Matt at Cantor Inspections was outstanding from start to finish!…read more He was friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to throughout the entire inspection process. One thing that really impressed us was his ability to take complex construction or building issues and explain them in plain English. He made sure we understood not just what he found, but why it mattered and what our options were. Matt was able to ballpark repair costs, suggest different approaches to fixing issues, and recommend the right type of contractor or specialist for each item. It felt like we were getting an education from someone who was genuinely looking out for our best interests. We also appreciated how practical his advice was. Rather than just listing defects, he helped us understand the context behind each issue and what he would prioritize if he were advising his own kids. We found that perspective incredibly valuable, both during negotiations and in preparing for homeownership. If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, you need to call Matt. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

I had asked Matt for a quote back in May and received a prompt, straightforward reply…read more Unfortunately, I was not able to follow up with him until recently. I'm a little surprised by his dismissive response. I would expect him to provide his availability so we could work something out.

This group was very professional, on time, very knowledgeable and their report was excellent,…read more And of course their website and system was excellent!!! Thanks

I hate to do this, Ramey deserves 0 stars. At first it seemed like a good inspection, now that my…read morehusband and I are living in the property that was Inspected by this company, they did a complete SLIP SHOD shod job. 1) They claimed the Breakers/Electrical panel was labeled correctly. Well, it is NOT. I went to turn off the fuse labeled 'Dryer'. And I got shocked when attempting to reconnect the wire which was hanging out of the dryer outlet. Meaning the breaker box/ panel is NOT labeled correctly. This is very concerning seeing how someone can get seriously injured. And this company couldn't take the time to test any of the breakers. 2) The kitchen sink is messing caulk and clips. That is not on the inspection. Which means they didnt brothered to look. 3) Hot and Cold water lines under the kitchen sink were not connected to the correct inlet. Which means they didn't brother to look at all. This makes me question everything else they 'checked'. They do horrible work and its messed up that we had to pay them to do faulty work. And of course how is the customer suppose to know this when we rely on them to do the job? Due to this company's slip shod job me, my husband or anyone else who performed work on this place could have been seriously injured because this company cannot and did perform and lied on the report. What a worse of money. But this company will continue to stay in business because buyers wont know how horrible or good of a job they perform until its to late.

Chester is an awesome guy. His inspection for our house was immaculate, and helped us to surface so…read moremany issues that we wouldn't have found otherwise. What I'm most grateful for is that Chester gave us peace of mind. Not only was his writeup extremely detailed + came with recommendations for safety improvements -- but he spent an extra hour with us on the phone to go over detailed sections of the inspection, explaining to us things that we were too embarrassed to ask anybody else :) Our home transaction went so much more smoothly thanks to Chester + West Valley Structural! Thank you!!

Ghosted me when trying to contact them about details in the report multiple times…read more They were thorough, but don't follow through with what they quote.

I had a very positive experience with these David and Golden Gate Home Inspections…read more My friend asked me to help find, book, and manage a home inspection for him. He is not buying or selling, he just wants to know what needs to be fixed in his Victorian SF home. David was on time, very curtious and knowledgeable, and a nice person to chat with. He was especially happy to be doing the work for someone who really wanted to know all the potential problems, instead of for a seller that might wish there were no potential repairs. I will reach out to them to schedule a similar inspection for my mom's home.

I'll be factual with my review and provide fair assessment based on my experience as a first time…read morehome buyer. Your experience may very and you may get a better experience. If you are serious about buying a home, please learn from my experience with this company or other companies. I paid approximately $585 or more for the home inspection for December 2025, hoping that they will find concerns about the home prior to me closing it. The home inspector came and he did a great job "photographing" my home like he is doing his "job" finding issues that needs to be addressed. The pictures and home inspection packet was professional. This is as far as it goes. It felt as though, you're hiring a professional photographer vs an actual home inspector that actually looks for concerns that needs to be addressed. Here are some of the overlooked concerns: -Death trap door, my bathroom door was a deathtrap, once you're inside the bathroom door and close it, it is very difficult for you to come out and you can be stuck there until help arrives. This was something so basic that was overlooked from a 5 star home inspection company. -The garbage disposal underneath my sink was leaking and it was not found. (Do your own "stress" test, let the sink water run and see if it leaks). It is not the company expertise to find that for you. I ended paying about $150 out of pocket to replace the garbage disposal. -Outside my window, there was obviously a "cage" that is a fire safety hazard that should of been removed and noted in the home inspection report. It was not and now I am "dealing" with it. Isn't that basis 101 home inspection? You're telling me that a clear and obvious "fire hazard" was not noted in the home inspection report? After contacting Golden Gate Home Inspection, he sent someone to temporarily "fix" my bathroom "deathtrap door," however, it came back soon after and was not permanently fixed. Spoke to the owner of the company about the garbage disposal, he said, his company does not do "stress" test to look for leaks and said, next time, do not buy a old home because their will be issues. It felt like the owner was "projecting" his accountability onto the customer instead of taking full responsibility to address it. If you do hire the company to do a home inspection, I suggest that you go inside the home first, do your own "stress" test on the pipes to find leaks. Don't depend on them to do it for you even though you paid them $585 or more for the home inspection. Lastly, the seller's agent requested a "report" of the home inspection and they provided it to the seller agent without my permission or even asking me how I "feel" about it. I paid $585 dollar for the home inspection report and the seller did not split this home inspection with me. Why makes you think the seller is "entitled" to a home inspection report that I paid for? Instead of asking me, "Are you okay with sharing the home inspection report with the seller?" They just provided it to the seller agent. It felt as if they can care less about how I feel as long as they got paid. After reading my review, do you feel that $585 is worth the home inspection? Please do not let your "guard" down, prior to them coming to the home, I suggest to do a walk through yourself and gauge any possible problems that need to be addressed and flag them for home inspection to note it in the report. In short, "do" their job for them and then pay them to note it in their home inspection report like they did their job. The whole experience only took them 1 hour or so and it felt so short and "rushed." It made me think, did Golden Gate Home Inspection really take the time to do their job or did they take your money as quick as they can and move onto the next home inspection to collect more money.

JJ was a very thorough inspector and answered all our questions about his recommendations and the…read moreconditions at the property. His report was much more detailed than the one we got from the seller's inspector, and gave us peace of mind that there were no major issues with the house. His turnaround time was also quite fast, even though the report was very detailed. I let out a huge sigh of relief upon hearing from him that the renovation was quality, detailed work! Thanks JJ for all your help!

Reasonably priced and thorough job. They pointed out a lot of things that were not caught in the…read morerealtor's report and gave us a foundation of what all needs to be done for the home. Highly recommend John especially!

Marco is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend.read more

Marco is wonderful. He took time to explain some inspection logistics and etc. in very thorough…read moredetail, even though he was unavailable during the few days that I needed the inspection. His patience and experience are unmatched. Friends have had good experiences also. 10/10 recommend!

Terrence with Priceless Termite Control is, without question, one of the best termite inspectors in…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area. As a Realtor, I need professionals I can trust to be timely, knowledgeable, accurate, and professional--and Terrence consistently exceeds expectations. I've worked with him on multiple transactions for the past three years, and every experience has been outstanding. One of my clients was especially impressed when Terrence carefully reviewed and corrected the Section 1 work recommendations on their property, saving them unnecessary expense and confusion. His inspections are thorough, his reports are clear and delivered promptly, and I learn something new from him with every property he inspects. He takes the time to explain his findings and always puts the client's best interests first. If you're looking for a dependable, honest, and highly experienced termite inspector, look no further. Terrence is my go-to termite professional, and I highly recommend him.

Terrence was given the nickname of "Terrence the Termite Terminator" on a review posted a few days…read moreago by another Yelper and I 100% agree that he should wear that title with great pride. Very much like that reviewer, we also did NOT have termites (thank goodness because I had dreaded visions of broken walls, tenting in my future and a smaller bank balance!) What I really, really, REALLY appreciate was Terrence's honesty and knowledge. He could have easily told us we had a terrible termite issue and charged us for something we didn't need. Thank you for the complimentary house call- I likened his visit to one in which the doctor has told you that you don't have the "C" word after all! (If you could have heard my sigh of relief when he said we didn't have termites!) I completely recommend Priceless Termite Control based on his honesty and integrity alone. In addition, Terrence is very personable, easy to talk to and informative. This is a quality company; I sensed his expertise the minute Terrence walked in.

Don't trust their report, it will miss critical issues such as mold. I beg you to read what…read morehappened to me before hiring them. We booked GCIS through our realtor (realtor had the invoice sent to me few hours before our offer was redacted.) Supposed to be the "best" in bay area, they charged me double the average inspection price. Mark Nolfi showed up on the property and performed a 1.5 hour inspection on a 2700 sq ft property (google average inspection time for larger properties in bay area for comparison). During the inspection, I pointed out concerns about mold smell and stains on the interiors, which he said it was no big deal. Mark Nolfi sent the reports to the wrong email address and got it delayed in my hands. The final report did not address any mold issues which I raised multiple times during the inspection, just mentioned water damages and ventilation issues. Regardless of their clean report, I hired a mold inspector to check the property. Guess what, mold inspector found active black mold under the bathroom sink. It's up to your decision, but I will never trust GCIS report ever again. Funny fact during the inspection, Mark Nolfi seemed to argue with my realtor that he got to be paid more for inspecting non-permitted spaces and spending extra 30min on it. LMAO, interesting company with interesting employees and interesting relationships with realtor. To me, it's lesson well learnt. I paid quite a bit to GCIS, but avoiding them will save me thousands of dollars from now on. Hope my story can shed some lights to home buyers. Happy house hunting guys!

I couldn't be more disappointed with the inspection. We bought a place 2 months ago. The sellers…read morepaid for an inspection and we paid again so that we could walk through it with them. So they got paid twice. In the 2 months that we have been in the place, here's what we have found: - Day 1 - water heater didn't work. They disclaimed inspection because the gas was turned off when they visited. - Siding leaked - we had a contractor out and he told us that the siding was not properly sealed. He noticed just by looking and he wasn't trying to sell work. He actually recommended we call someone else to do the work. Estimate is $12K. Not in the inspection report. - Roof leaks. Our contractor was out looking at the siding leak and pointed out a bubble in the ceiling paint. Said we should check it out. My husband poked his finger up there and it went right through. Roofer came out and said it was a completely terrible roofing job. There's another few thoughts. So thanks for your useless inspection. Certainly provided zero protection. Their report is also pretty difficult to read. Inspections I have received when purchasing other houses had pictures and level of concern to help a non-expert like me understand the significance of the issue.

Having our old 1930 house insulated has far and away been the best investment we've made in our…read morehouse. We've lived in the house for over 40 years and were used to sweaters and sweats in the winter and during our hot days spending more time in the cooler downstairs. We now leave the thermostat set at 64 for a low and 74 for a high and the heater rarely goes on. Today (9/9/2026) we think the AC might actually go on later today. Yesterday the house never even reached 74. We had building efficiency do the insulation almost 2 years ago and have gotten so used to our house being in a comfortable range all the time we rarely even think about it. This latest heatwave has reminded us of how glad we are that we did it and that we should give them a plug again! The process itself is fairly disruptive but doesn't take too long and Building Efficiency was very profesional and helpful in minimizing the disruption. Our only regret is that we didn't do it long ago.

Building Efficiency evaluated the property and educated us thoroughly before providing a…read morecompetitive to install a heat pump and water heater. They communicated well, kept a clean work site, and the staff was professional and efficient. We've been very happy with the results.

Highly recommend: I couldn't be happier with the work done on the seismic retrofit of our duplex in…read moreSan Francisco. Mark and his crew were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. They worked within a tight timeframe without cutting any corners and their price was competitive. Mark took the time to understand my needs and answer every questxion with patience over multiple months of discussion. The quality spoke for itself: our inspector was genuinely impressed by the quality of the retrofit and the work was also reviewed by an independent engineer. Mark earned his reputation as one of the best in the city, and I experienced that firsthand.

If you are thinking about retrofitting you should give Mark a call irrespective of who else you…read morehave talked to. He takes significant amount of time walking through the steps and even he pulls up your home and discusses potential issues and solutions. Highly Recommend !!