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.

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.

Chester is an awesome guy. His inspection for our house was immaculate, and helped us to surface so…read moremany issues that we wouldn't have found otherwise. What I'm most grateful for is that Chester gave us peace of mind. Not only was his writeup extremely detailed + came with recommendations for safety improvements -- but he spent an extra hour with us on the phone to go over detailed sections of the inspection, explaining to us things that we were too embarrassed to ask anybody else :) Our home transaction went so much more smoothly thanks to Chester + West Valley Structural! Thank you!!

Ghosted me when trying to contact them about details in the report multiple times…read more They were thorough, but don't follow through with what they quote.

I had a very positive experience with these David and Golden Gate Home Inspections…read more My friend asked me to help find, book, and manage a home inspection for him. He is not buying or selling, he just wants to know what needs to be fixed in his Victorian SF home. David was on time, very curtious and knowledgeable, and a nice person to chat with. He was especially happy to be doing the work for someone who really wanted to know all the potential problems, instead of for a seller that might wish there were no potential repairs. I will reach out to them to schedule a similar inspection for my mom's home.

BBB Complaint: 25332734…read more I am rejecting this response because: there are some facts that were not accurate. September 14, 2025: Report delivered to the client and his two agents only based on the business reply. The owner admitted the report was delivered to his two "agents." I do not have "two" agents. One is the seller's agent and the other is the buyer's agent. The owner admitted that the home inspection report was provided to the seller's agent without my explicit permission. In addition, I was present when the home inspector stated that he will provide the home inspection report to the seller's agent. As the business owner, it is important to take accountability for your mistakes and provide a reasonable remedy to resolve the concerns. Nothing more and nothing less. Please consider taking this as a learning lesson and reiterate to your employees to avoid and prevent questionable conduct in future home inspections. September 23, 2026: Please see attached. The letter was sent to the home owner from the HOA warning the "owner" that HOA identified the window bars listed in the picture attached that it was a fire hazard and "must" be removed by October 15, 2026. HOA is not taking responsibility to remove the window bars and the "associated cost" may be charged back to the owner. The owner is implying that they "read" and "understood" the bylaws of my HOA instead of taking accountability for their mistake to address the oversight of their home inspection. Nowhere in the home inspection report, it was noted that the window bars are a fire hazard that will be a problem that will need to be removed prior to the sale of the home. In addition, I attached pictures of two doors that cannot open or close properly that was not noted in the home inspection report. The closet door in the hallway sticks out and cannot open and close properly like a normal functioning door. Also, the bathroom door is a "death trap" that was not properly addressed and the owner sent a worker to "temporarily" alleviate the owner's concern since the worker did not bring the proper tools to fix it. The owner stated to me that during home inspections that they do not typically check doors. My expectations from a home inspection was that the company will find issues and problems that needs to be addressed prior to the buyer signing off all the paperwork. Some of the most basic problems and issues were overlooked and as the first time home buyer, I felt scammed and cheated by the home inspection company with 5 stars. It failed to meet my basic expectations of what a home inspection should find.

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!

Marco is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend.read more

Marco is wonderful. He took time to explain some inspection logistics and etc. in very thorough…read moredetail, even though he was unavailable during the few days that I needed the inspection. His patience and experience are unmatched. Friends have had good experiences also. 10/10 recommend!

Terrence with Priceless Termite Control is, without question, one of the best termite inspectors in…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area. As a Realtor, I need professionals I can trust to be timely, knowledgeable, accurate, and professional--and Terrence consistently exceeds expectations. I've worked with him on multiple transactions for the past three years, and every experience has been outstanding. One of my clients was especially impressed when Terrence carefully reviewed and corrected the Section 1 work recommendations on their property, saving them unnecessary expense and confusion. His inspections are thorough, his reports are clear and delivered promptly, and I learn something new from him with every property he inspects. He takes the time to explain his findings and always puts the client's best interests first. If you're looking for a dependable, honest, and highly experienced termite inspector, look no further. Terrence is my go-to termite professional, and I highly recommend him.

I requested a quote for termite damage in July. No work was performed. I woke up to this email…read moretoday; likely the wrong customer, but death threats are apparently how David does business.

Don't trust their report, it will miss critical issues such as mold. I beg you to read what…read morehappened to me before hiring them. We booked GCIS through our realtor (realtor had the invoice sent to me few hours before our offer was redacted.) Supposed to be the "best" in bay area, they charged me double the average inspection price. Mark Nolfi showed up on the property and performed a 1.5 hour inspection on a 2700 sq ft property (google average inspection time for larger properties in bay area for comparison). During the inspection, I pointed out concerns about mold smell and stains on the interiors, which he said it was no big deal. Mark Nolfi sent the reports to the wrong email address and got it delayed in my hands. The final report did not address any mold issues which I raised multiple times during the inspection, just mentioned water damages and ventilation issues. Regardless of their clean report, I hired a mold inspector to check the property. Guess what, mold inspector found active black mold under the bathroom sink. It's up to your decision, but I will never trust GCIS report ever again. Funny fact during the inspection, Mark Nolfi seemed to argue with my realtor that he got to be paid more for inspecting non-permitted spaces and spending extra 30min on it. LMAO, interesting company with interesting employees and interesting relationships with realtor. To me, it's lesson well learnt. I paid quite a bit to GCIS, but avoiding them will save me thousands of dollars from now on. Hope my story can shed some lights to home buyers. Happy house hunting guys!

I couldn't be more disappointed with the inspection. We bought a place 2 months ago. The sellers…read morepaid for an inspection and we paid again so that we could walk through it with them. So they got paid twice. In the 2 months that we have been in the place, here's what we have found: - Day 1 - water heater didn't work. They disclaimed inspection because the gas was turned off when they visited. - Siding leaked - we had a contractor out and he told us that the siding was not properly sealed. He noticed just by looking and he wasn't trying to sell work. He actually recommended we call someone else to do the work. Estimate is $12K. Not in the inspection report. - Roof leaks. Our contractor was out looking at the siding leak and pointed out a bubble in the ceiling paint. Said we should check it out. My husband poked his finger up there and it went right through. Roofer came out and said it was a completely terrible roofing job. There's another few thoughts. So thanks for your useless inspection. Certainly provided zero protection. Their report is also pretty difficult to read. Inspections I have received when purchasing other houses had pictures and level of concern to help a non-expert like me understand the significance of the issue.

Having our old 1930 house insulated has far and away been the best investment we've made in our…read morehouse. We've lived in the house for over 40 years and were used to sweaters and sweats in the winter and during our hot days spending more time in the cooler downstairs. We now leave the thermostat set at 64 for a low and 74 for a high and the heater rarely goes on. Today (9/9/2026) we think the AC might actually go on later today. Yesterday the house never even reached 74. We had building efficiency do the insulation almost 2 years ago and have gotten so used to our house being in a comfortable range all the time we rarely even think about it. This latest heatwave has reminded us of how glad we are that we did it and that we should give them a plug again! The process itself is fairly disruptive but doesn't take too long and Building Efficiency was very profesional and helpful in minimizing the disruption. Our only regret is that we didn't do it long ago.

Building Efficiency evaluated the property and educated us thoroughly before providing a…read morecompetitive to install a heat pump and water heater. They communicated well, kept a clean work site, and the staff was professional and efficient. We've been very happy with the results.

100% satisfied with the work!…read more We hired Mark and the team after doing our research for a private home seismic retrofit. They were super professional, quick, reliable and had one of the lowest bids we got. The entire process was very smooth and easy. 100% recommend this team!

Highly recommend: I couldn't be happier with the work done on the seismic retrofit of our duplex in…read moreSan Francisco. Mark and his crew were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. They worked within a tight timeframe without cutting any corners and their price was competitive. Mark took the time to understand my needs and answer every questxion with patience over multiple months of discussion. The quality spoke for itself: our inspector was genuinely impressed by the quality of the retrofit and the work was also reviewed by an independent engineer. Mark earned his reputation as one of the best in the city, and I experienced that firsthand.