Dylan is an exceptionally thorough and professional inspector with a keen eye. It's no wonder some of the most high profile clients in the Bay Area choose him and that he was referred to me. I had two inspectors come look at the same house, and the other inspection was done by a big brand name company. I wanted to get two inspections to make sure I didn't miss anything for such a major purchase. Dylan caught some significant issues that the other inspectors missed and elucidated all the issues with great detail. These issues are now being investigated by engineers. Dylan not only articulated everything carefully but he is also a very kind person; it's easy to see that he loves to educate his clients and genuinely loves his job. I highly recommend Dylan for any property inspection in the Bay Area. read more

My wife and I hired Dylan to inspect our house in Montclair. He was quick to respond, well-spoken on the phone, flexible with scheduling, and arrived on time. His inspection and subsequent walkthrough with us were thorough and expert; his answers to our questions were thoughtful, useful, and patient; and the emailed summary we received the next day was well-written and similarly keen. Ultimately Dylan brought our attention to several issues we'd never have noticed, eased our worries about other issues we thought might be worse, and provided us with a valuable roadmap for current and future maintenance. Admittedly, I have little experience with home inspectors--this is the first house we've owned--but my expectations were met and exceeded in every respect. I highly recommend. read more

We continue to use Better Home Inspections every time when buying a home. Dylan is so reliable, thorough during inspection, and extremely detailed in his reports. Even when there is nothing wrong, he'll utilize his lengthy experience to provide suggestions for better materials that can be used. In our most recent purchase, the seller provided their home inspection report and my first thought was, "what is this?". It was so vague and almost useless and immediately thought, I can't wait for Dylan to inspect the home. Thankfully nothing major came up during his inspection but as I mentioned, he still provided detail and options on how my update a few items which I plan to take action on when we close on the home. On top of being a great professional, Dylan is just a great guy. Someone who is kind, honest, and earns your trust. When you find the best, there's never a need to try and find someone else! read more

Dylan did our home inspection for our new home. He did an amazing job and we wouldn't want to work with anyone else! From the beginning, Dylan was extremely thorough. When we called him, he made sure to understand why we were getting an inspection and what we were looking to get out of it. He looked through every detail of the house and walked us through his findings, helping us understand the priority and impact of every issue. We are new homeowners, and Dylan was able to explain things in a language we could really understand. Afterward, Dylan sent an amazing report. Having checked out many houses and their inspection reports, Dylan's report stands out as the best written by far! We have been using it as a manual for our home, and have made a ton of improvements based on his recommendations. Thank you Dylan! read more

Dylan did our home inspection for our new home. He is extremely knowledgeable and did a really thorough job on our inspection. He managed also to be very efficient in the actual inspection and covered the entire property in a reasonable amount of time. I appreciate his friendly nature and all of the useful knowledge he bestowed upon us. Highly recommend using Dylan! read more

Dylan was recommended to us by our realtor, and we were so happy to work with him. We had seen a home that we loved and while it seemed to be good shape, it was also 100 years old. We'd seen so many homes that looked great but hid massive structural issues. So in order to make the cleanest offer possible (no inspection contingencies) and protect ourselves from nasty surprises and risk, we asked Dylan to perform a pre-offer inspection before we put down our offer. With only a day's notice, he showed up at 9 am and did a thorough inspection of the home, including the roof, attic, foundation, wiring, plumbing, structure, and heating. His report was verbal and thorough, and gave us the confidence we needed to put down a strong offer free of contingencies that very same afternoon. And we got the house! I've already recommended him to friends struggling to be competitive in the hot Bay Area housing market. Without Dylan's help to make a clean and high offer--knowing that the home was in great shape--we wouldn't be homeowners today. read more

Dylan showed up early for our appointment and then patiently and knowledgeably examined every part of the fixer house we'd just purchased in the Richmond neighborhood. He explained everything about what he was doing, letting me know what needed to be fixed right away, what could wait, and the approximate scope of the job. He is a virtual encyclopedia of the relevant local and state codes, and was able to point out which items should be of most concern to parents of a young child. I took copious notes (it's cheaper if you opt out of a full written report) but he went over everything with me before he left to make sure that what I had written was accurate. Plus, he is a supremely nice guy. It was a great way to spend a few hours getting acquainted with my new home and educating myself about how a 100 year old house actually works. Can't recommend him highly enough! read more

As first-time homebuyers, we were understandably nervous about choosing a great home inspector. Dylan was amazing. His communication skills were top notch: he translated his vast knowledge into layman's terms and helped point out future "to-do" items that we would need to monitor. Dylan was extremely personable and welcome to any questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for a candid and trustworthy inspector. read more

I don't even know where to start. Dylan has been my go-to home inspector of choice for years now. I know that everytime he is on site my clients are in great hands. There are no questions too big or small. Dylan answers them with clarity, patience and in an manner that is understandable to anyone (not just those in the business). Being a Realtor in the Bay Area is a competitive business. Having a ROCK STAR Inspector like Dylan only helps me conduct business at a high and respectable level leaving no room for error! read more

I couldn't have dreamed of a better professional to walk me through the home I was dying to buy. My boyfriend and I had gone through the disclosures for our dream home the night before and everything felt extremely overwhelming and scary. As new home buyers, we had no idea what was exaggerated and what was concerning, what was a quick fix and what was an expensive time and money suck. On almost no notice at all, Dylan showed up at an ungodly hour to accommodate my schedule and walked every inch of the property with me for a verbal pre-offer inspection, and I instantly felt like I was in the best hands. He was patient, explained everything in detail but not in a way I felt overwhelmed by, helped us understand what kind of work was ahead and made our decision to make an offer so much easier. It felt like a lifelong friend who was the best resource imaginable was giving us all the information we needed to know. We felt lucky to find him. read more

Our real estate agent recommended Better Home Inspections for our recent apartment building purchase. Dylan and another member of the team provided us with an excellent report and walked us through the building to point out their findings immediately after they finished their inspection. Dylan provides all sorts of helpful information that goes above and beyond what one would expect in a home inspection report. He also provides advice about what really needs to be fixed immediately, what can wait and for how long, and what is purely cosmetic. And, he's a really nice guy. read more

My husband and I found Better Home Inspections on Yelp after buying our first home in Orinda, CA. Dylan made an immediate good first impression over the phone and we hired him. He was timely and prompt in comparison to other companies we called in the East Bay. Upon meeting him at our house, he was warm and friendly. He took us around to every nook and cranny and taught us so much about our new home, safety features, ways to improve, lifespan of certain products (e.g. roof, sunlights), etc. Because the owners had very recently had an inspection performed, he gave us a huge discount and a hand written report instead of a printed out detailed document. We appreciated the savings and will definitely be calling him again when we buy or sell in the future. read more

I am highly recommend Dylan as my home inspector. He arrived at my house early. He then patiently hear what my problems and needs are. He went deeply and clearly explained to me of what I needed to pay attention on. His service was excellent. He was able to delivered the report to me the same day. After I had received the report, he followed up with me and suggested me what else I could do to make my case better. I can truly feel that he concern and take care of his clients very well. He is a very professional inspector that I had ever seen. I will for sure refer him to all my friends and family. read more

Thanks to the vicissitudes of the Bay area real estate market, I've had a chance to work with Dylan/Better Home Inspections three times and can't recommend him highly enough. He's extremely thorough and knowledgeable and incredibly patient - critical qualities for someone like me who had never before heard of GFCI outlets or flashing (in the context of a roof, at least) when I started this house-hunting process. He explains things thoroughly, clearly and without a trace of condescension. He's warm, friendly, fun to work with and knows how to put his clients at ease. And he genuinely seems to care about his clients. No small thing in the world of real estate which can feel scary and exploitative. A fantastic experience! read more

Dylan spent about 3.5 hours inspecting my 1100 square foot home and generated a 17-page report on his findings. About 20 minutes of this time was devoted to explaining his findings and doing a walk-through with my realtor and me. The report was easy to navigate as it was clearly marked to designate if the issues called out were major concerns, safety issues or items to monitor. He was receptive to being interrupted during the inspection when I was on a call with my insurance company and some questions came up. He is a definite people pleaser and clear communicator who aims to provide good service and to put his clients at ease in the stressful home inspection process. read more

My wife and I hired Better Home Inspections for a general home inspection while in the process of buying a home. I would definitely hire this knowledgeable team again. Dylan and his associate provided friendly service and gave me and my wife a tour of their findings so we could see the issues first hand. They did a thorough and clear job explaning their findings in a document that will continue to serve us after we move in. read more

My realtor scheduled the home inspection with Dylan and we couldn't have been more satisfied. This was not my first home, nor first home inspection so I had some idea of what to expect. The house was a flip so everything looked great, but Dylan was extremely helpful in identifying a few items that had not been properly finished or glossed over. He even helped us climb up on the roof and show us first hand some of the issues. Sometimes the results of a home inspection are enough to make the buyer want to completely walk away, but he helped us put all the findings in perspective and not be overwhelmed. We felt well prepared to go back to the seller with a list of the important issues to be addressed as well as a clear idea of things we would need to take care of at some point in the future. His pleasant manner and sense of humor also made a stressful time much more tolerable. Overall a great experience. read more