Home Inspection Services in Massachusetts Find the Right Inspection for Your Situation
Not every inspection is the same — and the wrong scope can leave critical questions unanswered. Ken Arnold Home Inspection LLC offers six core residential inspection types, each matched to a specific transaction, property, and set of stakes. All performed personally by Ken (MA License #587), all delivered as a comprehensive photo-documented digital report.
Which Inspection Do You Actually Need?
The type of inspection that's right for you depends on your role in the transaction, the property type, and what's at stake. A buyer needs a different scope than a seller. A condo purchase has different considerations than a triple-decker investment. Getting the right inspection from the start means no gaps, no surprises.
Ken Arnold has been performing residential inspections across the Pioneer Valley for over 22 years. He can advise on the right scope for your specific situation — just call or book online and describe what you're working with.
- Buying a home Buyer Inspections
- Selling or listing Pre-Listing Inspections
- Purchasing an investment property Multi-Family Inspections
- Buying a condo or townhouse Condo & Townhouse Inspections
- Building or buying new construction New Construction Inspections
- Maintaining a home you already own Annual & Preventative Inspections
Six Inspection Types. One Licensed Inspector.
Every inspection Ken performs is conducted personally, follows ASHI Standards of Practice, and is documented in a comprehensive digital report with annotated photographs. The scope changes by property type — the standard doesn't.
Buyer Home Inspection
A thorough, independent inspection of every major system before you close — 22 years of Pioneer Valley experience documented in a detailed photo report.
Full DetailsPre-Listing Home Inspection
Find out what a buyer's inspector will find — before you list. Get ahead of objections, price the home accurately, and shorten your time on market.
Full DetailsNew Construction Home Inspection
An independent inspection before your warranty closes. Phase, pre-drywall, or final-walk inspections — finding what the builder's punch list misses.
Full DetailsCondo & Townhouse Inspection
Targeted inspection of your unit plus the shared-system review most condo buyers don't get — common to mill conversions, downtown buildings, and townhouse complexes across Western Mass.
Full DetailsMulti-Family Home Inspection
Triple-deckers, two-families, and four-unit investment properties — each unit and shared system documented separately for buyers and investors.
Full DetailsAnnual & Preventative Home Inspection
Full-scope inspection for current owners — oriented to maintenance planning, not closing pressure. Worth doing every 3–5 years on older Pioneer Valley homes.
Full DetailsBeyond the Standard Inspection Add What the Property Actually Needs
Radon, water quality, wood-destroying insects, mold, and hidden moisture aren't detectable on a standard visual inspection — but they can be the most expensive surprises after closing. Ken offers a full range of specialty testing services, most of which can be added to any inspection visit.
Mold Inspection
Visual mold evaluation with moisture-source identification, optional air sampling. Common in older Pioneer Valley basements and mill-conversion units.
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48-hour continuous-monitor radon testing in the Pioneer Valley. Add to any home inspection or schedule standalone.
Learn MoreTermite & WDI Inspection
NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect inspection — required for most VA, FHA, and many investor loans. Carpenter ant, carpenter bee, and powderpost beetle evaluation included.
Learn MoreThermal Imaging Inspection
Infrared scanning surfaces issues invisible to the naked eye — water intrusion, missing insulation, electrical hot spots, and HVAC performance problems.
Learn MoreWell Water Testing
Comprehensive pre-purchase well water testing for rural Pioneer Valley properties. Lab analysis through state-certified labs, results in 5–10 business days.
Learn MoreSeptic System Inspection
Pre-purchase septic system evaluation for rural Pioneer Valley properties. Coordinated with Massachusetts Title 5 inspectors when transfer requires it.
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The Scope Changes. The Standard Never Does.
Whether you're buying a 1920s farmhouse in Deerfield, a new-build condo in Northampton, or a multi-family in Holyoke — every Ken Arnold inspection follows the same commitment: thorough, independent, and comprehensively documented.
- MA License #587 — 22 years of active inspections across the Pioneer Valley
- ASHI Standards of Practice — the highest benchmark in residential inspection
- Every inspection personally conducted by Ken — no subcontractors
- Photo-documented digital report — comprehensive, organized by priority
- You're welcome on-site and encouraged to attend
- No conflicts of interest — Ken works for you, not the transaction
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Inspection Services
Not Sure Which Inspection You Need? Ken Can Help You Figure It Out.
Call or book online and describe your situation — Ken will recommend the right inspection scope for your property, your role, and your timeline. No upsells, no pressure. Just straight answers from an independent licensed inspector.
Licensed Home Inspector MA #587 · 35 Keets Rd, Deerfield, MA 01342 · Serving Franklin County, Hampshire County & the Pioneer Valley