Accurate Inspection Services

(320 reviews)

The team was great to work with. Darren and the team discovered a problem with one of my windows…read moreduring a 1 year warranty inspection and saved me a lot of money and problems down the line. Very knowledgeable and shared some helpful tips. Highly recommend!

Darren is very knowledgeable and professional. He conducted thorough inspection of our new home. He…read moretook time to walk through property with us and pointing out both major and minor concerns and answered all our questions patiently. The report is very detailed with pictures and videos. I would definitely recommend Darren and team for anyone conducting home inspection.

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Greg did a thorough inspection and sampling at our home. And he called me with the results…read morepromptly. I appreciated his professionalism and honesty.

We used Greg for the second time and were very happy again. Everything was happending very fast…read morewith our inspection period and Greg really helped us out by being availabe to do the inspection and by sending us the report right away. We are super grateful. He is very thorough when he does his inspection and the report is written in detail but easy to understand for anyone. Greg is also a really nice person I can highly recommend him.

IM Home Inspections

(355 reviews)

Having purchased several properties in the past, we can confidently say this was the first time we…read moreexperienced what a truly thorough home inspection should be. Juan Morales and Edgar Olivares spent nearly three hours carefully evaluating the property. Just as importantly, they took the time to explain their findings and patiently answer all of our questions, making sure we fully understood the condition of the home and any areas requiring immediate attention. For context, the inspection was for a two-story single-family home in La Crescenta with a finished/converted garage. We also included sewer system inspection at the same time. The inspection report was exceptionally organized, detailed, and easy to understand, allowing us to quickly prioritize the findings and make informed decisions. Booking was quick and seamless, and the entire process was professional from start to finish. Juan and Edgar set a new standard for what we expect from a home inspection. We highly recommend them and their company to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, and professional home inspection team.

We needed a home inspection on a new home we're closing soon. IM Home Inspection was referred by…read moreour realtor. Took about 2 and half hours. Though they were on a higher cost it pays off with the provided detailed report they send. We had a great experience with our home inspection. The inspector was professional, thorough, and took the time to explain the findings in a way that was easy to understand. The inspection report was detailed, well organized, and included clear photos and recommendations for each item. We felt much more informed about the condition of the home and appreciated the honest, unbiased assessment. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone buying a home.

A Ron Dubaich Certified Real-Estate Inspector

(59 reviews)

Ron is truly the best inspector in the business. He is incredibly thorough, extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and takes his time to make sure nothing is overlooked. When you're buying a home, a detailed inspection is something you should never rush and I appreciate how Ron always goes above and beyond to make sure we fully understand what we're walking into. This is our second time using him, and once again he delivered exceptional service. We trust him completely. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you, Ron, for helping us with another home inspection. You really are the best!

I hired Ron to do an inspection as I was selling my parents' house and was not completely familiar…read morewith the current condition. I like to use local, small businesses whenever possible, and his reviews were excellent. My mistake was not noticing how old they were. He advised it would take 4 to 4 1/2 hours to complete. He was there 5 hours when my realtor had to ask him to leave for the open house that was being held that day. He came back afterward to finish the roof inspection. He failed to complete an inspection for the kitchen due to "time constraints". However, he had time to note that there was a pet door that was a "safety" concern. He also stated that some items were issues that he was clearly wrong about ("minimal" strapping on a water heater that had 2 straps from a newly purchased kit and a third steel strap, replacement windows that he stated were the "builder type from the original construction"). While I appreciate thoroughness, spending time nitpicking every minor detail in a 61 year old house but not completing the full inspection I paid for is not acceptable. He did not get my name right on the report, even though I wrote it for him on the contract I signed. He did not provide the hard copy report that was promised, nor did he email it to me - I had to get it from my realtor. I'm giving him a 3 for thoroughness. If you have unlimited time to wait for this guy to complete the inspection, go for it. He may have been a great inspector in his prime, but personally I think he needs to hang it up and retire already.

Agoura Construction and Inspection Services

(4 reviews)

I signed a contract with Agoura construction owner Matthew to convert my garage into ADU. Matthew…read moredid all engineering design and obtained permits from the City of Los Angeles. His crew came to work every day on time and started the project immediately, he did an excellent job for me. The City of Los Angeles inspector approved and issued Occupancy Permit. He also plastered my pool 3 years ago and still looks great.

This is the best company I have ever hired. Mathew is so honest and helpful. The team was very…read moretidy, did a clean job, and were so knowledgeable! I recommend Mathew's services.

First Shield Home Inspections

(30 reviews)

First Shield Home Inspections did a fantastic job on my home inspection. Super professional,…read moreresponsive, and insanely detailed in their report. Andrew answered every question I had on-site and gave me total confidence in moving forward. Would recommend them to anyone buying or maintaining a home!

Andrew from First Shield Home Inspections conducted a whole home inspection for us while we were in…read moreescrow on a new house. He was very thorough and explained his findings very well, both while at the house and in his subsequent written report. We followed up on his suggestions to get additional inspections in some areas, and his findings were confirmed. I would not hesitate to ask Andrew to do our next inspection.

Advanced Building Inspections

4.1

(15 reviews)

We scheduled an inspection, and they didn't quote a price at the time. A couple days later when I…read moreasked for a price quote they quoted $1,950 for the inspection. I checked with other well known reputable inspection companies and one quoted $1,250 and the other $1,300. When I came back and emailed them that they are charging $700 more than the industry average for this same property, they're response was this: "Tom just reviewed the property again and felt that we had actually under quoted for the home and the guest house, and the liability Tom Is choosing not to do the inspection based on the fact that felt we were over charging." They just canceled the appointment Friday at 5pm, when the inspection was scheduled for the following Monday!!! I did not ask them to cancel, and was not rude to them. They left me hanging with no inspection 1 business day before our previously scheduled appointment. They also knew we have only a few days left of our short contingency, and absolutely could care less. They are rude, arrogant, do not care about the transaction, the client, or anything, and think they provide some kind of excellent service other do not. I have worked with them 2 times before and they are nothing more than average at best. Literally because they have an infrared camera they think they are superior. A lot of other inspectors have that, and we already did a full mold and moisture. Horrible, horrible, horrible.

I am a property manager in the West Side area. One of our tenants, who has absolutely no ownership…read morein the property, called Advanced Building Inspections to order an unauthorized inspection which included various common areas of the building. This was ordered without any authorization or approval from ownership or the property manager. An inspector by the name of Tom De Spain trespassed onto the property and created a thorough inspection report on the tenant's behalf. This included entering our crawl space under the building, opening electrical boxes in addition to many other common areas outside of the tenant's unit. It should be noted that he also left the electrical box cover wide-open upon completion of his unauthorized inspection. It is extremely unprofessional and intrusive to conduct a thorough building inspection without any approval or authorization from ownership or management. This is also very dangerous as there could be precautions that one may not know about unless consulting with the property manager. It is absolutely shocking that this inspector did not even feel the need to contact us before trespassing. It became evidently clear that this inspector and/or Advanced Building Inspections would take any job presented to them without skipping a beat. This is truly frightening. I would avoid hiring at all costs.

Key Property Inspection Group

(45 reviews)

Great service. Thorough job! Thorough inspection report…read more In my opinion, he provided exemplary service in California summer weather. He's a family man so he understands your family needs. The inspection report is thorough, but he does tell you the big ticket items to emphasize on as well.

Had a fantastic experience with Key Property Inspection for our new home purchase. Clark was…read moreincredibly thorough from top to bottom, catching details we definitely would have missed on our own. He took the time to walk us through his findings on-site, and the final report was clear, detailed, and delivered promptly. Professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Highly recommended!

805 Home Inspections

(62 reviews)

Mike was absolutely awesome! He was incredibly patient and accommodating when it came to…read morescheduling, especially since my schedule can get pretty hectic. Once we got everything scheduled, the process was seamless. Mike showed up promptly and was extremely thorough with his inspection. Later that evening, I received a detailed report with clear, easy to understand notes and photos of everything that was inspected. I especially appreciated that anything that needed my attention was highlighted in red, making it super easy to identify and understand the issues. Mike was knowledgeable, professional, and great to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector. He made the entire inspection process easy. Thank you, Mike!

Mike Hasty is a Certified Master Inspector. We had him provide a full house inspection before we…read moreput our house on the market. He did a thorough job and found a few items to address which we certainly will do before our house is listed. Mike is super clean, always wearing shoe coverings when in the house. He had a keep eye for the quality that went into our essentially rebuilding a home built in 1900 while trying to keep consistent with the vintage home. Great Value for Money. He went up and above on the service requested. We LOVED working with Mike. While being professional, he also had a great sense of humor and is extremely personable! 10 out of 10!! Thank you, Mike!

Building Specs

4.1

(70 reviews)

I had an outstanding experience with my home inspection and can't recommend Blake highly enough…read more From start to finish, Blake was incredibly professional, thorough, and detail-oriented. He arrived right on time and walked me through every part of the inspection process, explaining things in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone without a construction background. What really stood out was how meticulous he was. Nothing was rushed, and no detail was overlooked. The report I received afterward was clear, well-organized, and included photos and actionable recommendations, which gave me a lot of confidence moving forward with my purchase. Blake also took the time to answer all of my follow-up questions without making me feel rushed. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, honest, and truly cares about helping you make an informed decision, Blake is the inspector you want. I would absolutely use his services again and recommend him to anyone buying a home.

We hired this inspector to perform a professional home inspection on a large residential property…read moreand relied on that inspection in making a significant purchase decision. Unfortunately, the inspection fell materially below what is expected under generally accepted industry standards, including those set forth by CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association). After taking possession of the home, we discovered multiple serious issues that were visible and accessible at the time of inspection but were not identified or reported. These included: * Major defects in the exterior deck system over an indoor pool, including improper slope, defective drainage, and failed waterproofing, which resulted in active water intrusion * Safety hazards such as inadequate or missing railings in areas where fall protection is expected * Improper routing of electrical wiring and irrigation lines through deck drainage systems * A garage door component that was broken despite being reported as operable * A bathroom where a shower handle was missing, raising questions about whether plumbing fixtures were tested at all * A carbon monoxide detector without batteries, despite safety devices being noted as present * A non-functional dehumidifier and visibly damaged control panels in the indoor pool room, including one panel hanging out of the wall Additionally, there was an active leak in the living room that was visible during the inspection, which we had to point out ourselves in order for it to be included in the report. This raised early concerns about the thoroughness of the inspection. These are not concealed or latent defects. These are observable conditions that fall squarely within the scope of a standard visual inspection of accessible areas. CREIA Standards of Practice require inspectors to report on observable deficiencies in systems and components, including roofing, exterior elements, decks, safety features, and built-in appliances, as well as to identify conditions that may indicate water intrusion or warrant further evaluation. The conditions listed above were plainly visible and should have been identified or at minimum flagged for further inspection. Equally concerning is the apparent lack of diligence. The inspection was completed in approximately 3 hours despite the size and complexity of the property, which includes multiple levels, extensive exterior decking, skylights, drainage systems, and an indoor pool environment. This raises serious concerns about whether the inspection met even a basic standard of care. When we raised these issues in writing and requested a response, the inspector refused to engage in any meaningful way. His responses were dismissive and unprofessional, and he declined to address the substance of the concerns raised. Instead, he offered a refund only if we agreed to sign a broad release of liability. Conditioning even a partial refund on a full release while declining to address the substance of the concerns is not consistent with professional accountability. As a result of these omissions, we have incurred substantial and ongoing costs to investigate, design, permit, and repair conditions that appear to have existed prior to our purchase and should have been identified during the inspection. This experience has been extremely disappointing. We relied on this inspection in good faith, and the level of diligence, documentation, and follow-through did not meet reasonable expectations for a professional inspection service. Based on our experience, we strongly caution others to carefully evaluate whether this inspector's practices align with recognized industry standards before relying on their work.

Premium Termite & Pest Control

(314 reviews)

I've been so happy with this company since I first encountered Joel and Bri 5 years ago. I truly…read morecouldn't ask for better customer service and Joel went above and beyond to be helpful to a new homeowner with local recommendations. Also, I felt I could trust him, which is unusual for me. Now, he owns the company and trains all the technicians, which makes me even more glad to recommend them to everyone I know. We recently developed a spider problem and Frank came out to treat the house. He was wonderfully patient and kind with my many questions and spider anxiety. I'm looking forward to being spider-free after his thorough work.

We got bids from a few companies and I am so glad that we went with Premium! The service was smooth…read morefrom the planning to the executing and went off without a hitch. We were especially impressed with Bre in the office. She was a great communicator and very detail oriented. We would use them again in a heart-beat. If you want quality work and a company that cares about its work product and customer experience, go with Premium!

Cal Termite and Pest Control

(331 reviews)

On time and super nice guys. I would use them again although hopefully not for another raccoon in…read morethe attic!

On time and good price! Will definitely keep using on a quarterly basis. Nice guy too!read more

Handytech Termite & Pest Control Services

(243 reviews)

I can't say enough great things about Joel from Handitech. He is always punctual and, honestly,…read moreprobably the nicest person you'll ever meet. From day one, he's been reliable, professional, and just an all-around great human being. Since he started servicing our home, we've had zero issues with spiders or bugs--something we used to constantly deal with. Even more impressive, he's done a fantastic job getting the mosquito population under control around our house, which has made a huge difference for us. I truly wouldn't trust anyone else to handle this work. If you're looking for someone dependable who genuinely cares and delivers results, Joel's your guy.

I needed someone to deal with my backyard spider infestation and they squeezed me in same day. They…read morewere really nice, professional, and had reasonable fee's. I will definitely will use them again for any and all pest issues. Thank you!

Pro Environmental Testing

(92 reviews)

Michael at Pro Environmental Testing was thorough and professional throughout the entire mold…read moreinspection process. He was very transparent with his pricing and there were no hidden fees which was nice. He did not pressure for more sample than what was needed. He even offered sound advice on which type of test is preferred for certain areas (swab vs air). He identified visible mold in multiple areas of my apartment and backed it up with lab-certified air and surface samples. The interpretation report clearly explained the findings -- including the detection of Stachybotrys (toxic mold) in the master bathroom -- and outlined exactly what remediation steps were needed. Highly recommend if you want honest, science-backed results and not just a guessing game. We will be using Michael's services again if needed.

I contacted them, and they were out within 24 hours. From the very beginning, they were incredibly…read moreaccommodating, friendly, honest, and--most importantly--thorough. They came out on a Sunday to perform the testing, and I had the complete reports in hand by Tuesday. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy service!

Bye Bye Mold

(125 reviews)

Wow Robert was fantastic! We were doing a escrow inspection and he was thorough and honest. He took…read morehis time inspecting the home carefully and thankfully he said he wasn't concerned about our home and that no tests were necessary unless we wanted it for peace of mind. Rare to have someone so honest these days. Thank you Robert!

I'm a property manager, calling to simply get pricing information so I can get a mold…read moreinspection/testing approved by the owner, they cannot provide pricing info without taking your info and then calling back. I called two other companies directly after and both were happy to provide pricing info without taking down your information and calling back.

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Ricky M.

2

0

9 years ago

I was referred to Accurate Inspection Services by my realtor. Bryan Poe was extremely professional and detail-oriented in the inspection of a possible town home investment. Bryan is very responsive, as he was able to inspect the day after he was requested and deliver his report the following day. He was very helpful and willing to answer all of our questions during the inspection. I would 100% use Bryan again and recommend him to anyone else looking for a professional home inspection. read more

Vahe H.

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5

6 years ago

Bryan is very professional in what he does. Very detail oriented. Not only he went over the report with us, he actually walked us through the house other than the attic. He brought up the unsafe electrical junctions that I had missed when I walked through the house. He pointed out the damaged walls from the rain that I had missed. Highly recommended and I will use his services again. read more

Cameo C.

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1

0

7 years ago

Bryan was so professional and through with our home inspection. He was extremely knowledgeable and my husband and I left feeling confident. He's trustworthy and would highly recommend him. I also appreciate how quickly he responded to my request for a home inspection. read more

Caleb G.

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7 years ago

Bryan Poe with Accurate Inspection Services was great. He completed a detailed job and explained in detail what he had discovered. I am thankful for his attention to detail. I would recommend him to friends and family. Thank you, Caleb Gallagher read more

Brenda I.

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6 years ago

Bryan walked us through the house and outside to point out his findings. He explained what needs to be repaired and why. We are pleased with our choice to have the house inspected. Bryan did a wonderfully thorough job. B.I. read more

Greg S.

0

3

0

7 years ago

Bryan was knowledgeable and very helpful with pointers during his home inspection. He provided us with a thorough and detailed written report. He was pleasant to work with. - Greg and Betty read more

Doug T.

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6 years ago

Bryan of Accurate Inspection Services was very professional, thorough, arrived on time, finished per the schedule, and competed the final report very quickly. I would highly recommend him. read more

Susan Y.

0

3

1

2 years ago

We needed a thorough inspection for an old house. Everything was explained in print ahead of time. The inspection was thorough. He even used a drone to check the roof! read more

Dan D.

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2

0

5 years ago

Brian Poe is highly efficient, extremely thorough and easy to work with. His explanations of issues are clear and concise. We recommend him highly! read more

Kitty H.

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7 years ago

Bryan did an excellent and thorough job in his inspection of a home that we are considering purchasing. I would not hesitate to use him again. read more

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