As first-time homebuyers, Erich gave great feedback and perspective in the inspection and reassured us about a number of potential issues with the house. I found his report to be thorough and well-written with photos detailing issues he found. He found mold in the basement of our new home and offered to do air/swab tests for an additional fee. When the air sample didn't work, he offered us the swab tests for free so we could use another company for air. That was extremely nice of him and helped us get mold remediation on our home. Thanks Erich! read more

Last week this company conducted an inspection for a potential buy. The report mentions the normal things (and when I was there with him he told me there else really no "big issues" with the house). Couple days later I go under house and immediately see a path where water has eroded soil around and under a support beam in the foundation. Not one mention of it in the report. Not a picture. So I paid a guy who obviously did not go under the house (and it is on a hill so you can stand and walk under it) and it took a layman buyer to find, with zero effort, a structural foundation issue that may cost tens of thousands to repair. There are many home inspectors out there - I'd move past this company as they are obviously mailing in their effort. I'd have given zero but it won't let me. read more

My husband and I hired Erich Scharf to inspect a home that we were purchasing. His report was very comprehensive and seemed like he did a good job. We discussed the report after he performed the inspection and shared photos. All was well, until the pest inspection a few days later. The pest report came back with a water leak at the hall bathroom toilet, subfloor, floor joists, and sewage pipe was discolored, and fungus growing on sub floor. The problem seem obvious after looking at the photos from the pest company. Overall, I'm disappointed with the quality of the inspection, especially for the price tags of $460.00. Thank you to Twin Termite, for catching what Erich missed during his inspection. read more

Scharf Inspections - Water leak that was missed by Erich Scharf, picture courtesy of Twin Termite. - Home Inspectors Near Me - Sacramento, California

Working with Mr. Erich and his team for over 10 years. He has done so my Home inspection for my clients. Always available and quickly gave his assessment of the product to the customer. I would strongly recommend. read more

Erich and his team are fast and efficient. Highly recommended!!

I have known Erich for a number of years. He has been my first choice for home inspections since being a licensed REALTOR. Now that he offers sewer inspections this is almost a one-stop shop for any realty professional. read more

I was recommended to this company by someone that used him once before to do an inspection on a home my wife and I are hoping to buy. Of course it's always best to have one done for such a large purchase. Don't pass it up to save a few hundred $ at the risk of thousands. We were anxious to hear the results of the inspection since, if the home had major issues, that would mean it was back to the grind of searching for us. We were thrilled to have the report emailed to us to view just a few hours after the inspection! Luckily no major issues where found, just a few notations and pictures he took of some minor repairs we can do on our own. He's fast and less expensive from others I checked on and I know he did his job of looking around and on the house because he took a picture from on top of the roof. Happy with the price and efficiency. We were also able to pay up front online. read more

Erich did a report on a property on behalf of someone else. That deal fell through so when I came along and put an offer in on the same property the report came to me...part of full disclosure apparently. The report was a solid analysis of the property, detailed and useful and hitting all the major points. It was paid for by someone else so I wasn't sure if Erich would be willing to talk to me about it but he was totally receptive; I wound up speaking with him late on a Sunday evening. I would have been happy to pay for his time but he declined twice. A classy move no doubt about it; while I can't claim to have met him or worked with him directly he comports himself with professionalism and friendliness. read more

SHI was great! I needed a quick turnaround on an inspection and I received it within 12 hrs of speaking to Erich. The service was fast, Thorough & Affordable. I will recommend it to anybody who needs an inspection in Sacramento area! read more

My name is Paul and I'm a broker who has enlisted Erich for his help on (2) different properties for (2) different clients. Erich is very thorough in his inspection process. His reports are clear and concise. He has an excellent website that is very informative on the home inspection process. I find this is very helpful for those in the market to view so they know the true value of getting an inspection done. His online scheduling software is very user friendly. Once you schedule an appointment, he may call you to move the appointment up sooner which is a HUGE plus. Normal availability is about 48 hours if not less. Once he has viewed the property, he will get you a report extremely fast! I hope he doesn't mind me stating this, but he got me one in 24 hours and the next one the same day! WOW! Thank you Erich. I will be using your services for my clients going forward! Here is a link for those wanting to see what goes into this process: http://www.sacinspect.com/ read more

Erich has nice postcards and is a very nice man. Used his service once 2 homes on one property * I wish him well.

I have recommended Erich as a home inspector for several years now. He is a very good home inspector and does not miss anything. He explains what repairs are needed to homes and whether they are a major issue or a minor issue and even some possible solutions. Erich goes over the inspection report on the spot so you can see any issues he has found then he follows up the next day with an emailed report for your file. Why would you pay hundreds of dollars more to get a home inspection when Erich does the best home inspection for $295 with his special coupon! So if you want an excellent home inspector at a reasonable price give Erich of Sacramento Home Inspection a call. read more

Erich as consistently provided great service to my clients over the last 3 years. He is great at going over any issues and making the client feel comfortable. read more

I used SHI for a couple of investment properties. Erich is responsive, friendly, thorough, and utilizes digital technology to make it very easy to schedule an appointment, sign the paperwork, make the payment, and receive the final report. Definitely recommended. read more

Missed Broken dishwasher, fan in bathroom, hallway lights and foyer lights, porch light. Had an electrician come out and fix it, said the lights were wired incorrectly. Had to pay 375 for an inspection that saved me no money and he would not refund my money. Claims that In between the time he inspected the house and I moved in (only a few days) the tenants broke all of that and rewired the light circuit incorrectly. Why would the tenants we-wire a light circuit within a couple days of moving out causing all hallway lights to be inoperable. read more

As a Realtor I've used Erich many times. He has always been early to the home inspection, and is usually half way done by the time I get there. There are very few home inspectors that are as professional as Erich is. He also has great systems in place, like being able to order an inspection online. I would strongly reccomend him to anyone. read more

I am a real estate agent in the sacramento area. I have referred many of my clients to Erich for a number of years. He is an honest hard working professional. He is very knowledgable, prompt, thorough, diligent and produces his report in a timely fashion. Recently, I asked him a question about a specific brand of piping which was used in many newer tract homes in Elk grove. He immediately knew, what I was talking about. He quickly gave his assessment of the product, its reputation and defects, and what he would do if he were the customer. I would strongly recommend him for your home inspection needs. read more

Erich and I have mutual customers, so from time to time we find ourselves at the same house at the same time, Erich doing the home inspection and myself doing the termite inspection. I have always found Erich to be professional, friendly, and thorough. When I see Erich on the job I know I can relax a little, because he knows what he's doing, is experienced, and has the self confidence necessary to not engage in petty personality conflicts. I've known Erich for some number of years now, and he's always there with a smile. You want to know what's wrong or right with the house, Erich will tell you. read more

Erich is great! He is honest, reliable and always on time! He goes through the inspection with you in the amount of detail you want. He always is available for questions afterward and has even gone to the property a couple of times to go over things for clarification for my buyers! He is thorough and very experienced so we don't worry! He goes above and beyond! read more

We've used Sacramento Home Inspection on two occasions - one when we purchased our home, and another when we were having a lot of problems with a previous home as it relates to mold etc. He was the only person I could think of to call in our situation and he was thorough on both occasions and gave full report of findings. read more

Wonderful customer service!!! Products they use work very well. Had an ant problem they came out right away and took care of it!

Erich was so great for our inspection - he even showed up early and went right to work on the roof while he was waiting for our arrival. He explained everything clearly and did not rush the process, which was really important to us since the home inspection sealed the fate if we were to buy our new house. The report was delivered promptly and thoroughly. We ABSOLUTELY will call on him for our next inspection needed and recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy, no-nonsense inspector. Thank you so much for your expertise and professionalism Erich!! read more

Have used Erich on numerous occasions...I am a R.E. Appraiser and when my clients need that crucial and additional information, Erich is there to provide expert knowledge!!! Best of all, he answers the phone when you call!!! Have known Erich for many years and having that that additional knowledge prior to making a MAJOR investment is quite comforting! My clients have all been very satisfied with his service, prompt, courteous, and not afraid to climb on a roof!! :-)... I highly recommend SHI!!! read more

I found Erich on the internet and reviewed his website. After shopping around, I found Erich to be the best price with great credentials. He was able to schedule us quickly for a home inspection that was time sensitive. He was on time, did a very through inspection and had the report back to us the same day. As a real estate agent, I will now use him for any future inspection. Thanks Erich. read more

i have been using for years, very fast on reports and very flexible on time , and reasonable prices