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Client Testimonials

Thank you John, I received the inspection report and I have to say I am very impressed at the thoroughness of it. I just went though the whole report and it was very easy to understand and loved the pictures in the report. I just emailed it to my Atty I am sure I will be discussing issues with him tomorrow. Thanks for explaining everything and for being so patient. You are a true professional.
Sonia A. Buzzelli

I actually researched dozens of inspectors, I contacted John approximately 10:15pm and he answered the questions I had concerning the services he provides. I could not have made a better choice he saved me thousands and helped me�re-negotiate my contract with his findings.
-A. Armstrong, Plainfield, NJ

"I’m extremely satisfied. I genuinely feel I choose the right person for the job. John was pleasant and most importantly informative and knowledgeable"
A. September, Oakland, NJ

"Thanks so much for such an amazing job on the inspection and for such a thorough and detailed report! I have to say - I remember the last home inspection we did about 6 years ago when we bought our last house - and I thought our inspector at the time was really good. Mind you, it was a smaller house, but his report was like 8 pages. Yours is over 40 with pictures and coverage down to the individual outlet, window, etc. So much really valuable detail!"
C. Cerruto, Glen Ridge, NJ

"Thank you for the outstanding service in inspecting our potential home. We really enjoyed meeting you and the time and care you put into inspecting the house. We felt as though you were inspecting your own house.�The report with the pictures was really very valuable and the turn around time was outstanding. We would definitely recommend you to others as well as call you again"
M.C Landing, NJ

"It was a great experience working with John. He has a very sharp eye. Very detailed and thorough inspection. John does not cut corners. After a home inspection with LookSmart you will know exactly what you are buying"
B. Aboulenian, Avenel, NJ�

"Home buying can be a very stressful experience.�Hiring John Martino at Look Smart was probably the easiest part of my home purchase. His fees are affordable and his schedule is very flexible. John is�extremely thorough with his inspection and�the inspection report can be completed�in less then 48 hours. I�was also�impressed by the�quality of his reports containing�photos and summaries of�his findings. I highly recommend LookSmart!!"
Yvett Plaza, Dover, NJ

"The home inspection was very thorough and the inspector (John) was very knowledgeable"
G. Urena, North Bergen, NJ

"Thanks again for coming out to the house twice.�You did a real through and professional�job"
I. Walsh, Flanders, NJ�

"I knew "Dilip cannot be wrong", when he recommended your name. I am extremely satisfied with the details of your work. Now, I am another client of yours, who will be talking about you in our friend circle".
S. Prandhan, Hackettstown, NJ

"I am very happy with the service. I received all that was promised....Very satisfied"
R. Khandelwal, Parsippany, NJ

Radon in granite countertops

By : admin | In : New Jersey Home Inspections
I was at a radon re-certification class yesterday and they had a speaker from a radon lab in New Jersey called Radiation Data. It is the lab where I also send my radon kits to be analyzed. The topic of radon in granite counter tops in homes was discussed. I really don’t think there should be very much debate at all. Simply, the amount of radon that is released from granite counter tops is very minimal. Yes granite counter tops can release radon however not enough to be of real concern. In my opinion the whole radon released from granite counter tops is way overblown. Another issue is that there is no set methodology for testing in place. So one company may test one way and then another company may have another set of protocols for testing granite. I think the main take home message here is that yes radon is a serious health risk however its the room air that should be tested as a whole and not just the kitchen or the room with the granite. I recommend putting the test as per DEP protocol on the lowest living level and then determining what the radon reading is. if its high then you can remediate. There is really no need to have a separate test for granite. I suspect

By : admin | In : New Jersey Home Inspections
It never fails that probably the single most prevalent issue that I find while doing home inspections is the lack of grading away from the home. I can pull up to ten homes and I guarantee eight out of the ten will have grading issues. Homeowners spend a fortune each year on basement water proofing remedies when the vast majority of basement water issues are caused by improperly sloped soil around the home. If your home has a basement water problem your first line of corrective action is to slope the soil away from the home around the entire exterior perimeter. Next make sure gutters and downspouts are not obstructed. Clogged gutters and downspouts can pour water right against the exterior walls of the home, right where you don’t want it. You want downspouts to discharge at least five feet away from the exterior walls of the home. I have inspected homes where the soil is steeply graded toward the house and the sellers wonder why water is getting into the basement. Many of the  foundation walls that I see while inspecting homes in NJ are block. Block

Hi welcome

By : admin | In : New Jersey Home Inspections

Welcome to LookSmart Home Inspections new Blog page. It is here that I hope to share information about New Jersey home inspections with buyers and other NJ home inspectors. I will provide a wealth of information about home inspections and the inspection process. The thing that  I most enjoy about being a home inspector is helping people make informed purchasing decisions about what is probably the largest purchase of their lives. The home inspection for me is a communication with the buyer about the issues that exist in the home and also an educational piece as well. My goal is to provide my home inspection clients with very accurate reporting on the problems that exist in the home. I really enjoy being the buyers advocate and take my responsibility to my client very seriously. When I find problems with a home I show and communicate that to my clients in a very down to earth and real way. The overall satisfaction of my clients is my only goal. So thank you for reading my first post. Please click through the pages of my website I think you will find the information on my website informative and timely

Thanks John

Welcome to the LookSmart Home Inspections, LLC Blog

By : admin | In : NJ Home Inspectors

LookSmart Home Inspections Blog. John Martino, licensed home inspector for Northern New Jersey Counties.

Buying a house is one of life’s biggest decisions. Before you close, you’ll want a professional inspection of the house to ascertain its true condition. John Martino is a formally trained New Jersey home inspector and member of the American Society of Home Inspectors...ReadMore