Meet Owners/Inspectors John & Claire
Your Local, Licensed Inspection Team
With over a decade of experience and thousands of inspections under their belts, John and Claire Harrington bring deep local knowledge and thorough, honest service to every property they inspect. As lifelong Massachusetts residents and active members of InterNACHI, they know what to look for — and just as importantly, how to explain it.
Family Roots. Professional Standards.
Claire Harrington
Claire has lived on the South Shore for more than 30 years, raising her family in Brockton and now residing in Bridgewater. She brings a background in business management and a keen eye for detail to every inspection. Clients appreciate her clear communication and calm, helpful approach.
John Harrington
John is a licensed inspector in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and is known for his thoroughness, deep knowledge of building systems, and passion for educating clients. He has hands-on experience in renovation and real estate, which gives him an edge when identifying potential issues.
What Sets Us Apart?
When scheduling allows, John and Claire inspect homes together — a rare and valuable benefit in the home inspection world. Having two licensed inspectors on-site means more eyes on the details, faster reporting, and clearer communication from start to finish.
Based in Bridgewater, MA, Home & Hearth Inspection Services is perfectly located to serve Central and Eastern Massachusetts, all of Rhode Island, and even Cape Cod. They understand the quirks of New England homes — from outdated knob-and-tube wiring to foundation settling, moisture issues, insulation gaps, and more.
Professional, friendly, and honest to a fault — John and Claire are known for their calming presence, clear explanations, and attention to detail. They’re a little old school in the best way, using high-quality digital images and tried-and-true methods that help them deliver polished, photo-rich reports in 24–48 hours.
Why Choose an InterNACHI Inspector?
As members of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), John and Claire follow a strict code of ethics and an industry-leading Standards of Practice. InterNACHI inspectors complete continuing education regularly to stay up-to-date on building systems, safety standards, and inspection tools. Choosing an InterNACHI inspector means choosing professionalism, experience, and accountability.
What Clients Are Saying
I have the highest praise from our experience in hiring John and Claire to inspect the home we sought to buy. They are a rare team of professionals who are very polite, friendly, diligent and responsive. They answered all of our questions throughout the process, put together an easily readable and thorough home inspection report, with pictures, within the timeframe we needed – that we later used to guide contractor work. They had no problem guiding us all along the way when we had gaps in knowledge or didn’t know where to look to learn more about aspects of the home, including gauging what was serious / safety related and what was normal or typical. The Home & Hearth team is absolutely wonderful to work with, which is rare given our experience with the other various services we had to use during our home search, purchase and renovation process. To sum it up – through their work, they turned a process that’s usually complicated – into something very easy for us to go through! That peace of mind, that we could rely on them, was priceless. From now on, they are the go-to recommendation to anyone in my network who needs a fantastic home inspector.
–Dmitri B.
Claire and John are two of the best in the business with attention to detail like no other. Your inspection report is sent out the next day and they really explain in great detail during the inspection of possible issues or even non issues that you should look out for. I have used them several times and will continue to use them as they have great customer service.
-Clinton M.
The team was very analytical, detail oriented, and focused on teaching their clients about the positives and negatives of the findings during the home inspection. They also communicate on time, are professional, and easy to talk to. Looking forward to working with them in the future.
-Flavio A.
Want to Learn More?
Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, John and Claire are here to help you feel informed and supported every step of the way. Contact us today and let’s inspect your dream home!
📞 Call (508) 822-5677
✉️ Email handhinspections@gmail.com
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