I'll be honest -- I was considering cheaping out on my own inspection since the seller already had…read moreone done. We waived our contingencies, so I figured I'd just get one to know what I'd need to fix. Boy am I glad I did. Perry found a pile of things the seller's company missed. The big one: the exhaust vent on the water heater was detached and leaking combustion gases into the garage, and there wasn't a carbon monoxide detector anywhere in the house. He also caught rodent activity in the attic and missing roof tiles, none of which showed up in the seller's report. Beyond the report itself, I had an actual person to talk to. I asked a million questions, this is my first home, and I'm not handy at all. Perry walked me through everything without ever making me feel dumb about it. Super responsive and completely transparent. You can tell he genuinely cares. It's hard these days to find anyone in the trades who isn't just running the meter, and Perry is the opposite of that. He doesn't take shortcuts and he isn't in anybody's pocket -- he tells you exactly what he sees, so whether you're the buyer or the seller you get the full picture of the house you're dealing with. Funny enough, I'd made an offer on a different home and lost it. Blessing in disguise, because I saw Perry's inspection in that seller's disclosure package and it was so damn thorough that I knew I wanted to book him myself. The report sold me before I ever picked up the phone. He's my forever go-to.

I hired Perry Farnum of Farnum Inspection Service for a home inspection of my older home in San…read moreJose, and I was very pleased with his work. Perry was very thorough and took his time inspecting the house. His report was detailed, well organized, and included clear explanations and photos of the issues he found. I especially appreciated that he identified and prioritized safety issues and areas that need further evaluation rather than simply pointing out cosmetic problems. The report gave me a much better understanding of the condition of my home and helped me determine which repairs I should address first. Perry was also helpful in answering my questions after the inspection and recommending that I get a termite/WDO inspection where appropriate. I would definitely recommend Perry to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, and professional home inspector in the San Jose area.

Alex was incredibly professional and knowledgeable about both the home inspection and mold…read moreinspection. He's flexible and easy to work with and very prompt with delivering the reports. He even took the time to walk me through the entire home at the end pointing out all the major issues that would be included in the report and how the issues would need to be remediated. We did find mold in the home and the additional mold report and testing was added to the appointment that day and he was very up front with cost for sampling etc. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of home inspection / mold inspection!

I had worked done with this company in May. It is now July. I got a message from someone named…read moreTammy telling me that "if I don't pay my bill by this week. I will begin adding late fees and send to collections if it's not paid this week." I was out of town because my husband passed away and I had to take care of some business. I think the owner of this company needs to retrain his staff on how to be more polite with clients and not as threatening. The check is in the mail As soon as I read, this ...Iwill never do business with them again because of Rude staff. And I will never recommend them,train your people better have a nice day.

Michael was referred by our realtor for a pre-sale inspection. He was punctual, very thorough, very…read moremeticulous,knowledgable and courteous. He patiently discussed in detail his findings from the inspection and even emailed a copy of the report within a few hours. Would confidently recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection.

I've been referring Mike to all my clients for the last 10 years. He's prompt with his work, always…read moreavailable, and informative in his reports. He even takes the time to explain to my clients what he is inspecting. I've used many home inspectors in the last 20 years and i can honestly say Mike is someone I value and will always be a part of my team!

Matt at Cantor Inspections was outstanding from start to finish!…read more He was friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to throughout the entire inspection process. One thing that really impressed us was his ability to take complex construction or building issues and explain them in plain English. He made sure we understood not just what he found, but why it mattered and what our options were. Matt was able to ballpark repair costs, suggest different approaches to fixing issues, and recommend the right type of contractor or specialist for each item. It felt like we were getting an education from someone who was genuinely looking out for our best interests. We also appreciated how practical his advice was. Rather than just listing defects, he helped us understand the context behind each issue and what he would prioritize if he were advising his own kids. We found that perspective incredibly valuable, both during negotiations and in preparing for homeownership. If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, you need to call Matt. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

I had asked Matt for a quote back in May and received a prompt, straightforward reply…read more Unfortunately, I was not able to follow up with him until recently. I'm a little surprised by his dismissive response. I would expect him to provide his availability so we could work something out.

Todd was great, he helped understand all mechanisms of the house and answered all questions with…read morepatience.

Todd was great with his response time and very punctual. He was also helpful to us for any issues…read morewe had afterwards. Would highly recommend him

This group was very professional, on time, very knowledgeable and their report was excellent,…read more And of course their website and system was excellent!!! Thanks

I hate to do this, Ramey deserves 0 stars. At first it seemed like a good inspection, now that my…read morehusband and I are living in the property that was Inspected by this company, they did a complete SLIP SHOD shod job. 1) They claimed the Breakers/Electrical panel was labeled correctly. Well, it is NOT. I went to turn off the fuse labeled 'Dryer'. And I got shocked when attempting to reconnect the wire which was hanging out of the dryer outlet. Meaning the breaker box/ panel is NOT labeled correctly. This is very concerning seeing how someone can get seriously injured. And this company couldn't take the time to test any of the breakers. 2) The kitchen sink is messing caulk and clips. That is not on the inspection. Which means they didnt brothered to look. 3) Hot and Cold water lines under the kitchen sink were not connected to the correct inlet. Which means they didn't brother to look at all. This makes me question everything else they 'checked'. They do horrible work and its messed up that we had to pay them to do faulty work. And of course how is the customer suppose to know this when we rely on them to do the job? Due to this company's slip shod job me, my husband or anyone else who performed work on this place could have been seriously injured because this company cannot and did perform and lied on the report. What a worse of money. But this company will continue to stay in business because buyers wont know how horrible or good of a job they perform until its to late.

James was referred to us by our realtor which should've been our first red flag. He was responsive…read moreand timely in showing up to inspect. The report made us feel better all around about the home purchase; it outlined a few cosmetic issues we saw and other things that are good to keep in mind to update later, like gfi outlets. After living here for 3 weeks, we realized the kitchen sink plumbing had the disposal recently replaced. Instead of installing the pipes male / female properly, the seller had lined up the plastic cuts, butt to butt and just taped them together. The first time we washed our hands, which doing some repairs, the cupboard underneath the sink flooded. James claimed he ran the sink for 2hrs to test the water pressure...yet he didn't notice tape leaking? The dryer was wired directly in to the wall. No outlet box at all..literally someone just drilled wires through the drywall and stuck them to the machine..also not disclosed in our inspection. I'm sure I'll find more obvious lapses in judgement and will update this review but overall as a new home owner, I recommend saving yourself the 750 he charges and just hire a plumber, electrician, foundation specialist and bug guy to do an inspect. You might spend more but at least you'll receive an unbiased evaluation.

The inspector was very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in his report would highly…read morereccomend them to anyone interested in buying a home.

Awesome inspector! Easy 5 out of 5! Jeff was great to work with. He was very responsive, upfront…read moreand honest. I messaged him through yelp and he quoted a very reasonable and fair price. He didn't b.s, didn't try to scam me. I had other people pulling prices out of their ass - quoting at $600-800 for a small condo inspection. Jeff is very experienced and took his time to guide us through the inspection process. He communicated all his findings clearly and gave us great tips along the way. He was friendly and personable. Not at all condescending like another reviewer alleged. I can tell he's very passionate about his job and a subject matter expert in his line of work. He was helpful, answered all of our questions, and gave honest feedback. I even got my report back less than 24 hours! It was a pleasure working with Jeff. I highly recommend Jeff for home inspection services.

I feel so lucky to have found Jeff. I was prompted to find an inspector after detecting some…read moreconcerning moisture in my flooring. I wanted to get a neutral assessment, so I spoke to a few inspectors. However, my phone conversation with Jeff was so amazingly helpful, I knew I wanted to meet with him. When he came over, he had the right equipment to quickly resolve my moisture concerns. After that, he spent the rest of the time going over every little concern I've ever had about my home since we bought it 10 years ago. He shoots straight (to the point of being funny) and is very practical in his advice. It was awesome to have an expert give candid assessments on different issues. He was also very generous with his time, and he seemed to just enjoy helping me understand how to best proceed as a homeowner. I think every home owner should have someone like Jeff come out check out your home, especially after a few years of living in it, and you've gotten to know the issues of a home. It was super. Thank you!

Price isn't the cheapest -- pretty high for a condo. However, job was done quickly and efficiently…read more There was no findings in the report which feels consistent with experience of condo (no termite evidence nor exterior issues).

Great company to work with. Responsible, reliable, and knowledgeable! I've worked with them for…read moreyears and will continue to do so!

JJ was a very thorough inspector and answered all our questions about his recommendations and the…read moreconditions at the property. His report was much more detailed than the one we got from the seller's inspector, and gave us peace of mind that there were no major issues with the house. His turnaround time was also quite fast, even though the report was very detailed. I let out a huge sigh of relief upon hearing from him that the renovation was quality, detailed work! Thanks JJ for all your help!

Reasonably priced and thorough job. They pointed out a lot of things that were not caught in the…read morerealtor's report and gave us a foundation of what all needs to be done for the home. Highly recommend John especially!