Ian provided an inspection service that was thorough and a report that is easy to understand. He arrived when scheduled and was pleasant and efficient during the course of the inspection. Much appreciated. read more

We've hired Ian to do two house inspections - on a property we just sold and one that we just purchased, in Oakland. He is thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. And best, he communicates clearly and patiently. For the sale property, we had him do the inspection, and then we fixed some of the issues and he came out and re-inspected and re-photographed for a reduced fee. We will be calling him again definitely because he's the best. (Sidenote gleaned from Linkedin: The man has a PhD in Chemistry.) read more

I found out about Ian on yelp and I emailed him to get quote. He has the most reasonable prices of all the places I talked to. I need to get an inspection done by the end of the year since my home warranty was expiring. Ian accommodated my schedule and we coordinated a time when I would be working from home. On the day of the inspection Ian arrived on time, took an hour to do the inspection and then took 10 minutes to give me a high level run down of any problems he found. I'm glad I called Ian to do my house inspection. He was prompt, courteous and thorough. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I recently purchased my first home and I'm so glad Ian did the inspection. He was so thorough, knowledgeable and courteous. He would often pull me aside to show/explain things I should be aware of. His explanations were easy to understand and he encouraged questions. Ian let me know what I should action on immediately vs what could wait and was able to distinguish what I could do on my own vs hiring a professional. These details were so helpful to a first-time home buyer. His thorough report put my mind at ease. I highly recommend Inspector Ian! read more

I am an East Bay Realtor and have used Inspector Ian a few times for Home Inspections. He is always on time and very thorough. If clients are present he will take the time to answer all of their questions. Not only is he a very nice person, but also respectful of everyone's time and property. His written report comes back in record time and is professional yet understandable to the lay person. I would highly recommend him. read more

We are selling our home in a few weeks...tons of items on our punch list. When it was time to review home inspection services we spoke to Ian based on his Yelp rating and business description. He was easily the most clear, complete and service-oriented of the vendors we spoke to in this area. He delivered a report that we will be proud to provide to prospective buyers in a few weeks. Ian is a smart choice in the Home Inspection business! read more

Ian did my Inspections for my first home and it was great! Being a first time buyer I didn't really know what to expect. Ian walked me through his report at the end and offered some thoughtful home improvement advice, though the place itself is pretty new and needs minimal work. I would refer him to any of my friends who are buying their first home! read more

Ian did a thorough and efficient home inspection for us. His communication throughout the process was excellent. At the end, he summarized his findings and gave us a prioritized list of things we should fix right away ... as well as the items that could be deferred until later on down the road. All and all, it was a great experience and a great value. I would recommend Inspector Ian to anyone. read more

Ian was easy to schedule an inspection time with, he arrived on time and prepared, and completed his inspection in about 90 minutes. We received his thorough and well written report in about 2 business days and he responded to some followup questions we had within one day. He is pleasant and relaxed to deal with and very knowledgeable. A great experience all round! read more

Inspector Ian came to my home last week for a pre-sell home inspection. Right from the get go he was easy to contact and set up the appointment. He did an outstanding inspection. The day he came out it was pouring rain and he was in and out of it all day. I had bought this home 15 years ago and I wish he would have inspected it prior to me moving in. There were a lot of things found in the inspection which will need to be fixed but overall the news wasn't as bad as I thought for a house that is 114 years old. He even pointed out the main gas valve and suggested I velcro a wrench out there just in case of an earthquake. No one has event mentioned that to me and that just makes good sense. Have you ever tried to turn off the gas by hand? There's probably so much more I should comment on but I'm going to keep this short. I had the report in 24 hours which was amazing and he was reasonably priced. If you need an inspection, he is the go to guy. Thank you Ian! read more

Met with Ian who we found to be very professional, and very thorough. He explained to us what the problems were, their severity, and possible solutions to remedy them. He's the first inspector I've had to deal with and he made the experience feel very easy. Maybe because the property we looked at wasn't in all of that bad of shape or maybe it was also the fact that he just came off as a straight shooter but with an easy going delivery. Listen to him explain to you what the deal is and you'll understand. Would we use his services again, in a word, yes. read more

I'm a Realtor who used Ian on a referral from a colleague when I needed a home inspection done at the last second. I emailed him at 9 p.m. on a weeknight and we had scheduled an appointment within 15 minutes of my initial email. The home inspection was great: he addressed my buyers' concerns in a thoughtful, detail-oriented manner without being an alarmist about things. I'm using him again for an upcoming inspection, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. read more

I wanted an inspection simply to get an independent opinion about the house that we've lived in for 25+ years, to help with the decision process of remodeling it, renting it, or whatever. The thoroughness of the report certainly helped with decisions and opened up ideas. I purposefully hired Ian, a different inspector from 25+ years ago, to compare reports and conclusions, etc.; his was way more useful, though I do know that the reports have generally improved overall. Ian was available to educate me about various silly matters relating to his write-up. I would certainly use his services again. read more

Inspector Ian is the best! I've worked with a bunch of them in the area, and Ian somehow manages to be both thorough and non-alarmist (a rare combo!). He is terrific at what he does, calling out anything needing looking at, and also a pleasure to be around. Also, he's responsive, which doesn't always happen with other inspectors, either. He gets back to you quickly, gets his reports to you quickly, and is just all around awesome. If there were more than five stars, I'd leave them!! read more

Ian's inspection was phenomenal. Very thorough and comprehensive. His report is very user friendly and will be a great guide to prioritizing repairs. He is succinct in this report but clearly explains not just what repairs are needed, but the why - the importance of the problems and the needed repairs. His report was available less than 48 hours after inspection. Excellent, professional, and courteous. I would highly recommend Ian to anyone who wants a thorough and honest appraisal of their home. read more

Ian was referred to me by a friend, and I am so glad she did! Like everyone else has already said; Ian is professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and nice. His written report is the best inspection report I have seen; lots of photos to illustrate the narrative, really helpful suggestions, and a solid "laundry list" of things to do. Ian definitely has no agenda other than to give the homeowner a great inspection of the property. He leaves the door of communication open for his clients if any questions should arise. I also read later on his website that he has a PhD in Chemistry from UC Berkeley...so, there's that. We will definitely call on Ian if we need future inspections! read more

Once again, Inspector Ian delivered! This was the third time we've used him for a home inspection (hopefully third time's a charm!), and he did an outstanding job: he was prompt, very clear and thorough, and well priced. He's also very personable, which helps when dealing with something stressful like a home purchase. He should be your go to guy for home inspections! read more

We hired Inspector Ian to do the inspection of our condo as part of the disclosure package we put together when we sold it. His report spared no detail, and that was just what we wanted. When it was time for us to buy a house and we saw his name on the inspection report, that gave us a lot of confidence that we were getting an accurate evaluation of the issues with the 1950's house we were purchasing. The house was pretty well staged so the report was especially important in helping us understand this was a fixer with a lot of lipstick on, and make a fair bid that let us set money aside for repairs. We were not the highest bidders but because we waived the inspection when we saw Ian's name on the disclosure package, we still got the house. We have pretty much gone down his list of recommended repairs. He called out several times that the site needed drainage evaluation, so I had 3 different contractors evaluate the site and give us bids on that work and had it done in August even though we were in the middle of a drought. We had a record breaking storm this weekend, and sure enough, our sump pump was going off all the time. Our crawlspace was dry after the storm thanks to Ian's warning. There was a leaky skylight, and when I went back to the report, he had a clear photo of the skylight that showed a mark of where water pooled around it with a recommendation to redo the seals, so that was on us. Pretty much every issue we have had was called out on that report. I would definitely hire him again. As a matter of fact I may hire him after we are done with all the items in the the report just to see if we missed anything or if he sees any other issues. Highly recommend both as a seller and a buyer. read more

Inspector Ian was wonderful!!!! I always like to ask a lot of question and he was very amiable to allowing me to do so. He was friendly and thorough. He found things that I would not have even thought to look for, but would have caused a big annoyance if i did not know about before. Best of all, he gave me a great run down and let me know what would be easy to fix. i really appreciate his help and recommend his services! read more

I don't have much experience with inspectors or inspections but Ian made the whole experience easy as I can imagine. I would recommend him.

Like this guy...efficient fast accurate! ............fuck off yelp that's my review...I don't have time for yelp BS

He was great! Showed up on time was fast and efficient. Was available for question during and after. We received the report within 48 hours. I highly recommend him. read more

Ian is awesome. He checked the home very thoroughly. He gave his professional opinions of which are "must fix" and which can wait for a couple of years. We received a very detailed report of the house with lots of photos. He is very trustworthy. You can 't go wrong with him! Thank you Ian! read more

Ian is incredible -- nothing gets by him, he's friendly and very willing to explain anything he includes in the report, patient and thorough, and just seems like a good guy. I received a detailed report full of pictures and recommendations, itemizing everything about my condo that might be worth looking at, in far less time than it took me to get onto Yelp and write a review (sorry about that.) For any future inspections, Ian is absolutely my first call..! read more

Ian was recommended by my real estate agent. He responded immediately to my inquiry and was able to do the inspection within a week. He is pleasant, thorough, knowledgeable and pays attention to detail. Ian sent a completed, comprehensible to a layperson, 39-page report within two days with recommendations. I would use him again without hesitation. I highly recommend him. read more

Inspector Ian was on time, and performed a very thorough inspection. He was willing to take time to answer questions and make sure I understood everything before he left. He has an excellent bedside manner, so even though his findings weren't 100% positive, the experience was. Highly recommended. read more

Ian is amazing. From the initial call/email confirmation to the actual home inspection, Ian is a true professional. He asked us if we had any concerns for him to specifically look at and always explained what he is looking for.... as a 1st time home owner (2-bedroom apartment), he was great at breaking everything down. I would recommend Ian to any other homeowner in the area looking for someone to handle the inspection process. He is great and more importantly reasonable as it comes to pricing for his services. The apartment is located in Bernal Heights (SF) and he was willing to trek over for the the inspection, that was great. read more

Inspector Ian was timely and courteous. His inspection process appeared very thorough and he offered to answer any questions during the inspection. After the inspection, he went over his findings, highlighting immediate action items. Again, he was happy to answer any questions. He promptly sent his completed written report. Upon reading the report, I did have a few follow-up questions, which he answered to my satisfaction. He has also made himself available for any future questions. Inspector Ian contributed in making my home buying experience a positive one! read more

Ian is as good as it gets for us. Buying a home in San Leandro, and he was very responsive form the get go. First - he picked up the phone when I first called and was able to schedule within one week. Second - while on site, he discussed and pointed out all the items he thought needed attention and photographed the entire process. Third - He provided the full 37 page report with photos within 24 hours via email to me. His fee was also in line with the other quotes I called around about so no complaints there. Accepts checks and Credit Cards also. I'd be surprised at any low ratings for this guy. read more

I've worked with Ian twice now, and he is always a pleasure to work with. He is thorough, professional, and always offers to answer any follow up questions. His reports are extremely well documented and specific. I cannot recommend Ian enough. read more

The property inspection performed by Inspector Ian was thorough and professional. It was clear that Ian is well informed, efficient, and detail oriented. The communication and the inspection process were handled adeptly. We were very satisfied that a well done inspection had been completed and are glad that Ian was available. We would happily use his services again should the need arise. read more

Ian recently completed a general inspection report on our home. He arrived on time with correct PPE given the current situation now a days. He gave a thorough explanation of all points to be included in his report and was a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate in using his services again in the future read more

Horrible person! He would not even speak to me. Saw me, returned to his vehicle without saying a word, sped off then emailed my client with a boldface lie! He told her I refused to wear my mask. The truth is the George Floyd verdict had just come in, he saw my skin color and did not want to work with me. Hey, no sweat off my back. Inspectors come a dime a dozen. If I could give zero stars I would. read more

Ian performed an inspection of my home in April 2021. His inspection report was extremely detailed and thorough. He was very pleasant and respectful while performing his inspection. He clearly knows his field, and I highly recommend his home inspection services. read more

Highly recommend Inspector Ian. Amongst the best in the business in the bay area, in our, and our realtor's, experience.

Very thorough. Was great, easy to work with, explained everything, very professional and followed all COVID restrictions.

Inspector Ian helped us with inspecting our soon-to-be first owned home (a one bedroom condo). He arrived right on time, was very friendly and conversational, and gave our condo a very thorough inspection. He gave me information on everything that needed attention, no matter how small (luckily, our place is in pretty good shape!). Additionally, he took excellent pictures and emailed me a report within 24 hours with all of his notes and photos (which was wonderful because I was too distracted to take good pics of the place myself). As a single woman I occasionally feel like I'm not getting the full story or my questions aren't given full attention in such situations, but Ian gave me his full attention and respect and answered every question thoroughly. Just a great professional experience, and a genuinely nice person. read more

Our recent walk-through inspection by Ian was very professional across the board. He responded quickly to our agent's request for the inspection, was flexible in scheduling around our availability, and even arrived early for the appointment. His fee was reasonable. Ian was thorough and detailed when inspecting the property and delivered his feedback in a well-structured, prioritized manner, which made it easy for us to understand and digest. The latter fact was even remarked on by our agent, who was very impressed by his presentation, too! He was patient in answering our questions and expanded on his observations as necessary. Sine this was a walk-through inspection, it didn't include a written report, but he was clear that he would provide one upon our request and offered to make himself available for any follow-up questions that we might have. I wouldn't hesitate to contract Ian myself for any future inspections -- and highly recommend him for your next home inspection. read more

I was pleased with how my inspection was done. Ian was very polite and thorough in doing the inspection of my house. I would recommend anyone needing his type of services to give him a call. read more

Inspector Ian was prompt and very thorough. His report is also very thorough and helpful. I whole heartedly recommend him!