Home & Commercial Inspections in South Shore NS

Dave Martens, CPI

South Shore

Rated 5 out of 5

Certified Professional Inspector

Residential and Commercial Property Inspections

Serving Shelburne, Yarmourth, Bridgewater and surrounding areas.

Dave Martens: Your A Buyers Choice home inspector in the South Shore NS and surrounding areas!

Need a Home Inspection throughout South Shore NS and surrounding communities? Dave Martens of A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections is waiting to serve you! Dave is fully trained and experienced in all aspects of home inspections. Whatever inspection services you need, Dave is fully qualified.

Whatever building or home inspection services you need, give Dave a call. They’re happy to help!

Inspection Services

Residential Home Inspections
Commercial Building Inspections
Pre Sale Home Inspections for Seller
Seasonal Maintenance Inspections
New Home Warranty Inspections Services
Advisory Services
Radon Presence Survey
WETT Certified Inspector

Certifications

Carson Dunlop Residential Training
ABCHI Training Academy
InterNACHI Certification

Commercial Property Inspections

Informed decisions for your investment.

ABCHI Commercial Inspections provides the clarity you need when purchasing, leasing, or managing a commercial property. Our inspectors deliver detailed insights to help you understand risks, plan for maintenance, and protect your investment. ABCHI Commercial Inspections is a division of A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections, North America’s premier home and commercial property inspection company. With a national network and rigorous training, we provide consistent, high-quality reporting across every property type.

Additional Areas Serviced

Chester
Hubbards
Mahone Bay
Bridgewater
New Germany
Liverpool
Lunenburg
Greenfield
Shelburne
Barrington
Yarmouth

Here's what our clients are saying.

We rely heavily on community support and referrals and the best way to do that is by doing great work. Check out what some of our recent clients are saying.

Showed great care and quality in inspecting our new home. Very happy with Dave’s service. I would highly recommend him for your inspection needs .

Trevor Newell

23:08 04 Jun 26

Dave was great to deal with and very thorough. We would highly recommend Dave

Eric Fry

16:08 28 Apr 26

Dave is very responsive and trustworthy and I will refer him to all clients when they are needing an Inspection done.

Cindy Evans

22:44 24 Apr 26

Dave Martens, always makes himself available when I have a rush inspection needed. Even when fully booked he goes out of his way to be there. A respected Inspector 💯.Cindy L. Evans- Royal LePage Atlantic- Kevin Scott Real Estate Team

Cindy Evans

22:26 23 Apr 26

Recommended! I really appreciated how Dave patiently took the time to walk me through his findings. He is clearly very knowledgeable in his trade. As a first-time buyer, Dave helped me understand what to watch for, what kinds of repairs the home might need, and how to prioritize that work. Thank you!

Christiane Perreault

13:21 19 Apr 26

Professional, efficient, thorough. David is also easy to talk to.

Rob Ashley

23:55 18 Apr 26

Inspection was organized quickly and done thoroughly. Report delivered in a easy to read digital format with images. I had a follow up question that was answered in minutes. I would recommend.

Cat Myers

14:05 18 Apr 26

Dave is great to work with! He is reliable easy to get a hold of and very informative!

Ashley Nauss

23:16 17 Apr 26

Highly recommend!Dave was incredibly thorough and took his time to make sure every part of the inspection was properly covered. He answered all of our questions and explained things in a way that was easy to understand.He’s very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about making sure you’re informed. He also gave a lot of practical advice, tips, and honest warnings based on his experience, which I really valued as a first time home buyer!Overall, he’s a great person and does a very detailed, reliable inspection. I’d absolutely recommend him!!Thank you so much Dave!!!

Alora C.

18:08 17 Apr 26

Excellent inspection! Dave is very thorough and professional we were very pleased and impressed with the whole process. Highly recommend his service

Christine Campbell

05:48 29 Mar 26

Very friendly, helpful, and explained everything so we knew what was expected from the inspection. I would definatly goto them again if I ever need another inspection done.

Lisa Wamboldt

02:55 22 Mar 26

Friendly and a high level of experience in the business. Dave was able to clarify any questions which I had about the home I needed inspected. Job well done!

Michael Danylych

13:01 18 Mar 26

Knowledgeable, personable, and highly professional. The inspection was thorough and everything was explained clearly. I would highly recommend his services.

Kari A

14:03 09 Mar 26

Elizabeth Whelan

00:23 02 Feb 26

First-time home-buyer's inspection and didn't know what to expect. Really impressed. Dave was incredibly thorough and explained every observation he made. He noted a couple of things as "not a dealbreaker for an inspection, but you might wanna just update that," which gives me a small to-do list! He didn't miss examining a centimeter of the space and I've come away feeling that I'm not looking at investing in a money pit!

Bobbi Zahra

17:01 21 Jan 26

I have had the pleasure of working with Dave on several inspections. Most recently at a commercial property in Bridgewater. Dave is very knowledgeable in his field and as always, delivers a level of professionalism that is not matched by many. He is patient, inciteful and is not an alarmist. Thanks Dave! I look forward to our next inspection!

Adam Scott

18:08 15 Jan 26

I am a Real Estate Agent. Dave is the first person I recommend to my clients. He's very thorough and quick to get the reports done.

Bobbi Maxwell

19:32 11 Jan 26

great response time and communication!

Paul Cohen

16:21 04 Jan 26

Dave was amazing - friendly, professional, etc. 10/10 recommend!

charlie babineau

17:33 07 Dec 25

Highly recommended!We had a great experience with Dave. He was extremely friendly, easy to talk to, and made the whole process comfortable. He gave clear, helpful advice throughout the inspection and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. You can tell he genuinely cares about his work and helping people make informed decisions.Definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an inspector.

John Sampson

14:27 01 Dec 25

Super nice guy. Unfortunately overlooked a minor water leak and had to bring it to his attention during the inspection. I also noticed after the fact that the support under the deck is a bit rotted. Nonetheless, can't get a house without an inspection, and he was pleasant to work with. The downsides were only minor. I'd still recommend.

Danielle Graves

21:53 19 Nov 25

Dave was awesome. He was very helpful and answered all my questions and even made some helpful suggestions. I would absolutely recommend his services.

Dave Dort

15:45 19 Nov 25

Dave Martens is reliable, never late, and always a bit early, which is great. He is thorough, detailed, and very personable. All of my clients value his opinion because of the background in contracting that he brings to the table. Always there to answer questions during the inspection and after. Very detailed reports are provided, so it is easy to access any issues of the properties that he is inspecting. In need of an inspector with great morals? Call Dave.Cindy L. EvansViewPoint Realty, South Shore Nova Scotia

Cindy L. Evans

20:22 16 Nov 25

Great experience! Dave is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have. Would highly recommend!

Jenna Oosterholt

12:02 31 Oct 25

Dave was very upfront and honest with his inspection. He helped us make an educated decision and feel confident in our first time home purchase! We would highly recommend Dave's services to anyone looking in and around the Shelburne area!

Carter Gantzert

00:04 13 Oct 25

Dave was a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgeable and thorough. Recommend him anytime.

Nic Nic

22:26 10 Oct 25

Dave was thorough and did a great job. I would definitely use him again.

Kyle Bergstedt

16:11 07 Oct 25

Dave was amazing to deal with, easy to talk to and very good at explaining any issues. It was a great experience.

Paul Elliot

23:33 27 Sep 25

Really nice guy. Very knowledgeable. Very thorough. Great report.Thanks!

Brian Clarke

14:44 27 Sep 25

Prompt and professional service, the inspection was thorough. Communication was excellent and the report was easy to understand. I was purchasing a property on the other side of the country, without my own personal inspection of the property. I felt confident enough in this inspection to move forward towards purchasing the home.

Randall Prime

19:33 13 Sep 25

Dave was amazing! He answered all of our questions and gave his recommendations. He went above and beyond in my opinion. You can tell he truly does love his job, and just wants what’s best for his clients.

Lindsay Linz

01:48 27 Aug 25

The inspection for the Harriet House was amazing. It allowed us to have confirmation and aspects of the property we had not considered. We very much appreciated Dave's knowledgeable insight.

Louise Despres Jones

17:13 17 Aug 25

Great experience to work with. Very knowledgeable and detailed.

Kyle Smyth

02:44 15 Aug 25

Jeff Cator

16:58 05 Aug 25

Dave Martens has provided many of my and others clients( myself a 21 year Realtor in Yarmouth NS ) a thorough and honest report. Good , bad or acceptable of the property if for either a buyer or a seller of a property, he documents and shares to you.5 Stars to you Dave Martens, A Buyers Choice Home Inspector.

Laura Hipson

22:24 04 Aug 25

We had our home inspected today and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The inspector was incredibly informative — he took the time to explain how everything in the house worked, and I truly appreciated his willingness to teach. I love learning new things, and he seemed just as excited to share his knowledge. He gave us some major insights and gave us Huge lightbulb moments ! Highly recommend!Thank you Dave:)Nicole & Dwayne Gaudet

NIcole M. LeBlanc-Gaudet

00:35 01 Aug 25

Dave provided an excellent inspection service.He was early, very thorough and has very good communication skills. He's not an alarmist! He has vast experience in home building and renovations and explains items of concern in detail with his clients and with myself (the Realtor). I highly recommend Dave's property inspection service.

Jan Malone

12:23 23 Jul 25

Excellent service! Honest and thorough. I highly recommend him!! He made sure we understood everything he was talking about and kept us in the loop for the entire inspection. Absolutely brilliant

Kaylee Bacon

12:54 22 Jul 25

Dave is very knowledge and professional. I am comfortable recommending him to my clients.

Leigh Downey

16:29 12 Jul 25

Efficient service, available at short notice, detailed report. Hoping to not buy anymore houses any time soon but would definitely use again.

Samantha Feltmate

10:23 07 Jul 25

Very knowledgeable and thorough. Lots of experience which helps clients feel at ease with the largest purchase of their life.

Jesse Allen

17:25 28 Jun 25

Dave did a great job - he was thorough in his inspection, walked me through each aspect of the results, and provided a detailed inspection report. I'd use Dave's services again!

Willa Thorpe

23:43 26 Jun 25

Meg Green

11:40 19 Jun 25

Dave is calm and thorough. His background in construction is valuable during inspections. He is always willing to talk to my clients and explain everything, it is always a great experience! Thank you Dave!

Vera Saeme

10:55 19 Jun 25

Dave was very professional and inspected the house with an attention to detail. He was very supportive and answered questions, and took time to explain. The report was also completed and sent on the same day.I will recommend.

Nosa O

00:57 19 Jun 25

First time home buyer. Dave was super super helpful and informative, made some great observations and helped me reframe our findings to change how I look at homes in future. Would recommend

Gabe SD

21:46 11 Jun 25

Dave was fantastic! Very thorough...

Kelly Poole

23:24 30 May 25

Caleb Hunter

12:54 15 May 25

I was very fortunate to have Dave do the inspection on a home I was looking to purchase. He is extremely thorough and very open to explaining any questions I had. His explanations are in “ layman’s” terms and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend him for a house inspection. Dave has done 2 houses for me now and you cold not ask for a very thorough inspector. A wlll highly recommend him

Bob Wehrle

17:24 09 May 25

Our inspector (Dave M) was amazing! His experience as a builder and his keen eye was very helpful. I would recommend him and Buyer’s Choice without hesitation. His calm professional approach and presentation of the information assured us regarding our home purchase.

George McManus

16:10 04 May 25

John Foss

01:14 02 May 25

Very professional and thorough...would recommend

Sonia Symonds-Newell

23:04 27 Apr 25

REJI THANKACHAN

02:05 27 Apr 25

abby atwood

00:14 29 Mar 25

Dave was knowledgeable about home repairs and wonderful with my client. He gave lots of ideas on repairs, talked in depth about any serious issues and assessed my clients willingness to make repairs or upgrades accordingly. Thanks to Dave!

Lisa Leimanis

13:07 19 Mar 25

Dave Marten was our inspector. My partner could not make the inspection, but Dave walked me through the whole process and explained everything so that I could relay it back to my partner perfectly. He made me feel comfortable and trusting. He knows his stuff. Highly recommend

Debbie Frizzell

10:18 14 Mar 25

Matt Redgrave

02:36 11 Mar 25

Dave makes home inspections enjoyable with his wealth of knowledge.

Anne Swim

22:58 27 Feb 25

100% recommend Dave as your home inspector. Dave put our minds at ease with his thorough investigation and answering all of our questions walking through what is in hopes to be our new home. The detailed report Dave provides let's you know exactly what you're walking into, and what problems should be addressed first!

Kaytlin Halliday

11:45 26 Feb 25

Great Inspector ! Excellent attention to detail. He found a problem with the plumbing on a house we were about purchase that would have made it not insurable . Highly Recommended !

Richard

19:40 21 Feb 25

Sijo Chackochan

21:09 16 Feb 25

Dave performed very thorough inspection - I don’t think anything in the house escaped his attention. Plus he’s a nice, personable guy. Recommend highly!

Jim OBrien

23:20 04 Feb 25

Great guy, knowledgeable and a fair price

Paul Cooke

17:55 14 Jan 25

Dave did a home inspection for us and we are very satisfied. He was honest and very thorough with the inspection. Thank you

Mark DeRocco

16:51 07 Jan 25

Highly recommended!!!! Dave provided a thorough inspection at a reasonable fee, and was easy to communicate with throughout the process. The report was detailed and clear, which my clients and I really appreciated. Dave was also flexible and accommodating, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Both my clients and I were extremely happy with the service, and we’ll definitely be using him again in the future!

Jovanna Titus

00:03 18 Dec 24

Dave was great -- easy to schedule, extremely knowledgeable, very pleasant and thorough, and happy to answer my questions even after we'd received the inspection report. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

Alden Mathieu

14:12 13 Dec 24

Dave is a great inspector, very thorough, and happy to answer all my questions. Highly recommend!

Dylan

20:29 10 Dec 24

Dave our guy was amazing to deal with helped us from another province. He did a great job was very detailed and professional. I am glad we found Dave. Thanks again

Casey Munro

22:14 06 Dec 24

Dave did a very great job going over the house we were looking to buy. He was available on short notice and followed up with a detailed report. He has extensive knowledge of construction practices and looks at homes through a builders eye. His common sense approach to inspections is a plus for both the buyer and the seller.

Bob Isaksen

09:59 01 Dec 24

Dave offered very professional ensight into the house I was purchasing.

Bill Booth

10:27 29 Nov 24

Dave Martens did a fantastic job doing an inspection for us recently. The best, most professional and detailed inspection we have seen in 20 years.. Highly recommend Dave.

Chris Willis

18:17 28 Nov 24

Kate Maeght

22:51 26 Nov 24

Friendly and showed expertise in all areas of the homes layout and structure.Questions were answered with patience and keen knowledge.Very reasonable rate ! Thank you Dave !

Jacqueline Smith

00:23 14 Nov 24

I hired buyers choice a few months ago for a home inspection in carleton nova scotia, they were efficient and friendly. Would choose again if needed :)Thank you guys for your honest opinion and giving details about my new home I needed in order to secure the decision in buying the home my husband and I chose.

Rachel Charter

00:49 11 Nov 24

Very happy with the service. Scheduled promptly. Report very thorough and very well organized with clickable links in table of contents. Very helpful for answering questions for insurance paperwork for an older home. I was living 800 miles away and the process went so smoothly. I would highly recommend Buyers Choice and Dave Martens

Suzanne A

00:16 07 Nov 24

Thanks to Dave, he goes the distance to answer questions and help you think ahead

Shane Strong

23:07 29 Oct 24

We would like to share our true appreciation for the wonderful, professional service we received . Inspection completed , report completed in a very satisfactory timelineWould highly recommend Dave Martens " A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections"..

Sherry Morash

13:02 20 Oct 24

Patricia Hines

19:58 11 Oct 24

Dave was very professional and answered any questions that arose. He was also very helpful to approximate any costs for some upgrades that were anticipated. The follow up report was very detailed with accompanying pictures. It was a pleasure to deal with Dave and I would highly recommend him.

Deborah Reid

22:57 09 Oct 24

Good attention to detail--did a good job

s jones

00:23 04 Oct 24

We had Dave perform our property inspection in Milton this past week . We felt comfortable with him from the first meeting. Dave was personable, thorough, friendly and patient with us and it was obvious from the outset that he knew what he was talking about. He took the time to explain any problems and more importantly the possibly costs and ideas to fix the problems. We would highly recommend Dave and the people at Buyers Choice for any of your needs.

Terry Wilson

01:08 03 Oct 24

Matthew Smith

19:15 25 Sep 24

Bijo TJ

01:16 23 Sep 24

Dave was very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. He offered Great advice as well.Highly recommended Dave.

Dawn McDonald

00:42 22 Sep 24

Worked with my realtor as well as insurance representative, was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. Provided an extensive and thorough report with suggestions and notes for follow up. Very professional. 😊

Karen Kucher

23:30 08 Sep 24

The inspection was timely, professional, and issues were discussed so that a layman could understand them. I heartly recommend Dave Martens to anyone looking to understand the home they are buying.

Jay Pilzer

19:50 24 Aug 24

Very enjoyable experience. Dave is very friendly. He explained everything in detailed and made helpful suggestions. Definitely would recommend.

Kimberley Bruhm

00:14 20 Aug 24

Super friendly, very knowledgeable, amazing report - overall a stress free experience. If this was a YouTube channel, I'd like and subscribe.

Kendra Christie

23:25 04 Aug 24

Dave was very thorough and ready to answer any questions I could think of. It was a pleasure dealing with him and after the inspection was done I felt assured that our new house could be enjoyed without worrying whether anything could cause trouble in the future.

Reinhard Sunnus

13:17 03 Aug 24

Dave, as always, is very professional and doesn't mind taking time to answer any and all questions. I would highly recommend Dave to all my clients.

Paula Waybret

09:43 02 Aug 24

Dave is very professional and always takes extra time to explain what he finds at an inspection. I will continue to recommend him.

Daniel De Gram

20:23 01 Aug 24

Dave was amazing. He set our appointment for exactly the time I needed it. Dave made sure to let me know that he was on his way prior to arrival. He was polite, friendly and also had a great sense of humour. As for the service, he was very thorough and amazingly fast with his follow up and final report. Dave is an absolute professional. The world would run so much more smoothly with more people like him.

Dj LeeJames House of Trance Techno and House

01:48 27 Jul 24

Dave is very professional and thorough!

Adam Axworthy

11:13 02 Jul 24

This company was suggested by our Realtor. Dave Martens was wonderful, went out of his way to compete the inspection to meet our timeline. Very thorough and experienced. Professional, extensive report with recommendations and solutions for repair followed. Use his services with confidence.

Marchi Szmere

19:53 30 Jun 24

Dave was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He took a long time to inspect our new, future home and provided us with a very detailed report of his findings. We appreciated how well he highlighted items that needed attention, in order of priority. It really does take the stress out of the whole process. We would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Dave!

Barbara Prout

22:26 29 Jun 24

Dave was friendly, personable and knowledgeable and answered every question we had. You could not find a better home inspector!

Kevin Veinot

10:07 18 Jun 24

Dave provided a very professional experience with a detailed report. Highly recommended

Andrew Locke

21:12 15 Jun 24

Dave was exceptional as our home inspector. My husband and I were so impressed with his knowledge and attention to detail as well as his up to date knowledge of codes. He was kind and caring and we felt in very good hands and confident to go ahead with our purchase thanks to him putting our minds at ease. I highly recommend Dave and wouldn't hesitate for a moment to use his expertise again.

laurel phelan

02:43 13 Jun 24

Dave did an amazing job. He filled me in on everything that needed attention and what was needed. The report I received was prompt and extremely detailed with photos outlining the work the house needed.

Valerie Fulford

20:17 10 Jun 24

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Home & Commercial Inspections in South Shore NS

Dave Martens, CPI

Dave Martens, CPI

South Shore

Certified Professional Inspector

Residential and Commercial Property Inspections

Serving Shelburne, Yarmourth, Bridgewater and surrounding areas.

Inspection Services

Certifications

Commercial Property Inspections

Informed decisions for your investment.

Additional Areas Serviced

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