Bjorn was fantastic!! He is very detailed oriented and goes above and beyond providing you with a thorough home inspection report. In addition, I followed up with him multiple times after I closed on my condo to ask a few additional follow up questions and he always got back to me in a timely manner. Would 100% recommend for your home inspection needs. read more

If you're looking for a home inspector in the San Diego area that will perform a thorough and quality home inspection at a reasonable price, then Bjorn is the man for the job. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and was friendly and diligent to the point where he would even walk us through everything during the inspection as well as afterward so that we knew exactly what we were working with. He went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything wrong with the house by providing a detailed report covering each thing that he inspected and encouraging us to call him as much as we needed to ask any follow up questions with the inspection report and/or questions about the house. If I ever find myself in need of a home inspector again, Bjorn will be the first person I call. I will absolutely be referring all of my friends to him. read more

As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and uncertainties going into the inspection process but working with Bjorn made everything so much easier. I can't recommend him enough if you're looking for a thorough, knowledgeable, and approachable home inspector. Bjorn took the time to explain every important detail during the inspection, making sure we understood what to watch for and when certain things might need to be replaced. He even did a full walkthrough with us afterward, pointing out issues without overwhelming us. He was incredibly thorough, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process.I highly, highly recommend Bjorn to anyone who is looking for quality and affordable inspection services! read more

I highly recommend Bjorn for your home inspection needs! He is prompt, professional, courteous, thorough, and personable. He's reasonably priced and was a pleasure to work with. He completed a home inspection for my elderly mother. I felt completely at ease sending him there, and he kept me updated every step of the way. He provided a very comprehensive and professional report in a timely manner, which I appreciated. I had total peace of mind working with him, which is priceless. read more

We are first time homebuyers so we had a lot of questions. Not only was Bjorn knowledgeable, but he could dumb it down enough for me to make an informed decision. He was incredibly thorough and patient and welcomed the interruptions and questions. I brought an architect with me who was also very impressed by Bjorn's details. I would highly recommend him to any buyer and seriously recommend him to an agent who needs someone to make them look good. read more

Bjorn took the time to understand what I needed and explained all his findings in a way I could understand. His pricing is very honest and he even told me I needed a less expensive service than I asked for. Highly recommended! read more

Bjorn helped me out with a home inspection of my first home and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience! He was very thorough with his inspection and was able to explain everything to me in a way that was very easy to understand. I would highly recommend using Bjorn for your home inspection he will do an excellent job and won't disappoint! read more

Bjorn was great! He did an amazing and thorough work for my new property. He is also very patient to explain everything to me. I'd recommend him to everyone who is buying or selling a property! read more

Bjorn from Searchlight is extremely thorough, detail oriented, knowledgeable, and professional. He inspected the home I wish to buy, detailed everything item, big and small, and walked through the home showing me everything he found. He also showed me how to work everything, from windows to the kitchen appliances to the HVAC unit. And just as importantly, Bjorn is so nice, friendly, thoughtful and kind. He was not in a hurry and took time to explain everything when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all. I HIGHLY recommend Bjorn. You won't be disappointed. read more

Bjorn was fantastic during our home inspection. His meticulous approach helped discover all items that we would need to address at the time of closing and gave us confidence in the home we were purchasing. Very pleasant to work with and learn from. 10/10 would recommend read more

Bjorn was great! A very thorough professional that provided a well-organized inspection report for us. He went over the report with us after and was able to answer all our questions in great detail. He was also just a friendly and pleasant person to be around. Would highly recommend! read more

Bjorn completed our home inspection and did a fantastic job! He was professional, experienced, detailed, and thorough. He took the time to answer our questions and to point out the positive attributes of the home as well as areas for improvement and the necessary maintenance steps. I highly recommend Bjorn and Searchlight Home Inspections to anyone in need of a home inspection! read more

Bjorn came out and performed a home inspection that was very thorough and well explained, I would use this company again, the next time I purchase a property! Fantastic, friendly, and gave me a boost in confidence we were buying a quality home. read more

Professionalism, excellence, and experience-highly recommend! Bjorn Nichols with Searchlight Home Inspections inspected 2 homes for me and made excellent and thorough recommendations. His inspections were meticulous, clearly explained and allowed me to have confidence knowing what I was getting in the home I did buy. I had several follow up questions that he promptly responded to. read more

Bjorn was a fantastic home inspector. He was very thorough and detailed and his report had very clear photos and explanations of everything he found. All the items were categorized based on their severity and made it easy to spot any red flags or things that needed to be attended to right away. On top of that, Bjorn is just a really nice person to interact with. He is exceptionally professional and respectful of the home, and he took the time to explain each item in person before he left to write up his report. read more

10 out of 10! Bjorn was super knowledgeable, very thorough, and did a great job. Would not hesitate to use him again or to recommend to friends. Very professional and easy to work with. read more

Bjorn performed a home inspection that was extremely thorough and took the time to walk us through the minutiae. He was competent, reliable and reassuring. He provided very precious advices in terms of repairs and helped us decipher what mattered and what was trivial. I highly recommend his services. read more

Bjorn was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic inspection of the house. He was able to explain things in plain language and took extra care to inspect the house that hadn't changed owners in nearly 60 years. We loved his assessment and it gave us very valuable, decision making knowledge. If you're looking for someone to give an inspection but you're intimidated - make sure to give this guy a call! read more

We selected Searchlight Home Inspections to perform a home inspection after reading the reviews from others. We were impressed by Bjorn's professionalism and the quality of his work at a fair price. read more

Bjorn is amazing. Arrived on time, did a complete inspection on the home, reviewed everything with us and sent us his completed written report promptly! We would absolutely trust and recommend him to anyone considering a home purchase. read more

Bjorn has done two inspections for me over the last year and each time he was excellent. He responds very quickly to requests and questions. He's very thorough and patient with explaining his findings. He speaks Spanish so that was very helpful with the second inspection I had with him for my parents home. If I need another inspection in the future... I will be contacting Bjorn again and I highly recommend him to others. read more

Bjorn is great! Very thorough, patient, and has seen it all. He walked my wife and I through the entire home, explained everything, answered all questions so we could understand it all, and gave suggestions to remedy every issue. Also, he is prompt and turns the reports over very quickly! read more

Bjorn provided outstanding service and went far beyond any expectation I had. He ensured I was comfortable with everything he found and explained the reasoning he was including it in the report as well as the remedy. He was meticulous in his endeavor to ensure a proper inspection and even received the report less then 24 hours after the inspection! Thank you SHI read more

We strongly endorse using Bjiorn Nichols @ Searchlight Home Inspection. We recently used Bjiorn for a "quick-turn" escrow. He was responsive, professional and incredibly thorough. Most notable was the time he took to walk us through his findings. He explained the various defects/concerns and explained their level of risk and associates expense. He also took time to explain the workings of the various systems: appliances, HVAC, sprinklers, smoke/fire, drains and electrical panels. In today's high-pressure/ high-risk real estate transactions, Bjiorn is a great choice to bring to your team. read more

Bjorn Nichols, owner of Searchlight does an Excellent home inspection. He is very well educated, quick and efficient. He completes the necessary reports for your home in a timely manner. I highly recommend him and his business. He's very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Call Bjorn Nichols for your Home Inspections. Gail Stange Carmel Valley, CA read more

Bjorn came highly recommended, and he far surpassed that recommendation! He was very thorough, patient, explained the inspection and taugt us about our house in the process. He turned a very stressful situation, into a pleasant, learning experience while documenting every tiny detail in his notes. If the need arises we will use Searchlight again, no question about it. Thanks Bjorn! read more

We had Bjorn referred to us by our agent, and he did a great job working with us on our home inspection. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area we were looking in (north county), and is very easy to work with. What we liked the most about him is that he is very good at explaining things, and does so in a very reasonable way to give you the complete big picture perspective, without being an alarmist. Of course he will point out things that are critical, but will also help you understand how manageable each problem is. He is very thorough. Couldn't recommend him more! read more

Bjorn is the consummate professional and exceptionally "user-friendly." He arrived ahead of our appointment time, explained his inspection specifics, and was very meticulous rather than rushing through. He delivered his top quality report within the promised timeframe. It was detailed, well-organized and easy to understand. Unlike other inspectors we've used, Bjorn was happy to take questions while he did his inspection, rather than insisting on working in solitude. And his openness to follow-up Q&A is helping as we discuss the inspection issues with the seller. I would engage him again in a heartbeat! read more

I have been using Bjorn Nichols from Searchlight Home Inspections for several years, he is my go to inspector for pre-listing inspections. I have trusted him to do my own Home Inspection when I purchased a home recently. I feel he really takes the time to thoroughly check out a property, never rushes and makes sure your concerns are heard. His inspection reports are easy to read, no nonsense with lots of photos so you can follow along . Eye catching arrows make it easy to see exactly what your supposed to be looking at. I can tell you that I've read many reports and sometimes you're not sure what some of these inspectors are referring to (or not enough adequate photos). I would recommend Searchlight Home Inspections for all your inspection needs and have recommended him many time to clients and friends. read more

Bjorn is awesome. He was on time, showed up with everything he needed, fast, efficient, knowledgeable and really friendly. The guy is a pro! I feel he went above and beyond in many aspects, crawling all the way, deep under our house to look at structural supports and was very comprehensive in his findings. He knew more than I expected him to about the house we're in escrow on and was very professional in his approach and follow up. If you're looking for a great home inspector, Bjorn is your guy! read more

Bjorn seems to know so much about every little detail in a home. He was very thorough, took time to answer my questions, and was very personable. He came highly recommended and I understand why. I feel absolutely confident that I got a top of the line inspection on my home. I recommend him every chance I get. read more

Bjorn assisted with our new home inspection and was AWESOME! He's very professional and experienced. We received our report in less than 24 hours. I highly recommend Bjorn and will definitely be using him again. Thanks Bjorn!!! read more

We have had Bjorn do several home inspections for us and each one has been very complete. Searchlight is a very professional business and always very courteous and offered us information above and beyond what was needed for the report. we would highly recommend them for any inspection. read more

Bjorn was professional, efficient, and thorough. As first time home buyers he was more than happy to explain things to us and provided tips for maintaining the home. I must admit I am a bit of a skeptical Yelper and when I see 5 stars it causes an eyebrow raise but Bjorn is definitely 5-stars! read more

Bjorn Nichols was referred to me by 3 different people and I can see why. Professional, thorough, informative, friendly, reasonable price. Thumbs up across the board. read more

Excellent communication and prompt service. I just received the inspection report and it was clear, easy to read, and thurough. Very professional! Well done Bjorn! read more

Bjorn is a fantastic home inspector. This is the second time we used him and we so appreciate his thoroughness. He also gets his report out asap.. in our case same day. Add 5 more stars on top of the Yelp 5!! read more

This company did the inspection on the townhouse we recently sold. They missed an obvious GFI which required me to hire an electrician who found it in about 10 seconds. My realtor asked Searchlight (via the buyer's agent) to reimburse me the $90 I incurred. My request was ignored. They do not have honesty and integrity. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Bjorn is outstanding! Talk about a professional and truly top notch those are just 2 things I can say about Bjorn. We're currently in Escrow on a new home and our realtor suggested using Bjorn and Searchlight for our home inspection and so far that has been one of the best decisions we've made. Bjorn saved us from buying a major money pit. We decided after his inspection report on the first home we were going to buy, to cancel the escrow...... so glad we did because we ended up finding another home that is bigger, newer and truly a Dream! We are grateful for his professional service, knowledge, expertise and most of all honesty. I promise you will not be disappointed and know that you will be receiving a 10 Star service. read more

Thank you Bjorn! Bjorn was recommended to me by our mortgage agent and I am so happy she did. Bjorn was punctual, honest, thorough, and the product outcome is great. He sent a thorough report, including pictures and details the next day. Here's a plus: He stood up for ME, the buyer, against the pushy listing agent trying to tell him what to do and say in his report. I thought it was impressive. Highly recommend Bjorn's services. Thanks Bjorn! read more