While we've always taken good care of our home, as we were getting ready to list it we hired owner, Mike Owdeh to do a pre-inspection. While we didn't anticipate any major issues, we wanted to prevent any surprises from happening during the sale process. We chose Mike Owdeh because of his reputation for being thorough and for his years of experience. After his detailed inspection, Mike provided us with a comprehensive in-person presentation of his findings and patiently answered all of our questions. He then followed up with a detailed, well written report in which he clearly outlined everything for us. Because of the ease of our communications, we were able to promptly address all the recommended repairs in a timely manner. Mike was meticulous, polite, honest, and super professional during all stages of our interactions. We highly recommend Detail Property Inspection without hesitation! read more

My wife and I, son, daughter and cousins have all used Mike Owdeh of Detail Property Inspection. Time and time again he has presented to us the most detailed verbal and written report. We have an on-going joke that we miss Mike so much that we would buy another house. If you are a seller or a buyer and looking for a home inspector - Mr. Mike Owdeh is the best!!! read more

My friends, look no further for your property inspector. If you want some who's committed to detail and precision this is the company for you. I will never buy a property without this mans eyes on it, he pointed out every little detail and thank heavens, this really helped me in my negotiations with our home. What an pleasure! I advise you all to use this service. Thankyou read more

Request Mike O. for your inspection! He was on time (even though it was rush hour and there were several car accidents) and unbelievably thorough. He went through over a 100 photos after the inspection and went into detail with what he found and answered any questions we had. We used Mike through a family referral and so glad we did. read more

Don't use this company. I just bought a house and close escrow on may 4th We hired them to do the inspection for $495 on April 3rd. Bret did the inspection in 40 mins with a 3400 sq feet house. He told us everything s good and pointed out few small flaws cost seller like $50 to fix. That's it. On the final walk thru before closing at may 3rd. We went in and check everything found out the built in dish washer is rusty and the built in microwave inside is blown up and rusty. Seller won't care about it cuz the escrow is closed already. And we call mike the owner of detail inspection ask about it. He reply with a rude text says that built in fixture is not cover in the inspection and want us to appreciate their higher than the industry standard inspection work. But I remembered Bret did check all the fixture including stove oven dish washer and microwave. And have made report of them. He just didn't bother to open it and he ll see that and we could include in the fix item list. We are not happy to pay $495 to them and end up we ll need to pay $669 for the new built in microwave. I m filing a dispute and tell all my agent friends not to use them. read more

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Mike Owdeh did our home inspection. He was very professional and courteous. He answered all of our questions about the home and provided us with extra useful information. Mike was very through and very knowledgeable. I am very pleased with his services. I highly recommend him! read more

Mike is a fantastic inspector! One of the best in Los Angeles!!! Very detailed and impeccable at finding all the "red flags" a property may have! Skilled and very knowledgeable!!! read more

Mike is very detailed, professional, knowledgeable, patient and thorough. Where there are many inspectors who don't care about a higher standard of work, Mike is quite the opposite. My go-to inspector. read more

Had the pleasure to work with Mike. He went above and beyond with his property inspection. He was very clear and precise with how he explained the inspection to me (first time homebuyer). Quick turn around time, and he answered all my question in person and in my emails. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a property inspection. read more

Extremely detailed report on everything good and bad about our house and was very straight forward, pleasant and knowledgeable. He also made an excellent slide show to really show us every nook and cranny of our house and to show what needed work and what was fine. I will use them for my next investment property again, read more

Mike is a very nice guy and appears to do reasonably diligent work. When he inspected the condo we ultimately moved into, we thought he did a good job because he sent us a nice PowerPoint presentation and explained what he found. He was also able to accommodate us on short notice and do the inspection one day after calling to schedule. Big plus there. That said, after we moved in, we found several substantial and conspicuous problems. For example, the laundry closet smelled like gas. We called the gas company and found that the valve was leaking, a definite no-no. There was also another smell issue that was not detected, but rather noticeable. Perhaps people have different smell sensitivity, but be aware that if you are going to purchase a place and use their services, you might want to make sure to bring in a good sniffer! Your wallet may thank you down the road... read more

On September 6, 2016, I closed escrow on my very first home, a duplex in Los Angeles. During escrow and on August 2, 2016, Bret Peifer from Detailed Property Inspections was sent out to conduct the initial property inspection to list items for seller repairs. The water heaters for both units of the property were said to have been in operating condition with the rear water heater registering higher water heat than that of the unit in the front. Escrow closed on a Tuesday (day after Labor Day) and the gas service for the property was restarted on Wednesday thereby requiring that the pilots for both water heaters be re-ignited. When the gas company's technician came out to re-light the water heaters, he noticed that the glass vapor cover of the rear unit's water heater was broken and had long since been compromised. My realtor reported this oversight to DPI along with another issue (the fact that Bret had also not noted permanent plastic caps covering the laundry drainage systems) and their end analysis of this situation was that the water heaters were operating when initially inspected. I then contacted the home warranty company to report a water heater claim. They sent out a plumber and I was charged $65 for my claim to be denied as a pre-existing condition and to be informed that the rear water heater should NEVER have passed the initial inspection. Not only was the water heater out of warranty because of the broken glass cover, it was not earthquake-secured properly and was also missing a Smitty pan. In addition to being bounced around from the DPI to the warranty company, I now have to incur the cost of replacing and installing a new water heater by October 1st to accommodate new tenants. I purchased the property without any appliances, how hard was it for DPI to do a 'detailed' inspection (as their company name implies) of the water heaters? $417.00 down the poorly inspected drain!! When my realtor was finally able to track the owner (Mike) down, he became indignant and made us out to be scamming consumers, trying to get a free water heater out of the deal. No Mike, we just want you to honor your work and display a decent work ethic! I have worked in the real estate industry over the past 11 years and while I have forged several strong relationships with other inspection companies, Detail Property Inspection Inc. came very highly recommended to me by my realtor team, and so I elected to go with this company for this inspection. Henceforth, this will not be the case. Consumers, BEWARE. Realtors, PLEASE THINK TWICE. read more

The only people reviewing home inspection companies are orange heads making me very suspicious. That's why I didn't go with one with 10 5-star reviews. So I received my home inspection with Mike Odweh. He's the owner. They tried to schedule me in with his associate and I was adamant that Mike do the inspection. I was told that it doesn't matter what company you do the inspection with, its the person. Plus, I'm paying $350 whether it's Mike or his associate so I'd rather go with the owner. Overall the inspection was good. He found more issues than I was expecting. Since the house was built in 2007 I really wasn't expecting any major issues. The inspection was pretty quick. At the end, he gave us a presentation of what he found going along with a slideshow of pictures he took during his inspection. He even went so far as to educate us on different aspects of the house, like you should never step on clay tile roofing, and the different frames of attics. read more

Mike was extremely thorough and willing to take the time to explain certain findings During inspection.

We have had two inspections with this company. Both times we had Horacio Garfio, who is amazing. He was very professional and thorough, plus he tells good jokes! The only reason I am giving this a 4i instead of a 5 is because of the first inspection reports. We were told we would receive the report in 24-48 hours. We had the inspection on a Sunday. Monday came and went. By Tuesday evening I realized we had still not received the report. We were scheduled to have an electrician come to the house Wednesday morning and they had requested to see the inspection report. I contacted the company owner at 5pm and was informed I would have the report in an hour. An hour came and went. I didn't end up getting the report until almost 11pm and that was after several phone calls. We chose to use the company again however, because we really thought Horacio did a great job. The second time around we mentioned to him what had happened the first time and he made sure we received the report within 24 hours. read more

Mike was great; professional, punctual and very thorough. Plus, the report we received a few days later was very detailed.

I've recommended these home inspectors a number of times to clients and each time they've been through, timely and knowledgeable. They know how to present their findings in a balance and objective manner. Very professional! read more

Mike Owdeh (Owner) performed the inspection and I walked with him for the entire event which I believe lasted about three hours. We went over the entire house inside and out. Mike was very professional, brought testing equipment to test water pressure, temperatures, electrical currents, etc... and explained what he was testing for and why. I highly recommend that everyone walk with the inspector because in those three hours you learn volumes about your house, not just what is good and bad about it, but how it works. Mike explained a lot about the various systems in the house and what I should look out for, etc... Before we had accessed the attic, Mike predicted that the heater for the house was probably a recalled one that was no longer allowed to be used just based on the year the house was built. When he climbed up into the attic, it turns out he was right and the gas company had even hung a tag on it saying it was not to be turned on. At the end of this very thorough inspection Mike went through all of the pictures he had taken pointing out what each action item was and within a few days I had the report in hand with very clear details about everything we had talked about and all the pictures he had taken. Now I can use his report to call each of the contractor types I need (electrician, plumber, etc...) and just breakout which items from the report each contractor needs to look at for me, and repair or replace. In summary, the inspection was very detailed, complete, timely and Mike was very professional and informative. I learned a tremendous amount about my house, the report provided peace of mind that the house was in great shape and made it easy to categorize and prioritize what needed some attention to the right people. read more

I was so blessed and lucky to be referred to this company, as have had negative experiences in the past. Mike's inspection and attention to details was above and beyond my expectations and i would strongly recommend this company to anyone that's looking to know EVERY LITTLE DETAIL about their potential future home! Thanks again for an amazing job! Diana K read more

Sam was awesome! Extremely thorough and took his time inspecting our property. He immediately identified a few issues and pointed out some very subtle things that we would not have noticed until we moved in. Took great pictures and gave a nice breakdown at the end. Professional and Highly recommended read more

This is the 2nd time we got them for inspection. Very impressed. I recommend going with them on the house inspection because they give you a presentation after the inspection. They are very detailed and thorough. They made me feel that they are part of my team that will cover for me through the details of the inspection. They see up to the tiniest detail. If ever I need another inspection, I would keep coming back to them. Always our 1st choice! read more

I met Mike about a year ago and since then I've used him for every transaction for my buyers! He is super detailed, friendly, and most importantly he knows what he is talking about! He goes above and beyond what any inspector does around here! If you want quality call Mike! read more

At the time of inspection, we were very happy with the work. The report was very detailed and the inspector seemed very knowledgeable. He was quick and responsive. However, when we moved in two weeks later, we could clearly smell gas, and it turns out that we had a leak in the oven. We tried to contact the inspection company to see if this was something they normally check for, and at first we were ignored. After multiple attempts (phone and email!), I finally heard back from the owner, and she said that they normally don't check for gas leaks, but that she would have the inspector call me. I still have not heard back. Their website says: Q: What if I have questions after the inspection? A: You can call us and discuss all the aspects of your new home whenever you like. Our service is a long-term investment. Unfortunately, I have not found this to be the case. I can understand that sometimes things happen between inspection and move in, but was disappointed to be given the runaround as far as speaking with the inspector. read more

We are in the process of purchasing a home and needed a home inspection fast. Detail for back to me within an hour and scheduling with them was extremely easy! Then, the inspector, Daniel came out and "what a pleasure he was to work with"! He went out of his way to walk me around the property and let me watch his inspection, while educating me and explaining everything in simplified details. He was very professional and personable! He then got my report back to me within 48 hours! Very professional! I would recommend them for sure! read more

I thought he did a good job. But after I moved into the house Mike inspected and found out that he didn't check the main water pipe and has issues within the first week. He didn't pay attention to the gas range oven not working and when I called back for clarification he never returned the call in-spite of his office taking messages. read more

I used this company to do inspections on house that we are buying, he missed a lot of important stuff. Their price is above the competitor, I expect a detailed inspection but what appears that Mike only willing to spent so much time on a house, he just survey the close area around the opening of the attic or crawl space. After the purchase we ended up knowing a lot of issues the hard way. We hire him to prevent this, but he failed. Some asbestos material found on the attic, the HVAC system need to be totally replaced due to improper install (not per code) and not matching component. The water heater was improperly installed (an indoor unit being used outdoor), water softener doesnt work. Electrical panel made by Zinco which is a bankrupt company because this panel is a fire hazard..etc. 2 years after purchasing, I'm still fixing stuff. So far have spent 50-60k and climbing. read more

I recently purchased a property and found this company through Redfin where they have rave reviews! My inspection was with Horacio Garfio who was PHENOMENAL. He really took his time and covered a LOT of bases. Even my realtor was impressed and she's been in the business decades and has a great reputation! Horacio was at the property with us for hours. He went over key details we would have never known about, such as if we see water in this area that is normal AC condensation but over here that will signal an issue, etc... He gave a really great presentation and itemized all the issues we really needed to be most concerned with. He was also so enjoyable to talk to and made the whole experience really fun and made you feel like you we're talking with an old friend. He covered issues that technically weren't really covered under the scope of the inspection but gave us great advice and information anyway. He's also an engineer so in terms of structural issues has a great background. I felt really confident in his work and his presentation was so thorough it was amazing. He sits down with you right after inspecting everything, right there on the spot and tells you his findings accompanied by a slide presentation. Awesome. I needed the full written report right away to remove a contingency and had to call in and remind them that it needed to be sent but they were fantastic and sent it right away. I will recommend Horacio to anyone and everyone I know. read more

Poor inspection report and poor turn around time. They called five times for my credit card info prior to inspection then receive no return calls from them after inspection for report. Below industry standard do not use this company. read more

Last week my realtor suggested i use detail property inspection for the multi unit property I purchased in Santa Monica. I was more than happy with the service. I have purchased many properties and this is my first property in the LA area. The inspector was prompt and had all the correct tools to do his inspection. He was through and gave me a presentation and detail of issues as soon as he was finished while we were still on the property just in case I wanted more information while we were still there. He followed up with an emailed presentation just 3 days later. His concentration was on structural, mechanical and code violations. Great job. I will use them again. Price was only $550. Which was a bargain for the 4 units he inspected. I don't know how many inspectors work for this company but Mike Owdeh, I think spelling is correct, he is the inspector that came out to my inspection. read more

The owner, Mike, did our inspection. He was very thorough and detailed. He spent about 3 hours doing our inspection. He then went through all of his pictures (over 100) as well as his recommendations for us. His background is in engineering, so he really is a wealth of knowledge. The inspection fee was on the high end, but you get so much more than a standard inspection. Would highly recommend this company. read more

we order inspection for my house in La Verne, last week .because recommend from agent who said already used them couple time and satisfied, Mike do inspection good , but the problem is the office personnel very rude when i asking when i can get my inspection report I am in hurry because I only have 2 more day to have remove all contingent,first time I asking she just hang up before I finish, second time she just said she will asking mike to sent the report to me ,and i just wanna ask when but she hang up again I am really not recommend this company, even Mike do inspection good but with out back up from office personal ( I believe she is one of the owner ) read more

I had my single family home inspected by Mike Owdeh (chief inspector, has done over 18,000 inspections). My realtor suggested 3 inspectors and I talked to all of them. Mike's service appeared the best. The price was competitive, their report was very prompt (within a few days), and the operator (Olga) was communicable. Mike took pictures of all the issues and the report was very informative, and was made good use during the negotiation. I had some questions on his inspection; when he had time, he came to visit the property again (I was pleasantly surprised). Highly recommend Mike. read more

We glad that our agent introduced us to Mike. He is a very sincere, responsible and a detail oriented home inspector that we have ever come across. He is a certified inspector, has extensive experience and knowledge and inspected our home very minutely. After the inspection, he discussed the 100+ photos that he took of the various inspection points and explained what was good and what needed attention. He also gave us various suggestions regarding home improvements if needed. He sent us a a detailed report which included all the issues that needed to be addressed within 24-48 hours. He is a friendly and a well-mannered person. I have no hesitation in recommending Mike for home inspection. He certainly deserves a 5 star rating. read more

SERVICE. SERVICE. SERVICE! I had the pleasure to have Mike Owdeh as my professional inspector and he was nothing short than amazing. I am a first-time home buyer and it was very important for me to know everything that was right or wrong with the property. Mike made sure of that by allowing me to follow him during the entire inspection process. During the process, he even encouraged me to ask any questions i might have about the property. Overall, Mike was thorough, knowledgeable, and a honest guy. I highly recommend him and his company. read more

I'm really surprised to see any negative reviews for this company. My husband and I were in escrow on a home in Sherman Oaks in Q4 2017. We had one inspection performed by an inspector my brother had used on his home, and our gut feeling said we could not rely on the first inspector's report/inspection. Thank God we decided to do a second general inspection and hired Mike Owdeh! I do not have enough time to write all the details that he went over and issues he found with this home, which our first inspector completely missed. If we relied on our first inspection, we would have purchased the home. But, Mike came in and found so many things wrong with the home including the foundation, HVAC, electricity panel and more. There were so many issues, that we decided to pass on the home and Mike's fee saved us THOUSANDS (close to hundred thousand) repairs that would have been needed with our first home. Our first inspector (who was the same size as Mike and probably 10 years younger) claimed he could not fit in the crawl space, but thought the foundation looked fine. Mike immediately found cracks in the house and doors that would not open and close correctly and when he went below the home in the crawl space he found 2 cracks in the foundation and excessive shims that were not placed properly. On top of this the seller claimed the HVAC was installed 13 years ago, but when Mike inspected the actual unit the manufacturer's sticker showed it was 21 years old, which means we would have to replace it very soon. Our first inspector missed both of these items. Next, the day Mike came to inspect the home it smelled of gas, and this was because they ghetto rigged the gas lines. Our first inspector missed this is well. I can go on and on about details Mike caught and our first inspector missed that are very basic. I felt even though we paid for 2 inspections and did not buy the house, our consultation with Mike made us such more informed buyers and now I know I'll never use another inspector. He was so thorough efficient and nice, and I really protected us and informed us of what were serious issues and things that are pretty normal and of less concern. I really cannot understand the other bad reviews, because he was worth every single penny! Thank you Mike for protecting us on our biggest purchase and taking your job very seriously unlike our first inspector. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Mike Owdeh and his team at DPI. The company really stands by their work and takes time to answer customer questions thoroughly. Highly recommend to other home buyers. read more

My wife and I are in the process of buying our first home. We don't know anything about house inspections but Detail Property Inspection came recommended so we went with them. I can't say enough about Mike Owdeh and Detail Property Inspection. He was on time and very friendly. He did a complete and thorough inspection of the whole house and took pictures of everything. When he finished the inspection, he sat down with us in front of his laptop with the pictures and went over all the parts of the inspection whether there was a problem or not. When we received the report back, all of the recommendations for repair were numbered along with the pictures so it was very easy to match up and remember everything we talked about at the inspection. I have 2 examples of how great Mike is: 1. During the course of the inspection, Mike puts on a full body plastic suit when he has to crawl under the house. At the end of the inspection, he left me an extra plastic suit in case I ever needed to go under the house once I own it. Very thoughtful! 2. The sellers of the house we are buying did a termite inspection on the house. There were a few parts I didn't understand and I wanted to get the honest opinion of someone who knew a lot about houses. I called Mike and even though he had nothing to do with the termite inspection, he was willing to take the time to go over it with me and answer any of my questions. I highly recommend Detail Property Inspection! read more