Brendt is an amazing home inspector. He was our inspector as home buyers and Brendt was not only very thorough in his report but he spent time with us going over the inspection report and answering our questions. After our purchase, we had additional questions and we took him up on his offer to call him with any follow ups. 100% recommend working with Brendt. read more

The other reviews are really spot on. We are first time home buyers, and wanted to get an inspection to verify the sellers inspections. Last minute we booked Brendt, and we couldn't have been happier. Brendt was friendly, personable, patient and he walked us through anything we had questions or concerns about. On top of all of that - he explained in detail "house systems" and what that means for the integrity of the home. He also explained how his report will be presented - with action items (urgent for safety and security reasons) and things we should consider improving. He even pointed out things like burnt bulbs, porch lights missing, etc. Brendt is incredibly knowledgeable and seems to really care on a similar level the homeowner would. If you are considering hiring Brendt, don't - just do it. You won't regret it. read more

I am in the process of buying my first home. I find the entire process terrifying, mostly because I'm a victim of my own ignorance. Today we had our home inspection, and I was lucky enough to meet Brendt and BPG Inspection. Of course Brendt did an amazing job inspecting the home and summarizing the results; I imagine many inspectors do that. What impressed me was how well Brendt demystified the process and addressed my concerns with clarity and patience. If I never need a home inspection again, I am calling Brendt Mullan. read more

Horrible! The inspector that inspected the home I have for sell is useless! Said there was no air gap, that was installed with the sink, sitting right in front of him and he did see or did not know what an air gap is. Said the toilets were not secure, but they are. Said the grade was sloped to the house, which it is because it is illegal to drain to neighbors property. He did not inspect the GFI outlets, but said many were not working. Said there was no pan underneath the water heater, he is correct it is in the garage sitting on a concrete floor! I could go on but won't! Do not use these clowns! And to the owner if you do not like this review, my attorney's name is Mr. Ramsdell!!!!! If the sell did not go through you WOULD be hearing from him! P.S. this is a new home just finished and Inspected by the County Building inspectors. Real inspectors! read more

Brendt helped us with a "walk and talk" inspection of a property we were considering purchasing. He reviewed the seller-provided inspections, verified their findings, and walked us through the property for about two hours. Brendt was thorough, friendly, and personable. He made sure to engage both my wife and I equally, without favoring either of us. Lots of eye contact and assurance. His advice was thoughtful. I left with a few pages of notes and a clear, prioritized idea of what fixes were needed. Highly recommend. read more

Brendt was great! We were looking to buy a home and he took the time to answer our call and answer our questions about an inspection he did. Very nice and knowledgable. read more

Inspectors can't see everything or test for everything. It would be unreasonable to expect a completely thorough inspection report. But, that does not excuse what my wife and I have been through since moving into this house. After consulting with multiple professionals, we have confirmed that our attic is infested with rats, and our crawl space is both infested with rats and unhealthful levels of mold. In fact, there are /live plants/ growing in our crawl space. Honestly, how can you miss live plants that are at least a foot high? What's really upsetting is that we discovered these problems because of health issues that arose immediately after moving in. There seems to be a silent, or not so silent, understanding among the various people involved in residential real estate sales to move the sale along so that everyone gets their piece of the action. Sadly, this may mean that the buyer gets taken advantage of. It may mean that important things get overlooked. It may mean that a degree of willful blindness is exercised to expedite closing. Don't let this happen to you. read more

Brendt was an absolute pleasure to work with. I am a first time home buyer and got connected to Brendt through my realtor. I shadowed him during the inspection and learned a ton from his 30+ years of experience. Not only did I get a thorough inspection report at the end but along the way I learned everything a first time buyer needs to know about caring for a home. I got a detailed understanding of the whole house and now feel much more prepared and confident to care for it. If you're looking for someone with experience who is fun to work with and who cares that his clients get what they need, then look no further. read more

I rarely write yelp reviews, but just had to share our wonderful experience with Brendt during our first ever home inspection on a property that we just entered into contract to buy. Brendt is an expertly knowledgeable, professional, and thorough inspector. His communication skills are top notch, and he taught us in incredible amount about our home in the 3-4 hour walk-through. He also has a great sense of humor. My wife and I have never lived in a single family home before, and we really didn't know anything about the structure, plumbing, electrical systems, or any of the other components of our new home. He really took his time to teach us about our new home, and how to maintain it over the years to come. We really couldn't have been happier with our experience, and would highly recommend Brendt or anyone from BPG Inspection. read more

Brendt did a thorough and professional job inspecting a property that I was thinking of purchasing last year... He took the time and care to explain what he was seeing and how he'd recommend maintaining and taking care of the property, making sure not to ever sound alarmist. A fine recommendation from my broker! read more

I would avoid this guy like the plague. He performed an inspection in my apartment on Sunday in Oakland for the people selling the duplex. When I got home the blinds had been left open, the heating had been left on, he had cut the power without any notice so I had to reformat my PS4. And now you're thinking to yourselves doesn't sound too bad get over it, right? The more insidious part of this is the fact that the 'inspector' had left two windows unlocked. The window that leads into my daughters room and the side window that goes in the living room. The unlocked living room window provided a fantastic entry point for the people that broke into my house today. They also broke into the apartment upstairs where the current owners live. A window up there that had been locked for years had been left unlocked after the 'inspection'. Thank you so much Brent, karma will catch up with you. I hope very quickly. read more

My fiancé and I purchased a home in Oakland that Brendt Mullan inspected. It was actually the sellers that arranged for the inspection before we even saw the house, but I called Brendt the day before we made an offer to ask about a few things on the inspection report. He was incredibly kind and forthright, and took the time to go through the report with me over the phone. Speaking with him gave me the peace of mind that this house was well maintained and a good investment. I've never met Brendt in person, but I called him after we bought the house to thank him for being so gracious with his time. I would absolutely contact him again if we needed an inspection. Thank you Brendt!!! read more

We just purchased an older home and when the first winter rain hit- We discovered that something was amiss, leading to water infiltrating our house (we affectionally called the crying wall). We called our real estate agent who highly recommended Brendt Mullan. Brendt was super accommodating and immediately scheduled to come identify what the problem was. Brendt came out on a Sunday afternoon and helped us figure out where the leak was and gave us excellent advice and recommendations for next steps. I highly recommend Brendt, he is thoughtful and very knowledgeable. read more

It was a pleasure to meet Brendt as a result of referral per my buyer. He was on time and professional. We appreciated him taking time to access and evaluate each part of the property. Upon completion he was able to clearly communicate all the details of the complex home inspection. I plan to use him in the future and highly recommend him for your home inspection. read more

Brendt is the consummate professional. He didn't get upset when he arrived and I told him that the lockbox that housed the keys to the unit we were supposed to inspect had been stolen. As I tried to reach the listing agent, Brendt was patient and kind. Although I had no control over the situation, I felt bad, but Brendt was patient and we waited for a solution (locksmith) to arrive for over two hours. Not only is he a great guy and an interesting person, but he does a thorough inspection and he explained things thoroughly and emailed our report by the following morning. Thanks Brendt! I'll be calling you again when I need another home inspection! read more

Brendt is my go to for all of my home inspections. He is punctual and very professional. He squeezes me into his schedule whenever I require his services. His rates are reasonable, and he turns around reports in 24 hours or less. He is a genuinely nice guy, and I recommend him highly. read more

Brendt helped us understand the quality of a home before we made an offer. He was clear, honest, and enabled us to feel comfortable about our decision. Brendt was generous with his time and we are grateful for his expertise. read more

Brendt did more than simply thoroughly inspect our new property. He educated us on how to care for our home and gave us terrific tips on risks to watch out for. He gave us timelines on when to expect problems and what to watch for beforehand. Brendt has great passion for his work and makes what could be a stressful process much more relaxed and dare I say, even fun? read more

Brendt was absolutely fantastic. This was our first home purchase, so we were worried about what might come up in the inspection report. Brendt let us shadow him and he took us around the entire house explaining what was what and if anything needed fixing. I was even in the crawl space with him while he explained his findings to me. It's great having a written report to go over what was examined, but it is one million times better when you have had the inspector walk you through it all personally. Brendt also gave us recommendations for items that needed to be addressed, which gives us that much more confidence when we need to get someone in to fix something. In short, Brendt was top drawer! read more

Brendt has done two inspections for me through Inspection Pros: a walkthrough on a house I bid on last summer, and a full inspection on the house I'm currently in escrow on, in Oakland. It's my first time buying a home, and Brendt's inspections have given me huge peace of mind. He's not only expert but he also communicates really well about what he finds. For me, that's as important as the expertise itself. It's as if he introduced me to my house so I could make friends with it. In both inspections, he spent hours going over everything, patiently explaining what I should keep an eye on and what to do about it, and noting whether something needed attention right away or just needed to be monitored. He really loves his job, and that makes him wonderful to work with. The report, which arrived the day after a late-afternoon inspection, will be my cut list for repairs and maintenance. I emailed him a question and he got back to me within a few hours. He has my highest recommendation. read more

We just finished our inspection with Brendt and I was very impressed by his professionalism and attention to detail. When we finished, the seller's agent remarked that he had never seen an inspection go for more than an hour for a small home like the one we're buying. Brendt took almost 2.5 hours to walk us through, and he never wasted time. He spent every minute either inspecting every inch of the home, remarking on notable finds, or answering questions from a newbie home-owner like myself. I learned a great deal about how the various systems in the home operate, and most importantly, I have total peace of mind to sign on the dotted line and finally move in. Thank you! read more

As a first time home buyer we met Brendt for the home inspection. I was relying on our real-estate agent to make these arrangements and she spoke very highly of Brendt Mullan at InspectionPros. I'm very glad we were introduced. From the moment I pulled up to the property ( a few minutes late) I spied Brendt on the roof already at task. I waved and introduced myself. From that moment Brendt lead me through the inspection process educating me with every aspect of the inspection process and believe me I learned a lot. I work in a technical field and found Brendt's communication style was clear and understandable that it would be informative to the layman ( or laywoman ) as well as anyone who is technically inclined. Over all I was impressed with the level of professionalism and the final report format. I would highly recommend Brendt Mullan for a home inspection and would only expect you to have the same outstanding results. read more

Brendt is a professional, well-rounded inspector. He cares about his clients and enjoys his job. In fact I enjoyed my time as he educated me about home ownership, what to look out for, and was very patient while answering all of my questions. He is personable and has great communication skills. I highly recommend him! read more

Brendt is great at what he does. He looked at every aspect of our home, and educated us on care and best practices. He answered our numerous questions with thoroughness and respect. He is a down-to-earth straight shooter - a true (fellow) midwesterner! Brendt also let us know that he would be available by phone, post-inspection, if we had any questions. We did, and he took extra time to assist us! Excellent service. Thank you Brendt for making our inspection enjoyable! read more

I have been in residential real estate in the East Bay for over a decade. I can say that Brendt is simply the best. I never hesitate to call him for home inspections because he is thorough, knowledgeable, detailed, friendly and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend Brendt of BPG to contacts, clients, and colleagues. read more

Brendt was fantastic. Very personable, organized and methodical. Gave practical, useful advise as he explained what he was finding during the course of the inspection. I would use his services again, and recommend his services to others without reservation. read more

Fantastic service from a knowledgeable inspector! We hired Brendt for a full home inspection for our first purchase. He was very thorough and discovered issues from the nitty gritty details to the major ones. All of our concerns for were put to rest and we went through with the purchase. We are now in the closing process and we can't be happier! Highly recommended!!! read more

Brendt is an absolute gem. We were on an extremely tight deadline to move on a home and he was able to quickly accommodate us for a pre-inspection with no written report, coordinated directly with our agent to take one less thing off my plate, and showed up bright and early on a day when he ought to have been preparing for his own move! The 2-hr. inspection felt like an accelerated 3-4 hr. full-on version; dense and fast-paced but no less efficient or meticulous. We covered every square foot and then some in a short time. Here's a thing I never expected hearing myself say: I actually had a genuine blast working with Brendt during this somewhat stressful part of purchasing a home, and I really look forward to working with him again (albeit in slightly more appropriate footwear). I was way more hands-on and engaged with the process than anticipated thanks to his super clear and very fair explanations as well as his patient willingness to take closer looks at the things on my (long) list. I would recommend his services in a heartbeat! read more

Brendt is outstanding! He came highly recommended by my broker, and he lived up to the high expectations. He was extremely thorough during his inspection, and uncovered a couple of major issues with the house that were missed by the seller's inspector. It was a huge help, as the seller then worked quickly to remedy the issues and provided a credit. Well-earned five stars! read more

Brendt was amazing! He did a very thorough inspection and explained what he was doing, what he was looking for, and how you might fix and/or prevent damage throughout the process. He even told us that we had signed up for more square footage than we should be paying for (I mistakenly put in the lot size rather than the home size on the form), and adjusted our pricing even though it meant less commission for him. He was very knowledgeable, honest about what he knew and didn't know, was straightforward, friendly, and kind. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking at a home! I feel much more comfortable and ready to proceed with our home purchase having walked through it with him. read more

I am local real estate agent in Alameda. Brendt simply does a good job. He always introduces himself to my client, tells them what he looks for, encourages them to follow him, ask questions, and summarizes his thoughts about of the property. Brendt will not rush you through it, he is patient through the process and will take time to answer any questions you may have even after the inspection. He always makes himself available by phone or by email. When my clients use Brendt they are very pleased. read more

As a realtor I have worked with a number of different home inspectors. BPG is a great reputable company and Brendt is an excellent home inspector! We have worked together on several properties and I appreciate his thoroughness and the quality of his work. He's thoughtful and patient answering questions and teaching as he goes along. He's also reliable and punctual. I have had nothing but positive feedback from all of my clients and I highly recommend Brendt if you are looking for a great home inspector. read more

Brendt was awesome - he was professional, helpful, and thorough. He let us shadow him while he inspected which was a great way to get to know our house. While inspecting he shared helpful insight and explained what he was putting in his report. We would highly recommend him! read more

Excellent work Brendt! My experience with Brendt is more or less on par with all the reviews posted thus far. Great service and an outstanding report. read more

When my wife and I found out that our home purchase bid was accepted, our real estate agent advised us to order our own home inspection since the company the seller used was known for mediocre work. He advised us to reach out to Brendt as an inspector he fully trusted. My wife and I shadowed Brendt and his assitant through the entire house. They pointed out areas of concern that Brendt ultimately would detail in his report. They also offered us repair options for certain items and professional labor hour estimates of the time it would take to fix them. He even took us into the crawl space under the home and the attic to point out things he noticed in both spaces. Most importantly, Brendt's inspection revealed a number of hot ticket items that the sellers' inspection report failed to even mention. His report was super comprehensive and was an invaluable tool in our negotiations with the seller about price credits we wanted versus items we asked them to repair. On our return inspection his report served as an easy checklist to confirm that our requested repairs were completed. Brendt is super professional, kind, and helpful. I really appreciate that he also told my wife and I that we could call him anytime with follow-up questions about the things his inspection revealed. This will be huge as we tackle projects on the home going forward. If you need a home inspection, rest assured you're in good hands with Brendt. read more

I am in contract on a home in Oakland and just yesterday had a home inspection from Brendt Mullan with Inspection Pros. He was so great that I was inspired to write a review - my first on Yelp! The house we are hoping to buy is pretty small, but nonetheless he allowed me to follow him around for almost 4 hours, patiently answering my every question and educating me on many points relevant to the inspection and general home maintenance of which I was ignorant, this being my first time buying. His inspection was incredibly thorough - he went over that little house as carefully as if it belonged to him. The report, which we received within a couple hours of the start of business the following day (our inspection took place in the late afternoon), was detailed and comprehensible, with pictures illustrating every point. He was also careful, both in person and in writing, to explain the categories and the prioritizing of repairs. Hope I get this home! If I do, I'll have an awesome to-do list for creating the best-maintained home in the Bay Area! It would be worth paying a guy like this to inspect a home you already own, just to make sure you catch everthing that might go wrong. Friendly, professional, and thorough - I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Brendt was extremely personable and informative. I will admit that I don't have much experience with inspectors, but Brendt was patient and helpful in showing us exactly the things he'd be noting on the report and more. Since I am less experienced with this, it was great to work with someone so willing to teach so I could really learn and put together a to-do list of things to fix as soon as our purchase is complete. Also, the website to pay and download the report is very easy to use and worked well on my iPhone. Overall, great customer experience across the board. Thanks! read more

Brendt did a great job for us. He was thorough, communicative, articulate, and helpful. I'd use him again any time!

I am a very detailed person, and love to be educated on things that I do not understand. That is why working with Brendt was so great, because he did a very thorough inspection of the home we are looking to purchase, as well as spent the time to explain everything to me in person. He was extremely diligent, and jumped into crawl spaces and inspected every inch. He found many red items that previous inspectors had completely missed. I will be using his report to help guide me through maintaining the home properly, and he is always available to answer any questions. If you are thinking about buying a home, then give him a call. Not only was he extremely knowledgable, but he was also extremely cheery and friendly, even after crawling through dirt. read more

Brendt and his contractor were great! Overall: prompt, thorough, explained everything along the way and gave a very detailed report. Laddering up to a high roof and maneuvering into a tiny crawl space were all part of Brendt's investigations. We felt assured we were getting a solid review of the house! With all our questions/ concerns that came up along the way, they were responsive and we never felt rushed. Would definitely recommend Brendt. read more