Our realtor set up our appointment with Craig and let us know he would be there for a multi hour appointment. Craig spent time meticulously inspecting our home, pool, and pest situation. He cleaned up any tools he was using as he went and answered any questions that came up as he did his work. At the end he gave us a brief overview of the main issues he found that we could expect to see on the inspection report. Craig's calm demeanor made a very stressful step of the home selling process just a little less stressful. We are so grateful for the thorough and pain free experience we had, trusting Golden State Inspections to take care of things for us. read more

Personable staff, thorough inspection, all around good experience. Thank you, Golden State Inspections!

I hired Golden State Inspections to conduct a final walkthrough inspection on a new build (New Home Company) in Elk Grove. The good: friendly staff who tries to work with you and the builder. The report was provided less than 24 hours after the inspection. The mid: when I called to ask about their availability and what they look for, I was told there would be a follow-up call addressing a question that couldn't be answered on the spot, but never received a call back. The bad: inspector (Joseph) mainly noted things that I had already identified before his walkthrough (blue taped). He did catch there there were 2 broken tiles that I was not able to see. When the builder went to fix it, they noticed 4 broken tiles. The ugly: when I moved in 4 days later, I noticed none of the hot water valves were turned on in the entire house. Made me think it wasn't tested... my theory was kinda confirmed when I installed by fridge 4 days later, turned on the fridge water line (which was hooked up to the kitchen sinks hot water valve), and had water dripping out of my ceiling within 5 minutes. I emailed Golden State Inspections to let them know that Joseph missed this and have not even received an acknowledgment to my email (I emailed them 5 days ago). I wasn't asking them to fix it or anything, but a simple acknowledgment would have been nice. Be warned. If you hire this company and get Joseph on a new construction inspection, it's may be a lazy report. read more

Joseph of golden state did the inspection on a home we have in escrow. Very thorough; very understandable walk through explaining all his findings. Recommend highly. read more

Michael was not just on time but was able to arrive early to begin the exterior inspection. He was thorough and explained his findings to me before he left. The description in the report was easy to understand and his photos showed what he was referring to. read more

I hired Golden State to do a second inspection and they came out and didn't even check the water heater to make sure it worked properly they claim that it was turned off but did not notify me for further instructions to make sure that it worked when you charge $600 for an inspection you damn well better make sure you check all appliances the fact that they did not make sure to check that the water heater works properly I asked to speak to someone about this they have ghosted me I would not use this company there are plenty of good inspection companies out there these guys obviously think that they don't need to do customer service cuz they're so busy well they lost a good customer that's for sure. They claim in their reply on Google that I was aware that the pilot light was out while they were there that is a lie also they say that they're liable but they could get permission from the owner why did you not try to get permission from the owner why did you not contact your customer me and try to work out a solution instead of trying to get through the inspection as fast as possible and click for $600 I would never use Golden State Inspection they think that they are better because they have a busy schedule I would use a smaller company who's not as busy who will do a through inspection this is a very large purchase with a lot of money on the line for them to just ignore their customer is completely unacceptable read more

Had a home inspection done for a new house I purchased. The inspector Val was nice and helpful, but it seemed like he was doing a simple walk through of the house rather than an inspection. He spent barely an hour on a house over 2000 sqft. Didn't go on the roof, only used a camera to capture video of it. I found a few problems after the inspection that went unnoticed. This wouldn't be a problem if they charged a couple hundred bucks, but for what I paid it feels like I was ripped off. Edit: To the owner that left a reply, the inspection was this year and it was done by Golden State Inspections. It was under my husbands name. read more

We buying a home and I called around to get estimates and find out what was included in the inspections. We went with Golden State because they offered multiple services and their pricing was reasonable. Our inspector Joseph was great. He did his inspection, including going under the house in the crawl space. Then walked my agent and me through the house showing us the items he called out. We got the basic inspection, the sewer scope, and the mold testing. He pointed out some things that we later pointed out to a specialized inspector (eg. plumbing/electrical) and they were able to confirm if the issue was or was not fully repaired. We had the report back in less than 24-hours. Great experience. read more

Great experience with Golden State Inspections - Easy scheduling, affordable price, bundling discounts, and great short notice availability. Thank you specifically to Michael Knapp he did a great inspection on my perspective home. read more

Great service, friendly rep and rapid delivery of findings! Reputable company and worth every penny! Would highly recommend! Scheduling was easy and they worked with us to meet our rapid deadlines. Glad we chose to go with their services! read more

Facing a tight deadline for an inspection before my first walkthrough, I chose Golden State Inspection based on their strong reviews. They didn't disappoint. Their team was available promptly and provided a comprehensive report complete with recommendations. Michael's willingness to discuss the findings with my husband and me made the process incredibly easy and reassuring. Top-tier service that I would gladly recommend to anyone. read more

Wonderful experience with Golden State Inspections. We had reached out to them to inspect our new build home. The assigned inspector (Michael K) was phenomenal. He was very thorough with his inspection and provided a detailed report with pictures the same day. This was super helpful as the findings were able to be given to the builder for immediate addressing. Michael had found items that were not found by the builders in house inspection. If you are purchasing a new home, I absolutely recommend getting an inspection done by Golden State Inspections. Their office manager (Ruth) was also very friendly. The cost of the inspection and included report was well worth the money. read more

I'm a first time homebuyer and requested Golden State Inspections to come do the home inspections. Michael Knapp did such a great job! I recommend him if you need your home to be inspected and make informed decisions. read more

When we bought our duplex in Sacramento, we paid Craig and his company a lot to inspect and repair the property. He was highly recommended by our real estate agent. We've been very disappointed in the years that followed when we found out that they overlooked some very serious problems. When we called Craig about the issues, he assured us that he was fully insured and would submit the claim to his insurance company. In reality, he ignored our claim and never responded back to us or our attorney and just blew us off. I highly recommend you stay away from this company. ------ Response to the vendor's reply below. Craig, you personally inspected the basement, you also had your employee video the first 25-40 feet of the sewer lateral. As you said 2 months ago - you should have compared notes with your employee. You said that if you had, you would have realized that there was a sewage pump since the basement bathroom was 2-3 feet below the sewer lateral that your employee inspected and that the lateral was just 18" below grade. At the time you said it was an oversight on your part. You would have found the illegal indoor sewage sump, realized that there was not an alarm for it as required by code, etc. We would have been able to negotiate with the seller to fix the absurd problem. But, you did not compare notes with your employee. Regarding your comment about 5 years, liability in California extends 3 years from the date of discovery - not the date of negligence. read more

Professional service and detail explanation. Michael spent over 3 hours to do the inspection and called us to explain every single foundings in details. I believed I ask the same question over and over again but Michael still patiently explain to me. read more

Extremely professional and very thorough. Their staff is super friendly as well and responsive in a timely matter. My real state agent "couldn't find" me and inspection more economical. Golden State came through at a more reasonable price. read more

4/17/2021: I did my inspection with Joe Shisler. This is my first time tagging along with a home inspector as this is my first house we were purchasing. We got Joe's reference from our realtor. I didn't even know we can find and shop for our home inspection.... I communicated to Joe days prior that I wanted to be involved in going along with him during the inspection. My thought process was to let him do his job and try my best to stay out of the way and I would try to rarely ask any questions. Because Joe is so friendly, and very great at explaining/teaching things, I truly had the best experience knowing more about my potential new house! Joe showed up on time, and was very thorough throughout the whole inspection. We took approximately 3 hours for the inspection of the property. During the whole process, Joe took his time and detailing what needs to be taken care of on the house. He explained what will go on the report and what it means. Every step of the way, Joe explained what he was looking for, what he was testing, and made suggestions on how to remedy an issue. Being a first-time homebuyer, I saw almost every aspect of my house. The attic, the ground beneath the house, electrical panel, roof, and if there was anything I missed, you'll get your inspection report with pictures by the next day. Joe went as far as responding AND calling me when I had a question on the inspection. I'm not sure if I'll ever buy a house, or do another home inspection, but if anyone ever ask me (if they're first time home buyers in Sacramento), I'll 100% recommend Golden State Inspections because of Joe! read more

Overall I had a great experience with Craig and his team. The service was swift, professional, and effective. The testing was done promptly, and the remediation efforts reduced mold levels in our home back to normal. Craig was super patient and considerate when entertaining all my questions and concerns. I'll definitely turn to the them in the future, if additional issues arise. I highly recommend them! read more

Everything about this company was great! Being a first time home buyer, we weren't sure when to schedule an appt because the sellers weren't responding so I had to book a house inspection last minute and Golden State Inspections had openings the following day! Michael who inspected our home was so helpful with following up afterwards via email and a phone call. Happy we went with them! read more

Craig provided a very thorough inspection that was well-documented with photos and justifications for the items in need of repair. He pointed out code requirements so I knew what needed repair up front and could wait but I might want to consider down the road. I truly appreciate the time he spent with me. This was my first time handling the inspection process as a solo buyer and Craig helped me to feel completely at ease with the process and the home I was buying. In addition, we had a bit of a time crunch between a quick inspection timeline and my being out of town in the midst of it, but we were quickly able to schedule a time that worked for us all. Thank you, Craig! read more

Michael Knapp at Golden State Inspections conducts a very thorough inspection. This company provides pictures of the areas inspected with good descriptions. If something could not be inspected, a reasonable explanation is given. As someone in the home buying process, I feel aware of the items that may need and will need attention. I suggest requesting Michael based on his knowledge, thoroughness and ability to explain any issues and answer questions. I highly recommend! Other notes, when you pay for your inspection you can save $15 by doing an EFT vs paying by credit card. They were able to get my inspection scheduled in a timely manner. read more

We used them to inspect our new home to check for defects and what not. They found a few minor issue and we had the previous owners had repaired. It's a newer home but it's nice to know everything seemed in good order. read more

Michael Knapp just did our inspection. He's very knowledgeable and provides clear explanations, recommendations and clarifications. Would definitely recommend him and golden state inspections to everyone. read more

I contacted this company and one other place when I was looking for an inspector while in the process of purchasing our first home. This company appeared to be the better value--more comprehensive at a better price! On the day of our inspection, Bill was punctual (he arrived before we did!) and jumped right into providing a thorough inspection. His report was very detailed and included pictures and he answered all my questions honestly, which put me at ease. I would definitely use this company again in the future if needed. read more

The owner Craig is wonderful. He came out to our house to do air quality tests after finding water damage in the crawl space and attic and put my mind at ease. While waiting for the tests, he reviewed prior inspections with me to see what was found and also looked in the crawl space just to see what we're working with. He definitely went above and beyond recommending some fixes for the issues that he didn't even need to really look at. We will definitely be using Craig and his team for other work around our house now that our tests came back all clear! read more

I have used Golden State Inspections for the last few home inspections and I always ask for Michael Knapp because he is so thorough and when he does the inspection I feel assured that he has covered everything of any concern. He is friendly and very professional and I highly recommend using Golden State Inspections. read more

I can't say enough. These folks took great care of us. Dave was our inspector, and we were there for the beginning and left him to inspect everything on his own. The property is over 60 years old, and Dave gave us a very detailed review. He made himself available to ask questions, which I used twice, and he gave me confidence in my understanding of the issues. We had, Home Inspection, Pest Inspection, Sewer Inspection, Foundation Inspection, and Mold inspection. The person buying this home is a first time homebuyer and Dave understands how important this decision is. There are some major issues, including mold, found, and we are in the process of figuring out if she wants to walk away from this pretty little house. If she walks away from this home, we will utilize them for the next one, for sure. Thanks to Dave and Craig. read more

Our inspector Michael was amazing. He was so polite and professional when it was time to go over and explain his findings after he completed the home inspection. He walked me through and showed me visually what he was talking about and made sure I understood. He answered all my questions and was patient and polite with me since being a first time homebuyer I had a lot of questions and didn't know what to expect from the home inspection. The cost was reasonable and worth every penny he was there for 3 1/2 hours and never rushed to get the job completed. I received my full home inspection report promptly the next morning. I would definitely Recommend this company read more

Jason's inspection was incredibly thorough and detailed. The photos were really helpful and included in the comprehensive report. We felt like he left no stone unturned. Buying a home is a complex process and becomes much less so when you have reliable information and accurate data concerning the present and potential condition of the house that you want to become your home. In our case Jason delivered the information in a very pleasant and professional manner. We highly recommend your use of this company for your home inspection. read more

Excellent service . Worked with Mike and it was fast , efficient and thorough. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a honest inspection.

The first step to a happy home is keeping the wife happy. The second is having Golden State Inspection Services aka Golden State Home Inspection inspection your future home. Joe S. was the inspector. He was punctual, respectful of the existing occupants, professional, DETAILED! He feel very confident of the purchase. I called 6 companies- Tamara from Golden State and Gene from Cap City were the only two who called back. Tamara -First. Very reasonably priced. Don't buy a home without Joe S and Golden State checking it out! Thank you! read more

Golden State Inspections - Home Inspectors Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wow, wow, wow. I have used Home inspectors a bunch over my past 59 years both in California and the Southeast of the US. None of them have come close to the output that I was provided by the GSI team. Michael was our inspector and was great to work with. I highly recommend these guys. read more

I had Craig inspect an 18 unit apartment building that I am considering buying. Craig and his company are very professional. He got a detailed report to me in 24 hours. The report included lots of photos and recommendations for things that could be fixed. He let me walk every unit with him and answered a lot of questions for me. We spent 5 hours walking the building together and I can say for sure Craig and his company are worth it. They were also 40% less expensive than a competing bid. I highly recommend Golden State inspections, they are very experienced read more

Just had GSIS perform a complete home inspection on a new home we purchased in El Dorado Hills a few months back, prompted by seemingly endless newly discovered imperfections in construction and finishing. Dave did a superb job going around, through, and into the house to give us an X-ray view of numerous things that need work and others to keep an eye on as we go through the warranty period with the builder. Final printed report is an excellent leave-behind record we will be able to refer to in the future. An important investment for any new owner; highly recommended. A+ read more

Fast service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Also very affordable. We were able to get a quick appointment and the report was done that same day for the services we requested. I would definitely use their services again. read more

We used Golden State Inspections for our new home in Natamos, which turned out to be a great decision! We called and the lady who answered was so nice she was able to schedule us within the next couple of days . Joe came out for our home inspection and once he was done since we aren't in town he was kind enough to walk us all around the house through zoom (our relator was there) and show and explain everything he found. The write up report was great detailed with pictures so we can always look back in the future. read more

Blair at the office helped me schedule the appt. She was in constant communication for any changes. Jason came early and spent quite a bit of time inspecting the property for my Buyers. He was thorough, explained things to me as he inspected. He wore protective gear due to Covid and was respectful the whole time. He even helped me turn things off and lock up. I appreciate his expertise and hope to use him again. Thank you Jason for a job well done. Til the next one! read more

Great availability, very nice and professional staff. They did a very thorough home inspection for us.

Have not purchased a home in over 27 years and was not familiar with the new technologies with home inspection services. Craig was very thorough and at the end of the inspection face us a tour to show us some problems and slide show us how some of the items worked in the house. He was incredibly helpful I would recommend using him again. He sent the complete report within 24 hours. It was very easy to read. read more

I was purchasing a home that the sellers had provided a home inspection report on. They said some of the items had been fixed and I decided to get my own home inspection report. My realtor setup an appointment with Golden State. Val came out and thoroughly inspected the home. He found items that the previous report had not included and items that were supposedly fixed were still an issue. He walked me through everything he had found and answered all questions I had. The report provided was extremely comprehensive with very clear pictures of issues, exactly where they were and recommendations on what needed to be replace or repaired. It gave me much more piece of mind going into the purchase. Val was friendly, honest and efficient. read more