I used SOS Mold to mitigate mold at our house when we were in the purchase process. They did an…read moreexcellent job, but they forgot one piece when they did their original estimate - and they made good on what they promised on their nickel. That is my definition of a stand-up business. I then called Chuck because I wanted some advice on radon measurement and mitigation. Chuck was more than patient and explained to me best way to go about it and figure out if I need him or someone else. Turned out I was OK, but he demonstrated professionalism and integrity and that's why I would recommend him.

A squared away, professional, and cost effective operation as I've ever seen with this stuff. I…read morerecently had a renovation done on my place, which left a thick coat of dust on everything, and me in coughing fits. Given they really went into the walls with some work, i figured I'd have this dust checked out just in case. Most labs were charging an arm and a leg for the basics, for a majority worked with large commercial projects. I'm just a concerned homeowner with no technical background who wanted to check some samples. Chuck walked me through it and made It all very easy. Happy to report the lab says my apartment and lungs are somewhat free of dangerous particulate ha. Thanks Chuck!

As both a real estate agent and a certified appraiser, I can confidently say that Greg White is the…read morebest inspector I've ever worked with. His attention to detail is unmatched -- Greg doesn't gloss over anything. He looks at every component, big and small, and explains his findings in a way that's clear, calm, and incredibly helpful for buyers. Greg's communication is excellent from start to finish. He's punctual, professional, easy to schedule with, and always willing to answer questions thoroughly. What really sets him apart is how he educates clients without alarming them -- he gives the facts, explains the implications, and offers practical guidance on next steps. His calm, patient, and reassuring demeanor immediately puts buyers at ease, even during stressful inspections. Greg is consistently exceptional. Every single inspection reflects the same high level of thoroughness, professionalism, and care. He truly protects our clients by helping them understand the real condition of the home and by catching things that others might miss. His reports are extremely detailed, organized, and easy to understand, with photos, explanations, and recommendations that make decision-making simple for clients. Time after time, Greg proves that he not only knows exactly what he's doing, but that he genuinely cares about helping people make informed, confident choices. Greg is always our first call when we need an inspection, and he's the inspector we personally plan to use when we buy our next home -- that's how much we trust his work. If you want an inspector who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, meticulous, and an absolute pro, Greg White at Cal Certified Inspections should be your first call. We recommend him wholeheartedly.

Greg did a thorough inspection and sampling at our home. And he called me with the results…read morepromptly. I appreciated his professionalism and honesty.

If you're looking for a fraudulent home inspection this is the place to go. Most outrageous…read morefabrication of made up issues I have ever seen. Definitely a scam company

We own a condo in Port Hueneme. When returning from a vacation, we came home to a kitchen/bathroom…read moreflooded with grey/black water that had overflowed the kitchen and bathroom sinks due to an issue in the common line. Our insurance company told us they called Servpro to come out to help us. Within a very short time we received a call from Jason, who was already on this way to our condo. He brought a small crew, extraction machines, and evaluated the water damage fully. Jason is knowledgeable, calm, and answered all our questions! We are so blessed and fortunate that he was the one assigned to effectively work with us and communicate efficiently with our insurance adjuster. We're still working to resolve the issues that brought this disaster, and moving forward to restore our condo thanks to Jason, his team, and Servpro working with us. We highly recommend this company, and especially this young man. -Lupe and Diana Alvarado

We found we had our second pipe break under the slab in our bedroom when we returned home from RV…read moretrip and I called JW. They were out to our home in less than an hour. As the owner of JW lived near he also came out and Helped us find a good leak detection company and a plumber. We had a very bad experience with our insurance company with the first break and were desperate to fix the problem. Brandon and crew took care of the restoration and Jonathan was there with his help and support for the remainder of the job. We were so fortunate to call the right company at the right time. i can't say enough about the service we received. Do give them a call. and Thanks guys!!

This company cares about their customers and are honest and decent beyond words. Brandon had lots…read moreof opportunity to fleece me if he wanted to- I didn't really know what was needed. He chose integrity, even though it meant he was giving up money to do so, and he also connected me to a contractor they work with who is probably the best contractor I've run into. Everything about my dealings with both Brandon and Jonathan was top notch. They are skilled, honest, helpful and I'm really glad I called them. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank them.

Kevin was so thorough, helpful and personable I literally got on my computer to write this review…read moreminutes after he left. My boyfriend and I are renting our first home together in Santa Barbara and we had spotted some suspicious looking mold growth in one of our bathrooms. We called Criterion and they were able to come the very next morning! This was perfect as I have health concerns related to mold and want peace of mind as quick as possible. Kevin was a wealth of knowledge and we are so glad we went with Criterion.

I am a homeowner in Ventura with a commitment to keeping the houses I rent in great shape. At the…read morerequest of my tenant, I decided to do a mold inspection through Criterion. Kevin Hanson went to the house, evaluated the entire premises, took air samples, and spoke extensively with the tenants to make sure to address their concerns. He subsequently called me and spent so much on the phone explaining possible areas of concern for mold in the house as well as abatement possibilities to address these concerns. He wrote a thorough report of his findings which he shared with me, and at my request--and on his own time--shared his findings with the tenants. I love quality work. It shows a commitment to one's profession beyond one's job. This is how Kevin at Criterion works. If you are in need of someone to check the integrity of your property, Criterion has your back. I'm so grateful.

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.

Very happy with this company. Used them three times in a sizable home project with testing in…read moremultiple spots. Good communication, great lab reports, willingness to coordinate with other vendor schedules to ensure we tested and re-tested at appropriate intervals. And affordable. Highly recommend.

Mike Hasty is a Certified Master Inspector. We had him provide a full house inspection before we…read moreput our house on the market. He did a thorough job and found a few items to address which we certainly will do before our house is listed. Mike is super clean, always wearing shoe coverings when in the house. He had a keep eye for the quality that went into our essentially rebuilding a home built in 1900 while trying to keep consistent with the vintage home. Great Value for Money. He went up and above on the service requested. We LOVED working with Mike. While being professional, he also had a great sense of humor and is extremely personable! 10 out of 10!! Thank you, Mike!

The owner and inspector utterly failed our home inspection. He issued his 64 page report, citing…read more"no signs of leaks or water intrusion" over 14 times. We bought our home and within two months had to replace the roof. The cost: $132,000. Other costly errors were: not citing all windows were single panes, all toilets were not water conserving- even the second sink in the kitchen leaked terribly and smelled of sewage when turned on. How could an "certified roof expert " miss these important conditions? Mike Hasty is a very bad home inspector.

"Multiple Layers" of Deception and Unprofessionalism…read more.. In my correspondence with Gene K., a representative of Scope Environmental (cut and pasted from Yelp chat room) mentions "We can definitely help. Our asbestos inspection, survey, and lab results pricing is very competitive. It's $625 for the inspection and report. Each sample is $35. No other fees. Generally, results and reports will be available within 24-48 hours". Gene K. also mentioned the following "Some samples have multiple layers, and that can not be determined prior to taking the physical sample. You are welcome to call in so that you can properly comprehend the procedures". However, UNDISCLOSED FEES can creep into the price charged to the customer, e.g. such as the need to test "multiple layers" of one material; so, "No other fees" is (deliberately) misleading and therefore, deceptive. A field inspector (Daisy Flamenco) of Scope Environmental, arrived at the project site and upon seeing the area that needed sampling, asked the homeowner for a ladder to get her modest stature to the sampling material areas. When sampling the ceiling, Ms. Flamenco was barely able to reach the sampling surface (needed to be on her tippy toes), even with a step ladder (provided by the homeowner). ALL sample takers must come fully prepared for all conditions at the work site and not rely on the homeowner to provide tools, equipment or assistance of any kind to do THEIR job! Ms. Flamenco was dressed casually, no respirator or other appropriate protective equipment or gear, which is not only hazardous to herself, but sends the message to the homeowner (overseeing the work), that asbestos is really not that harmful. Even two and a half years following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is appropriate if all workers who enter a home, to wear a mask or at least offer to wear one, but Ms. Flamenco failed to show the occupants of the residence, such consideration. Most (professional) people return to bad pre-pandemic habits, even if to protect the home's occupants from the common cold. What is really inconsiderate and unprofessional, is that Ms. Flamenco had disturbed suspected asbestos containing materials by scraping and cutting away material from parts of a furnace and its ducts, leaving the furnace and ducts out-of-order, i.e. if no asbestos or other harmful materials were found, the furnace and ducts could not be safely and effectively used without first repairing them. Leaving carcinogenic materials exposed (cutting, scraping or otherwise removing and exposing asbestos) to those who live at the work site, is hazardous and unprofessional and should never be done this way. Exposing harmful materials puts people and animals at risk of exposure to carcinogens and asbestosis causing particles! Asbestos sample takers should take measures to seal or otherwise cover, exposed asbestos containing materials (when they are through sampling them), to protect home occupants. This experience was a wake-up call to how incompetent workers can make a bad situation, worse!

After my plumber discovered extensive sewage leakage beneath my house, we needed immediate cleanup…read morebefore any repair work could begin. We contacted Scope Environmental because they specialize in a wide range of services, including sewage and mold remediation. Veronika was courteous, highly responsive, and scheduled a team to come out the same day. Peter and his crew were professional, efficient, and thorough. They quickly extracted the standing water, debris, and sewage, then applied absorbent materials to the wet areas to remove moisture. They also installed heaters and drying equipment to prevent further damage. I appreciated that they returned over the following days to monitor progress and ensure everything was drying properly. Their support during such a stressful situation made a world of difference. I highly recommend this reliable, family-owned company for anyone needing this kind of emergency cleanup services.