Top-Notch Home Inspection Service! I had a fantastic experience working with Raz, the phenomenal home inspector. From the very beginning, they were prompt, professional, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answering all of my questions with patience and detail. The inspection report was well-organized, easy to understand, and delivered quickly;complete with photos and helpful recommendations. It gave me real peace of mind during a stressful home-buying process. You can tell this inspector truly cares about their work and the people they serve. Reliable, knowledgeable, and highly attentive to detail; everything you want in a home inspection service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Excellent service from start to finish! read more

I'm a Realtor and have had dozens of property inspections over the years. I wanted to use Raz for my personal property sale because he claimed he was so detailed, had construction industry background, and he has good reviews. Well, I got swindled. Believe the other reviews that say his inspections are sloppy and his reports are not detailed. (perhaps his good reviews come from people who don't know what to expect.) Basically, Raz is a scam artist. He sold me on the fact that his pricing is $500+ more than other inspectors because of his quality. But the inspection and report I got was the sloppiest and least detailed report I have ever received - for the highest price! Neither my hubby or I was home when he did the inspection. He said it would take 5 hours; he texted after 3 hours saying he was done. He missed a huge list of things, and then completely ghosted me when I pointed it out and asked him to come back. I included pictures and videos, so there was no doubt. Still no response. I have 2 attached apartments on this property. I told him one would not be accessible, but the other tenant would leave the door unlocked. I even told Raz how to access the attic space where the HVAC system is for that unit. He completely SKIPPED inspecting that apartment entirely. He made silly errors, like saying he could not inspect my fireplace because the gas key was not available. But you can even see the key hanging in the photo he provided! He said the lights over my bed were not functional, but he just did not notice the switches on either side of my headboard for those lights. He said the sliding door wouldn't lock, when he wasn't closing it tight enough to engage the pin. He missed appliances in the kitchen, and really didn't even test the ones he did show in the report (I know, because one burner on the stove doesn't light well, and he would have caught that if he'd done a thorough inspection.) I had a list of about 30 things a handyman was scheduled to do, that I knew a good inspector would catch. I like to say "Done, Done Done" on pre-sale inspection reports, so people can see what things have already been paid for and corrected. These were not minor things: tripping hazards, wood rot, bricks pulling away from the concrete, exterior electrical outlets that weren't functioning, outlet covers missing, etc etc. He didn't catch one of those things! The only exterior lights he mentioned were my rear deck lights. He missed 2 front porch lights, security lights, sidewalk lights, front columns lights? How? In the garage, he missed an entire room (where the electrical subpanel is, so that was not in the report either), signs of rodents, outlets not working, etc. He didn't even go on the roof, giving a lame excuse about worrying about falling through. He'd already been in the attics, and could see there was solid sheathing under the metal roof! Every other inspector I've ever had has included a roof inspection, and a referral to a roofing contractor if they see issues beyond their scope. I also told Raz he would not be able to inspect the pool and equipment, because the pool was empty - but to please note that the pump was a newer energy-efficient pump. And I provided photos of the water heater and whole house recirc system to him, which he would not have access to, and asked him to include those in his report as well (with a note that customer had supplied the photos). He included neither of those things. So many other things skipped too! He basically flew through my house doing the least possible, and then refused to release the report to me unless I paid in full - because he KNEW he'd done a completely crap job and would have to go back and do it over if I saw the report before paying. With all of the things I had already indicated would not be accessible or able to test, he discounted the price a little bit initially. But add those things to the apartment he completely skipped, and he really only inspected/reported on about 60% of my property, and even that was extremely subpar. Yet I paid $1200+ for 3 hours of his time. His "detailed 69 page report" basically just had boilerplate verbiage for most items. Do NOT waste your time or money with this guy. If he had done the right thing and offered to come back and make it right, that would be a different story. But the fact that he can do this shoddy work and then ghost me, not taking any responsibility whatsoever, shows the type of guy he really is. He's a sweet talker, but takes advantage when he can. Also be aware that the "home inspector" industry is the only sector that doesn't have any licensing requirements. So there is literally no agency to report him to. That's why he can get away with doing things like this. And he'll do it again. Hopefully not to you. read more

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So I reached out to Raz to inspect my roof. I left him a message, he called me right back. We played phone tag for about 30 minutes but he didn't stop returning my call. When we spoke he let me know he was close and was going to try to squeeze me in that day. He let me know he could make it and he came within 2 hours. When he got to my house he was super personable, talking to us throughout the process and then let us know what he was looking for and what he found. Later that same night we received his report, which reflected exactly what we discussed earlier that day. Throughout our conversations, it was clear that he was competent and I was confident that I was in good hands. I will use Raz for all my inspection needs. read more

Terrible experience. Despite being one of the most expensive inspection services, the quality was subpar at best. Interacting with them felt like dealing with a used car salesperson--full of overpromises and underdelivery. The inspection lacked depth, and the final report was mediocre and superficial. I expected far better given the price. Not recommended. read more

Rac is one of my favorite inspector! He is very knowledgeable! Be on time! He also can give you a roughly estimate price! Plus, he has good business connections, Termite , General Contractor and ETC. My client is very impressed with his work! I definitely refer him and has him as a my prefer inspector for a future transaction read more

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The operator cursed at me and hung up the phone immediately. He was extremely rude and unprofessional. Here's the verbatim quote from the operator "Suck my d%#* and go f*#% yourself." I saw the company's 5-star reviews on Yelp and decided to call the company just to get a quote for a home inspection. I was shocked at how I was treated. I would give a negative star if I could. Not sure how this company got 5 stars review to begin with. Hope this helps those who are thinking about working with this company. After my review was posted, Raz D. accused me of being ingenious. I am 100% not a competitor nor know anything about this business. I called (626) 346-8877, to ask for a quote in good faith. I already give my business to a competitor. read more

First time home buyers here. We had an initial home inspection done & after receiving their report, we still had many large questions. We reached out through Yelp to find someone of better quality & Raz had responded with the best message. Accompanied by his strong Yelp reviews, time on the phone & his sending us a sample report, we elected to go with him. Truly - I wish we used him first. Raz was thorough, communicative & helpful with every question I could think of. He found a great number of things that weren't mentioned in our primary report - including mold, fungus & code violations. Really a great example of why to get second opinions &/or why it's worth spending more money to get real answers. You're spending a ton of money on a home to be secure & safe, so why cut corners or get a deal? One inspector said "happy moving day." Raz said "Don't move in yet. There's visible mold in your primary bedroom ceiling." I'm not sleeping 8 hours a night under that! First inspector said nothing about it. Smh. Not all inspectors are the same. This man's passion is evident through his work & communication. He inspected our home as if he were buying it for himself. He has a crew that's vetted by him to work on any element of your home & is happy to share their contacts with you. You don't want dandelions & gumdrops when in the process of buying a home. Be real. Provide those for yourself when you've moved into a safe place where you can raise your kids. You want an Armenian-American Veteran giving you the truth. He holds no punches & is happy to help you feel secure on what is one of the biggest moments of your life. Respect yourself & call this man. Bless you, Raz. read more

I didn't use their services but when responding to their quote, I politely passed. He said is it the cost? (bating me), and I said yes. He then made a snarky comment about maybe I shouldn't buy an apartment building if I can't afford their fee. BTW, their fee was the highest quote I received out of 8 quotes. If you like feeling disrespected, you will love this company. read more

I can't say enough about Raz! All of the reviews posted here are true! Since this was our first time going through this process, Raz was very informative as to how the process works and communicated certain things to expect. From the beginning he suggested that I reach out to a few other inspectors and request an example report to get familiar with the type of information to expect. More importantly comparing other reports allowed me to see the level of detail that Raz and others prepare. Before the inspection he was very professional and seemed extremely knowledgeable. At the inspection he was a man on a mission, checking everything. He showed me many of the problems he found and took the time to clearly explain the code requirements and potential severity of each condition. At the end of the inspection he quickly put together the report and explained all of the high level items. Unfortunately, we had to leave the house quickly and so I didn't have a chance to fully digest each item with him. The next day I did a thorough review of his report and responded with a long list of questions. Within minutes of receiving my email he was working on a response. As soon as he hit send, he called me to go through each item to ensure I fully understood everything. He provided recommendations to contractors so I could prepare an estimate of the potential costs. I will definitely reach out to him should our family decide to purchase another home in the future and will recommend him to anyone that needs this service. Thanks Raz! read more

This is one of those times I really wish I could gave a 4.5 rating. Basically, 5.0 if you are a real estate agent or a potential home buyer. And 4.0 if you are a home owner expecting to find all your house problems in one shot. If you are a real estate agent wanting to find out what's going on with a property or a buyer who wants to do his/her due diligence when buying a property, then its a no brainer, Raz should be on your speed dial. Raz arrived about 10 minutes early, which from talking to him on the phone I suspected he would. I agree Raz explained his findings thoroughly and patiently. I agree it is clear he cares about helping homeowners find value. I agree he has useful tips/advice to recommend. I agree he provided a comprehensive and detailed report. I agree he gave a rough estimate price! Plus, I assume his business connections are good, General Contractor, plumber, electrician, and foundation. As a matter of fact, I had already suspected I need to call a guy to look at the house foundation. I had contractors I was going to call. Raz's "foundation guy" works for one of the three contractors I had already decided to call! OK, so then why not a 5 Star review? The issue I have is, as a homeowner (actually representing my mom) looking to find all of the issues at once, there are a few things I wish would have been on the report. In other words, I was expecting a "technically exhaustive evaluation of every aspect of the Residence". #1. The garage. OK, now I did tell Raz that the garage was unsafe to go on top of. So, I did not expect him to get on top of the garage. But, I did think he would step inside it, snap a picture and tell in the report tell me the garage is trash. But then I want back and read his contract under "Inspection Components" and I see the garage was not covered, so that's probably why not even a mention verbally about the garage. Most people don't read the entire contract. I have been a pro se litigant in federal court, I love reading contracts, affidavits and so forth, but even I sometimes just naturally assume certain things will be done. I think most people would assume the garage is covered, even though it is not listed under "Services Offered" on this yelp page either. Just know the garage is not covered. #2. Not "every little thing" was evaluated. The mysterious bent pipe coming out of the wall in the bedroom with presumed foundation issues, I pointed it out, but, he didn't mentioned it in his report. OK, whatever that pipe is, its been there are nearly 50 years and we don't know what its for, so its probably not a safety issue, but I would have liked to know what it is. But again I went back and read his contract and under "Latent and Future Defects" I see the inspection is not a "technically exhaustive investigation or evaluation of every aspect of the Residence". So that's wiggle room for saying "not every little thing will be evaluated". Also, a place on the porch wear the security bar bolt has separated from the house. Also, a place in front of the house where some of the concrete has started to crumble and some other cracks. But these all fall under the "Latent and Future Defects" if you assume his focus is safety issues, which by reading his report I assume is the case. #3. No recommendation for a handyman or a gutter cleaning service. So the inspection was not quite the meticulous inspection I thought from the point of view of a homeowner who was looking to find "everything in one shot", even "non safety issues". Its likely such an inspection doesn't actually exists so a 4 star rating is probably as close to a 5 as I would ever give any company in this scenario. It would have been great to get a recommended handyman and gutter cleaner service. In other words, if its on the report, there should be a contact to call. I have no issues serious enough where I would not recommend Raz, I just thought I was buying an "technically exhaustive detailed report" and I just have to find people to call that I thought I would be given in the contacts. read more

This is my first review, but is authentic (i.e., real person reviewing out of freewill). I am in the process of closing a new construction home, and was in need of a seasoned home inspector who also specializes in new construction homes. I did not want to go with the other Big LA money-grubbing inspection companies who would do a quick, half ass job for their bottom line. I came across Magum Opus, but only saw 6 reviews, so I called to find out more info. I learned that previously, Raz was a ship inspector in the Navy, and I verified this through my online research, and also had experience in the construction business. He started his company because he got screwed by a shady construction company in the past. For me, this was the main reason why I went with him. Before going with Raz, he sent me a Sample Inspection Report that was like 70 pages long with images, comments, and recommendations, in addition to a summary page that sums everything up to show your seller who probably has a short attention span. My Inspection Report was 80 pages long, and he even circled/took photos of cosmetic issues that I've also missed when I was doing my own visual inspection. I've attached some photos of it so you guys can get an idea of what you will be paying for. My small home inspection was only $500, but I totally got a bang for the buck. This guy is seriously the best Los Angeles Home Inspector, who provides extremely detailed report, and who has a really cool personality. Raz is Armenian, and is hilarious. I would totally go with Magnum Opus if you're in need of a really thorough home inspection, and do not trust big businesses. I prefer boutique firms like Magnum Opus because I know I'll get the personal attention that I won't get from bigger companies. Raz is a great guy, and he will be invited to my house warming BBQ lol. read more

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Raz did the general inspection on my 2270 sq ft single family home and he was on-time and detailed. But the most important thing to me as a new homeowner was that he walked me through everything he was checking and was happy to answer any questions I had. read more

First off, Labor Day weekend Raz was still willing to come out to inspect a clients property. Every other inspector was closed for the holiday. I liked how Raz understands Real Estate Agents when it comes to deadlines. He was very knowledgeable catching things my client and I didn't, told us everything wrong with the house, giving my client much more detail into what he's buying. Very honest, kind guy, but an expert in his work. Overall the quality of his work is beyond means. I would highly recommend him to any real estate agent wanting to find out what's going on with a property and or buyers who want to do their due diligence when buying a property - he is your go to guy! He won't fail you. read more

Had a great experience overall. Raz was very detailed in describing the problems he found with our home. He was able to explain his findings in a way that we could understand. After inspecting our house he was able to immediately email us a report. This occurred after he sat down with us providing a summary of the inspection in a way that was understandable and clear. The report itself was very easy to read with clear pictures as well as color coded text to highlight major vs minor safety concerns. He also provided contacts for contractors/plumbers/termite guys that can help. Highly recommend him and his company! read more

Was impressed with them from the get-go. Called them up and asked for an inspection. If needed to be done rather urgently- Raz was super helpful and was able to meet us the next today. Did a full on inspection - turned in over to us almost 2 hours after he left! Jumped on a call and he thoroughly went over his report (pictures included). Very fond of the work he did. Highly recommend him to others and look forward to working with him again. read more

We recently purchased a new build home and have been dealing with several issues after moving in which the original inspector missed when we closed on the property. I decided to get another inspection done and came across Magnum Opus and reached out to them. Raz got back to me and explained what his inspection would cover in detail and was able to promptly set up an inspection appt. He did an amazing and thorough job when inspecting our property and his report was detailed, organized and laid out in an easy to understand format. He spent a good 4-5 hours at our property and explained what he found as he was doing his inspection. I highly recommend Raz and will definitely be using him again if we ever have to do another inspection. He is super friendly, approachable and you can tell he is dedicated to what he does. Thank you Raz! read more

We opened up escrow on a house in La Crescenta and called Raz right away because we needed a quick turn around on an inspection. He was able to get out there the next day, thoroughly inspect the property and send us the report the same day! Not only was it detailed (80 pages), but he went over the entire thing with us and answered our questions and gave recommendations. His prices are great and he is on time and super reliable. I would definitely recommend this company because when you're buying/selling a home, there is so much stress involved that it's nice to have a pleasant inspection process. Thank you Raz! read more

Raz and his team are truly the best! Raz takes phone calls at all hours, has great recommendations and is a pleasure to work with.

Raz Dembekjian with Magnum Opus Inspections was fantastic. He was very communicative throughout the process and great dealing with all of my elderly tenants. His report was thorough and he provided detailed descriptions of any and all issues concerning the apartment building. I highly recommend Magnum Opus Inspections for any building & safety evaluations and Raz will be my first call next time! Blake Boyd Lone Star Properties, LLC read more

First, a key piece of advice, if you learn anything from this review, read the home inspectors sample reports before you hire one. When I first called Raz, he suggested I do this, and sent me his sample report. I liked the level of detail, and especially annotated images Raz uses, to show where the specific problems are. While I was expecting a great home inspection from his previous report, I was blown away with the amazing service Raz provided. Raz was very patient and answered any of my questions. He is also a friendly fun guy to talk to. Overall, he spent nearly 5 hours inspecting the property I was buying, which is spending a lot more time than most home inspectors do. Because Raz is also has multiple investment properties, which is great because he can give you input as to what long term problems may be lurking behind your homes walls. read more

My family and I were looking to get a better understanding of the condition of our family home in Pasadena. RZA is a true professional with an exceptional eye for the details. Our inspection was delivered inside of 24 hours from the date of the inspection. The price was more competitive than the 3 other companies I initially contacted. Not only was he incredibly thorough, he was able to make recommendations for : pool repair, electricians, contractors, plumbers, and structural/soil engineers. If you are conducting a home inspection for any reason I HIGHLY recommend Raz and his team at Magnum Opus Inspections read more

Raz is very detailed with his inspections and inspects every house as if he were inspecting his mother's house.... With 100% honesty. If you are looking for a reliable and trustworthy home inspector, Magnum Opus Inspections is the company for you! read more

Raz was amazing. Thank you for your professionalism, quick response, knowledge and trustworthiness. Given some work we needed to do in our kitchen, we needed to make sure what the subfloor and joists conditions were. Raz very timely came to our home and crawled underneath our house to check the conditions of the subfloor. He provided pictures and a summary of what he found. Luckily based on his recommendation, we determined the subfloor underneath the kitchen was fine. However, he did identify some other areas based on his inspection for us to have assessed. I felt he was totally trustworthy. In these times this is number one as far as I'm concerned. Thank you Raz. read more

Highly recommend Magnum Opus Inspection! I have been using this company for years to conduct all of my inspections and they have yet to disappoint me! I will continue to use this company for as long as I am in real estate...Nuber 1 in the business if you're not using them you should start! read more

Working with Raz was AWESOME! I highly recommend him for any home inspection need. He was responsive, thorough, clear, and all around a really nice guy. I feel confident that his inspection report detailed everything we need to know about the property before we move in. He also answered all of the questions we had about repair jobs and things that needed fixing. Thanks again Raz! read more

We were introduced to Raz and Magnum Opus Inspections by a mutual friend with experience buying/selling real estate in the LA area. We needed a complete and thorough home inspection for a property we recently went into escrow on (our first time buying a home!!). In additional to being friendly, professional and prompt, Raz went above and beyond completing a ~ 6 hour inspection of the property. He uncovered minute details and issues most inspectors would have glossed over that will end up saving us tens of thousands of dollars over the course of our time owning the property. He approached the inspection as if it was his own house and his own money on the line, and we cannot thank him enough for that level of care and service. I could not recommend Raz's services enough. read more

Raz did an excellent job highlighting and pointing out all the minor and major issues with the home. He was very honest, direct and to the point with his suggestions. We appreciated the time he took and looking into every bit of detail. We have utilized other inspection companies in the past with our prior homes and by far, he has been the most thorough. You definitely need someone like him. I would highly recommend. read more

Raz is the VERY BEST! Whether you're a first time home buyer or a real estate investor, Raz is your guy! Raz's home inspection is very professional and thorough. The inspection takes about 2-3 hours depending on home size, and Raz cuts no corners, making sure to inspect every part of your potential new home. Raz has great knowledge and experience that he uses for his clients benefit, explaining his findings in a simple and easy to understand way. Not only that, but Raz provides you the home inspection report before he even leaves the property! Price - unbeatable! Service - phenomenal! Quality of inspection - incredible! read more

Can't thank Raz enough for his incredible and thorough work during our inspection. He went above and beyond to help us follow up on some of the findings, and get quotes from contractors. It's clear he cares a lot about his customers, and it's not just a transaction for him. Would book again in a heartbeat. read more

Booked Raz last minute because the new construction townhome we were buying was being shady about helping us schedule. He was very communicative and clear about expectations, estimate and availability. I don't have any other experience with inspectors but after working with Raz, I wish I had hired an inspector for a previous condo that I discovered issues with after I moved in and was such a pain. In hindsight, we should've hire him to inspect once before the walls were closed and again right before closing. Raz was super thorough and caught things the city inspector and developer inspector missed. They weren't major issues but even just peace of mind is totally worth the money. read more

Raz helped me with home inspection this Friday. It's a pleasant experience to work with him. He is very responsive and communicative. He provided a very thorough report to me with a lot of details. He presented issues clearly by photos and descriptions. He recommended contractors to me to follow up and also taught me a lot of tips. Also, his charge is very reasonable compared to the quotes I got from other inspectors. I don't write reviews on Yelp. It's my first review and I would like to thank Raz and highly recommend him if u r looking for a inspector too. read more

Highly recommend Raz and his Magnum Opus! We contacted him one day before and only have the next day to do the inspection for a property we planning to put final offer. He did a thoroughly inspection within limited time and sent us the report the same day. He also gave us a lot of useful suggestions! He is very responsive and reliable! read more

Raz and his team were amazing. I needed a Sunday appointment and his team was not only the only inspectors available that day, but they were on time, polite, informational, and provided report same day. I will be using their services moving forward. Highly recommended!! read more

I am a first time homebuyer and contacted Raz on yelp, he was responsive late at night. Raz came in personally to inspect a property I am in escrow and I needed a second opinion. From beginning to end, he was professional, straight forward, and had attention to detail and I was overall impressed and shocked and how different his report was from a previous home inspector I had! It was like night and day and his price was better and overall Quality left me more at peace of what I was dealing with the property I am interested in, made me consider the overall pros/cons of what I was getting into if I moved forward. His report was extensive and answered all my concerns I had with the property. His professionalism is a cut above the rest from my experience and provides a free sample report of what to expect from him. If you want Quality, fair price, and peace of mind, go with Raz from Magnum Opus Inspections, you won't be disappointed. I will definitely use him again in the future for all my real estate transactions/home inspections. Thank you Raz, and Happy Holidays read more

Raz gave us a detailed inspection on the property we are planning to get, and also provided suggestions. It's great to have him do the inspection. He is very responsive and reliable. read more

When I sent a request for a quote through Yelp for a home inspection Raz got back to me instantaneously. After the offer on our house was accepted I reached back out to make an appointment and he came right out. Raz was super thorough and answered any questions I had and gave some tips for maintenance and referrals for contractors he voiced for. After the inspection he sent us our inspection report and it methodically showed each aspect of the inspection with pictures included and an assessment of condition. At the end of the report he included a summary of things that needed major repair and minor repair. Raz is a very friendly person is unpretentious and made my partner and I feel welcome. I recommend! read more

I forgot to write this, but I didnt forget the service. Raz was able to come for inspection at a moments notice and was able to provide a super fast turn around. Walked us through everything, and even followed up with a call when he finished his report. He was very thorough and helpful, and he was also honest with a lot of the items. I will use again in the future! read more

Raz was available on short notice to do the general inspection on our first home purchase, and explained his findings thoroughly and patiently to us as he went which we greatly appreciated. He is warm and expressive and it is clear he cares about practicing his profession to a high standard. I'd hire him again! read more

Raz was thorough, professional and easy to work with throughout our home inspection. As a first time home buyer I really appreciated the time he took to explain every step of the process as well as offer tips and pointers along the way. He was able to fit us into his schedule on short notice to accommodate our tight timelines, and delivered a complete, detailed, and easy to understand report the same day. Our experience with Raz definitely helped to ease some of the uncertainty that comes with buying a home, and gave us some much needed peace of mind. Thanks Raz! read more

Raz did not only give us a thorough inspection, but he also changed his schedule in order to fit my chaotic one. He also advised us on a few home items that were outside the scope of his services - but worked out great for us. His professionalism, in addition to his flexibility, gives him 5 stars. Thanks, Raz read more