We recently had CPI do a home inspection for a property we are buying in Los Feliz Hills. The company and our inspector, David, were extremely professional, on-time, knowledgeable, very detail-oriented. We were very pleased with the inspection report, and we thought the cost of the inspection service was reasonable. It was very helpful to have their detailed report in hand for our purchase, and for upcoming repairs and upgrades. All in all, we highly recommend CPI. read more

Steve was enormously helpful in his inspection of a property we were interested in buying. He bought numerous issues to my attention (along with expectations of the cost/effort to remedy) that I surely would have missed. I'll surely want to work with him in the future after our purchase! read more

I've used CPI twice before and they always do a great job! They are professional, thorough, and friendly. I would highly recommend them for a home inspection! read more

Very thorough, practical and available to help with questions and issues identified. I highly recommend

We used David Kramer. He's great. He inspected a condo for us and just recently inspected a townhouse for me and my girlfriend. We did back out of the first one obviously. The second one we are still considering. Our broker showed up towards the end of David's inspection and attempted to undermine some of David's criticisms of the place when David went over the upsides and downsides. David retorted appropriately, and clearly wanted us to be apprised of the status of the place, both good and bad, despite our broker's efforts to gloss over them to get us to buy so he could get his commission. Not the first time our broker seemed to turn on us either. In contrast, on the first property we were under contract with our inspector (not David or anybody at Carroll) downplayed literally everything bad, telling us "You're going to see all this stuff in red in the report but don't worry about it..." etc. i.e. cover their ass but push us into thinking it's no big deal, and he also missed a serious mold problem that my gf noticed, and we lucked out having an escape hatch to back out. Mold problem was apparently severe since seller had to relist for $100k less! Anyways an honest and thorough inspector will save your ass, especially in a sometimes sleazy real estate market, where a sellers realtor will attempt to bribe your own realtor to get you to pay more (yes this happened, realtor accidentally forwarded an email string with the bribe) and my girlfriend and I can say David Kramer has come off as very thorough, honest and skillful. read more

I recently had the pleasure of having David do a property inspection, and I couldn't be more pleased with the level of service he provided. From start to finish, David demonstrated his professionalism, thoroughness, and excellent communication skills. As first time home buyers he made us feel at ease, and I couldn't recommend him more. 10/10 read more

We trust our agent so when she called Carroll Property to do our inspection, we knew we were in good hands. Buying a house is most likely the biggest investment one could make. When you go to open houses and spend 30 minutes looking at the place, you'd want an thorough inspection before fully commiting. We met Steve briefly a few minutes into his inspection and told us what to expect and what he'll be covering. He wears a camera to make sure he can refer back to his findings when writing the report. We couldn't stay during the whole inspection but got a very detailed report the next morning. Yes, for sellers they might dislike the idea that the report was too detailed, even small things that could be discarded. But as buyers, it actually didn't deter us from buying. In fact, we loved the details of the report to prepare us on what potential fixes we'll need to do once we move in. We called Steve after reviewing the report and he gave us a rundown of his observations and answered our questions. For possible big concerns in both our opinions, our agent hired professionals to get a quote of damage extent and repair estimate. We are keeping Carroll Property in our books! read more

Carroll Property Inspections helped us twice in the past 6 months on general home inspections for a new home purchase. Steve Carroll was our inspector and he shared some important findings that led to walk away from one home. He inspected a second home that we ended up getting. Since we bought that home we were able to follow up with relevant questions and we asked for some referrals that he provided that were as professional as he is. I can't emphasize enough that he is professional who really exemplifies integrity, honesty, and he knows his craft. He also happens to very approachable and genuinely caring. I think he gives each and every client a high level service. Very grateful to have his support and we'll continue to choose him to do any future home inspections. read more

I have been using and referring Steve Carroll to perform property inspections for residential, apartment buildings and commercial space for over ten years. He is honest, knowledgeable and fair. I highly recommend. read more

This review is for David Kramer. We have been singing his praises to anyone who will listen. He is not only exceptional at his job - he is a stellar human being. He inspected our Redondo Beach town house and spent over 4 hours looking at every nook and cranny of it. He educated us in a very detailed, and professional manner. He took great pride in his work and seemed very passionate about his job. We had received a copy of an old inspection report from a previous buyer that was done a few weeks earlier- and his inspection report blew it out of the water! You will NOT be disappointed in hiring Carroll Property Inspections. read more

David was the most thorough inspector I've met. He is meticulous and very professional. He catches the little things that some inspectors overlook like where the second drainage of the A/C evap coils go. Most of the time these are overlooked and cause flooding as what happened to me in the past when I used a different company. He takes great photos to document repairs and his report is outstanding. Look no further, You've found the home inspector you are looking for in your home purchase. read more

Very meticulous to the point of being anal. Reported items faulty that actually worked. Also, took of incorrect photographs for items to claim issues. Lost the sale of home due to over jealous reporting proven incorrect by specialty contractors and county inspectors. May be meticulous but be for warned that they find inaccurate details. Don't loose your dream home due to them! read more

For most people, a home is the biggest purchase that they'll ever make, so doesn't it make sense that you should know everything about what you're buying? Hiring Steve was like hiring a private detective to investigate a home. He was extremely thorough, and I learned an incredibly large amount of information about the homes that I was looking to buying. I find this especially important if you are buying an older home, as it is bound to require maintenance due to simple wear and tear. Steve's report made it easy for me to plan a maintenance schedule for issues that need to be addressed in the near and distant futures. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Do not overlook the importance of hiring a quality inspector! read more

David is an amazing inspector. He arrived on time, completed a thorough inspection in a very reasonable time, and helped walk me through all the details of the inspection to ensure I knew exactly what to look for and how to understand the results. I found the process very transparent as well as reassuring. In less than 12 hours David delivered a thorough report with an easy to follow executive summary and all the details captured in a comprehensive write-up with pictures and explanations. Most importantly, while I found the process very reassuring as a buyer, his entire approach was very professional and neutral to where I would have no objections if I were in the position of the seller either (even if it means I have an action list to complete). Strongly recommended for anyone looking for a thorough, experienced, and reasonably priced inspection professional. read more

Don't hesitate, book the appointment. Steve is the best! After other agents in my office continued to speak highly of Carroll Property Inspections, I contacted them to make an appointment for my clients new purchase in Redondo Beach. The inspector Steve, was there EXACTLY on time. He was extremely friendly and very THOROUGH. My client was there to ask any questions she had and he was extremely helpful in giving her a description response to every question. He was extremely knowledgable and detailed oriented. I will continue to recommend Carroll Property inspections for any home inspection in the future. Thanks again Steve! read more

Steve is an excellent home inspector-- we are so happy that we went with him. We attended our inspection and were impressed by how thorough he was in reviewing every little corner of the unit, and how patiently he answered all of our questions. We also appreciated that he explained what items were relatively common, despite not being "up to code," so that we had a good real-world picture of just how bad (or not) the inspection results were. It was obvious that he really wanted to make sure that we fully understood his report, and that he didn't treat the inspection as just another box to check off. We were also impressed by the quick turnaround time for the report-- we had it by that evening. Steve wasn't the cheapest home inspector we found, but we thought it was worth the additional cost to go with someone good. Many of our friends shared stories of inspectors that failed to discover fairly obvious but important items, so we didn't want to end up in that same boat. Only two friends sounded genuinely happy with their home inspectors--both used Steve Carroll. While we really liked Steve and would happily recommend him to others, I think it's worth noting that we did have a bit of a frustrating experience with his scheduling office; we received different price quotes for the same service, and they were unable to clearly explain the discrepancy. We almost went with someone else because we didn't feel like Steve's office was being upfront on the pricing, but we're glad we were able to look past that, as we felt that Steve himself seemed very upfront. Again, we do think that Steve was worth the extra cost-- I mention our frustration with the scheduling office more in case others are similarly frustrated after calling the office and worry that it's an indication of how Steve's work is performed (it's not!). read more

David Kramer is our team's favorite inspector! Both Steve and David are usually booked for a week.

AWESOME. If you re look to get your house pre inspected before putting it on the market or if you are buying a home and need it inspected this is the company to call. We have used them 3 times in the last 2 months and each time they have been really helpful with their inspections and information. They review anything that is of major importance right after the inspection and then e mail you a very thorough report including pictures a day or two later. Really good company with really nice people working there. read more

I had an immediate need for a home to be inspection prior to entering Escrow. Steve and his assistant were on site, early with a less than 24 hour request. Awesome availability! He and his assistant are 100 percent detail orientated and know their building codes etc.... to make sure the property I was inspecting was throughly gone through. It turns out that although the property looked amazing to the naked consumers eye, there were some geological issues that had I bought the house, could have cost many thousands of dollars to repair and bring back into specification. Needless to say, I am an engineer and not easy to please. Steve and his assistant were knowledgable, professional and produced a well written report. I fully endorse them to work with. read more

We hired Carroll Inspections for home inspection . David Kramer performed the inspection and explained in detail all the domains of and Home inspection and directed us in the right directions. They are simply awesome on the work they perform . read more

When we sold our house in Torrance the realtor and buyers chose Carroll Property Inspections for the inspection. The house was in excellent condition and had been well maintained, however, they managed to come up with plenty of "problems". The biggest and most expensive was moisture in the bathroom wall. We had never had a problem before and did not believe it. We cut a hole in the wall at the exact place they had held their meter for a picture and it was bone dry! We might have thought it was a meter malfunction but reading other reviews it appears that they've nixed other sales due to moisture and the black mold threat!! In our case the buyers wanted a substantial reduction in the cost of our house. Once we opened the wall the buyers happily bought the house. Beware!!! read more

I've had James handle all my property inspections. He goes above and beyond every time. He can fit me in on short notice but always takes his time. One top of his thoroughness, he is somehow able to turn around his written reports next day. I can't say enough good things about Carroll Property Inspections and James. read more

I was a first time home buyer and extremely nervous about the process. James Wall was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in his inspection - easing my concerns. The gas had not been turned on, yet, on the property. James was fully booked, but came back to check the gas appliances before his scheduled appointments on another day to make sure I could release contingencies on time. Great service! read more

James and David at Carroll Property Inspections are absolutely excellent! My husband and I started our home buying journey a few months back and they were recommended to us by my sister when we first went into escrow. As we learned, getting a home inspection is an absolute must before buying. Thanks to James and David, we walked away from two problematic houses before finally finding a house that James gave us a resounding "yes, buy this house!" This is a team of very professional and knowledgeable inspectors. They are punctual and showed up and started their inspections at the exact appointment time. They are completely thorough and arrive armed with all sorts of gear and gadgets to complete the inspection. Directly after the inspection, they give a great verbal summary of their findings before delivery of their final written report. Their written reports, without fail, are detailed in clear language with photos and delivered the very next morning so there is no worry that you will miss your inspection contingency deadline. Additionally, they are the friendliest and coolest people. We are so happy that their fantastic work helped us find a home we can be confident in buying. read more

James W. performed our general home inspection this week and he and his colleague were great! We're first-time home buyers, and James did a very thorough job and took the time to explain everything to us in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The report came the next day with all of the detailed findings. I would recommend Carroll Property Inspections to anyone buying a home! read more

Steve and his team could not have been more professional during our home inspection. He was friendly and super knowledgeable and gave us a ton of great information. I would highly recommend calling Steve if you are buying a property in the South Bay. read more

Our experience with Carroll Property Inspections was amazing! James Wall was a huge asset to have during the purchase of our home. James spent a good amount of time (like 4-5 hours) reviewing EVERY aspect of the house and gave us expert opinions on things we should be weary of. He really knew his stuff - he had an incredible depth of knowledge when it comes to home repair and updated code/regulations. Though this was our first home purchase, speaking to friends made us realize how lucky we were to have worked with Carroll Property Inspections. All of our friends were shocked with how much time/attention to detail we were able to receive with this team. James made everything super easy for us and I don't think we will ever hire another property inspector. Absolutely could not recommend him enough! read more

It is an honor and pleasure to write this review. This is the BEST inspection company around. David Kramer is a professional in every way - courteous, knowledgeable, thorough! The experience was so much better than expected. I have been through this a few times and the past experiences with other companies do not compare. Buying a home is stressful, but using this inspection company will make it sooo much easier! Thank you so much to David and Carroll Property Inspections. read more

From start to finish this company was very professional and easy to work with.From the initial emails setting up the inspection to the fully detailed report, they did an amazing job. I felt like they were really doing a solid inspection and even explained some of the processes to me while completing it. If ever doing another inspection working with this company would be a no brainer! read more

I was in escrow and wanted to get the house inspected. My realtor suggested Carroll Property Inspections, and David was the one who came out to inspect the house. I cannot recommend him and this company enough. David was on time, very professional, and thorough. While he was inspecting, he let us ask him questions about areas/parts of the house we were concerned about. David was really nice and took his time explaining everything to us. We are first time home buyers so it was really really appreciated that he did this. His insights were helpful, he gave us a quick summary after he finished, and then he turned the inspection report around so quickly that both my wife and I were surprised when we received it because it was very thorough, with many pictures, and easily understood descriptions of things that needed immediate repair, safety concerns, and things that were ok. That last point was important for us because we've seen other inspection reports and although they are lengthy, they can lack much needed descriptions and can be organized very badly, which is a real pain when you're making such a huge financial decision on a house! I would definitely hire David again, I was very satisfied with his service, and I absolutely recommend him if you're looking for a house inspector. read more

Very happy with Steve as our home inspector. He showed up on time, got us our report quickly and was very attentive to details of the house. He's an excellent option for a home inspector in the South Bay. read more

Steve Carroll and his team are as detailed and thorough as it gets. As a Real Estate Developer and a Realtor, I first met Steve on inspections of my own flip properties I was selling. Honestly, at first, I was annoyed with how he called out any small issue on practically new construction. However, in using other inspectors for my buyers buying homes that were not my flip properties I've had issues come back to bite them because the inspector was not detailed enough. In the end, the detail with which Steve and his team conduct themselves is there to protect the sellers, buyers and Realtors involved. I now use Steve as a Realtor when representing buyers and gladly welcome his inspections when buyers choose to use him on flip properties I'm selling. read more

Steve was great to work with. Steve and his colleague, who helped him with our inspection, were both extremely professional and thorough. Steve discovered some significant foundation and drainage problems with a house we were looking at. After taking Steve's advice to get a geotechnical inspection we ended up canceling escrow due to the significance of the problem. We feel extremely fortunate to have had Steve do our inspection. Without him we may have ended up walking into some very significant and expensive repairs. We also found Steve and his colleague very accessible. Being first time home buyers we had our fair share of questions. Steve answered all of our questions and walked us through what everything meant. In a very difficult situation, we could not have been happier. It was clear Steve had our best interests in mind. We highly recommend Steve! read more

I had a new sale in a large condo complex that not only needed an inspection of the unit itself, but also an inspection of the overall building systems themselves, due to the advanced age of the complex. The buyer's father who had contributed with giving funds towards the down payment was also going to attend the inspection, and had strong opinions about just about everything... so I knew I needed an inspector who was professional, knowledgeable, and able to patiently explain any items or issues that may show up during the inspection on the property. I suggested James at Carroll Property Inspections. When we arrived for the appointment, James was waiting. He was so thorough in his explanations that he quickly put the nervous father at ease. James would stop often during the inspection to point out not only areas that needed immediate attention (i.e. Electrical safety items such as GFI's missing) but also areas that could need attention in the near future. His extensive photos came in handy after the inspection when we prepared our buyer's Request for Repairs. I feel 100% confident referring James at Carroll property inspections! read more

This home inspection company is the best ever. James Wall did our last home inspection three yrs ago, which he was able to find all the problems in the house including foundation and water issues. We were able to back out from the escrow back then because of james' thorough inspection. Few days ago, we asked james to come out and inspect another house we are in escrow. Although our appt time was @9, he already arrived and had done the exterior inspection. He also did thorough inspection inside the home although the seller completely remodeled the home. He answered all the questions we had during his inspection. He spent 2 more hours at the house inspecting!!!! He went up the roof instead of using drone and crawled under. We have used 6 different home inspection companies in our lives but carroll property is the far most superior inspection company. Mr. James Wall is the best inspector whom you will not regret. Although this home inspection company seems little bit expensive, but you will feel that your money is well spent!!! Definitely recommend this company and i will definitely use them again in future home buying!!! read more

After seeing the great reviews, I decided to give Carroll Inspection a try. I was very glad. James was very thorough and paying attention to details. He and his partner spent 3+ hours on a small property. The paid attention from moisture in attic, to absence of electric grounding, water leak in the wall, improper water heater venting and bracing, and etc. Most impressively, he spent quite some time in the crawl-space and documented the significant foundation issues due to expansive soils. He communicated with us on the spot after his inspection on the major items that he's found. A detailed report with recommendations was sent to us the next morning. Due to the nature of the problems, we backed out from the purchase with mixed feelings. But I'd like to commend on James' wonderful work ethic. I am glad that we were able to avoid a headache down the road to upkeep a property with many major issues. read more