So glad our realtor recommended Forefront Inspections for our home inspection. Ryan was very thorough and looked at every detail of the home we were looking into purchasing. We were able to get scheduled right away which makes the home buying process a lot smoother and not having to wait longer than expected. Highly recommend this company. The results of the home inspection exceeded my expectations. It also gives you a peace of mind when making such a big financial decision after seeing all the recommended results and findings. I'm not quite sure what the going rate is for this type of service but it was money well spent. Thank you Ryan! read more

Ryan was very thorough in both of my apartment inspections. He saved us a good amount of money when purchasing our home that we saved for repairs. read more

Glad to have met Ryan through our realtor for our home inspection. He was very personable, professional and very thorough with the inspection he conducted. He even found a leak from the upstairs condominium with his savvy equipment. He also charges a fair price for the inspection. His report is extremely detailed, interactive, and provides helpful links. Not only I would give him a 5 stars but would definitely use his company again for future home inspections! Thank you Ryan! read more

Ryan was great, very friendly guy and easy to talk to. He and his team were quick to respond via email, and scheduling an appointment was easy. Ryan conducted a thorough home inspection, explained his findings in detail, and patiently answered all of our questions during the summary. We received the inspection report same day, and the report was thorough and easy to understand. He was also quick to respond to follow up questions we had. Thanks again, Ryan! read more

Forefront Inspections with Ryan was great. Not only was the day-of service excellent, so was the scheduling, communication, and payment process. Ryan arrived early, and is friendly and easy-going. During the inspection, I had peace of mind and appreciated the attention to detail and care he took to inspect everything. He also addressed and explained any questions we had, showing his expertise and experience. I would definitely use him again and will be recommending him to other folks. read more

Got the pleasure of meeting Ryan at a house inspection that my realtor scheduled. From start to finish, Ryan was knowledgeable and professional! He took the time and explained everything! He doesn't short cut anything. I will definitely be using him in the future! Thank you Ryan! read more

Ryan Arakawa was amazing! Very thorough, professional, and personable. I'm a first-time homebuyer, and this was, of course, my first time having to participate in a home inspection. I especially liked how Ryan would talk to me (make eye contact, ask questions, as if I had any questions), and not at me or down to me. His report was detailed, and I felt like I was talking to a friend who really let me know what was going on and didn't b.s. anything. I appreciate his services and highly recommend him. read more

Thank you so much for the truly wonderful home inspection. Ryan is the epitome of knowledgeable and we feel we can trust his opinions on our home purchase without hesitation. Communicating with his partner Vanessa via email was quick, responsive, and easy. Ryan's background in construction and plumbing, his knowledge of building codes, and his expertise in homes in Hawaii all make him the perfect home inspector. He even used a drone to inspect and take photos of the roof, which is inaccessible. His report is extremely detailed and comes with recommendations for repairs and extensive information about what building standards are and how our house may deviate from them. He charged a very fair price. He really took his time explaining everything to us, and was honest, straightforward, clear, and extremely knowledgeable. I have nothing but good things to say and I will recommend Ryan one thousand percent and hope we can use him for all and future purchases! read more

Ryan and Forefront Inspections are hammahs. Professional, punctual, well-communicative, detail-oriented and everything else you would expect in a 5-star property inspections service. Ryan's knowledge and expertise is apparent and is willing to go the extra mile in providing you an accurate and thorough report. Ryan works hard with conviction and integrity and we couldn't recommend Forefront Inspections more. Look no further and support local! read more

Ryan conducted our home inspection. He was thorough, professional, patient and very knowledgeable. During our walk through summary, he explained all his findings in terms the average person can understand and answered any and all questions. His written report was provided promptly and I love that I'm able to create an action item list off his report. Not only would I recommend Ryan's services to people, but I would definitely use his services again. Thank you Ryan! read more

Very thorough inspection. Findings were explained in detail verbally and written. Worth the cost.

Ryan did a great job inspecting our condo! He found everything important, and the time he takes to explain everything was extremely valuable. Also, the format he sends to you after the inspection where you can make your own notes and estimate costs is helpful! 11/10 recommend! read more

Ryan is thorough and he keeps in mind what is important to the client (he knew I abhor roaches, so he made sure to point out problem areas). Love how his action list is prepared and presented-so practical! His sense of humor is an added bonus - smile. read more

Echoing many of the other reviews here, Ryan provided our home inspection as first time homeowners and was excellent to work with. He took so much time with us explaining everything and showing us every detail. He was very patient and clear with all of our family members who wished to ask questions throughout the process. Despite how long he spent explaining things to us and likely going over the time he billed for, he didn't bill us any more than originally agreed. In helping us look at an old house with a lot of idiosyncrasies and character, Ryan was able to help us understand every little thing but also triage which things were more serious than others. He also was able to provide useful insights for us as new homeowners about ways to mitigate the risk associated with the various issues. Thank you Ryan! read more

Mark and I bought our first single family home and we wanted to ensure our home was as perfect as perfect can be. Ryan did an exceptional job in making sure every crevice and corner from outside to inside was throughly inspected. I love how he made sure we received meticulous and detailed reports working with the builders to ensure that everything was documented and added to the punch list. You can tell that what he does is not just work but a passion and it shows. Even for a brand new build we had nearly two pages of punch list to fix and we are thrilled to know that we are one step closer in owning a perfect home. Ryan saw things we would have never seen and we are highly satisfied with his work. read more

We would give 10 stars if possible!! As first-time homebuyers the whole process is exciting and a little scary! Ryan was very personable and very thorough in his inspection and definitely put our worries to rest. Thankfully there were no major problems (imo), and we feel very confident in Ryan's work. We could tell Ryan genuinely cared in giving the best possible service and took personal pride in his work. He even worked late to produce our report! As per the other reviews the report was very in depth and complete. Could not be happier or more impressed!! Obviously we highly recommend Ryan and Forefront Inspections. read more

Ryan, the owner of Forefront Inspections came highly recommended! It was by word of mouth that guided me to choose this company. And, other people that I know totally agreed about Ryan. He is also a devout and dedicated family man and a TRUE Christian, which is very high on my choices of selections of professionals! Ryan is very personable, kind, reliable, very dedicated to what he does, intelligent, super efficient and I am so very grateful that he was available to do this project! My husband and I feel so very blessed because Ryan found a whole lot of infractions on our new built house. And, in my opinion, the rates were very reasonable for the amount of time that he spent doing this job. Mahalo nui loa, Ryan and company for all that you do! May God Bless you, your family and your company always! read more

Ryan was very thorough and took his time to do the inspection correctly. He went over his finding with my husband who now feels very confident in our decision to purchase this place as our new home. I highly recommend Forefront Inspections. read more

I was recommended by my agent to go with Ryan for a new home inspection. The home was a new condo project in town so I didnt expect too much for Ryan to note but I was wrong. We were there for about 30 mins (I was 15mins late so Ryan had less time to inspect) and Ryan found a lot of cosmetic, mechanical, and safety issues with the unit. Two of the important things that he caught was the missing leg on the stove which couldve led to cracking or tipping of the stove and the non-bolted AC unit on the balcony which couldve easily tipped over on anybody who pulled on it and wouldve caused some damage. Mahalo Ryan! - Vic read more

Forefront Inspections did an awesome job! This was our second time using their services. And already after the first time, I was impressed. Their attention to detail leaves a lot of peace of mind that I won't buy a home and get caught with a major issue in the future. We worked with Ryan both times, and by the second time I felt like a professional after hearing how well he explains his findings. I'm not sure if all inspectors do this, but he also lends great advice on how to fix/proceed with the issues he finds. So not only do we feel confident he will be very thorough on finding issues, but that he will guide us in the direction we need to take for that issue. He made it really easy for us first-home-buyers to feel at ease with our purchase. Local company as well. Support local!! I definitely refer this company!! read more

Ryan Arakawa was great to work with. His inspection was very thorough. He explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. The inspection report was also very thorough and very informative. The report can also be converted into a to-do list, which we found very helpful. We highly recommend Ryan--he is easy to work with and very knowledgeable! read more

I needed to get a home inspection done and decided to go with Forefront Inspections. I was able to schedule an appointment pretty quickly (within a few days) and Ryan was more than willing to work around my schedule. He was thorough and after he finished his inspection he walked me through all of his findings making sure that I understood each issue as well as his recommendations to resolve it (also whether it was urgent to fix or if it could wait) before moving on to the next. He was honest and personable. Within 24 hours he sent a detailed report along with photos and his notes. Thank goodness, because I am no expert in these sorts of things and couldn't remember what he told me during the walk through. Oops. I was really happy with his services and would definitely recommend him to others who are looking to get a home inspection done. read more

I was amazed and so pleased with the home inspection experience delivered by Forefront. Ryan Arakawa is excellent to work with. From start to finish, the process was well-planned, thorough, on-time, and reasonably priced. The inspection itself was extremely comprehensive. A report of findings was received on the same day, and items that needed to be addressed were prioritized and described in detail to make follow up easy. During the post-inspection meeting, Ryan explained all identified issues and answered my many questions. Forefront's service includes software that allows the homeowner to transfer items into an Action Plan for tracking, budgeting, and notetaking as each one is worked on and resolved. Thanks to Forefront, I have a complete and accurate starting point for repairing and upgrading my family home - which is so important to this returning kama'aina. I would recommend Forefront without reservation and definitely call Ryan again. Mahalo Nui! read more

Awesome service, Ryan did our house inspection and was super thorough! Gave us all the information we needed to know and sent the report to us pretty quickly. Report was super easy to navigate. Cant forget the great option they have for us to make an action list for the house. So convenient and easy to do! Totally recommend Forefront! read more

Ryan performed a thorough inspection of our home. He was very professional and took the time to answer all of our questions. He gave us an informative and detailed report, which we are using to prioritize repairs and future home projects. We highly recommend Forefront Inspections and will gladly hire him again in the future. read more

We chose Forefront mainly on yelp reviews. We had no idea or influence prior to our inspection date. We are so glad we had reliable sources on this site that helped persuade us in choosing Forefront. Ryan is a professional and great with detail. We highly recommend their service. Impressive and reliable. We had a full interactive report available to us by the end of the day. read more

First off, the professionalism displayed was second to none. The quality of service was exceptional and I was blown away with the attention to detail. I would highly recommend this Company, particularly, Ryan. He was extremely knowledgeable and displayed a sense of ownership that enabled me to have confidence and trust. I highly recommend this company for any inspections of their property. The inspection was Meticulous and provided comfort in knowing it was professionally done. Thanks read more

We had Ryan complete the inspection for our house buying contract, and we really appreciated how thorough he is! He not only noticed so many details and took photos to make his report easier to understand, but also took plenty of time to walk us through the house and explain things within the context of looking at the issue on hand. He was very patient and answered our many questions. Would highly recommend! He also had the written report out to us before the next morning - super important when your on a timeline for these things. read more

Excellent service, Ryan is very thorough and found things that the previous inspector of our prospective property never found. Ryan went as far as flying a drone overhead in order to obtain unobstructed views of the roof. Ryan's report was very easy to read, and it was very easy to forward the report on to our contractors for estimates. I would 100% use his service again, and would fully recommend him to anyone that I know. read more

Ryan has done inspections for us twice and we have never seen anyone who is more thorough then him. We will never call anybody else if we need another inspection. He is the best. read more

Ryan was very thorough, professional, and very knowledgeable. He made sure he communicated with us in a way we understood. He made sure our questions were answered and encouraged us to ask all the questions we had. He made us feel really comfortable and we never felt rushed. He also got his detailed and very thorough report to us the same day! We would definitely recommend him!! read more

10/10 We can't be more impressed by the meticulous and thorough inspection Ryan and his assistant Ricarte performed for our multimillion dollar property purchase. After spending 6 whole hours on the property, and due to COVID-19, Ryan walked us through the entire property via FaceTime for more than 100 minutes, identifying all the repairs that need to be done, from exterior to interior, and estimating the costs and nature of each repair to help us make this property safer and more enjoyable. Besides being fastidious and knowledgeable, as if he were a "doctor" for a house (it was no surprise to us that it runs in the family, as his father is a plumber), Ryan also sent us the written report, complete with pictures and an interactive personal to-do list tool for repairs, at midnight, which meant he and his colleagues must have worked all day and night to inspect, take detailed notes and pictures (some with a drone!), and generate the report. We can't think of a better way to spend our money on a house inspection that was conducted with such expertise, diligence, and hard work. Plus, payment was super easy and can happen via PayPal. The entire experience was impeccable. Bravo, Forefront Inspections! read more

Forefront Inspections - Our Dream House - Home Inspectors Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Ryan performed a home inspection on our in escrow property. His work was thorough and provided detailed photos and concise explanations of all areas of concern. He provided an in person summary which was explanatory and informative. His final report provided detailed photos, explanations, and remedy solutions. He proved to be knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. read more

Ryan is an awesome inspector. He is thorough and a great communicator to share his concern about the house you are going to purchase. It is such a relief that we can count on somebody who knows the field and help us to do right decision. read more

Excellent job! Professional, prompt, and personable. Ryan came highly recommended from my realtor and I can see why. He was very thorough on his walk-thru of what would be my first home/condo purchase. I felt confident in his work and recommendations. Scheduling the inspection was a breeze and accommodating for my busy work schedule. The written report was very detailed, nicely organized and even interactive, and came electronically to me on the same day. I would highly recommend Ryan of Forefront Inspection! read more

Ryan made home buying a pleasant experience. My husband and I were buying our first home and asked Ryan to be our inspector. The seller's agent didn't make it very easy for him to get the job done. Ryan has integrity about helping his clients, not just because he is getting paid, but he really does a thorough job. He does take a while, but you don't want anyone rushing to inspect your home. He's top notch. We highly recommend Ryan for his great work ethic and genuine care for his clients and has a duty to them to make sure they know what they're getting into when making the biggest purchase in their lives. Thanks so much for your honesty and dedication to this. Not a lot of people like Ryan out there! He's great! You won't be disappointed. read more

I was totally impressed with Ryan, Forefront Inspections. He completed a most impressive and thorough inspection and report -- same day I might add! I'm so grateful to my Realtor for selecting Ryan to provide such a valuable and important service. That detailed functional document is awesome - - its interactive and allowed me to reformat so that I could categorize and use as a tool as I evaluated different areas, work with vendors and communicate with the Sellers. Been referencing it constantly as I'm going through escrow. My trusted Contractor was also very impressed with Ryan's knowledge and work style! He was so patient and answered our countless questions. His level of expertise is impressive! Can't say enough! read more

It was great working with Ryan. He did a very through job. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection

My clients are consistently satisfied with Ryan's inspections/suggestions. Ryan is thorough, efficient, honest, diligent. His reports are timely and detailed. My clients appreciate the summary and Ryan's approach is to point out varying degrees of concerns and also includes preventative measures the new homeowners can include to maintain the integrity of their home, once the purchase is completed. My one complaint is there should be two Ryan Arakawa's, he's a busy guy! Thanks for making me shine too! read more

Ryan was very thorough and professional with our inspection. We enjoyed working with him as he is very personable and made himself available to any questions we had. I would highly recommend Forefront Inspections. read more