Chris is knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. After seeing several inspection reports for the same property, I can also say that his report was head and shoulders above the rest. It was simultaneously comprehensive and accessible, which is a tough thing to pull off. He pointed out areas of concern to us in person and explained them in lay person's terms. He also made himself available for questions later. Highly recommended. read more

As a realtor, I have used Chris in all my home inspections for years. My clients and I are very satisfied with his job. He is professional, experienced, efficient, and dependable. He is always on time. His report is clear and easy to understand with photos and colored signs and symbols. At the end of the report, he also gives a summary, which is helpful for us to draft Requests for Repairs for the Buyers. His fee is very reasonable, too. His work is worth more than he charges. I would refer him to anyone who needs a home inspector. Gloria S read more

Impressed is a word i would use to describe Chris and his inspection service. His report style is professional and easy to digest. Very thorough and detailed. read more

I'm a real estate agent in San Diego and an investor and have used Smart Home Inspection dozens of times and they have always been professional, prompt and have given quality feedback and suggestions as per their findings. I highly recommend Chris & his team to anyone looking for a comprehensive and affordable home inspection solution. read more

Chris did our son's inspection in Clairmont and did such a thorough job and a dtetailed but easy to understand report, we hired him for our inspection in Murrieta. He did a complete inspection, spending 3 hours yesterday afternoon, and the final report was very thorough and have already received it this morning. The price was very reasonable. Chris is very knowledgeable and was so easy to engage, and walked us around the house explaining the findings as well as pointing out things like shutoffs, valves, and drains inside and out. We highly recommend him. read more

For a large part of my life I worked in Quality control in aerospace so I am pretty interested to see an inspectors' process. Contacted Chris for a condo inspection as the price was reasonable and recommended by my agent. Throughout the course of the inspection Chris explained his findings and helped prioritize repairs for me by the end of the visit. Chris uses modern inspection equipment, like thermal cameras, when necessary but it is obvious he relies first and foremost on experience and critical thinking to identify non-conformities. His inspection report was very well formatted and contained details which explain the findings and suggest solutions. I'd recommend him for any job because his process can scale up or down depending on the job without any sacrifice in depth. Thanks Chris. read more

Chris did an amazing job inspecting our new home! Chris went above and beyond. He went into the attic and on the roof. His report was very detailed and helped with our negotiation. Chris was very timely with getting the inspection done and providing the report. Thank you so much Chris! read more

Our real estate agent recommended Chris to us. He did the inspection on our condo yesterday and was wonderful. He explained everything in great detail when he was done, and sent us the report by 7am this morning. Very honest and reasonably priced. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a general inspector in the San Diego area read more

My husband and I had been shopping for homes for almost a year. It was not until Summer 2016 was when we really got serious into looking at properties. We had put in an offer for a house. Our realtors recommended Chris from Smart Home Inspection. My husband dealt with the scheduling and meetings for the home inspection, and Chris was very prompt, detail oriented and very thorough. You can tell that Chris is very experienced based on his inspections and the way he describes the various features of the house. He also uses a drone to look for roof issues. Once he finishes his inspection, we paid the fee and we got a detailed, colored report at the end of the day. Super quick turnaround! Unfortunately, we didn't get the initial house we put an offer on, but we used Chris again for our 3rd and final house we placed an offer on. We scheduled Chris again for a newer construction smart home, and Chris did a very detailed walk thru and inspection. There was very little issues with our new home now, and we are glad to utilize Chris services again. We got our report the same day with very minor repairs to do for our new home. Definitely recommend and schedule ASAP. Chris gets super busy! read more

Chris is a truly professional inspector. Report was very comprehensive and saved me tons of headache through this stressful process. His rates are very reasonable for the service he provides as he inspected the foundation as well. read more

Chris was very thorough and professional, and walked through the house with me after, explaining things to me without making me feel overwhelmed. The report I received was detailed, organized and very easy to read through. I highly recommend Smart Home Inspection. read more

If you need/want a home inspection done this is your guy! He is extremely thorough in his inspection and report. He went on the roof and under the house as well. He didn't miss anything!! I am seriously impressed with the report, Chris organized it so in the Executive Summary you can click on the number and it will bring you back to the detail explanation. He also organized it by severity in the executive summary. It makes it easy to figure out what I need to fix in order. I also received the report within 24hrs in my email. I am a first timer home buyer and i wasn't quite sure what to expect. But I am so impressed and pleased by him, but mainly I am extremely relieved that his report was so detailed so I know exactly what I am getting myself into! Thank you Chris so much!!! read more

Excellent! Chris was thorough, and provided more information and examination than in any home inspection I've had previously. He even uses a drone to photograph the roof, and thermal imaging to confirm the a/c and heating were working. His prices were $100-200 below others. Most helpful though was his discussion at the end of the appointment--he clearly explained what was a priority and what wasn't. I will rely on him in the future, and recommend him without reservation. read more

Chris was very easy to communicate with and work with. We scheduled the appointment directly with him and he had the report the same day of the inspection. read more

Solid and detailed home inspection. Lot's of photos and a comprehensive report with recommendations. Thank you.

Chris was extremely thorough with meticulous attention to detail. The extensive report was issued in less than 24 hours. Chris also walked me through the important findings in person and explained things clearly. Make sure to ask him how long the inspection will take beforehand; because he is so thorough, the inspection may take a while (but that's a good thing!) read more

Hassle free, booked the appointment through text. He provides a really thorough inspection. Chris takes his time and does not rush. He is very informative and even provides a detailed report of the inspection that is really easy to understand. The best part was that his price did not even compare to the other companies I was quoted by. He was definitely the best choice! read more

Excellent Service! I'm a Realtor and Chris is one of my top inspectors that I recommed to all my clients. He professional and reponsive and great at his job. He is detailed and through. He goes on the roof and under the crwal space to make sure he doesn't miss anything. His report is extensive but easy to understand. I will continue to recommend him to anyone that is looking for a great home inspector. read more

I called Chris on a Thursday and requested the inspection for the upcoming Saturday afternoon. Chris accommodated my schedule without hassle. I received quotes from 3 separate companies. Chris' price quote was 41% lower than one and 19% lower than the other. Chris arrived prepared with all his equipment and a ladder (since he had to get on the roof). He was pleasant and answered all my questions in a way that was understandable. My realtor was present and was impressed by Chris' thoroughness. My realtor was surprised when I mentioned the cost. Chris took photos of every item that was not acceptable. He told us his normal response time to email the final report is 24 hrs and he would get it to us (my realtor and I) no later than Monday morning. My realtor told him that was fine. Chris emailed my realtor and I the full inspection report, complete with photos and recommendations, within 2 hours of the completion of the inspection. Chris exceeded my expectations. I want to recommend Chris at Smart Home Inspection for your next home inspection. read more

I am so glad that I went with Smart Home Inspections. They have the best price and are very professional. Chris knew his stuff and explained to me everything in detail. Thank you Chris! read more

We put an offer in on a home and 3 days later Chris was there inspecting the house. He was very responsive, which was crucial since our inspection period was only 12 days instead of 17. He was extremely focused, thorough and informative throughout the inspection and found some issues in the house that could only be found by someone who was taking their time. I would highly recommend Chris and Smart Home Inspection if you're in need of a home inspection! read more

Chris was thorough with the report. Excellent job. I will be using Smart Home Inspection for my next real estate purchase.

I can't say enough good things about Chris at Smart Home Inspection. He is thorough, professional, and shows up on time and accepts plastic. His price for the inspection is super reasonable and I got our report the same day. I highly recommend him. read more

Chris did a very thorough home inspection and provided a very easy to read report, which has eased some of my first time home buyer nerves.

Had a pre home inspection completed that failed to identify a lot of key issues to include unconnected plumbing, wiring issues, and a lot of mold. Closed on the house and inhetited 10k dollars in house repairs. Inspection was not thoroughly conducted...not when you miss a 4 inch kitchen sink drainage pipe that's unconnected and totally flooding the crawl space with food and debris. Chris should have found this. read more

Chris was super professional, a nice guy, and didn't take any shortcuts at all. He takes pride in his business, pride in his work, and he does it for a good price with a quick turn around time for the reports to come out. I have kept his info for any future inspections needed. You're good to go when you have Chris check things out...he will tell you like it really is. read more

As a real estate broker, Chris has been a go-to inspector for me over the course of the last few years. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, and has never steered me or my clients wrong. He is professional in the presentation of his findings and has always made himself available for questions both during and after the inspection. He is also very competitive with his pricing, which is just the icing on the cake. Great inspector and I would highly recommend. read more

Chris was very thorough. His detailed explanations and report led me to getting important roof inspections. These eventually led me to not buying the house. I would use him again. read more

Chris is the best! So professional, on time and on target. Tells you the true story of what is really going on with a home. I have used him several times for my clients and this last time was for my own personal property that I am purchasing. His knowledge of homes and safety issues is beyond what others may see with the bare eye. He uses high tech equipment and can see into walls for moisture and get the true story of what is happening. His pricing is very fair and reasonable and I have recommended him to many other clients and other agents as well. I like that he is able to accommodate my schedule and find time to fit my jobs into his busy schedule. Top notch for sure! read more

Chris is an excellent home inspector. I appreciate his knowledge and detailed report. As a Realtor I give my buyers 3 inspectors, but he's always on my list as one of the inspectors. He is thorough and informative about the updated rules and regulations. I highly recommend Chris to other buyers seeking a home inspector. Connie Cannon Realtor read more

I'm glad I ordered my inspection from this company. I am very happy with how thorough Chris was. He may have saved me tons in future plumbing costs. Thanks for looking out for me. This is what inspections are all about, being informed. read more

I have used Chris for years! He is on time and tries accommodate his schedule to meet the needs of the clients. He is very thorough and explains the inspection step by step, for buyers this is an absolute help! My buyers and sellers have great things to say about him and have recommended him to family and friends. I would encourage anyone needing his services to use him, he is professional and prompt in getting the reports to you. read more

Amazing job! My phone call was answered within a few minutes and Chris made an appointment right away. Chris was even more thorough than I would have ever expected. The report was outstanding and easy to read. I am very please with the service, professionalism and job well done. I highly recommend to anyone buying a new home read more

Easy and quick to schedule, especially with my short notice request. Chris is professional, thorough and provides a fair price. I also received my report in a very timely manner. Thank you! read more

I've been working with Chris for years now and he's always been there to ensure my clients are purchasing a great home. I have been in residential real estate for over 22 years and Chris is as great as they come in my opinion. He always takes care of my clients and is there to go over the report at any time. He has an amazing memory and recalls details of a home more often than not without the report in his hands. I can't say enough about his services, but what I can tell you is he's a part of my team. He's one of the great vendors I count on to give my clients exceptional service and piece of mind in what they're purchasing. read more

Smart Home Inspection's level of accuracy and professionalism more than exceeded our expectations. Chris was thorough, prompt and granular in his descriptions and photos. The level of detail and his flexibility to accommodate and work within our time constraints was a big plus. He afforded us the luxury of being informed of what we needed to know when we needed to know it and made this experience very positive. We highly recommend him. Great Job, Chris and Smart Home Inspection!!!! read more

50 pages of inspection report is the most detailed inspection report I have ever seen and I have ever heard. They did great great great job. Hey, you guys are the best. read more

Several key plumbing problems (that were found during another inspection) were missed by my home inspector. It's very disturbing since now I have go try to go after the Seller after-the-fact. This home inspection was not up to the standards I've experienced in the past and I am very disappointed. read more

I am very happy with the home inspection I received from Chris at Smart Home Inspection. He was on time, very professional and knowledgeable, and took the extra time to walk me through all aspects of the home inspection. This is my first home purchase, a foreclosure, and I was really nervous that I was going to get stuck with a home with problems I couldn't fix. Chris was able to see past the cosmetic issues with the house and assured me that it was in good shape. I also got the report the next morning. His rates were really affordable compared to others I saw out there. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone buying a home. I know next time time I need a home inspection I'll definitely call Smart Home Inspection. Thanks Chris! read more

Chris is as good as it gets. Very thorough, prompt, and cost-conscious. He accommodated my schedule and sent the report the very next day. Would recommend him to anyone! read more