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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.

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.

Advanced Certified Home Inspectors

(186 reviews)

Randy was phenomenal. Would 100% recommend him to friends and family. Super thorough and felt like…read morehe was really looking for truth in the home, not being unreasonable or dramatic and also not just rubber stamping to get the inspection done. Lucky to have found him and grateful for his thorough work.

Randy was a consummate professional and wonderful to work with. He walked me through the process…read moreof my home's inspection in a manner that was easy for me follow. He arrived on time and completed the work within the time he said. He stated his report would be ready after a couple of days but we got it by the end of the same day. It was thorough and clearly written. I would 100% hire him again.

Supreme Home Inspections

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Was able to inspect the place in a very detailed manner. Excellent timely service. Thank youread more

I have never been happier with an home inspection. Mark was professional and thorough…read more His pricing is fair and reasonable and he's the one you want looking at your home.

IM Home Inspections

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We needed a home inspection on a new home we're closing soon. IM Home Inspection was referred by…read moreour realtor. Took about 2 and half hours. Though they were on a higher cost it pays off with the provided detailed report they send. We had a great experience with our home inspection. The inspector was professional, thorough, and took the time to explain the findings in a way that was easy to understand. The inspection report was detailed, well organized, and included clear photos and recommendations for each item. We felt much more informed about the condition of the home and appreciated the honest, unbiased assessment. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone buying a home.

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.

First Shield Home Inspections

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First Shield Home Inspections did a fantastic job on my home inspection. Super professional,…read moreresponsive, and insanely detailed in their report. Andrew answered every question I had on-site and gave me total confidence in moving forward. Would recommend them to anyone buying or maintaining a home!

Andrew from First Shield Home Inspections conducted a whole home inspection for us while we were in…read moreescrow on a new house. He was very thorough and explained his findings very well, both while at the house and in his subsequent written report. We followed up on his suggestions to get additional inspections in some areas, and his findings were confirmed. I would not hesitate to ask Andrew to do our next inspection.

RL Home Inspections

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Raul was responsive, professional, friendly, communicative, and punctual throughout the entire…read moreinspection process. He performed a very thorough inspection of the property and took the time afterward to walk me through his preliminary findings, which I really appreciated. What stood out most was that he listened carefully to the specific areas I wanted him to focus on. He paid close attention to those concerns during the inspection and provided helpful explanations and practical information along the way. He was patient in answering my questions and made sure I understood his observations. I also found his pricing to be very fair and competitive. I shopped around before selecting an inspector, and Raul offered an excellent balance of cost, professionalism, and quality of service. The value I received for the price made me feel confident that I made the right choice. Overall, I had a great experience and would highly recommend Raul to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and reasonably priced home inspector.

I highly recommend Raul Leon for all your home inspections needs! I have been working with him for…read moreover 18 years and I only use him for all my home inspections. He's always been very knowledgeable, has gone over above and beyond for all my clients and has always been very honest and trustworthy and full of wisdom, delivering very detailed reports which gives all my customers peace of mind, knowing they are buying the right home for their family! A++++ 5 stars all the way! And will continue doing business in the future!

Dependable Restoration

4.7

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We had a hidden plumbing leak that caused major damage and created black mold in two adjoining…read morebathrooms and the common wall to the dining room. Dependable Restoration handled all contacts with the insurance company and negotiated a price that required us to only pay the insurance policy deductible. The repairs were handled efficiently and expertly by Dependable's team thanks in great part to Catrina, who coordinated all aspects, including demolition, restoration, and communicating with the insurance company.

John and his team did a great job. We needed mold remediation and repair of a few areas - including…read moreone left a mess by an earlier company we had hired. John's team left our home in better shape than before. They were super courteous and took great care in their work, and the office scheduler was very on top of things and worked around our schedule. I'd definitely hire them again.

Elite Group Inspection Professionals

4.5

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I recently put an offer on a mobile home in Gardena. My realtor set me up with Elite inspections…read moreand I'm so glad she did! The mobile was inspected on 5/23. James was the inspector and he was great! He was on time and very thorough. He was patient about answering my question too. The inspection was scheduled from 10-12. He stayed a little bit longer to make sure everything was checked out. I feel like I got great service at a very fair price. I highly recommend this company!

I used this company for a home inspection later last year. I was told about a lot of small things…read morelike a not properly installed/mounted plug in the access area in the wall for the HVAC. So, I thought this company was no joke... Which was an about $30,000 mistake. As I paid the extra fee for the "pool/spa inspection". The inspector had zero idea what he was doing with the pool "inspection". The pool turned out to be completely compromised. The plaster lining has to be replaced because there are cracks so that are leak leaking behind the plaster. The entire filter and heater are compromised. Everything has to be replaced.

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I highly recommend Kirk and his "son" Sergio. As a real estate investor who took over building a…read more4,000-square-foot custom home, I have worked with my fair share of inspectors and contractors over the decades. I know what to look for, and Kirk and Sergio were very thorough. I followed them around, and they were very generous with their time, taking care to clearly explain their findings. They actually caught several items that I had missed myself. The quality of their report, their deep technical expertise, and the value they provide are outstanding. If you want an honest, detailed inspection from professionals who genuinely know their craft, Kirk is five stars all day long!

Kirk did a phenomenal job on our escrow home inspection. He was extremely thorough and answered any…read moreand all questions we had. You name it, he checked it and all in the heat of the day. He did a fantastic, well rounded and thorough inspection and his price was great! Honestly, he should be charging more. I would highly recommend.

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We cannot say enough good things about Haitham. As first-time home buyers, the whole inspection…read moreprocess is daunting but Haitham made us feel so comfortable and informed. He spent hours looking through every inch of the house, and issued a very comprehensive report. He then took his time making sure that we understood everything in the report, and made himself available for questions after the fact. Our friends who also used Haitham and recommended him to us likened him to a father figure in how much care he showed all of us in making sure we are well taken care of. We cannot recommend Haitham enough!

Haitham was punctual, informative, thorough and professional. Legacy property inspection provides a…read morereliable service. 100% recommend. Thank you for everything Haitham!

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LICENSE SUSPENDED: Avoid This Contractor: Failed to Comply with CSLB Arbitration Award…read more I am updating this review to warn other homeowners to check the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records before hiring LA Structural. As of March 2026, their license has been officially suspended due to their failure to comply with a legally binding arbitration award. On October 22, 2024, LA Structural requested and collected full payment for the second contract (permit acquisition for all work listed in the first contract) before any permit-related work began. Note: This is a violation. Despite full payment on November 26, 2024, none of the required permit finalizations occurred as promised, and the contractor stopped all permit-related work. Required tasks--such as coordinating inspections, correcting the soil compaction report rejected by LADBS, and managing final permit approvals--were not performed by LA Structural and were left entirely to me. I spent the following five months working directly with LADBS and city inspectors to complete these tasks. During those five months, I identified two defective areas of work. First, the soil compaction report was rejected due to LA Structural's circumvention of requirements. LA Structural hired a deputy instead of a third-party geotechnical engineer, bypassing the grading inspector's requirement and misleading me as the client after charging an additional fee for this engineer and report in November 2024. Consequently, in February 2025, Inspector Bonvouloir officially rejected the report. Later, Clark Inspections--the subcontractor hired by LA Structural--emailed me stating that LA Structural planned to use their in-house engineer to revise the soil compaction report, again attempting to bypass the requirement. I ultimately had to redo the soil compaction report through a licensed geotechnical engineer and resubmit it, after which it passed the city's review. The second defective work involved the drainage pipe and was documented in the CSLB investigation report. After 13 months of CSLB mediation, investigation, and site inspection, a mandatory arbitration hearing took place on January 22, 2026. The arbitrator ruled in my favor and ordered payment within 30 days. LA Structural failed to comply, resulting in their current license suspension. Notably, prior to the issuance of the stipulated arbitration award letter, the contractor repeatedly attempted to have me sign his own private settlement agreement--non-CSLB documents with terms that went beyond what had been agreed upon at the hearing. Don't sign it! I later learned that this is a common tactic contractors use to remove CSLB from the matter. Per CSLB instruction, I filed a claim with their bond company, Jet Insurance, to recover the awarded payment. Despite their written commitment on February 11, 2026, to issue payment if the contractor failed to meet the CSLB deadline, Jet Insurance instead extended the deadline to March 27, 2026, stating that "the contractor intends to make payment by this week." LA Structural failed to meet this extended deadline as well. On March 30, 2026, I received an email from Jet Insurance stating, "Attached is the Final Release and Assignment of Claim agreement, relating to the claim...In order to issue payment for this claim, Jet Insurance Company requires the attached agreement to be reviewed, physically signed and all pages returned." It has taken 16 months to recover my funds for their abandoned and defective work since their collection of full payment. Based on my understanding, when a bond company pays out a claim, the contractor's license remains suspended until specific legal and financial requirements are met for reinstatement.

I have a bedroom in my house where I noticed the floor is sloping. So I contacted one of those…read morefoundation companies featured in home magazines, which offers home services. Two men came out (in different cars), did a perimeter assessment, and used what seemed to be a leveler gun that they used in the sloping area, and quoted me 9K without even stepping a foot under the house. I found that odd since I would think you would need to assess the actual structure/foundation of my home, especially if you're recommending to hijack it up. They asked me about my home inspection and what they found. I forgot- I had used LA Structural for the home inspection when I purchased my home in Aug 2022. So I thanked them for their time, and contacted LA Structural. When I contacted LA Structural and requested a consultation, I mentioned that I had the report and that they wanted to see it. They said, Nope, we'll look at it with fresh eyes (Green flag #1). Brandon came out and asked me a few questions. I showed him the area, and he didn't hesitate and said he was going to look under the house to see what was going on. Brandon put on his suit and mask, then squeezed through the narrow crawl space under the house. When he came out, he gave me the rundown. He explained that there was nothing wrong with the structure/foundation of my home. However, if I wanted to replace the posts and piers under the house with concrete piers, I could do so, but it wasn't necessary. The sloping area of my home was caused by an old furnace that was still there, which was settling slightly. What I could do to fix that would be cosmetic. He gave me a cost range, which was similar to the original assessment LA Structural had quoted me a few years prior for the piers and posts, off the top of his head - so I knew, right then and there, that I was given a fair assessment. And if you're thinking, "Oh, they just looked up the report before they headed to your home," nope. Because they called me shortly before my appointment, asking if they could see the report, as they couldn't find it (I remembered I used a different email when I had the inspection done, sorry guys!). When I was asking a few questions, Brandon explained what was happening and what to look out for in the future. I forgot to mention, Brandon is an ENGINEER. So, his foundational knowledge is rooted in academic learning and practical experience. Without hesitation, I recommend LA Structural. They have been consistently fair in their assessments and didn't try to push or suggest something that I didn't need. Thank you, Brandon and LA Structural, you saved me thousands!

Pro Environmental Testing

(91 reviews)

Michael at Pro Environmental Testing was thorough and professional throughout the entire mold…read moreinspection process. He was very transparent with his pricing and there were no hidden fees which was nice. He did not pressure for more sample than what was needed. He even offered sound advice on which type of test is preferred for certain areas (swab vs air). He identified visible mold in multiple areas of my apartment and backed it up with lab-certified air and surface samples. The interpretation report clearly explained the findings -- including the detection of Stachybotrys (toxic mold) in the master bathroom -- and outlined exactly what remediation steps were needed. Highly recommend if you want honest, science-backed results and not just a guessing game. We will be using Michael's services again if needed.

I contacted them, and they were out within 24 hours. From the very beginning, they were incredibly…read moreaccommodating, friendly, honest, and--most importantly--thorough. They came out on a Sunday to perform the testing, and I had the complete reports in hand by Tuesday. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy service!

Stop Bugging Termite Rodent & Pest Control

(293 reviews)

Albert was excellent to work with. He answered my call and coordinated to come out to my house the…read moresame day. He explained everything, was very knowledgable, and kind. I highly recommend his services.

Simply, exactly as all the positive reviews here state. Super fast in their response to my initial…read morerequest. Came out the next day to inspect, and provided a clear picture of what needed to be fixed. Priced very competitively, and within a couple days of my initial request, the initial work was done. Highly recommend them for all your pest control needs.

Santa Clarita Mold Inspection

(4 reviews)

Absolutely the very best possible service. I initially reached out to 24Hour Mold. They arrived…read morepromptly and immediately started to upsell me. I sent them on their way and found Santa Clarita Mold. An honest, fair business... No upsell, just good customer service. I will never call anyone else; saved them in my phone as my "Mold Dude!"

Santa Clarita Mold Inspection…read more We most definitely recommend the professionals at Santa Clarita Mold Inspection, or SCMI as I like to call them. Nick and his crew were prompt and on time, respectful of my house (offered to take their shoes off at the door), found the problem using fancy equipment and methods, and did not try and push some overpriced contractor on me that he was working with on the side. It was refreshing using a company that actually did the job correct and professionally. If you want the job done smooth and done right, choose SCMI.

Bye Bye Mold

(125 reviews)

Wow Robert was fantastic! We were doing a escrow inspection and he was thorough and honest. He took…read morehis time inspecting the home carefully and thankfully he said he wasn't concerned about our home and that no tests were necessary unless we wanted it for peace of mind. Rare to have someone so honest these days. Thank you Robert!

I'm a property manager, calling to simply get pricing information so I can get a mold…read moreinspection/testing approved by the owner, they cannot provide pricing info without taking your info and then calling back. I called two other companies directly after and both were happy to provide pricing info without taking down your information and calling back.

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