I needed a well trained and experienced general inspector for my purchase in Davis, CA. I picked Harel Schwarz after extensive research. I was greatly disappointed. Despite the various equipment and appearance of professionalism, he missed major defects in the roofing. I had to assume repairs at my cost since the defects were was disclosed during the short inspection before waiving contingencies. He never returned my my calls and emails after issuance of his faulty report. read more

Wonderful service by Harel. My agent setup the appointment for me and before the actual day of inspection, Harel called me in advance to ask if I had any questions about the inspection process. His flexible hours is a huge plus, especially for those who have 8-4pm jobs. During the day of inspection, he was very thorough and explained the findings in an easy-to-understand manner. Really dedicated to his job and his clients. He also has a great sense of humor! A+, keep up the great work Harel! read more

Harel is super easy to talk to and willing to answer any questions on the spot. I felt like he was actually taking his time and not trying to rush through the job. He is even willing to answer questions after the fact and also offered to come look at something if I needed it. He explained in detail what he was doing around the house and what the many gadgets did that he used to measure leaks and certain points in the house (in my case we have a settled foundation and he was able to tell me how far it had settled). Detailed report showed exactly what I needed to know and was very easy to read and understand. I will absolutely be a returning customer. I couldn't be happier with the service. read more

Harel was awesome! I had inspectioneering do my home inspection for and glad that I did. Great communication and fast response time. He was very thorough and made sure we understood the inspection. I received the inspection report quickly, that same day. If you need a home inspection, go with Inspectioneering you won't regret it. read more

We requested a roof inspection - the person responded right away and said he could come asap. He showed up, opened our attic door, peered in with a light, and said the roof looked fine from the inside. Then he stepped out, claimed the roof was too high to climb, walked around on the ground, and declared that everything looked fine. He charged us $125. We then called Valley Roofing. They made an appointment- came at the appointed time - walked up and around the roof extensively, took pictures, and gave us a full report on issues. Charged the same $125. Inspectioneering is a scam. Do not use. You have been warned. read more

I would highly recommend. Mr.Schwarz he is very professional, nice, and very knowledgeable. If your a buyer and or like me need an opinion from a specialist that is not bias. I bought a home as is, that had some cracks. However 3 main issues for cracks just cosmetic, water, or foundation I wasn't sure which one. I called out 4 brick/ foundation companies of course. Only one was honest enough to tell me it wasn't a foundation issue. The others used words of course I wouldn't understand and tried to sell me up to 65k even though their findings were the same as the one that was honest. I also had a buddy in construction come out and also tell me it was a water issue not foundation. After that I knew I needed to hire a professional inspector with knowledge of structual repairs to inspect my home before I did anything. He is not a structual engineer anymore but had done that in the past. I'm so glad I did, he came out with the same items/tools to check the structure as an active structual engineer, foundation company and the city. I know because my prior home I had structual work done. My foundation was in good condition and had no issues. saved what could have been up to 65k. I'd would hire him if I was buying another home and or needed and opinion from a professional before spending thousands on a home repair! read more

Harel from Inspectioneering was great! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. I would highly recommend him for any your inspection needs. Randy W read more

As a real estate professional who advises many home buyers, I highly recommend the services of Harel and Inspectioneering. Beyond his incredible knowledge base and an expertise in structural engineering, Harel uses state-of-the-art equipment, is thorough, professional and produces incredible inspection reports. When he is finished with an inspection, Harel will take the time to answer all of your questions and walk you through items that need to be looked at visually. He is excellent at explaining issues and their level of importance to your purchase. I recommend Harel to all of my Northern California clients. read more

Quick responses, honest company, and reliable! Very knowledgeable - would recommend for any inspection needs.

Mr Schwarz inspected the home we were buying. I accompanied him throughout the comprehensive inspection of the interior and exterior of the home; his inspection was timely, efficient, and efficacious. He explained all aspects, answered all my questions, pointed out defects requiring immediate attention/repair as well as maintenance items. I highly recommend him; he met and exceeded all my expectations! read more

Harel was very thorough and informative, will be using his services in the future. He has lots of high-tech tools for a more in-depth home inspection. read more

Total peace of mind! Harel is one of the most professional and efficient service providers I have ever met. Seriously. He answered his phone on the second ring, and within 5 minutes on the phone, had diagnosed my situation. Of course he came out to confirm in person, but he was right! I am in the process of closing on our home by the end of the month, and our initial home inspection revealed some potentially major structural issues. I wanted a Professional Engineer to come out and offer an opinion. After checking several possible providers, I chose Inspectioneering. Harel, the owner, (and it turns out, a great dad!), was able to adjust his schedule and meet me the NEXT DAY! Time was of the essence, and he completely understood that. The next day he was there (10 minutes before me), and ready to go. In less than an hour, he was able to confirm, with photos and precise technical details, that the potential structural issue was only cosmetic. He was patient and took the time to carefully explain every detail. I am also an engineer, so I am sure I asked extra questions. He was cool and informed. I trust this guy, and will use him again any chance I get. I have already referred him to my agent, who was excited to have another great resource to call upon. If you are buying a house, new or used, or selling a home, call Harel. You will know with exacting detail what is going on in your home, and what, if anything, needs to be corrected. His rates are also extremely reasonable, considering his years of expertise, and immediate availability. I have another home in the East Bay, and I just sent him a request to come diagnose some issues that two contractors could not pin down. Stop searching, and choose Harel. You will not be disappointed! read more

If you are looking for attention to detail and trustworthy service, look no further. Harel was the absolute epitome of professionalism, from start to finish. His approach, the cutting-edge technology he uses, his clear technical acumen with a background in civil engineering, are made abundantly clear if you have the pleasure of working with him. I will be recommending Inspectioneering to everyone. read more

As first time home buyers, my husband and I wanted to make sure our new home was properly inspected. When our original inspection came back with a concern about a truss in the attic and recommended we find a specialist to look at it, we were fortunate enough to find Harel. When I first called Harel, before even asking to set up an appointment, he was very helpful and informative. Since we were in escrow and time running out for us to get the attic looked at, it was important we found someone quickly. Other companies I called either didn't answer or couldn't come out for 3 weeks. I was so relieved when Harel said he could come out the next day! Harel went above and beyond during our inspection. It is very evident that Harel is not just doing this for a paycheck, but truly wants to education his clients. We will without a doubt recommend Harel to others and use his services in the future. read more

We are so glad that we decided to go with Harel for our home inspection. He did an outstanding job. Very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. Great communication and reliable. He has great devices for his work and allowed us to get everything we needed to know about the home. Thank you Harel! We appreciate it very much. read more

Harel is fantastic!! He truly loves what he does and is extremely knowledgeable. Every tool was explained and he even gave us full lessons on what he was looking for and what he was doing...it was awesome!! He even double checked our stairs when we were concerned and continued to teach us about the code and how he was making his judgements. We can not recommend him highly enough! read more

Harel did a very thorough and professional inspection of my new home. Could not ask for anyone better and the inspection report was very detailed as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

My husband and I are in the process of buying our 3rd home and needed a home inspection done. We've previously had bad experiences with home inspectors skimming through the house and missing obvious problems, so we were on the hunt for the very best. Harel is just that! He was prompt (even a couple of minutes early), polite, and extremely thorough. We were so pleased with his report and he got us the info back so quickly! My father in law accompanied him during the inspection and was also impressed with what a great job he did. If you want someone professional, who knows what they're doing and has plenty of experience- Harel is your guy. We will only be using him in the future and plan on recommending him to any friends and family in the market for an inspector. read more

Before the appointment, Harel called me and to see if I have any questions about the inspection. On the date of the appointment, Harel came 10 mins early to set up so he would be on time to start. Harel suggested me to follow him and ask questions. Harel took the time to go over what is needed and why are they needed. Harel also uses advanced technology (thermo camera, laser, remote controlled robot) during the inspection. Harel did a very thorough job and he spent close to 3.5 hours to inspection the 1700 sqft property. I also received the detailed report on the same night of the inspection. I cannot be more happy with Harel's work! read more

Harel is phenomenal! First, he walks you through the inspection as you go, explaining everything. His report is thorough and well-researched with photos and explanations to provide a homeowner with all the information you need. He answers questions and you basically get a tour of your new home, so you know where everything is and what's-what with every aspect of your new home. Second, he SAVED OUR BUTTS! He found a MAJOR problem with a home we had made an offer on, and saved us $20,000.00 or more in plumbing costs! We were able to get out of the bad-deal and he was DEFINITELY the guy we used for the home we eventually bought. This guy knows his stuff, and you are in safe hands with Harel. read more

I recently purchased an older home and needed a re-inspection after move-in. I was in search of an inspector with structural engineering background and I was so happy to have found Haral. Haral was extremely competent, thorough, and knowledgeable. He encouraged me to observe the inspection along side him, so that he could explain to me first hand the things he was inspecting. It was very informative as a first time home buyer. He answered all of my questions and concerns regarding the house and used technology such as moisture meters, thermosensors, etc. to thoroughly inspect the exterior and interior of the home and address my concerns regarding structure. Following the inspection, I received a very thorough and professional report. I also received a checklist of repairs needed which is so helpful to make the repairs needed. I am so thankful for Harel and his knowledge, experience and professionalism. I will definitely be using him in the future and highly recommend him. read more

Harel was an excellent inspector; professional and efficient. He gave good explanations as to what he was finding. Used the latest technologies. Definitely would recommend and if we ever need an inspection in the future, we'd go to him. read more

Would highly recommend Harel for any home inspection. He was very professional and patient. We loved the high tech toys he brought to do his job better which enabled him to inspect hard to get to areas. He explain everything along the way including the purpose of his toys and how they worked. We were pleased to receive the report the same day! read more

Very impressed. Mr. Schwarz was very professional, highly knowledgeable, and detailed in his inspection of a home we are currently buying. He gave us a very comprehensive and detailed report, his methods of inspection are top notch. He also had the best quote from all the other inspectors we reached out to. Thank you! read more

Harel is the most thorough home inspector I have ever known. Very detailed, knowledgeable, and competent. Was thrilled to find a home inspector with a structural engineering background! We felt very comfortable with Harel. He wanted/ encouraged us to be there for the inspection, and took the time to explain everything he was doing. Would highly recommend! read more

I can't say enough great things about Harel! He is professional, courteous, takes his job seriously, and it's obvious he really enjoys and cares about what he's doing. I had a wonderful experience accompanying him during the home inspection of a property we were buying, and Harel was so great at not only showing us areas of concern, but also positive aspects of the property. Don't bother shopping around - you can't go wrong using Inspectioneering. read more

Harel was amazing to work with! He recently inspected a home I was interested in purchasing and I absolutely love how thorough he was! Aside from being thorough, he takes opportunities to teach you what he is doing, so you fully understand what is happening during the inspection. I'm so glad to be a homeowner to a house Harel inspected. HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with him!! read more

WOW.... Harel did a fantastic job! From the start, the scheduling around me, my escrow and realtor was easy. He showed up on time, well prepared and went straight to work. Harel is a very approachable person who had no issue answering questions along the way and detailed the issues as he completed the inspection. I really liked that he has a background in structural engineering and was able to explain the way my "new" house was built and the advantages to it. After Harel left, I received my full report promptly with photos, descriptions and added detail of the issues he discovered all of which were explained with diagrams and easy to understand language for someone outside his field of knowledge. I have had a few home inspections in the past with this one being the best quality I've received out of the group. Would I recommend Harel, 100% yes... My realtor agrees and would recommend Harel to any of his future clients. read more

Harel was fantastic! I cannot recommend his services highly enough. He was extremely professional, thoroughly investigated every aspect of the home we are buying, and provided an understandable and clear report FAST. I was on site during his inspection, and he was happy to explain everything he was doing and finding. It was a wonderful way to learn about the house! If you need a home inspector, look no further. read more

If you want an unbias expert opinion from someone who is knowledgeable and trustworthy with experience- look no further. Harel is a professional and expert in his field. We saved $13,000 after being told by a foundation repair company we needed repairs on our home. The findings from the other company didn't sit well with my husband. I was able to secure an appointment at a convenient time and received the report in a timely manner. Never get a foundation inspection by a repair company. read more

I'm late on this review. We had the pleasure of working with Harel last year and he is great at what he does. We didn't end up closing on the house that he inspected, but he was very thorough and respectful of the property. We were around for the entire process and he would point out issues to us. The home he inspected was also occupied, so he did this in a FULL house with people, pets, and stuff around. But that didn't stop him for pulling out his tools and checking everything. The written report was also sent over in a timely-manner. A true professional. read more

Harel is the best! He is professional and friendly.He conducted a thorough home inspection and outlined the specific issues that required attention. He was kind and helpful to the whole family. If you want a high quality report and inspection, Harel is your go to inspector. read more

Not only was Harel's inspection very thorough, but he also took care in explaining the process and his findings to us in real-time. He also encouraged us to follow-up once his report was finished so that he could clarify any and all questions we might have. As first time home buyers, we really appreciated that Harel took the time to make sure we understood everything in his report. As a result, we felt confident requesting repairs for safety, and now we're look forward to moving into our first home! read more

Harel accommodated my work schedule, arrived early and made sure I saw and understood every issue he found with the house. His modern suite of tools assured me he was leaving no stone unturned: FLIR thermal imaging that spotted missing insulation in the attic, laser level to check the floors and just a good set of eyes noticing several other issues. Gave me confidence I will not have any large surprises with the house I am buying. read more

Harel did a fantastic job and even had some cool gadgets to help explain things during the inspection. I would recommend him to everyone. Best part is, we had our email with his results and photos within 24hrs. Top notch! read more

Not to sound like a cliche, but Harel was fast, prompt and courteous. He came out to inspect my attic for a remodel we are doing and gave a great report. Also went underneath the house to inspect the foundation, and even repaired an annoying squeak ( although I don't think that's a typical part of his service ). Would not hesitate to use again. read more

Harel inspected a house I bought recently and had a great experience. Highly recommend for anyone and would definitely use him again the in future. He inspected the house in great detail, and gave honest and experienced feedback! read more

I have sold and bought many homes and have worked with many home inspectors. Harel was above and beyond. Fast, professional and humble. The report was detailed and the customer service was 110 percent. Highly recommend. read more

I am a realtor and I first met Harel when a client I was working hired him to inspect the home he was buying about a year ago. I was impressed by his thoroughness and ethic, he takes his time and helps his clients understand every step of the process. His reports are clear and concise and I prefer them to other companies. He is also just about the nicest guy you could meet. I've now referred him to many clients, and they have all been very satisfied. They appreciate his professionalism and have said they would refer him to friends and family. Other agents in my office are now booking him too. It's great when you are a real estate professional and you can help your clients find the best service providers as they go through the often anxiety-inducing process of home buying! Even when an issue is discovered that may result in deciding not to purchase a home it is a huge relief to know you caught the problem before moving forward. A few months ago Harel caught a pluming system that had a recalled material that was only visible in a small area of the attic. After researching the product and the class-action law suit involved (yikes!) I counseled my clients to cancel since the cost to replace was more than the seller could provide and had they moved in unknowing could have had pretty devastating results. We ended up finding another home they love and have had no problems with :). I was surprised when I asked around how few agents were aware of that particular issue. Harel educated me on the kitec plumbing, and I have in turn shared that information with agents and home buyers that could have been oblivious otherwise. I learn more every time we walk through an inspection. Oh, and of course, he inspected my new home as well! Thanks Harel, for being a trusted advisor! read more

I hired Harel to do a 4 point inspection on my house for home maintenance reasons. He was very kind to schedule an appointment for me within a short time frame and also after hours. He spent nearly 3 hours at my house inspecting the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. He was extremely thorough and he explained things to me and answered questions as he went. The report he sent to me about 2 days later was very easily to follow and I appreciated being shown with pictures the items needing correction (compared to a proper model). I found Harel's fee to be very reasonable and worth every penny for the amount of time that he spent and for helping me to understand some things in my house better. I found him to be very objective and professional. I would use his services again and recommend them to others. read more