Reviews of Trinity Inspection
Read reviews and testimonials of Lehigh Valley -area homeowners who chose Trinity Inspection:
(Be sure also to read their reviews of us on Google and on Yelp.)
I was very impressed with Marc's professionalism when inspecting my soon to be home. Marc was on time and came prepared to work even in the rain. He was organised and worked well, even with me tagging along. Marc took his time to check all points of the house therefore it was worth every penny. My report was clear and given to me in a timely manner. Thank you marc for making this part of my home buying experience comfortable! Keep up the great work! - Kim L, Stroudsburg, PA
Marc was highly recommended by our realtor and he did not disappoint. He was very thorough and did not rush us through the process at all. The inspection report was delivered to us very quickly and covered everything we discussed. Val was also great to work with, she coordinated everything extremely fast and communicated with us in a timely manner. Thank you very much! - Jenny & Mike A, Easton, PA
Awesome home inspector. Totally thorough. Worth every penny. He spent four hours going through my 2000 sq. Ft. Home and sent me a binder full of notes within a few days. It was almost overwhelming the amount of things he noticed - but hey, that's what you want from an inspector!! I highly recommend Marc! - Kelly S, Bethlehem, PA
We would recommend Marc at Trinity Inspection to anyone buying a home. From the very first call all the way through inspections and reports, we found Marc at Trinity Inspection to be very professional, friendly, informative, thorough, and personable. The home we are purchasing is over 4000 sq. Ft. And Marc spent more than four hours going through every nook and cranny of that house with my husband. He took copious notes and provided us with a very comprehensive written report, via email a few days following the inspection. All in all, we found Marc to be a tremendous professional and we are happy to give him a glowing review. I'm confident that if you utilize Marc at Trinity Inspection, you will be very pleased with his work. Good luck! - Jennifer L , Bushkill Twp, PA
We had our home inspected by Trinity Inspection when we were getting ready to put our house on the market a few months back. We wanted to get a detailed inspection so we could address any potential problems before listing it. We were absolutely amazed at our inspectors vast knowledge and expertise. He took extra time to patiently answer any / all questions we had. The timely, detailed, and professional report we received after the inspection was top notch. It is obvious that he has many years of experience in this field and he freely passes on that expertise to anyone who wants the honest truth. The staff at Trinity Inspection was very courteous and a real pleasure to work with. We found the cost to be comparable to most home inspectors but the service goes way beyond what is charged. You won't be disappointed! - Rob & Kim S, Landsdale, PA
Marc was very helpful and really showed me everything about the house that i needed to know. I felt very comfortable after leaving on what i needed to do to make all of the suggestions he made. Will definitely recommend and use Trinity again in the future! - Dom S, Forks Township, PA
Marc from Trinity has inspected a couple of properties for us over the years. He is incredibly thorough and doesn't miss a thing. His prices are very fair. I'd never buy another property without having him inspect it. - Google reviewer
We could not be happier with our home inspection. As a first time home buyer, the process can be intimidating. He was extremely thorough and spent four hours with us at our new home, taking the time to not only answer all of our questions, but to make sure that we understood the answers as well. We appreciated the fact that he was honest and didn't sugar coat things. We could not have gotten more for our money and we would recommend using them to anyone. - Google reviewer
Marc, thanks again for all your help. We would really be in a pickle if it wasn't for your expertise. We look forward to having you inspect our retirement home one of these days. - Barbara & Bernie B, Doylestown, PA
Marc, thank you so much for everything you did. You have made this experience so much better with how you handled everything. You kept me involved in the whole process and just made it so much less stressful than i thought it would be. - Justin S, Bethlehem, PA
Marc, you rock! We found another home in bloomsbury n. J. And will of course call you when we are ready for you to come out. - Alexa B, Lambertville, NJ
Hi Marc, I'm proud to tell you that i closed today on the home you inspected back in October. You're inspection prompted me to get estimates for some electrical and chimney work, which ended up being a substantial credit to help me with closing costs. Thanks again for your honest work and most of all your honest opinion. I appreciate it and i'll make sure to recommend you to others whenever possible. Feel free to stop in anytime you are in the area so that i can tell you what i have planned for the house. Best wishes. - Lou D, Bushkill Twp, PA
Marc Shanley is who he says he is, and is also the benchmark of building inspectors. I have entrusted Marc to do my own personal building inspection on my current residence. Also he inspected all of my close friends under contracted properties. I will personally vouch for his trustworthiness, knowledge, and integrity. - Nick H, licensed PA Realtor
Thank you again for your candor and all the help you gave us during the inspection. You were so very cautious and acted as if this home was yours. I appreciate all the time you took to answer some of my perhaps (ignorant) questions as well. Please also include your wife in our gratitude. She was kind, professional and very understanding to our position. - Melissa M, Harleigh, PA
From my first call to Trinity Inspection i got a really good feeling and great customer service. Once i spoke to and met Marc Shanley, there was no doubt i had made the right choice. Marc has done two home inspections for me. He is punctual, very professional, very thorough, very observant and detailed oriented. He returns calls and responds to emails in a timely manner. It is obvious he has lots of knowledge and experience...As a first time home buyer, you are so excited and overwhelmed that you only pay attention to the way a home looks superficially... He told me what to look for in houses i was interested in, which helped me choose the correct home to make an offer on...After both inspections, he called me and went over his findings and presented me with a binder containing my detailed home inspection report which also included pictures...I would highly recommend Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection to anyone who wants a home inspection done by a true professional. - Mildred R, Allentown, PA
I'm a property owner with properties in nyc and pennsylvania and over the last seven years i've needed to have four buildings inspected. Last year, i had two houses inspected by Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection. The inspector i used before Marc came highly recommended to me because of his thoroughness. Since working with Marc i would never go back to the other inspector because Marc's inspections are much more complete. He spends a lot of time with each inspection checking all aspects of every system in the house and is not timid about getting up on the roof or into a crawlspace to take a closer look at potential problems. He also uses the latest technology and takes the time with a client to explain what everything means. If the property has a shortcoming Marc will explain exactly what your options are to rectify the situation. As someone who is considered "handy" himself, i'm extremely impressed by Marc's total knowledge of house systems and building techniques! From the exterior shell to the interior structure and all the interrelated plumbing, heating and electrical systems, Marc has got it covered. His intelligence and keen sense of observation will catch the flaws that could very well go unnoticed by other house inspectors. I also appreciate his honesty and punctuality. A close friend of mine recently purchased a home in northeast p.A., so of course i recommended Trinity, and my friend was very satisfied! I would not hesitate to recommend Marc Shanley and Trinity Inspection to anyone looking for a thorough evaluation of any building. - Rudy P, Nesquehoning, PA
Marc inspected two properties for us in the past few months and we couldn't be more pleased with his service. His work was very thorough, extremely professional and fairly priced. He and his wife are the most pleasant people to deal with! I was in a last minute bind with the second property two nights before closing and Marc and his wife went out of their way to help ensure all went as planned. I can honestly say that no one else we have worked with would have done that! We will definitely use Marc again and highly recommend his services to everyone! - Kristen T, Orefield, PA
As a first time home buyer, i was unsure what to expect. After i met Marc, i was put at ease. He is extremely professional and took the time to inspect the house inside and out. He did a very thorough job and because of his attention to detail, he ended up saving me thousands of dollars in repairs that i would have never seen until it was too late. He made the process a lot less stressful and took the time to answer every question during and even after the inspection. I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a home inspection. - Edward E, Harmony Twp, NJ
Marc provides excellent services. Not only does he conduct a thorough inspection, he provides follow up services that continues after the inspection. He takes his time and explains his findings as you follow him through the inspection. You get a detailed report along with photographs diagramming what he is explaining. Questions after your inspection? Give him a call, he doesn't disappear! It was definitely money well spent. I highly recommend Trinity Inspection. - Ken M, Bethlehem, PA
Marc and Valerie with Trinity inspection did a great before, during and after our inspection. Valerie was very easy to talk to over the phone and gave us detailed information about what was included in the inspection and was able to book us plus a septic inspection within a week of contact. We are first time home buyers so this was a very informative process for us which was made much easier though the patience and help of Trinity. On the day of inspection, Marc came on schedule and performed a very detailed inspection. We are looking at a very unique piece of property which was not a challenge to Marc. He checked everything and showed us all of his concerns and how we should repair them in detail. He was very patient with us and answered any questions we had. We learned a lot about the property and the building. Marc spent most of the morning with us going over every part of the building and took his time. There was never any sense of rush during the process. Lastly, within a few days after the inspection, Marc had an entire detailed report completed and emailed. This helped greatly because our closing is in a few weeks. He added plenty of photos and descriptions of everything we went over. It's great to have this important information on paper. We highly recommend Trinity Inspection. Marc and Valerie are very friendly and helpful and they definitely care about their customers. - Caitlin T, Lebanon Twp, NJ
Marc and Valerie were amazing. Valerie is wonderful with scheduling and explaining the inspection process in detail. Marc was super thorough - even more thorough than I initially thought he was!
Apparently while he inspected the house he entered the model and serial numbers of our appliances into a database. A few weeks after we purchased the home, we received an email that our dishwasher was being recalled due to faulty electric. Multiple major house fires have resulted from this electrical issue and we would have had no idea if not for Trinity! Super grateful for their hard work and highly recommend. I want to buy more houses just to work with them again! 😂 - Jennie England, Lake Harmony, PA
Marc, of Trinity Inspection, is a first-rate inspector. His meticulous and exacting attention to detail, patience, interest in educating the client, and joy for his work are all evident and appreciated. He spent over three and a half hours walking us through the property, noting issues that might otherwise escape notice, answering questions and offering insights that he's clearly earned from a career in related work. I might not know much about home repair or construction, but I can recognize clearly expertise. Marc is an expert and your home transaction will benefit from it.- Ryan Kelley, Quakertown, PA
I'm a first time home buyer who had been looking for just shy of a year. My first property under contract last fall was inspected by Marc. I have cystic fibrosis so I did mention taking notice to any potential issues that would aggravate my lungs. Sure enough on the 1st floor/foundation of the home/modular he found a HUGE black mold issue. Upon further research we discovered that the construction of the foundation was done improperly and to anyone else besides someone as thorough as Marc I believe that they would have overlooked it and I could have potentially moved into a house that killed me. The seller did not want to pay to repair the proper way so the deal was blown up by my realtor, saving me a huge headache and major health issues.
Fast forward a few months (and many aggravating properties) of searching and I had another under contract. I immediately contacted Trinity because he had saved me both time, money and most importantly my health on the previous property. Luckily this property had nominal issues and I am closing on it in a month per Marc's approval. Being a first time home buyer, you need to find someone in the process to trust that has your best interest in mind and Trinity Inspection definitely will work for the BUYER.
I did thumb through the 1 star reviews on here as I usually do. I also own multiple businesses myself and I have been on the receiving end of some misdirected, and sometimes just simply stupid bad reviews. None of the bad reviews here on Google for Trinity Inspection really hold any weight, don't let them deter you from using Trinity Inspection. You get what you pay for, and with this company your money is well invested in your future.
Josh Witmer, Walnutport, PA
If you READ ONE review…THIS SHOULD BE IT!!!!
I am relocating from NYC to Stroudsburg. After months of searching we found a home that we really loved. Our search for an inspector led us to Trinity Home Inspections. The company is run by Marc and Valerie Shanley. Within 5 minutes of my initial conversation with Valerie, I knew that we were going to retain their services. She informed me of the various services they offer. My fiancé and I decided on the most thorough package…Package E.
While setting up the details with the seller’s realtor, Valerie informed her on what needed to be done in preparation for the inspection. The seller was to provide a septic pumper on the day of the inspection. Immediately the seller’s realtor was beating around the bush. Valerie was clearly not happy. She immediately contacted me. Providing and paying for the septic pump is a requirement as per our Agreement of Sale. I contacted my realtor and told her that if it can not be fully inspected, we would not be able to continue with the transaction. Two hours later the sellers "magically" secured a septic pumper.
Marc would be meeting us at 9:30AM on June 14th. We weren’t sure if Marc would be able to inspect the roof and chimney as it was raining. We arrived a few minutes late and Marc’s inspection was well underway. He had already inspected the roof and chimney and already spotted some concerns. He took pictures of it for us. He informed us that the septic system was in failure. It needed to be replaced. The “dream home” had issues on grading, plumbing, mold, and the chimney. We walked along the property and throughout the home and Marc explained everything to us. He answered all of our questions. We never felt rushed. He had a pleasant demeanor and a nice sense of humor. To make things 100% clear, Marc never discouraged us from buying the home. He provided us with information so that WE could make an educated decision. Marc is a true professional. On Sunday the 16th we received the first part of the inspection report.
On Monday June 17th we spoke to our realtor and mentioned some of the concerns. She told us that the septic was NOT in failure. Later that day Marc emailed me the results of the radon test.
On Wednesday June 19th I received a text from my realtor that the seller had agreed to install a new septic system. Although this was good news, I mentioned my concerns with the radon report. Radon test results showed the radon was high and remediation was recommended.
In fact she stated, “There is absolutely no proof to claims made about radon being a health issue. I have researched it myself. The government never did any testing.” (SHE REALLY TEXTED ME THIS! I CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!)
Later that day, the water tests showed that the house had coliform and fecal coliform (E.Coli). I didn’t bother discussing this with my realtor. She’d probably say, “E.Coli is a great source of Vitamin E!”
There was a never a delay with the time tables that were provided by Trinity Inspection (initial report, radon & water tests). With the report now complete we decided to touch base with Marc to discuss the radon findings and the water test results. My fiancé and I decided to walk away from this property. I am confident that if I went with another inspector that performed an inferior inspection, we would have been stuck with this money-pit.
Look at Trinity’s 181 Google Reviews. Nearly ALL of the reviews are 5 STARS. The handful of people that were not happy are all sellers or realtors. Buyers were happy.
There are honest realtors and inspectors but there are unsavory ones out there as well. Many realtors are “buddy-buddy” with inspectors etc. BE CAREFUL. Trinity allowed us to have someone in our corner that looked out for us. Our realtor was clearly not on our side. The house is currently on the market and being sold as is. The sellers disclosed that the home needs a new septic system.
Thank you to Marc and Valerie!
Javier & Vanessa., Stroudsburg, PA
(Be sure also to read their reviews of us on Google and on Yelp.)
I was very impressed with Marc's professionalism when inspecting my soon to be home. Marc was on time and came prepared to work even in the rain. He was organised and worked well, even with me tagging along. Marc took his time to check all points of the house therefore it was worth every penny. My report was clear and given to me in a timely manner. Thank you marc for making this part of my home buying experience comfortable! Keep up the great work! - Kim L, Stroudsburg, PA
Marc was highly recommended by our realtor and he did not disappoint. He was very thorough and did not rush us through the process at all. The inspection report was delivered to us very quickly and covered everything we discussed. Val was also great to work with, she coordinated everything extremely fast and communicated with us in a timely manner. Thank you very much! - Jenny & Mike A, Easton, PA
Awesome home inspector. Totally thorough. Worth every penny. He spent four hours going through my 2000 sq. Ft. Home and sent me a binder full of notes within a few days. It was almost overwhelming the amount of things he noticed - but hey, that's what you want from an inspector!! I highly recommend Marc! - Kelly S, Bethlehem, PA
We would recommend Marc at Trinity Inspection to anyone buying a home. From the very first call all the way through inspections and reports, we found Marc at Trinity Inspection to be very professional, friendly, informative, thorough, and personable. The home we are purchasing is over 4000 sq. Ft. And Marc spent more than four hours going through every nook and cranny of that house with my husband. He took copious notes and provided us with a very comprehensive written report, via email a few days following the inspection. All in all, we found Marc to be a tremendous professional and we are happy to give him a glowing review. I'm confident that if you utilize Marc at Trinity Inspection, you will be very pleased with his work. Good luck! - Jennifer L , Bushkill Twp, PA
We had our home inspected by Trinity Inspection when we were getting ready to put our house on the market a few months back. We wanted to get a detailed inspection so we could address any potential problems before listing it. We were absolutely amazed at our inspectors vast knowledge and expertise. He took extra time to patiently answer any / all questions we had. The timely, detailed, and professional report we received after the inspection was top notch. It is obvious that he has many years of experience in this field and he freely passes on that expertise to anyone who wants the honest truth. The staff at Trinity Inspection was very courteous and a real pleasure to work with. We found the cost to be comparable to most home inspectors but the service goes way beyond what is charged. You won't be disappointed! - Rob & Kim S, Landsdale, PA
Marc was very helpful and really showed me everything about the house that i needed to know. I felt very comfortable after leaving on what i needed to do to make all of the suggestions he made. Will definitely recommend and use Trinity again in the future! - Dom S, Forks Township, PA
Marc from Trinity has inspected a couple of properties for us over the years. He is incredibly thorough and doesn't miss a thing. His prices are very fair. I'd never buy another property without having him inspect it. - Google reviewer
We could not be happier with our home inspection. As a first time home buyer, the process can be intimidating. He was extremely thorough and spent four hours with us at our new home, taking the time to not only answer all of our questions, but to make sure that we understood the answers as well. We appreciated the fact that he was honest and didn't sugar coat things. We could not have gotten more for our money and we would recommend using them to anyone. - Google reviewer
Marc, thanks again for all your help. We would really be in a pickle if it wasn't for your expertise. We look forward to having you inspect our retirement home one of these days. - Barbara & Bernie B, Doylestown, PA
Marc, thank you so much for everything you did. You have made this experience so much better with how you handled everything. You kept me involved in the whole process and just made it so much less stressful than i thought it would be. - Justin S, Bethlehem, PA
Marc, you rock! We found another home in bloomsbury n. J. And will of course call you when we are ready for you to come out. - Alexa B, Lambertville, NJ
Hi Marc, I'm proud to tell you that i closed today on the home you inspected back in October. You're inspection prompted me to get estimates for some electrical and chimney work, which ended up being a substantial credit to help me with closing costs. Thanks again for your honest work and most of all your honest opinion. I appreciate it and i'll make sure to recommend you to others whenever possible. Feel free to stop in anytime you are in the area so that i can tell you what i have planned for the house. Best wishes. - Lou D, Bushkill Twp, PA
Marc Shanley is who he says he is, and is also the benchmark of building inspectors. I have entrusted Marc to do my own personal building inspection on my current residence. Also he inspected all of my close friends under contracted properties. I will personally vouch for his trustworthiness, knowledge, and integrity. - Nick H, licensed PA Realtor
Thank you again for your candor and all the help you gave us during the inspection. You were so very cautious and acted as if this home was yours. I appreciate all the time you took to answer some of my perhaps (ignorant) questions as well. Please also include your wife in our gratitude. She was kind, professional and very understanding to our position. - Melissa M, Harleigh, PA
From my first call to Trinity Inspection i got a really good feeling and great customer service. Once i spoke to and met Marc Shanley, there was no doubt i had made the right choice. Marc has done two home inspections for me. He is punctual, very professional, very thorough, very observant and detailed oriented. He returns calls and responds to emails in a timely manner. It is obvious he has lots of knowledge and experience...As a first time home buyer, you are so excited and overwhelmed that you only pay attention to the way a home looks superficially... He told me what to look for in houses i was interested in, which helped me choose the correct home to make an offer on...After both inspections, he called me and went over his findings and presented me with a binder containing my detailed home inspection report which also included pictures...I would highly recommend Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection to anyone who wants a home inspection done by a true professional. - Mildred R, Allentown, PA
I'm a property owner with properties in nyc and pennsylvania and over the last seven years i've needed to have four buildings inspected. Last year, i had two houses inspected by Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection. The inspector i used before Marc came highly recommended to me because of his thoroughness. Since working with Marc i would never go back to the other inspector because Marc's inspections are much more complete. He spends a lot of time with each inspection checking all aspects of every system in the house and is not timid about getting up on the roof or into a crawlspace to take a closer look at potential problems. He also uses the latest technology and takes the time with a client to explain what everything means. If the property has a shortcoming Marc will explain exactly what your options are to rectify the situation. As someone who is considered "handy" himself, i'm extremely impressed by Marc's total knowledge of house systems and building techniques! From the exterior shell to the interior structure and all the interrelated plumbing, heating and electrical systems, Marc has got it covered. His intelligence and keen sense of observation will catch the flaws that could very well go unnoticed by other house inspectors. I also appreciate his honesty and punctuality. A close friend of mine recently purchased a home in northeast p.A., so of course i recommended Trinity, and my friend was very satisfied! I would not hesitate to recommend Marc Shanley and Trinity Inspection to anyone looking for a thorough evaluation of any building. - Rudy P, Nesquehoning, PA
Marc inspected two properties for us in the past few months and we couldn't be more pleased with his service. His work was very thorough, extremely professional and fairly priced. He and his wife are the most pleasant people to deal with! I was in a last minute bind with the second property two nights before closing and Marc and his wife went out of their way to help ensure all went as planned. I can honestly say that no one else we have worked with would have done that! We will definitely use Marc again and highly recommend his services to everyone! - Kristen T, Orefield, PA
As a first time home buyer, i was unsure what to expect. After i met Marc, i was put at ease. He is extremely professional and took the time to inspect the house inside and out. He did a very thorough job and because of his attention to detail, he ended up saving me thousands of dollars in repairs that i would have never seen until it was too late. He made the process a lot less stressful and took the time to answer every question during and even after the inspection. I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a home inspection. - Edward E, Harmony Twp, NJ
Marc provides excellent services. Not only does he conduct a thorough inspection, he provides follow up services that continues after the inspection. He takes his time and explains his findings as you follow him through the inspection. You get a detailed report along with photographs diagramming what he is explaining. Questions after your inspection? Give him a call, he doesn't disappear! It was definitely money well spent. I highly recommend Trinity Inspection. - Ken M, Bethlehem, PA
Marc and Valerie with Trinity inspection did a great before, during and after our inspection. Valerie was very easy to talk to over the phone and gave us detailed information about what was included in the inspection and was able to book us plus a septic inspection within a week of contact. We are first time home buyers so this was a very informative process for us which was made much easier though the patience and help of Trinity. On the day of inspection, Marc came on schedule and performed a very detailed inspection. We are looking at a very unique piece of property which was not a challenge to Marc. He checked everything and showed us all of his concerns and how we should repair them in detail. He was very patient with us and answered any questions we had. We learned a lot about the property and the building. Marc spent most of the morning with us going over every part of the building and took his time. There was never any sense of rush during the process. Lastly, within a few days after the inspection, Marc had an entire detailed report completed and emailed. This helped greatly because our closing is in a few weeks. He added plenty of photos and descriptions of everything we went over. It's great to have this important information on paper. We highly recommend Trinity Inspection. Marc and Valerie are very friendly and helpful and they definitely care about their customers. - Caitlin T, Lebanon Twp, NJ
Marc and Valerie were amazing. Valerie is wonderful with scheduling and explaining the inspection process in detail. Marc was super thorough - even more thorough than I initially thought he was!
Apparently while he inspected the house he entered the model and serial numbers of our appliances into a database. A few weeks after we purchased the home, we received an email that our dishwasher was being recalled due to faulty electric. Multiple major house fires have resulted from this electrical issue and we would have had no idea if not for Trinity! Super grateful for their hard work and highly recommend. I want to buy more houses just to work with them again! 😂 - Jennie England, Lake Harmony, PA
Marc, of Trinity Inspection, is a first-rate inspector. His meticulous and exacting attention to detail, patience, interest in educating the client, and joy for his work are all evident and appreciated. He spent over three and a half hours walking us through the property, noting issues that might otherwise escape notice, answering questions and offering insights that he's clearly earned from a career in related work. I might not know much about home repair or construction, but I can recognize clearly expertise. Marc is an expert and your home transaction will benefit from it.- Ryan Kelley, Quakertown, PA
I'm a first time home buyer who had been looking for just shy of a year. My first property under contract last fall was inspected by Marc. I have cystic fibrosis so I did mention taking notice to any potential issues that would aggravate my lungs. Sure enough on the 1st floor/foundation of the home/modular he found a HUGE black mold issue. Upon further research we discovered that the construction of the foundation was done improperly and to anyone else besides someone as thorough as Marc I believe that they would have overlooked it and I could have potentially moved into a house that killed me. The seller did not want to pay to repair the proper way so the deal was blown up by my realtor, saving me a huge headache and major health issues.
Fast forward a few months (and many aggravating properties) of searching and I had another under contract. I immediately contacted Trinity because he had saved me both time, money and most importantly my health on the previous property. Luckily this property had nominal issues and I am closing on it in a month per Marc's approval. Being a first time home buyer, you need to find someone in the process to trust that has your best interest in mind and Trinity Inspection definitely will work for the BUYER.
I did thumb through the 1 star reviews on here as I usually do. I also own multiple businesses myself and I have been on the receiving end of some misdirected, and sometimes just simply stupid bad reviews. None of the bad reviews here on Google for Trinity Inspection really hold any weight, don't let them deter you from using Trinity Inspection. You get what you pay for, and with this company your money is well invested in your future.
Josh Witmer, Walnutport, PA
If you READ ONE review…THIS SHOULD BE IT!!!!
I am relocating from NYC to Stroudsburg. After months of searching we found a home that we really loved. Our search for an inspector led us to Trinity Home Inspections. The company is run by Marc and Valerie Shanley. Within 5 minutes of my initial conversation with Valerie, I knew that we were going to retain their services. She informed me of the various services they offer. My fiancé and I decided on the most thorough package…Package E.
While setting up the details with the seller’s realtor, Valerie informed her on what needed to be done in preparation for the inspection. The seller was to provide a septic pumper on the day of the inspection. Immediately the seller’s realtor was beating around the bush. Valerie was clearly not happy. She immediately contacted me. Providing and paying for the septic pump is a requirement as per our Agreement of Sale. I contacted my realtor and told her that if it can not be fully inspected, we would not be able to continue with the transaction. Two hours later the sellers "magically" secured a septic pumper.
Marc would be meeting us at 9:30AM on June 14th. We weren’t sure if Marc would be able to inspect the roof and chimney as it was raining. We arrived a few minutes late and Marc’s inspection was well underway. He had already inspected the roof and chimney and already spotted some concerns. He took pictures of it for us. He informed us that the septic system was in failure. It needed to be replaced. The “dream home” had issues on grading, plumbing, mold, and the chimney. We walked along the property and throughout the home and Marc explained everything to us. He answered all of our questions. We never felt rushed. He had a pleasant demeanor and a nice sense of humor. To make things 100% clear, Marc never discouraged us from buying the home. He provided us with information so that WE could make an educated decision. Marc is a true professional. On Sunday the 16th we received the first part of the inspection report.
On Monday June 17th we spoke to our realtor and mentioned some of the concerns. She told us that the septic was NOT in failure. Later that day Marc emailed me the results of the radon test.
On Wednesday June 19th I received a text from my realtor that the seller had agreed to install a new septic system. Although this was good news, I mentioned my concerns with the radon report. Radon test results showed the radon was high and remediation was recommended.
In fact she stated, “There is absolutely no proof to claims made about radon being a health issue. I have researched it myself. The government never did any testing.” (SHE REALLY TEXTED ME THIS! I CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!)
Later that day, the water tests showed that the house had coliform and fecal coliform (E.Coli). I didn’t bother discussing this with my realtor. She’d probably say, “E.Coli is a great source of Vitamin E!”
There was a never a delay with the time tables that were provided by Trinity Inspection (initial report, radon & water tests). With the report now complete we decided to touch base with Marc to discuss the radon findings and the water test results. My fiancé and I decided to walk away from this property. I am confident that if I went with another inspector that performed an inferior inspection, we would have been stuck with this money-pit.
Look at Trinity’s 181 Google Reviews. Nearly ALL of the reviews are 5 STARS. The handful of people that were not happy are all sellers or realtors. Buyers were happy.
There are honest realtors and inspectors but there are unsavory ones out there as well. Many realtors are “buddy-buddy” with inspectors etc. BE CAREFUL. Trinity allowed us to have someone in our corner that looked out for us. Our realtor was clearly not on our side. The house is currently on the market and being sold as is. The sellers disclosed that the home needs a new septic system.
Thank you to Marc and Valerie!
Javier & Vanessa., Stroudsburg, PA