.P., SOUTH BARRE VT, June 2020
Joby did an excellent job. I feel like I got a wonderful understanding of what needed to be done in the house. He basically gave a to do list of maintenance. He was jovial during the process and had great stories. I could not recommend him more highly.
Best,
RJ
- R.A., June 2020
It was very quick and easy to schedule, and Joby gave a lot of flexibility when rescheduling became necessary. He answered questions about the scope of the inspection beforehand, and did follow ups by phone and email leading up to the day. On site, he was professional and very personable. Joby was thorough at the inspection and approachable for clarifications and recommendations about what he observed and recorded. The inspection report was also thorough, well detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommended.
- C.J., May 2020
Incredibly professional and thorough. Would highly recommend for any inspection need. Joby’s extensive experience and knowledge shows.
- T.S., March 2020
Working with Joby was an absolute pleasure. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough.
- R.W., March 2020
Joby has encyclopedic knowledge, is courteous, forthcoming and prompt.
Great job!
- J.S., Worcester VT, March 2020
Very knowledgeable. Great job.
- C.B., March 2020
Very thorough, communication was great, excellent work! Got all the info we needed.
- G.L., March 2020
A very thorough and in depth inspection with a good explanation of any issues that were discovered. I would definitely recommend checkpoint property inspections !
- T.L., Hope RI, February 2020
Joby was very thorough in inspecting our new property. He explained the issues clearly and demonstrated extensive knowledge about local building regulations that were very helpful for me to know as a buyer.
- M.M., February 2020
Joby was extremely thorough. I had never been through the process before. He explained to me exactly how the process could work and then proceeded to do exactly what he said he would. He gave me the option to wait until he was done to discuss everything or walk around with him and talk about things as they came up. He checked every inch, nook, and cranny of the home. He had some really good information and suggestions, especially since I will be a first time homeowner. The report Joby sent me was also very thorough and had a lot of really important and detailed suggestions and information in it. I really appreciate the job he did and thought the fee I paid for the inspection was worth every penny!
- D.M., February 2020
Loved that Joby talked me through every single thing. Really a great experience. Thank you!
- J.S., February 2020
"Super-sleuth"!
- J.A., Kingwood TX, January 2020
Joby left no stone unturned and I found him to be very easy to talk to and ask questions of. The inspection was thorough and the report was easy to understand. Very glad to have had Joby do the inspection on my first home!
- J.P., December 2019
Made me feel more confident about my purchase and know the home better!
- B.F., November 2019
Very thorough. Joby does a good job reviewing critical elements and providing a clear explanation of what he is doing and why as well as explaining the concerns.
- J.B., November 2019
I would definitely recommend Joby to anyone looking for a home inspection. He was very knowledgeable and kept us involved throughout the whole home inspection. Not only was he professional but made the inspection fun and not just another boring step in the home buying process.
- C.C., November 2019
Very thorough, knowledgeable,good communicator , timely, etc etc
Does his job very well !
- P.S., Greenbush ME, October 2019
Both thorough and knowledgeable; a pleasure to work with.
- T.K., October 2019
Joby was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him!
- S.A., September 2019
Hi Joby,
The home inspection report is thorough and informative. The fact that I was there the day you did it made it much clearer to understand as I was being informed as you discovered items. I wish I had you do our's in Connecticut years ago as that didn't go as well. I am using your report to hopefully get the seller to address some of the issues you discovered. I will recommend you to any possible contacts I make after we finalize this home purchase in Vermont.
You are a great representative for your industry.
Keep up the professional way you do business.
Jim Bourgoin
- J.B., September 2019
We had a great morning with Joby! He gave us tons of information and answered all our questions. His report was easy to understand and would be a good resource in years to come. Plus he is a fun guy to hang out with. You can't do better than Joby!
Thanks so much!
- L.C., September 2019
Joby is friendly and extremely knowledgeable, he goes above and beyond expectations for a home inspector! We highly recommend working with him!
- L.G., August 2019
Mr McDonald is obviously very dedicated in his work. He not only ensures every detail is addressed he also explained how too fix or repair in great detail. He is big on safety issues. Joby will also take the time to take your phone call at anytime and talk with his clients. I have had several houses and have never had an inspector go beyond the call of duty as Mr McDonald. I would highly recommend him !!!
- R.S., July 2019
I have used Joby in the past for another home we purchased and both times have been extremely happy with his service. He is thorough, friendly and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Joby.
- L.M., WATERBURY Dux, July 2019
Did a great job. Very friendly and service-oriented. Explained many things along the way. Strong recommendation!
- S.R., Glen Ridge NJ, July 2019
Very impressed with the detail and objectiveness of the inspection. There were numerous things pointed out that were significant safety issues which would be very costly to correct. The inspection gave the information we needed to negotiate or walk away. Many thanks!
- D.J., June 2019
Joby was extremely thorough with our inspection of our soon to be home. He was professional, yet down to earth and easy to talk to! Highly recommend!
- M.C., June 2019
We enjoyed spending time with Joby as he inspected our new home. He was very informative and thorough. His report was prompt and jammed packed with helpful information about our home. Thank you Joby for making our home buying experience easier.
- J.B., June 2019
I can?t speak highly enough of Joby?s demeanor, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness in making what is a terrifying part of the home buying process into a pleasant experience. His knowledge and ability to translate issues into real-world terms is highly valuable!
- B.R., June 2019
Mr. McDonald came highly recommended by professionals in the business of real estate. And now I understand why; he was prompt, thorough, and thoughtful. He spoke to me as an expert in the field while educating me about what he was seeing on the property and interpreting his findings in a way that was clear and concise. He was personable and patient, making a long time out in the cold rain, inspecting the exterior, much less painful.
The report that he generated was extremely detailed and it will be a valuable document to work from as I begin to make improvements on the property.
- R., May 2019
I was thrilled with my home inspection by Joby! He was extremely knowledgeable and really took the time to explain things to me during the inspection so that I understood the workings of my house. The inspection report was completed quite quickly and was very thorough with tons of pictures and explanations. I would not hesitate for a moment to hire Joby again for a home inspection!
- F., May 2019
Joby was very professional and knowledgeable. I have already recommended him to someone!
- F., April 2019
For a first time homebuyer, Joby was very attentive and informative with his Inspection and the results. 100% satisfaction
- S., April 2019
Mr. McDonald was very thorough and took the time to explain all assets of the house to include problem areas as well as good points. He listened to our concerns and future ideas for the house, then always had a thoughtful response and a reason to back it up. He is a true professional who takes his job seriously and focuses in on your needs as a customer. We have purchased about 10 homes and I have never met another inspector like him. Even though we didn't buy the house he inspected (BTW: thank you Joby!), we will find another home and when we do, we will hire Joby again!
- C., April 2019
We were impressed by Mr. McDonald's professionalism, standards of performance, and willingness to provide late-night, detailed answers to our questions about the report. In addition, his utilization of drone technology and an easily navigated web portal raise his work to a high standard of excellence. A friend of ours who is a former contractor said the inspection report from Mr. McDonald was the best he had ever seen. It has certainly helped us. Thank you for being the best! D. and R.
- W., April 2019
We are so grateful for the inspection on the home we hoped to purchase. We knew it would need work but because of your inspection, we were able to see the full scope of the work and it was much too much for us to take on and manage financially. Thank you for being so thorough and helpful. We would be very pleased if you could do the inspection on our future home whenever that happens. Thank you!
- T., February 2019
Joby was extremely knowledgeable and a very likeable person. He talked us through the whole inspection and answered all of our questions. The advice and knowledge we were given was well worth the time and money. We are very satisfied!
- F., February 2019
You did an awesome job and I feel much more confident with what I'll have to do to improve my home (and what I'm getting myself into). You're honest about your opinions and what you think of the house, which is great for a first time homebuyer because I don't know what is or isn't OK.
- T.H., February 2019
Excellent job overall. Very complete and detailed review of all house systems. Helpful advice and tips on issues large and small. Very pleased with the inspection!
- S., February 2019
Joby was kind enough to let me follow him around during the inspection and took the time to thoroughly explain each aspect of the inspection along with his findings. I would highly recommend Joby McDonald's services to anyone needing a home inspection.
- C., January 2019
