For 27+ years, families across Greater Philadelphia, the Main Line, and Delaware have trusted ValueGuard with the biggest purchase of their lives. The reviews below — and the 1,700+ verified ratings across Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp — tell that story better than we ever could.
4.9★ average ·1,700+ reviews ·Four platforms ·27+ years ·94k inspections
We don’t curate, filter, or moderate reviews. Every word you read here — on Google, Angi, Facebook, Yelp — was written by a real client who paid for a ValueGuard inspection. Since 1997, we’ve completed over 94,000 inspections across Greater Philadelphia, and we’ve built our reputation one review at a time.
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i. Read every review, unfiltered
Reviews on every platform.
We link straight to the platforms where reviews are verified and unedited — including the rare critical one and how we responded.
i Thorough — Not Rushed Inspectors who climb into the crawlspace, get on the roof, and spend the time the property demands — even when that means five-plus hours on a complex older home.
ii Patience with First-Time Buyers Explaining the panel, the flashing, the slope of the grading — without ever making anyone feel small for asking.
iii Next-Day Photo-Rich Reports Organized by system, with our Action Symbols flagging what’s a safety issue, what’s a major defect, and what’s just routine maintenance.
iv An Office That Picks Up Same-week scheduling, calls returned, and a real human following up after the report is delivered. Never a call center.
v Real Negotiation Leverage Clients tell us our reports gave them the documentation and confidence to negotiate — or, just as often, the confidence to walk away.
vi Clients Come Back Repeat clients and direct referrals from agents make up a meaningful share of our work — the ultimate compliment in this business.
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iii. From recent clients
Recent reviews from Greater Philadelphia.
Nine of our most recent Google reviews from July and August 2026 — named inspectors, real outcomes, dated. Swipe or use the arrows to read all nine.
“ ★★★★★
Michael Kelley inspected my condo in Philadelphia. He’s very thorough and informative throughout his inspections. I’ve used him for a previous home and requested him again for this most recent inspection. He’s a pleasure to interact with and is very personable.
Sheila Hudson Google · August 2026 · Repeat client · Inspector: Michael Kelley
“ ★★★★★
ValueGuard offers something completely different to the rest. They are ethical and honest people who are there to do the right job. Jim kindly answered all of my questions and guided me through the entire process. Cory went above and beyond to explain the findings and published report to me. Todd did such a thorough and great job inspecting the property. This team really goes above and beyond.
Josh R Google · July 2026 · Multi-unit · Inspectors: Cory Shalaway & Todd Denney
“ ★★★★★
James was extremely amicable, helpful, and detailed. He took his time, explained everything to us in detail, and entertained our numerous questions and concerns. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an inspector.
Meghan McGuffin Google · July 2026 · Inspector: James Royer
“ ★★★★★
Steven was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and never once did I feel uncomfortable asking a question. He responded to everything I was curious about and I feel genuinely confident that he provided the most comprehensive examination possible of the house I’m considering. Thank you Steven!
Caitlin McCormack Google · July 2026 · Inspector: Steven Haslam
“ ★★★★★
I had an excellent experience from start to finish. Scheduling was easy, and I was quoted a fair, competitive price with an appointment much sooner than I expected in Brookhaven, PA. Nick was thorough, professional, and friendly. The report was comprehensive and well-organized, with clear photos, detailed descriptions of any concerns, and estimated repair costs. Highly recommend ValueGuard and Nick.
Keisha Robinson Google · July 2026 · Brookhaven, PA · Inspector: Nick Ostrowski
“ ★★★★★
We had Matt over for the sewer line inspection. My house is in Philadelphia. We have been impressed with the professionalism he offered. When in need, we are sure ValueGuard will be the name.
Ho Thuy Anh Nguyen Google · July 2026 · Sewer line inspection · Inspector: Matt
“ ★★★★★
James was fantastic. He went over every piece of the property with me, explaining everything along the way. He was extremely thorough. The inspection report was sent over very quickly and with such good detail and pictures. This will make it much easier for me to make the necessary repairs I need to make. Highly recommend using James and ValueGuard.
Nancy Voyles Google · July 2026 · Inspector: James Royer
“ ★★★★★
Cory was outstanding with his thorough inspection of our home and knowledge! I would highly recommend ValueGuard to anyone looking to get a home inspection done.
Ryan Zemke Google · July 2026 · Inspector: Cory Shalaway
“ ★★★★★
Very thorough inspection by Mike. He checked EVERYTHING and gave a very detailed report. Found things I would have never noticed.
Sean Malloy Google · July 2026 · Manufactured home · Inspector: Mike
The names you see in our reviews represent 200+ years of combined inspection experience across Greater Philadelphia, the Main Line, Chester County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Delaware.
ValueGuard has 1,700+ verified reviews across Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp, with an aggregate rating of 4.9 stars. Most live on Google (1,300+), followed by Angi (220+), Yelp (120+), and Facebook (100+).
Where can I read ValueGuard reviews? +
You can read verified ValueGuard reviews on Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp. We link directly to each platform from this page so you can read the unfiltered originals.
Are ValueGuard’s reviews verified? +
Yes. Every platform we link to — Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp — verifies the reviewer’s identity before publishing. ValueGuard does not edit, filter, or remove reviews on any of these platforms. Every review you read was written by a real client who paid for a real inspection.
What do clients most often say about ValueGuard? +
Across 1,700+ reviews, six themes show up again and again: inspectors who take their time without rushing, patience with first-time homebuyers, photo-rich reports delivered the next business day, an office team that actually picks up the phone, reports that give real negotiation leverage, and clients who come back for their next purchase.
Can I request a specific inspector I read about in a review? +
Yes — just mention the inspector’s name when you schedule and we’ll do our best to match you, subject to availability. Many of our clients are repeat customers who request the inspector by name. Call (215) 860-3150 or book online.
Who are the top 3 highest requested inspectors? +
The three most-requested ValueGuard inspectors are Steven Haslam, David Bollinger, and Michael Kelley — each with 5,000+ inspections across Greater Philadelphia. All three hold ValueGuard’s Master Inspector designation and are in very high demand from client referrals. Request them by name when you schedule, subject to availability.
How do I leave a review for ValueGuard? +
The fastest way is the direct link — leave a Google review here. It opens Google with your account already signed in. You’ll also receive a follow-up email after your inspection with direct links to Google, Angi, or Facebook. Honest feedback — five-star or otherwise — helps us improve and helps future homebuyers in Greater Philadelphia make a confident choice.
Does ValueGuard respond to negative reviews? +
Yes — we respond to every review, positive or critical. Less-than-perfect reviews are rare, but when they happen we take them seriously, investigate the issue, and respond publicly with what we learned. You’ll see those exchanges on the original platforms.
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100 E Penn Square, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107 ·(215) 860-3150
Inspections 7 days a week · Office hours Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm · ASHI-certified home inspectors · Serving every Philadelphia neighborhood, plus Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks & Lancaster Counties, PA and New Castle County, DE
