As a first time home buyer, I had a horrible experience with this company. The owner Scott was my inspector so I had high expectations. He claimed he had over 10 years of general contractor experience yet missed several basic issues that I'm now paying myself to fix when I could have been credited by the seller. I paid $425 and wish I would have never gotten it in the first place, as it was a waste of time and money. First, he showed up over an hour late while we waited. Second, he brought his son to train with him which wasn't relayed to us beforehand. His son crawled up in the attic space and I'm not sure he even knew what to look for. He left the light in the attic area on and closed the entrance before he left. This light remained on for 3 months before we moved in until I had to crawl up there myself to turn it off. The biggest issue though was the failing grout in the upstairs bathrooms. A majority of the tile upstairs had failing or missing grout. Scott made no mention of this to us in person or the report. Come to find out, there was issues with the tile install that was done previously. Every contractor I've brought in since for an estimate to correct it has asked "did you use a home inspector? This should have been caught." I guess Scott's 10+ years of general contracting didn't prepare him for the most basic of findings. Now I'm paying almost $3000 for this to be corrected. To top it off, his office sent me my report late and I had to contact them several times to add missing items on the final report they forgot to document. When closing on a home, every hour is critical yet I experienced a delay with them in every step. read more

As a realtor, I've worked with Scott for a long time now and even before he started Echelon. He and his team have been nothing but absolutely amazing. I trust Scott and Echelon with all my inspections, I haven't had to hire anyone else. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Please if you are trying to buy a home contact Nick DeStefano Senior inspector. Nick was truly AMAZING and we are so glad he performed our home inspection. Our real estate representative was also impressed of what an amazing job he did. He provided in depth report of all findings. Please also make sure you get him for the re-inspection to make sure the seller took care of all the items. You will not regret it he will be worth every penny. read more

J Scott Osko - Home Inspectors Near Me

This company performed 4 inspections for me. They are really professional and provide me in depth inspection reports. These reports help me save thousands of $. Owner Scott is very professional and helped me on weekends too. I strongly recommend them. read more

My agent recommended Echelon to us for our inspection after having several satisfactory experiences with their other clients. We decided to pay extra for a licensed contractor with our inspection and got Scott. Scott was friendly and professional during his inspection. He sat down with us afterwards to go over his notes and what he recommend we get done to solve the issues. He was enthusiastic about his work and his report was thorough. Would definitely recommend to home buyers looking for an inspector. :) read more

Echelon was chosen by our lender. Unfortunately, they missed the AC system completely not working. Seems the sellers of our homes did something to get by. We are out 24k to install a new system. read more

Nick deStefano was the gentleman that was my inspector.Amazing kind Very thorough person he took the time to go through everything in the house and then explain it to me where I could understand it I highly recommend Nick and his company if you ever need any type of inspection this is the go to Company thank you Nick for everything you did read more

Not dependable! Bad customer service. Made an appointment for inspection with Scott Osko. His office overbooked. He tried to correct the error by accommodating us on the same day at a different time, but never showed up. We had clients waiting at the property for him to come. He called last minute that he would be late because of traffic. We said that we would wait anyway because client had to take off from work because of the scheduled appointment and we the agents drove more than an hour to be at the property. At the last minute, Scott just texted that he was cancelling the appointment. Very unprofessional...As realtors, we will never use him or the Echelon company anymore. read more

Definitely recommended! I contacted Matt for mold inspection, and was able to have him come out the next morning. Super fast, reliable service. Highly recommended. He was very informative during the process. read more

Recommended by our agent, Nick is friendly and very knowledgeable for our new home inspection. His rate is also ver reasonable. thank you!

David was onsite ahead of schedule and already working away. Took the time to explain and detail findings as well as possible ramifications. Was clean , professional and efficient. read more

Steve is a true professional. He is very thorough and gives a detailed written report and gives you a verbal of any of his findings the same day as inspection. If he feels there are major concerns he tell you straight up. If there are minor issues he tells you straight up. There is no guessing or wondering what shape the home is in when Steve is done with his inspection. Finding a good inspector is crucial to the home buying process and I highly recommend Steve. read more

We were referred to Scott from our realtor and he performed a general inspection for a house we are looking to purchase. He was very helpful and did not hesitate to answer all the questions we had and give us a straight non sugar coated personal opinion. For this particular property he performed a general inspection which included but not limited to crawl space, circuit breaker, electrical outlets, water heater, ac, and appliances. Though we do not have much experience with utilizing inspections, we found him to be very professional and thorough. read more

Inspection was set in a very timely fashion. Inspection was thorough, and recommendations were made. Very impressed with the communication, professionalism and timeliness of the whole process. Thank you! read more

Very responsive, professional, and detailed. We were pleased with the ability to schedule a prompt inspection and receive both an in-person summary of the key items and detailed, digital full report the morning after the inspection. Highly recommended! read more

Very professional, friendly and thorough. Very accommodating with scheduling. Would highly recommend.

We were searching for a historic home and it was a long process! Scott inspected three homes before we found one that worked out for us! He was patient, honest, and extremely thorough. His attention to detail is outstanding and it shows in his attitude as well as the amazing report that you will receive on the home. Look no further. You have found your guy. read more

We are purchasing a house in SjC we selected Echelon inspection to inspect the house Nick DeStefano did the inspection he was on time. And did a thorough inspection and he made sure to sit with me and go through his finding and explaining to me which I really appreciate buying a new house is very stressful and he could sense that So before he leave he told I can call him anytime if I have any question and he emailed me the report the same day Thank you Nick read more

In the process of buying a condo needed an inspection asap contacted Echelon and they had an inspection set up the next day. There inspector David was there early and walked us through what he had concerns about. Got the detailed report the next day and was clearly explained with picture and what needs to be fixed or just normal wear and tear. read more

Steven was thorough and explained everything in Laymans terms. Very easy to work with.

Steve provided a thorough and professional inspection of a home for me. Scheduling was prompt, despite the busy real estate market. I also received direct feedback immediately following the inspection as well as the full written report, also delivered promptly. I really appreciated the peace of mind that this inspection provided and the professional manner in which it was conducted. I recommend this business. read more

I am a real estate agent, and it is important to me to be able to refer a qualified home inspector to my clients. Scott fills that bill nicely. I like the fact that Scott comes from a construction background and that he is a Certified Master Inspector. He has inspected several homes for my clients, including my family, and I feel like I learn something new each time. He takes the time to review all of his findings with the buyer in ways that make it easy to understand and is very patient with questions. Thanks Scott! read more

Scott was an awesome guy!! He did our future home inspection. He was very detailed and thorough, knowledgeable and easy to approach. He takes his time to inspect the whole property. You can get a lot of informations from him and make suggestions. You can ask any questions. Highly recommended Scott! He is the best House inspector! no BS! Thank you for your service- Armando and Kahm read more

Adrian was on-site ahead to do his work before I got to my property. He was so thorough and took his time to explain from inside to outside of the property. Highly recommended this company for home inspection read more

We used Echelon Inspection Professionals to do a home inspection on a home we ended up buying. We were SO happy with the results. Scott Osko handled our inspection and was beyond thorough. He provided a comprehensive report as well as helpful information that made us feel more confident moving forward with the sale. I love how user friendly and clear the inspection report was, making it easy to see what needed to be fixed around the home. I would definitely recommend Echelon Inspection Professionals for your home inspection needs. read more

My incredible realtor (Howard Ran) referred me to David B., who is AMAZING. David was extremely professional, meticulous, and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions, and pointed out every issue he uncovered to us during his thorough inspection. The pricing was great and service - absolutely top-notch! David is extremely honest, humble, kind, and hard-working. I felt completely comfortable and confident that he identified all the issues and made solid recommendations. I would call David again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking for an inspector they can trust!! read more

I recommended my client to use Echelon for an inspection at an industrial building in Feb 2022 as a contingency for purchase. No major issues on the report so we closed escrow quick. Just couple weeks later, there was leaking on the riser room which was mainly due to the nipple corrosion on the fire sprinkler. The leak wet the carpet, the wood flooring and the wall into another unit. I emailed the inspector David D. and customer service if they have inspected the riser room because there was nothing mentioned on the report about the corrosion of fire sprinkler. No one even seems to take the responsibility to reply me at all, Not to mention their negligence in not doing a thorough inspection, this is not professional. I would not recommend this kind of service. read more

Steve did a great job with my inspection. He was prompt in calling me back to review the report and gave me his thoughts on the issues found. Very honest assessment. Also, very personable. Thanks, Steve! read more

Used Echelon inspection professionals for a recent home purchase for my client, he is on time and very detailed. I always great experience with him. Thank you. read more

Great inspector! Great communication venue and during the inspection. He has an awesome toy that could go into crawl spaces and small areas. After he was finished he gave us the download in person and let ask many questions. Very personable guy! read more

When coming to looking out for my clients best interest and making sure they understand the condition of the home they're buying Scott is your guy! Having a background in General Contracting he is able to competently Inspect every detail of the home and relay the findings to my client, answer all their questions & address any concerns. His reports are detailed with many photos and explanations that are easy to refer back to when needed. Thank you! Echelon Inspection Professionals for allowing me to best represent my client knowing they are having a thorough home inspection! read more

They did a fantastic job to help us get our new home inspected ! Thank you for everything!

Great service! I am in escrow for a property in Los Angeles. Troy from Echelon inspected the property thoroughly and efficiently. He walked me through his finding and explained everything to me at the property. The inspection report was very detailed and had lots of pictures. Hand down it was the best inspection experience I ever had. read more

We purchased a home that was considered a remodel, but it was evident there were some issues. We had Steve C. (Senior Property Inspector) come to complete the inspections. Our main concern was the flooring that was in the kitchen in front of the dishwasher. We expressed that we wanted to know what it looked like underneath due to us being able to bounce up and down on the floor. He didn't seem to concerned and stated he thought it would have been due to the dishwasher. We had a phone conversation after this inspection and discussed our concerns. He really didn't express any serious concerns over the phone, except not being to locate a crawl space. We had to pay an additional fee of $150 to have him go out again. Our main concern was the subfloor in the kitchen. In his report he made no mention of that area and when we spoke he said everything looked good. However, now that I have torn up the laminate flooring there are holes on the subfloor that would have been visible if a visual inspection was completed in that area under neither the house. Not only was that messed, I had a roofer come out and look at the roof there were multiple holes at the top that would have been visible in a visual inspection. This is why it was important to me to have a phone call with the inspector after the inspection was complete to get an understanding of what was something that needed immediate attention. We were aware the roof would need to be replaced but to not verbally mention the holes that would need to be sealed is troublesome and could have lead to an even bigger issue. Steve C. was very kind and sometimes that works, but in this situation we paid for a service and I don't believe that I can say the service provided was any good. read more

David Beaudoin was my inspector. I highly recommend him to all my family and friends when looking to purchase a new home. He is very thorough and takes his time to inspect everything. I really felt he was on my side during the inspection process. Looking out for my best interest in this big decision. After the inspection, with David's verbal and written recommendations I knew what I was getting into inside and out. I am very thankful for his advice as it guided my dialogue with the seller about repairs and conditions. David made my investment in the inspection process completely worth it. I will request his service again in the future. read more

Echelon performed a great home inspection! They were very professional, knowledgeable, and quick on delivering the report. I would highly recommend Echelon and would use them again, in a heartbeat. read more

I have been using David for over 4 years for all of my home inspections, professional and personal. I am realtor and have used many inspectors. Being able to witness inspections first hand, I can tell you some are better than others. David is this kind of inspector. David's knowledge, thoroughness, and professionalism makes him a go to for all your inspections needs. Thank you again David read more

It's hard to find a home inspection company that you can trust. As a real estate agent it took me a few years to find a company with inspectors that I could be confident with giving my buyers the kind of service and quality of inspection they deserved ! read more

We used Echelon Inspection Professionals to inspect our future home and Scott was nothing but great! He was very detailed with his inspection. He made sure any concern or question we had was answered. Very friendly and professional and easy to talk to. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. read more

I am very happy with my choice in using Echelon for my clients home inspections. Very easy to schedule and not as expensive as other competitors. David is the best. He is always on time for the inspection no matter the distance and does an amazing job. He is very thorough and goes over the report with clients in a way they can understand. The best part is you get the report the very next day, easy to read and includes tons of photos. You can't go wrong with choosing Echelon, make sure you ask for David! read more