OC Home Inspection was excellent! He arrived on time for the inspection and was very professional,…read morehonest, and throughout the entire process. Everything was explained clearly and consistently, and he took the time to point out even the small details while helping us understand what to expect with the property in the future. Your expertise and professionalism truly helped the buyers feel comfortable moving forward with purchasing the property in its as-is condition. We sincerely appreciate all of your help and support. Thank you again!

Brian performed a general home inspection for us and found a handful of things that we never would…read morehave on our own. We ended up cancelling due to some of the issues, mostly HVAC-related. Brian gave us a clear explanation of what the issues were, along with a very detailed and organized written report with photos. We are very likely going to work with him again on any future inspections.

Incredible service! I called Home Inspection Experts desperate to get a same day inspection and…read morethey were able to accommodate me. I was purchasing an older home in Long Beach and I was worried that I was making a bad decision but there just isn't that many homes for sale in the area where I want to live. These guys were fast and efficient and totally professional and the inspector showed up early, gave an amazing summary at the end of the inspection and explained every little detail including significant findings I needed to be aware of right away. I received a very detailed report loaded with pictures and recommendations that clearly laid out everything I needed to know from basic maintenance to urgent safety issues. I was able to move forward with my home purchase with a much better understanding of exactly what I needed to budget for as well as which items were more urgent that could be negotiated with the sellers for repair. If you want a solid inspection that will put your mind at ease hire this company. Not to mention the fact that the entire staff is very professional, kind and organized. I would use them again and again on a future purchase! Thank you Home Inspection Experts you guys deserve 10 stars!!!

Very thorough and fast response and service. Great inspection and very detailed about requested…read moreproperty. Report took 48 hours. The report provided observations, gaps and recommendations.

Phillip was absolutely amazing and had nothing but great things to say about everyone who I…read moreconnected with on the phone/in person. Definitely would recommend them to anyone looking to get a A+ inspection with inspectors who walk the house like it would be their very own. Kudos to Phillip-- he is a true asset to the Elite Group team!!

Rated F on the Better Business Bureau--and honestly, that tells you everything you need to know…read more They don't seem too concerned about reviews, probably because most of their business comes through real estate agents. I made the mistake of trusting mine when she recommended them for my condo inspection... lesson learned. The water heater didn't even work, yet somehow the inspector missed it--so I spent my first three weeks bonding with cold showers. The warranty company wouldn't cover it since the issue existed before I moved in. On top of that, I had to replace both toilets right away. Somehow they missed that too. Of course, when I contacted them, they denied any responsibility and took zero accountability for their mistakes. All in all, I would definitely not recommend them, especially if they're being suggested by your real estate agent.

We were purchasing a new property and needed an inspection of the home and sewer. After…read moreresearching several inspection firms, we ultimately decided to go with Elias at CR Home Inspections due to the reviews describing him as one of the most thorough professionals in the business. And indeed he was! Elias met us on an expedited schedule and he worked promptly with a deep attention to detail. He identified every little issue and gave us an extreme amount of comfort. He even fended off an annoying seller agent that ambushed him towards the end of his inspection and tried to get information on Elias' findings before he even discussed with the client (me). In summary, Elias is the best in the business and is a man of strong integrity. I highly recommend him and definitely would work with him again.

I was looking to buy a property in the OC and found Elias with 5 stars. Honestly, I'm pretty…read moreskeptical about that stuff but I needed the inspection ASAP and he was the first to reply and schedule. Sadly, he scheduled the wrong day and my agent went to the property and basically wasted the trip there since we had to reschedule to the next day. For me this wasn't a big deal since I didn't go out myself, but I felt bad that my agent wasted his time. Elias was very apologetic and even bought my agent a gift card as an apology. He totally owned up to his mistake and for me that speaks volumes about a person. The actual inspection was pretty good as far as I can tell, I'm not an expert on these kinds of things but the report was very detailed and had a lot of photos. He flew a drone up to the roof to take a look and even pointed out minor details like staining on the carpet that I honestly didn't catch when I saw the property myself. Seems like he used infrared to check for water leaks when inspecting the plumbing in the bathrooms and kitchen. In terms of pricing, he was one of the more expensive options but given the level of customer service he provided and the quality of the report I would say it's worth it. Overall, the experience with Elias was very positive and if I ever need inspection services again, he'll be the first I call.

Thank you so much for your professional service and help me out with my problem immediately. I m…read moreglad found your company and did excellent service.

Mike is sooo patient. He also saved us from spending 2.5m on home that potentially had mold. He was…read morediligent and responsive and I used him for every house after. He's knowledgeable. Fast. And takes his time answering all questions. The amount of times I messaged him and he assisted me. I recommend him for anyone buying a home. Know what you're buying. He saved my butt

Hal was very responsive when I called for a quote (I called three inspectors and he was the first…read moreone to get back to me). He alerted us to several issues including that the HVAC system was much older than indicated by the property's listing. With that information, we negotiated concessions from the seller. Hal did have to come back for a follow up inspection because the seller's painters had painted shut the access to the attic and it was inaccessible during the initial inspection. Hal charged us an additional fee for the second inspection, which the sellers agreed to pay. The seller is making the repairs to the issues Hal identified in addition to the concessions on the HVAC system. It was money well spent. Thank you Hal.

I cannot recommend this home inspector in good faith or conscience…read more He missed/failed to note and call out several serious issues: 1) A *LIVE* gas leak - the day of the inspection, several people at the home (buyers and their realtor) thought they smelled gas in one of the bedrooms. Hal was called in to check and he wrote it off, half-jokingly, as "musty old man smell." Obviously, this specific condition of a possible gas leak in a bedroom, was not called out in the report. Out of precaution, the sellers were asked by the buyers to have the gas company come out to check for leaks. The gas company technician used a gas sniffer and detected and confirmed a leak emanating from behind a wall in the same bedroom mentioned above; the home had to be red-tagged with the gas shut-off for days. A plumbing company was called out during this time and determined that a finishing nail had been driven through a portion of the baseboard and drywall in the bedroom closet and lodged itself into the gas supply line behind the wall. In contrast: there was another home we had inspected by a different company where we called to attention the smell of gas in the laundry room - the inspector had a gas sniffer on him and immediately checked and confirmed a leaking valve and included this in the report. It is alarming that a safety issue like this would have been written off so quickly without more serious consideration or at least checks. I'm afraid of what *could* have happened if we didn't call this out and asked the sellers to have the gas company come out to check! 2) The inspector failed to call out that this home has a Zinsco panel (technically, it is branded "Sylvania" but is still a faulty Zinsco-designed panel with all the faulty hardware and parts) and that these panels, though not officially "recalled", still very much pose a real fire hazard and danger. After the close of escrow, our insurance company called this out from their inspection and are now requiring that we upgrade the panel or we will not be eligible for a policy renewal. It may not be "mandated" and the panels may not technically be "recalled" but the majority of electricians and inspectors whom I've spoken know that these are simply not safe. There is plenty of information to be found online about these, and good reason/evidence as to why insurance companies and electricians don't want have anything to do with them. Obviously our insurance provider is no exception to this, and it's going to be really hard to find another provider in light of that (now that this is on the CLUE report). Whether or not the home inspector agrees with this or believes that Zinsco panels really aren't a big deal/issue is irrelevant: the bottom line is that our insurance company (and many others) is taking issue with us having a Zinsco panel and these panels have a poor track record. Period. This is going to impact whether or not we can get insurance (or if we do, at much higher premiums), until we replace the panel. There's not really more to explain here. Quotes to update the panel start from $3000 to $4500, and this is only for the panel and doesn't factor in additional major work that SDGE requires in our situation. All of this could have been factored into our negotiations but now we can't because it was neglected to be called out and we have closed on the home. 3) major rat/mouse infestation - first sign was several droppings seen between the gaps of the dishwasher and the cabinet trim. This could have easily been noted if the inspector were diligent and observant enough to check. Turns out that 75% of the base cabinet void spaces were infested by rats and we had to have all of this cleaned and rebuilt. 4) Failed to call out a broken torsion spring on garage door. I was reviewing video footage I took the day of the inspection and it was broken then too. This is a potential safety hazard in case you need to manually operate the door (in case of emergency/power outage/etc) - the door cannot be lifted, at least by one person alone, with the torsion spring broken like this. 5) Several portions of yard drains clogged and with rootballs/roots visible. Yard drainage is inadequate but was called out as "acceptable" in the report (of course, with a disclaimer... but it would have been quite easy for the inspector to remove the drainage caps and note the root intrusion in the affected areas) Overall, the documentation/report of items being called out during the inspection was not very good. The inspector also reported a condition with moisture in the wall yet failed to provide pictures of the moisture meter indicating as such. Prior inspectors that we have used included pictures of both their moisture meter readings AND FLIR imaging devices to actually show what was being observed. There's really not much else to say here. we are disappointed with this inspector and I'm just bracing myself for other unexpected surprises to come up that weren't caught.

I'm a little behind in writing this review, but I recently purchased a home and a friend…read morerecommended Doug for the inspection. I'm so glad I chose him! As a first-time homebuyer, the process felt overwhelming at times, but Doug made it so much easier. He explained everything clearly and made me feel included throughout the entire inspection. He took the time to answer all of my questions in a way I could truly understand, which gave me a lot of confidence. Doug is extremely thorough and knowledgeable, and his experience really shows. Having someone with that level of expertise gave me peace of mind that I was making the right decision. I absolutely trust his work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector. Even my agent said that she will recommend him in the future. Doug truly delivers.

We are first time homebuyers and Doug was recommended to us for the inspection. We were on a tight…read moretimeline and he squeezed us in the next day. During the inspection, he was extremely thorough, professional, and answered our questions if we asked what something was throughout the house. After he was done, he sat us down, gave us a summary and walked us through the significant items, which we really appreciated and gave us a lot of reassurance. Even our real estate agent was impressed by him and asked for his phone number! He sent us the report by end of day with detailed notes, pictures and annotations. Overall, Doug provided excellent service and we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Doug and we highly recommend!

Genuinely good guy in this otherwise very sketchy space…read more Everyone uses scare tactics to grab cash. He talks a lot about how mold is everywhere and grid to minimize because I think he's used to all the crazy worries we all have - so understand that's where he's coming from when he almost excessively tried to calm your fears. We had a substantial roof leak with mold in walls - all handled very well and professionally and nowhere nearly as expensive as it could have been. You won't regret calling him. Genuine good person. Hope he doesn't change.

after seeing john's response, i have to point out that it's strange he's accusing me (and others)…read moreof reviewing him without using his services, when he didn't actually give me (us) the opportunity to use them, instead shouting at us that we're foolish for even requesting them. also, i still don't know what IIRIC or whatever is. all i know is that it's strange that someone billing himself as an environmental tester berates potential customers for... requesting environmental testing. i mean, maybe others will have better luck with him, but this was my experience, and i think anyone can tell from my review history that i tend to rain praise upon businesses more often than not.

Long awaited review. Hoss was very punctual and ready to work. We agreed in the pricing ahead of…read moretime and he came to my house and started working immediately. He took pictures, notes, gave me tips and talked about what I needed to do. I also got the paperwork quickly and professionally made. He is very friendly and will make you feel safe. He also gave us suggestions and his professional opinion in other matters. Will definitely use again.

Hoss V. was very professional and made time to inspect our house with short notice…read more Highly recommend.

Update: there is water damage alongside our back wall wood floor and this was missed in the…read moreinspection as well. Don't bother hiring these guys unless you want a bunch of stuff missed on your inspection! EDIT AFTER OWNER RESPONSE: I've added pictures. This has nothing to do with the remodeling we are doing, these are the original floors when your inspector came to do the service. My review is not malicious, it is my opinion based on the service I received. Stop making excuses for the lack of detail your inspector gave when inspecting my home. This was present and visible during the inspection, he just didn't pay close enough attention.

Amazing service and timely! Ron was not only professional but educated us and made sure we…read moreunderstood everything! Thanks Ron!