We highly recommend Bob. He was not only pretty thorough in his inspections but very patient and…read morehonest to go over everything he had seen. We are realtors and deal with inspectors all the time and have to say this was a very enjoyable experience. From what we have heard around the mountain there are only two inspectors that you should really call and Bob is definitely one of them.

I recently got an offer accepted for a home in Big Bear Lake. I'm not from the Big Bear area but I…read morewas recommended a home inspection company who I felt did a decent job but since they're not from the area either, I was concerned with how much they understand the details of mountain homes and how the altitude, weather, slope/foundations, plumbing, etc., can impact the home. I was googling home inspectors in Big Bear and I came across Bob Cherry on yelp. He had really good reviews so I messaged him over the weekend about getting a second opinion on plumbing and inspecting our property in general. He called me back Monday morning and was an absolute pleasure to speak with. Let me explain: Right away I could tell Bob was an expert in the area. He mentioned that he has been doing inspections in Big Bear for 37 years and he brought up terms and situations (weather specific) that were very insightful. He spoke with me about 20 minutes about the home inspection report from the other company. He did not have to do this but his genuine concern for my home buying situation was sincere. What was really cool about my conversation is I asked Bob if he'd be willing to inspect my property and give me his opinion on the total condition. He said that he would be happy to but he then offered to meet me at the property and just give tips without any fees (for free)! I was so shocked by this that I felt completely happy to leave this review and also I will be recommending him to everyone I know that needs an inspection in Big Bear. If you are considering hiring a home inspector, I would highly recommend interviewing Bob to see if he is the right fit for you.

My RE Melissa Gile referred Highlander Inspections to me and I am very glad she did. The initial…read morephone call was a breeze and they were able to connect me with one of their home inspector RED. RED was so awesome to work with, he was very detailed and answer all of our questions. He also waited for us so that he could say hi to us and explain everything in person. Thank you so much!

My family and I have used their services twice. Once for a purchase that fell through because of…read moreissues with the house. We were so impressed with them we called when we found the place e we ended up purchasing. Loch and Red were amazing, their reports are through easy to read and include images of issues. However when looking beyond the inspection portion of their job, Red is a personable guy who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He made sure to explain everything in a way my wife an I understood. He was patient and willing to take as much time as was necessary to make sure he answered all of our questions. We would definitely use them again and would recommend them to everyone looking for a place in the mountains.

Came highly recommended and didn't disappoint! Dale was professional, thorough, friendly, and made…read morehimself available to us for any questions after the fact. He also is able to do mold testing and was able to do one on the spot when a mold-like substance was uncovered in the home we had inspected. He clearly knew what he was doing, put together a great report for us the same day as the inspection, and instilled confidence for us as we moved forward with the home buying process. He's also well respected by real estate agents up here, and, according to all the agents I've asked, is considered the best inspector in Big Bear. All in all, very satisfied and grateful our real estate agent connected us to him.

As a realtor, I've witnessed lots of inspections - some good, some bad. We chose Dale Estes when…read morepurchasing a home for ourselves in Big Bear. It was the first time using him (since I don't do transactions in that part of California) and he was excellent. I've been to several inspections where I was pointing out problems to the inspector! Not here! Dale was very thorough and explained many things that we would need to know about having a home in the mountains. He explained some local code differences as well. He wrote a very clear inspection report for us and I had no problem using it to negotiate with the sellers. I highly recommend him!

I'm very impressed and I have purchased a few homes in the past 40 years. Not only is he thorough…read morebut his report is presented in a very logical, easy to understand format. Then there is his timeliness - excellent. He made it a point to get to the request quickly, make his report and get it in my hands asap. So that i may pursue it before meeting with him in two days. I've never had a home inspector do that before met with me afterwards.

Duke's inspections are very thorough. He also went above and beyond by having to deal with snow…read moreconditions. He kept me updated on the timeframe of when he could get to the property to complete his inspection. He also adds little tips for the homeowner in his report about items that need periodic maintenance and how to winterize a home to prevent broken pipes. As a Realtor for over 40 years, I've had several different home inspectors but Duke is now my "go-to" inspector.

We had a fantastic experience with Tom Sergent at Inside Out Property Inspection in Big Bear…read more Tom was able to get us scheduled and complete the inspection the very next day, which was hugely helpful in keeping everything moving. He was also very fairly priced, which we really appreciated. He did an incredibly thorough and professional inspection and took the time to explain everything in a clear, honest, and easy-to-understand way. He was extremely detailed, patient with our questions, and very fair and balanced in how he presented the findings. He did not try to scare us, but he also did not sugarcoat anything, which we really appreciated. The report was very well organized, easy to read, and gave us exactly what we needed to make informed decisions moving forward. Thanks to his work, we were able to confidently focus our repair requests only on the important safety and major system items. If you are buying a home in Big Bear and want someone who is responsive, thorough, fairly priced, and truly looking out for your best interests, we highly recommend Tom Sergent and Inside Out Property Inspection. We would absolutely use him again.

Not as thorough as we believed. Usually we attend home inspections, we were not able to come up to…read moredo the inspection with Thomas, so we were relying on his expertise. Less than a week after closing, we pulled up the carpet in the main bedroom and found water damage. And after the storm last night, there is fresh water in the home. The wood framing the door is obviously water damaged and it was not mentioned in the report. Water was found under the kitchen sink. The wood beneath was warped, but dry. Rat droppings in a baking pan that was in the oven and droppings on the carpet in the living room.

Tristan was very professional and great to work with on a home inspection. As a first time buyer, I…read morefelt Tristan was very transparent with my partner and I about the process and what work needed to be done to the home. I highly recommend Rim of the World Home Inspection and will use them again in the future.

Tristan and his team of inspectors provide the highest quality inspection reports and outstanding…read morecustomer service! I'm a Realtor and client of Rim of the World Home Inspections and have been very happy with their service. Tristan takes the time to thoroughly walk the property with you. One thing that stands out is the fact he not only points out the areas that need attention but also highlights the things that make the property special and unique. As a life long community member of many mountain towns in the San Bernadino Mountains his knowledge is unparalleled to any inspector coming from "down the mountain". If you are looking for an inspector with your best interest in mind with intimate knowledge of the mountain community properties look no further!

Here we are in the middle of a pandemic with a crazy housing market. If you're looking for a home…read moreinspector then look no further! As a first time home buyer, I was very nervous pretty much about everything and fearful that I would end up with a huge bill and a broken home. My realtor sent me a list of home appraisers and I chose Swafford Home Inspection because of the all the great reviews and turn around time for the inspection report. When I arrived, Corbin was already inspecting the home with my realtor. He stopped his work to introduce himself to me and explain the process of what he was doing. He advised me to look around the home and ask him any questions/concerns I had. He walked me through each area of the home explaining what was a concern, nuisance and what definitely needed repairs. He pointed out any red flags. He provided suggestions on how to repairs items which in my opinion is awesome because I am not very handy. Corbin made me feel at ease with his professionalism, communication and responsiveness. I thought given the current housing market we would get the inspection report in a day or two, but Corbin emailed me the same day! I would definitely recommend him.

Inspector arrived on time and worked efficiently. The report was sent out the same day (we had a…read moremorning appointment). They don't use any technological devices that some of the other inspectors use - infrared sensors, drones, etc. He did a good job explaining to my buyers the concerns he had as well as how serious/not serious each issue was. He also provided contact information of contractors that could complete each of the jobs that my buyers inquired about. Overall a solid experience.

Rick is in a league of his own. He is very knowledgeable, and his experience is invaluable in…read morehelping you decide what issues are worth worrying about, and which issues are not such a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Honest, knowledgeable people like Rick are very hard to find, and you can tell he enjoys what he does + he enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise to help others. If you have the opportunity to schedule his services, you will not be disappointed.

I would give HomeTech 10-STARS if I could!…read more The home we originally wanted had endless issues and Rick was very helpful explaining what the concerns were and the right professionals to assist us in fixing the problems. We decided to pass on that home and about a month later we hired Rick again to help us with a new home inspection. Working with Rick on the first home really helped us and now we knew what red flags to look for. Thankfully the second house was the winner! With Rick's knowledge and expertise, we knew we made the right decision! He truly is the best!!!