Mark was courteous, professional and conducted a thorough assessment. He also took the time to explain his findings during the inspection and had no problem answering any questions I had. read more

Mark was great, efficient and knowledgeable. My realtor has worked with him for years which helped. She spoke very highly of him.

Mark was very professional and thoroughly inspected the home. He displayed value in his work by providing detailed explanations for improvement. Great customer service! read more

Mark was punctual, professional, responsive and very price competive. Great job. Highly recommend.

Mark was extremely thorough and came the day after the inspection was requested. He also explained everything in a way my wife and I could understand. Thanks, Mark! read more

Mark did a fantastic inspection for me. He not only pointed out the problems but the positives as well, which is really nice to see. He is thorough, and showed up on time. Easy to text with him to schedule and communicate. Living out of state he FaceTimed with us to show his findings. I highly recommend Mark Kinder. read more

Mark Kinder is a great inspector. It was a last minute call for my home to be inspected to close escrow. He came and done a very thorough job and the price is reasonable. Thank you Mark for the terrific job! read more

Mark was on time and did a thorough job inspecting the property. He worked around the tenants and was very detailed and efficient. His knowledge on state codes and what is standard was very impressive. Written report was sent out the next day and was very complete. read more

Had Mark come to our first house inspection, he is friendly and knowledgeable of his service. Provide helpful advice after the inspection.

I recently purchased a condo in Orange County and Mark, the owner, came to help with the inspection before closing escrow. As this was my very first time buying home and first time hiring an inspector, I wasn't sure what to expect. All I knew was that Mark was highly recommended by my realtor and I fully trust my realtor. My experience with Mark was exceptional. He was very friendly, so knowledgeable, and the company's name says it all -- Mark is very thorough. He took photos of all different parts and areas of the condo. When he was done with the inspection, he verbally explained to us what should be a concern and needs immediate attention and what was still in a good condition, etc. Then he sent me a .pdf file that had all of the photos he took and the inspection report in detail within several hours of the completion of the inspection. Everything in the .pdf file was so easy to understand even to someone like me who has very little knowledge with anything that has to do with home haha. I highly recommend Mark. I would totally hire Mark again next time I need to get home inspection done in near future! read more

Great service. I used thoroughspec twice for two home purchases a few years apart and Mark did an excellent job both times. I definitely recommend for any home inspections. read more

Mark was professional, efficient, and thorough. All three important qualities when looking for someone to handle your home inspection.

Updating to 3 stars. Just spoke to Mark. He was really nice. Apologized and is refunding the cost of the inspection. Doesn't cover the cost of all of the repairs, but I appreciate the gesture. Would give 0 stars if I could. Mark came out and did my Huntington Beach home inspection. My biggest issue is the plumbing. The hose and sprinkler system both leak badly. The piping under the kitchen sink leaks so bad that it floods the cabinet...which would explain the water damage that was visible at the time of inspection (that was assumed to be from a past issue). Because of the major water damage, there was black mold on the walls, that was revealed after removing the paneling that was covering it. The shower valve was incorrectly installed. I'm doing a bathroom remodel and the contractor was shocked that it passed inspection, as it was visibly wrong. Hard wired doorbell doesn't work. The screen in the bedroom has a tear in it (Not sure if he noticed that...don't think he did) Ceiling fan in the kitchen did not work properly. (had to be replaced) Floors in the living room and bedrooms are not level and had MAJOR sloping. When I questioned it, he said they were...almost $1000 later, I can assure you they were not even close. Shelves in the kitchen cabinets were not level, again, he said they were. Upon unpacking boxes yesterday, I realized the reason is that the shelves are too long for the cabinets and are therefore sitting on top of the pegs, instead of flush, creating a slant. The pantry door does not close. When I questioned it, he said it was because of the rack on the door...nope...door was cut/hung wrong. These are just the things I have noticed so far (just moved in)....and they're big issues, which have cost me a TON of money in repairs. read more

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My wife and I began to search for a new home prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the implementation of COVID-19 guidelines, and so forth. Buying a home is stressful, but choosing a home with during a time when only virtual tours are possible makes it even more stressful. Due to not being able to have a traditional experience that involved attending an Open House event, we were very much relying on the home inspector when we put the offer in. On the day of the inspection, I was greeted by Mark Kinder. He welcomed me warmly while at the same time observing the social distancing guidelines currently in place. From start to finish, he was entirely professional. One of the things I requested, and he agreed to do, was to allow me to tag along and see some of the issues he might find. As a new homeowner, it was important to me to know what I was getting into and what repairs would be needed. Mark walked me through a thorough inspection, one in which he continually spotted and noted issues and potential issues. After the inspection, he shared some his observations with both me and my agent, which was great, but I was even more impressed when later in the same day he sent me a comprehensive report. It included both a summary and copious details. I especially liked that he included some of the perks associated with the home. It wasn't a report that only included negatives; rather, it contained various positives as well. Again, from start to finish, we were impressed by Mark and ThoroughSpec Home Inspection. We felt like we had a partner in the process, someone we could trust, and someone who actually cared about us and our safety, health, and well-being. I strongly recommend him. read more

Great job, thorough job inspection, and very much detailed oriented. I highly recommend them.

Mark did an awesome job with our home inspection. He is well priced, knowledgeable and communicative. I really appreciated his input on recommended fixes as well as expected pricing we may get from companies on those fixes. Definitely recommend! read more

Very professional and extremely thorough. Friendly & efficient. Provided full report the same day. Report included photos specific to damage's delineated on the report. read more

I am a real estate broker, I've had experiences with lots of different inspectors. Mark is by far the best I've ever dealt with. Punctuality, I've used him for several inspections and I've never had to wait even a minute for him. If he says 10am, he is there and inspecting the property at 10am. Professional, I am always proud to introduce him to my clients. He conducts himself in an absolutely professional manner, always. Thorough, it's not just the name of the company, his reports are so detailed, his inspection covers absolutely everything. Knowledgeable, I'm always amazed at his ability to explain the how systems work, how different types of materials are good or bad, I always learn something when I talk to him. Friendly, Mark is also a swell guy, he's easy to get along with, he's patient with questions and has a good sense of humor. I will never use any other inspector, he is the best. read more

Thorough inspection of a recently purchased home. Detailed report is helping us determine how drastic of changes need to be made.

I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Irvine. Mark, was referred to me by one of my colleagues in the office. Mark, was very professional of accommodating my client's on the time they needed. He is very knowledgeable and quickly to answer all questions. My client was very happy and satisfied with his work. I definitely will use him again!! read more

The following things are those I look for in a service provider. 1. Punctuality- Mark was EARLY for our appointment! 2. Preparedness- I'm the mother of and Eagle Scout and know what it means to show up prepared. Mark was definitely ready to do the job 3. Doing what you say you're going to do. Mark agreed that his report would be furnished on a specific date - and he was true to his word. On top of everything else Mark seemed knowledgeable and courteous. I wish I could clone him!! Thank you Mark for a job well done. I will certainly refer you and use you again. read more

Very professional and thorough work was done for our inspection. Things we hadn't even considered or noticed ourselves were caught by Mark. Mark was not only on time for our appointment, but he took his time through the property and did not rush the process. He was courteous, informative, and answered all questions we had. Lastly, his report came through quickly and was incredibly detailed/easy to read, which was greatly appreciated. Would hire him and recommend him to anyone without reservations. read more

Great job by Mark Kinder! He was on time, professional and friendly. He took his time conducting our home inspection for a home I was purchasing. He answered all my questions and any concerns I had during the process. He provided a thorough report with pics included in less than 24hrs after the inspection. I would definitely recommend him again! He made a stressful part of home buying experience to go better than expected. Thank you Mark! read more

Mark was a total professional. We arrived early and he was already there. He inspected our house that was in escrow at the time. He was thorough and checked every aspect. He even allowed me to walk with him and ask questions. He was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. It was a great experience! Would recommend! read more

Mark was amazing and thorough. He loved talking about the house's positives and negative's. He showed up on time was extremely professional and got right to work. He gave wonderful suggestions about what were safety concerns, cosmetic concerns, and even some decorative pieces. I would love to work again with Mark in the future. However, I probably won't be buying a new house for a long time. Otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to give Mark a call his report was accurate and quickly and professionally put together and easy to understand. read more

Not very impressed with Mark Kinder's work. Last year my wife and I bought a condo in Tustin. When he did the inspection, he missed some very crucial things, thankfully one of them I caught in time before the inspection was finalized. First he didn't notice that the patio door lock was broken because the latch didn't work. Luckily I caught it before the report was finalized. Second, the bathroom floor was at a downward angle and not a flat surface. Sadly we noticed this after the sale was finalized. Unfortunately our realtor recommended him, which is why we went with him. Won't be making that mistake again. read more

Mark was on time! Very thorough, took his time and very friendly! After he was all done he walked me through the house and explained in detail what needed to be done in order of priority! His report was very detailed, visual, super descriptive! Most importantly he was prompt! read more

Mark Kinder showed up on time and did a Thorough inspection of the house and had the written report back to me in just 1 day! Highly reputable, with many good finds and suggestions to get the house up to spec. Thank you Mark! read more

The inspector was at the property, when I arrived; I was 15 minutes early, and on a tight schedule, so I was super happy for his timely arrival. He was thorough and explained to me the reasons for his findings, as he inspected the home. He not only looked in cabinets and opened drawers, he operated all of the equipment and appliances, tested every outlet and verified all of the utility services from connection to fixture; including the labeling of panels and meters. His observations and report were instrumental for elevating termite damage for immediate repair. I was very surprised at how REASONABLE his rates were; his bill was substantially lower than most inspectors, and his report with photos was very thorough. I'm so glad I used this company, and I highly recommend this company for its great customer service and prompt turnaround Written Report. read more

Mark was great! He arrived on time and was speedy in doing the inspection. The report he provided was very detailed. We highly recommend him! read more

Our inspector Mark was friendly, on time, very thorough and explained everything to us. We had a very good experience and would happily recommend ThoroughSpec. read more

Very knowledgeable and helpful, thoroughly went over everything and pointed out features. Prompt service, was on time and got right to work, report was emailed later same day. I can see why my real estate agent recommended him. read more

Marquis great explained everything as he went through the whole house would definitely use them again

We had a wonderful experience with Mark Kinder. He is professional, timely, thorough, and knowledgeable. The inspection was detailed and the summary gave both the pros and the cons of our new home. He also added pictures to help with explanations, especially on concepts that were beyond our scope of understanding. Mark also guided us in the work that would be needed, in terms of what to expect and how much it would cost (estimated). I would highly recommend Mark Kinder and ThoroughSpec Home Inspections. read more

BUYERS BEWARE! Mark is supposed to be our advocate when buying a house. He had found many little things wrong, but when it came to the major stuff, he blew it. He claimed the A/C was working fine, but failed to mention that it was 29 years old!!!! So, of course it died the very next year. We had to fork out $15K for a new one. The worse mistake he made was not telling us about asbestos in the attic!!!! He mentions "an unknown "aterial" in the attic. Didn't even raise an eyebrow, because there was a typo. Should have said material. Even so, how about calling it ASBESTOS to get our attention. Had to have 2 guys work 4 hours to remove it at a cost of $950. When I brought these to his attention, he said, oh, sorry. I'm a homeowner too. blah blah blah Took no responsibility. It was clearly ASBESTOS, according to the A/C guy who saw it immediately. Not sure if I'm going to go through the hassle of small claims court. But I wanted to warn others before using this company. read more

Mark came to inspect a listing I have in Fullerton recently. He showed up on time (even a bit early like me) and performed a detailed and professional home inspection for the buyers. He performed the inspection quickly but skipped not details. At the end he went over his findings with a detailed recap and answered everyone questions with some really good additional information about home conditions and maintenance. I work with many home inspectors throughout the year but I'm impressed by very few. I would not hesitate to use him myself or recommend his services to my buyers. read more

Just following up on a previous review . Mark has done the inspection back in late may. I had moved into my new condo early June and was pretty happy with inspection. Until a month went by and I decided to start using the AC. He claimed on the inspection report the unit was working fine and was chilling at the right temp. Turns out , it wasn't chilling at all or even worth turning on. I switched the thermostat thinking that could have been the issue since the one that was wired was very old. To my surprise didn't fix anything . The filter hadn't been changed in over 2 years and I was having warm air blow from the vents . I hired an outside HVAC company to check it out , and of course the system in the top wasn't working as it should be , and claimed who ever did the inspection would have caught that there was something wrong or should have mentioned it in the report . So now it's costing me 5-6k out of pocket to get it resolved because the valve from the attic is broken . Very disappointed in this and going through the home insurance has been a nightmare . This should have been something that should have been caught from the very beginning. read more

I've been recommending Mark Kinder owner of ThoroughSpec Home Inspection to my Real Estate clients for years. He is as his company name says, Thorough and what I appreciate most about Mark is that he presents his findings in a way that doesn't worry home buyers. His report is complete with photos and includes a Summary sheet for an easy overview of items requiring attention. I have seen home inspectors that have tried to solicit home buyers of future business by quoting their own cost to repair items (which I believe is a conflict of interest) A Home Inspection should be objective and not self serving for the home inspector. This is what I respect about Mark. Besides all that his reports come very quick. read more

I have been using ThoroughSpec Home Inspection for over 10 years. Mark knows his stuff! My clients have always been happy with his findings and appreciate his explanations about each issue that he finds. I highly recommend ThoroughSpec ! read more

Mark Kinder and ThroughSpec are fantastic! Very knowledgeable, gives excellent service. I have worked with Mark for several years and he has done many home inspections for me. My clients are always so happy with the thoroughness of the report and his professional manner. I highly recommend ThroughSpec! read more