I couldn't imagine a better experience working with an inspector than what Dave Humphreys provided!…read moreAside from doing an excellent and through physical inspection, Dave needed to decipher very limited information provided by the seller and make sense of it to determine where roof and mold vulnerabilities had been and if they were still of concern . Dave also noted evidence of rodents whereas our professional rodent inspector did not. Dave used software for his presentation of his inspection that allowed for excellent and organized descriptions of any flaws or concerns. We also had Dave create an estimate of what it would cost to repair or replace defective and/or unsafe items in the house. He did all of this, while being incredibly kind, engaging and professional. We have purchased our house with great confidence having received Dave's superior inspection report. We can't thank him enough and we are excited to work with him f on future projects!

David Humphrey remains simply the very best home inspector in Santa Barbara & surrounding…read morecommunities. I strongly encourage you to look no further, as you can't beat perfection! We have used his services numerous times and he always comes through well beyond our expectations. Annie

Housemasters was referred to me by a real estate brokerage. I used them not to prepare for a sale…read morebut to make sure I could get a good handle on what needed to be done on the property. Using a text, I engaged Shelby who responded immediately. Using an online link sent be Shelby, I set an appointment. Dayne and a teammate trainee arrived on time. They explained their work plan to me and then proceeded to thoroughly inspect everything. If I were to buy a property, I would surely choose Housemasters to represent me.

THE BEST HOME INSPECTOR WE HAVE EVER HAD AND THE BEST COMPANY WE HAVE EVER USED! We are currently…read morelooking for a house - this will be our 4th, and hopefully our last, home. Consequently, this is our 4th home inspection. Every other inspector has been... let's say, inept. More like they didn't know their a** from their elbow! They have all missed HUGE problems that we were then forced to deal with on our own once we purchased the house. Pest infestations, water leaks, useless rusted out appliances and so much more. Dayne Haigh was our inspector - he was prompt and professional and he found EVERYTHING! Not only did he find every problem (in the areas he was supposed to inspect - we did have separate inspectors for the roof and the plumbing etc.), but the report was unbelievably thorough! Everything was so well organized and explained, and all of the problems he mentioned were backed up by pictures. Even more shocking was the mold report that we received from them. This was a separate report, but I cannot tell you how thankful we are that we chose to include this add on! The MoldSPORE count was off the charts high, contained various types of mold spores and let us know that there was likely mold THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE! All of our inspectors were excellent, but our home inspector from HomeMaster was by far the best. Because of his reports we pulled out of escrow just in time. When you looked at the house, you would never have anticipated all of those hidden disasters just waiting to bankrupt us! We will never use anyone but HomeMaster for our future inspections. The amount of money they saved us was astronomical, and well worth the price of the report - which, by the way, we received very quickly! Thank you HomeMaster, from the bottom of our hearts and our wallets.

kyle was extremely thorough preforming his home inspection. The report was very detailed and easy…read moreto understand. We have purchased/sold 15 plus homes and would say his professionalism is superior In this industry.

Super easy to book service. Prompt communication and quick availability. Was recommended by a local…read moreconstruction project manager and I was impressed by the online sample reports, but that pales in comparison to what you get in real life. Kyle was amazingly thorough and through his verbal report out it was clear he was knowledgeable in all areas. He explained why things are categorized as urgent safety issues, and really made me feel comfortable and confident to move forward. I would hands down recommend him to anyone. From a value perspective it's hard for me to say since he is the first home inspector I have ever personally hired, but I paid less than I was told to expect! All in all, 10/10.

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!

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.

Amazing inspection team that helped me make sound decisions in my home purchase journey. They have…read moremultiple credentials and a very thorough inspection process. Pricier than some inspectors and cheaper than others but the cost to value for their services are among the best. Would absolutely recommend Chris and Susan to anyone seeking as much information as possible in their home buying process. Chris and Susan are both very friendly, professional, and willing to take the time to explain their findings. 5/5 stars.

As a real estate agent, I have to make sure that I keep myself and clients informed, and I guide…read morethem throughout the entire journey of buying or selling their property and having a thorough inspection is a major part of the transaction. Susan and Chris are wonderful inspectors, they take their time to inspect the property section by section and their reports are easy to u understand, organized and to the point. Something anyone involved in the transaction can appreciate. Imperial home inspections are and will continue to be my go to team. Thank you, Susan and Chris!

David and his team are amazing! This is the second time that I've had the privilege to work with…read morehim. David is incredibly professional and goes the extra mile in every step of the real estate process. We worked with him to purchase a new home and sell our old house in SB. David is also very well connected in SB, and this really helps in a town that values local connections so much. I would highly recommend David and his team and will work with him again if there ever is a "next time".

Working with David Kim and his team was an absolute pleasure. Navigating the Santa Barbara real…read moreestate market can be incredibly challenging, but his expertise, dedication, and local knowledge made the entire process painless. He was responsive, professional, and genuinely looked out for our best interests every step of the way to ensure everything went smoothly. We would definitely use him again if we are ever back in the market and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking in Santa Barbara.

None of these reviews, which are really old, are for the Santa Barbara franchise! There is no info…read moreon the inspector (Jesse Crotty) or any of his qualifications or experience. This franchise is depending on reviews from this company's offices in other cities and states! We received a home report from this inspector (purchased by our buyers) that had several mistakes (my husband is a well known contractor serving SB for the past 30 years) Do your due diligence when choosing a home inspector and make sure they are experienced, know their stuff and can show their qualifications!

Worst inspector we have ever come across. He single handedly killed a purchase we had. Overzealous…read morewith his inspection on a gorgeous house we had for sale. Since, the quality of the house was impeccable. Aaron Tibbs found every little item to pick on. From a loose wire left in the attic (not connected to anything) to seismic gas valve that's installed and working perfectly. Making SAFETY and SEVERE suggestions on more items than necessary. Items that that were working that scared the buyer into thinking the house had major electrical issues. A roof that had absolutely no leaks through the worst storms in the last 10 years was labeled as major water stain leaks found. Again suggesting the roof needed replacement. We had gone through the roof and the attic making sure there were no issues. The roof was old but absolutely no leaks! Inspectors job is to suggest items that can cause a fire, damage, water intrusion etc... But to point out nonsense and suggestions that scare and spook agents and buyers is going over and beyond. Don't ever use this company! We've been doing real estate since 2003, this was the absolutely the Worts inspection we have ever had.

Mark Kelly should be ashamed of himself. He somehow has a General Contractor's license. He made and…read moresubmitted a contract to me to bring several projects "up to code" This included work on my water heater and the crawl space under my house: strapping ducts up off the ground, priming rusty pyramids, and installing a vapor barrier), to name a few. The work was sub par and incomplete. Other workers under the house took pictures of the mess and shoddy, sloppy, cheap work he was supposed to have done.Absolutely appalling. I will see him in court soon.

I had a Manometer Study furnished to Mark Kelly showing the exact slope of the foundation from…read morefront to back on a 5ft grid pattern. This study was furnished by a reputable and local foundation repair company. The fact that Mark Kelly is discounting the problem and then avoids communicating over the phone to solve the issue speaks to his lack of integrity and customer service. A 1 inch crack in my home's foundation was missed by Mr. Kelly. The crack runs down the cripple wall and through the footing. You could see daylight through it from the crawlspace. He should at least try to rectify the situation by running it through his insurance if he has any. At the very least talk to me over the phone. We may able to agree on something before I take him to court.