Ron is truly the best inspector in the business. He is incredibly thorough, extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and takes his time to make sure nothing is overlooked. When you're buying a home, a detailed inspection is something you should never rush and I appreciate how Ron always goes above and beyond to make sure we fully understand what we're walking into. This is our second time using him, and once again he delivered exceptional service. We trust him completely. Highly, highly recommend. Thank you, Ron, for helping us with another home inspection. You really are the best!

I hired Ron to do an inspection as I was selling my parents' house and was not completely familiar…read morewith the current condition. I like to use local, small businesses whenever possible, and his reviews were excellent. My mistake was not noticing how old they were. He advised it would take 4 to 4 1/2 hours to complete. He was there 5 hours when my realtor had to ask him to leave for the open house that was being held that day. He came back afterward to finish the roof inspection. He failed to complete an inspection for the kitchen due to "time constraints". However, he had time to note that there was a pet door that was a "safety" concern. He also stated that some items were issues that he was clearly wrong about ("minimal" strapping on a water heater that had 2 straps from a newly purchased kit and a third steel strap, replacement windows that he stated were the "builder type from the original construction"). While I appreciate thoroughness, spending time nitpicking every minor detail in a 61 year old house but not completing the full inspection I paid for is not acceptable. He did not get my name right on the report, even though I wrote it for him on the contract I signed. He did not provide the hard copy report that was promised, nor did he email it to me - I had to get it from my realtor. I'm giving him a 3 for thoroughness. If you have unlimited time to wait for this guy to complete the inspection, go for it. He may have been a great inspector in his prime, but personally I think he needs to hang it up and retire already.

The team was great to work with. Darren and the team discovered a problem with one of my windows…read moreduring a 1 year warranty inspection and saved me a lot of money and problems down the line. Very knowledgeable and shared some helpful tips. Highly recommend!

Darren is very knowledgeable and professional. He conducted thorough inspection of our new home. He…read moretook time to walk through property with us and pointing out both major and minor concerns and answered all our questions patiently. The report is very detailed with pictures and videos. I would definitely recommend Darren and team for anyone conducting home inspection.

I had an outstanding experience with my home inspection and can't recommend Blake highly enough…read more From start to finish, Blake was incredibly professional, thorough, and detail-oriented. He arrived right on time and walked me through every part of the inspection process, explaining things in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone without a construction background. What really stood out was how meticulous he was. Nothing was rushed, and no detail was overlooked. The report I received afterward was clear, well-organized, and included photos and actionable recommendations, which gave me a lot of confidence moving forward with my purchase. Blake also took the time to answer all of my follow-up questions without making me feel rushed. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, honest, and truly cares about helping you make an informed decision, Blake is the inspector you want. I would absolutely use his services again and recommend him to anyone buying a home.

We hired this inspector to perform a professional home inspection on a large residential property…read moreand relied on that inspection in making a significant purchase decision. Unfortunately, the inspection fell materially below what is expected under generally accepted industry standards, including those set forth by CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association). After taking possession of the home, we discovered multiple serious issues that were visible and accessible at the time of inspection but were not identified or reported. These included: * Major defects in the exterior deck system over an indoor pool, including improper slope, defective drainage, and failed waterproofing, which resulted in active water intrusion * Safety hazards such as inadequate or missing railings in areas where fall protection is expected * Improper routing of electrical wiring and irrigation lines through deck drainage systems * A garage door component that was broken despite being reported as operable * A bathroom where a shower handle was missing, raising questions about whether plumbing fixtures were tested at all * A carbon monoxide detector without batteries, despite safety devices being noted as present * A non-functional dehumidifier and visibly damaged control panels in the indoor pool room, including one panel hanging out of the wall Additionally, there was an active leak in the living room that was visible during the inspection, which we had to point out ourselves in order for it to be included in the report. This raised early concerns about the thoroughness of the inspection. These are not concealed or latent defects. These are observable conditions that fall squarely within the scope of a standard visual inspection of accessible areas. CREIA Standards of Practice require inspectors to report on observable deficiencies in systems and components, including roofing, exterior elements, decks, safety features, and built-in appliances, as well as to identify conditions that may indicate water intrusion or warrant further evaluation. The conditions listed above were plainly visible and should have been identified or at minimum flagged for further inspection. Equally concerning is the apparent lack of diligence. The inspection was completed in approximately 3 hours despite the size and complexity of the property, which includes multiple levels, extensive exterior decking, skylights, drainage systems, and an indoor pool environment. This raises serious concerns about whether the inspection met even a basic standard of care. When we raised these issues in writing and requested a response, the inspector refused to engage in any meaningful way. His responses were dismissive and unprofessional, and he declined to address the substance of the concerns raised. Instead, he offered a refund only if we agreed to sign a broad release of liability. Conditioning even a partial refund on a full release while declining to address the substance of the concerns is not consistent with professional accountability. As a result of these omissions, we have incurred substantial and ongoing costs to investigate, design, permit, and repair conditions that appear to have existed prior to our purchase and should have been identified during the inspection. This experience has been extremely disappointing. We relied on this inspection in good faith, and the level of diligence, documentation, and follow-through did not meet reasonable expectations for a professional inspection service. Based on our experience, we strongly caution others to carefully evaluate whether this inspector's practices align with recognized industry standards before relying on their work.

We used Greg for the second time and were very happy again. Everything was happending very fast…read morewith our inspection period and Greg really helped us out by being availabe to do the inspection and by sending us the report right away. We are super grateful. He is very thorough when he does his inspection and the report is written in detail but easy to understand for anyone. Greg is also a really nice person I can highly recommend him.

I contacted Greg a couple years ago for a mold inspection at my home. I was happy with his service…read moreso I contacted him again when my parents needed a general home inspection. Greg arrives on time and is friendly and professional throughout the process. For the mold inspection, Greg explained what he was doing as he took samples and answered my questions. He later emailed me the mold report when he received the results. For the home inspection, Greg inspected inside and outside the home and pointed out concerns as he found them. He let me know which would need immediate attention and others to watch out for, and what kind of service contractors to call. Again, he answered all my questions and later emailed me the inspection report. Will call him again for other jobs in the future.

Inspected a condo I was looking to purchase with extreme detail, competence and speed given our…read moretight timeline! Friendly, prompt and provided great verbal and written explanation

5 stars, no question. If you want the best inspection done people who really know what they are…read moredoing (and are nice and happy to explain things to you), this is the company for you. General inspection, roof, pool, sewer, mold, etc. all done by the same company (and by 3 people at once so it didn't take forever and a day). Also, prior to the inspection, scheduling was very easy and customer service was great with them fitting me into a cancellation to get my inspection done sooner. We received our report later about 9 hours after our inspection was complete (and received our expedited mold report a day later), and the report is very thorough and easy to read. Once again, if you want the best inspectors and best customer service, this is who you want.

Are you kidding me with these gorgeous after photos? (Sorry we didn't take "before" pics!) we had…read morebroken pressure regulators, a broken sprinkler system, and I couldn't turn on the spigots to water the front or back without flooding the yard in our new home. We knew we needed a pro in here. Sam asked all the right questions in the walkthrough, mentioned things other plumbers had missed, and even pointed out a few things to my very capable husband. We quickly realized that a slightly higher quote from this pro came with superior quality work and bigger savings down the line from doing it right the first time. He cleaned up the mess the previous owners left us with and we could not be happier. Thank you Sam!!

Our water heater gave out last night. Needless to say this was a very scary thought for us. We have…read morea baby at home and the last thing we want to be without is hot water for all of us to enjoy. I was able to reach out to Sam with Valley United Plumbing late night and he answered right away. Answering the phone call late night is amazing enough, but they were able to fit us in to the schedule first thing this morning. Our suspicions of a blown out water heater were confirmed by Sam and he was able to thoroughly point out the issue. He managed to get us a brand new system and installed it up to today's codes. Before he wrapped up as he always does he explained everything he did. Talked to us about the warranty and how to make sure the system lasts us as long as possible. It's always a pleasure to use these guys. I can't say enough about how clean the work is. They are professional, ethical, and efficient. Previously, they installed an awesome reverse osmosis water filter system. Make sure to ask them about it. Life changing! I highly recommend it!!

Highly recommend Aaron Tibbs and his team! If you need a thorough home inspection, look no further…read more The entire process was so smooth; scheduling was a breeze, and the turnaround time for the appointment and the results was incredibly fast. Aaron and his assistant are true professionals. They kicked off the inspection by using a drone to get a great look at the exterior and the roof. We then did a quick walk-through where I was able to discuss the home's history and some past issues I was aware of. After our chat, they spent about 3 hours thoroughly inspecting every inch of the house. What I appreciated the most was the excellent communication. Once they were done, Aaron sat down with me to discuss the main findings. He even followed up later that afternoon with an email recapping the biggest takeaways. Shortly after, I received the official, fully detailed report packed with tons of pictures and clear explanations. Five stars for exceptional service, great communication, and absolute professionalism!

Aaron did a very thorough job at inspecting our new home. He explained all of his findings in a…read moresimple to understand manner. His findings helped us build confidence in our home purchase.

The best in Ventura County! I am so thankful for Dave. Him and his wife took really good care of us…read morefor our mold inspection. Very thorough, timely and respectful of our family and space.

David Pryce made allegations about mold, leaking windows, serious drainage issues, none of which…read moreexist. Thorough mold inspection by a certified mold inspector showed no mold in areas he claimed were mold infested. The equipment he used was not professional grade (something you could get at Home Depot for ~$50) and did not accurately reflect reality. If there were a licensing body for Home Inspectors I would be filing a complaint. Unfortunately home inspectors are unregulated in California and not subject to oversite.

I personally don't leave reviews, but I must this time because Top Dog Certified Home Inspections…read more(Jerry) provided truly top-notch service. From srart to finish, the inspection was extremely thorough, professional, and easy to understand. The inspection, Jerry, took time to explain every detail, answered all of my questions and provided a clear, well-organized report. Thanks to his deligience, all identified issues were properly addressed by the seller, which gave me complete peace of mind moving forward. If you are purchasing a home in SCV area, you absolutely must use Top Dog Certified Home Inspections. Highly recommended!!! I definitely will order another inspection of my house a few month later, within the home warranty period of 1 year.

Top Dog Certified Home Inspections was excellent to work with. Jerry, the owner, completed an…read moreindependent roof inspection as well as other testing on multiple occasions, and he was kind, punctual, professional, and easy to work with every time. Jerry's reports are incredibly thorough, with detailed explanations and helpful pictures that made everything easy to understand. He is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain his findings, answer our questions, and make sure we understood both the big picture and the smaller details. What really stood out was Jerry's honesty and integrity. He is thoughtful, straightforward, and does careful, high-quality work. We really appreciated his expertise and would highly recommend Top Dog Certified Home Inspections.

As others have commented, Bruce @ Sunset Home Inspection is a fantastic home inspector and I have…read morerecommended him to others and also have personally used him countless times over the years for many property inspections. Bruce is very thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and best of all he is willing to take the time to review and explain any of his findings to clients, so that they have a clear understanding of what they are purchasing/selling. Bruce is reasonably priced...he may not be the cheapest (but why would you want to cheap out on a home inspection when you're making one of the biggest purchase of your life), however, he is definitely not the most expensive. He also provides a very quick turn-around in getting his reports out.

Thank you Bruce for making the inspection process convenient, professional and detailed. We can now…read morehave absolute confidence in the home we are buying but at the same time we know all the details of what we should address. Highly recommended.