*** T O P N O T C H *** Met Jay while completing our home inspection for a newly purchased property. Let me start off by saying: this guy don't play around. When it comes to the nitty-gritty details that could make or break your decision to proceed with a property you'll soon be calling 'Home', the company I HIGHLY recommend is Home Inspections Oahu! 100%!! Jay was not only friendly and down to earth, but he is highly skilled in his expertise as a home inspector, and was descriptive in his explanations to help guide the presentation. With his thorough documentation and photo gallery containing color codings for warnings and repairs needed, my wife and I truly felt secure moving forward with our next adventure. Even if we had already planned to do some upgrading and repairs after the purchase, it was helpful knowing all the other things that might need some TLC, and especially the ones that were more urgent to address immediately. To add to the positives, Home Inspections Oahu was available at short notice and accommodating to our preferred time of service. The quality and value you get are very hard to match. As "OCD" as I am, Jay's diligence and recommendations were very much appreciated! Looking at his inspection versus the one from the seller's vendor... HA! This company beats them by a mile. Total Inspection Cost: $450.00 +tax Thanks Jay & Home Inspections Oahu!! read more

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Incredible and professional services were provided to us during our first home purchase. Jay provided the inspection details in an extensive report; electrical systems, plumbing, fixtures, appliances, moisture readings and much more. When we needed to have a re-visit after some moisture was found and repaired Jay was responsive and came to assure us that it was no longer detected. We will Recommend and use Home Inspections Oahu again for our future real estate dealings. read more

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This was our first home inspection, and going into it we were nervous, however it was one of the most positive experiences we've had thus far in our home buying process! Jay and his team were referred to us by our relator. Our realtor helped set the appointment, and we met Jay and his team at our future property at the time he designated. The inspection took 2 hours, which gave us confidence that they were thorough, but nothing could prepare us for what came next. As we entered the property, Jay excitedly remarked with open arms, "Welcome Home!" This was the first jarring and EXCITING realization that we are truly on the road to home ownership! It felt good to imagine that we were being "Welcomed home" already. Words can't express how much that gesture meant to us. After we sat down, Jay introduced us to the two other gents in his team - one was a carpenter and one a maintenance man. We felt comfortable that they went over their credentials, which helped us feel confident in their ability to assess the property. What's more is that they left their ladder for us to check out the attic, a point my hubby was adamant about. They were generous with their time as we poked around on our own before starting the formal review. The formal review was delivered in an easy-to-follow format. Jay pulled out his iPad and showed us pictures and documentation of the issues he and his team noted in the home. They took ample photographs and seemed to have checked every nook and cranny thoroughly. Whenever we had a question, he was able to easily explain it and even offer advice on remedies. After we reviewed the report, we walked around the unit and he pointed out everything he mentioned to us. It made us feel so much better to see it for our own eyes. I like that Jay was always realistic about what needed attention now with a professional versus what will be on the "Honey, do this," list, LOL! After we were done, we asked ample questions and had some laughs. I really appreciated Jay's sense of humor and professionalism. He made the whole experience enjoyable. It felt like we were already entertaining friends in our new home! Kudos to his team who stood, ready and at Jay's direction, for any item he asked them to do. They were so professional and stood like body guards. They take their work seriously and we felt like we were in more-than-capable hands. If you are looking for a home inspection, please use Home Inspections Oahu. You won't be disappointed! Thank you for the amazing service. read more

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Jay was incredibly thorough and answered all of our questions during the summary. He spent 4-5 hours checking every area of the house. His summary report is comprehensive and very easy to understand. We sent Jay's explanations and photos to other professionals who were able to give estimates based on them without having to visit the house themselves. This made it so convenient and stress-free. Jay is the one to call if you want a thorough and professional inspection. read more

Home Inspections Oahu replied in a timely manner. We were scheduled right away - home buyers, you know how this it's very important because of time commitments in the buying process. Once our date was set, they gave us a time frame and what to expect. The inspector, Jay, arrived at the house at 10:00 am, then after he met to discuss findings at 3:30 pm. We did not need to stay while he was inspecting the house, but just for the meeting. Initially, I thought that was a long time frame, but Jay's report was very thorough. It took a little over an hour to review the initial report with a walk around the house. Jay was friendly and gave advice about the different items that needed to be addressed. He stressed the most important things. After the walk around the house, we paid with a credit card. Jay was true to his word and emailed a complete report by the next morning at 9:00 a.m. It was extremely detailed with pictures and short descriptions of each item. It was 70 pages!! I would rather have a detailed report with nothing missing, than not know something. In summary, if you're looking for someone who won't miss anything and will crawl into the deepest darkest spaces, Jay is your man. read more

Jay and Juliene are very friendly. They made the process simple and straightforward. When Jay walked us through the house, he explained his findings clearly, let us know how they could be addressed, and provided pictures in our final report so we could remember exactly what needed fixing and where in the house it was located. He was very thorough with his inspection. He even went out of his way to get all the way up to check the smoke detector in the vaulted ceiling. I absolutely recommend this company! read more

Couldn't have asked for a better home inspector than Jay. He was knowledgable, has the right credentials (as an ex-inspector for the state of Hawaii), and is just a pleasure to work with. He was on-time (early, even!), generous with his time, and both realtors loved him. He's busy because he's obviously a popular pick, but it's worth waiting for him if you can! read more

Jay is an excellent home inspector. He is very helpful and knowledgeable, and goes that extra mile.

If you need an inspection on a home, this is where you should get it! I contacted Jay on a Wednesday and he confirmed my appointment the next day very promptly! I asked him for a quote because I didn't know what the size of the apartment was considered. He gave me an estimate price which is what we paid. (No surprise add on $). He emailed me and then called me at a time that was most convenient to my schedule. We schedule for an inspection on Saturday, but due to the apt. getting the flooring in, he said it was in our best interest to schedule for another day so it would be a thorough inspection. After the inspection Jay told us the major issues of the home and then the minor. He also gave us advise on how to fix the problems because he is very knowledgeable from his prior trade. Jay was able to explain things to my husband (who knows more about plumbing and electric) as well as to me (Not knowledgeable about homes).After the inspection he sent over the report promptly! So all in all: 1. Very flexible 2. Looking out for your best interest. 3. Knowledgeable 4. Honest Will definitely contact Jay for our next home inspection! Thanks Jay! read more

Our realtor, Bryan Balisacan and Kayla Ueki, set us up with Jay from Home Inspections Oahu. This is a very strange time to be purchasing a home but the offer from Jay was super unique in his approach, we were offered a face time walk through. It was pretty cool and he did an amazingly thorough job (see the pics attached). He not only sent us a detailed copy, he took 360 degree pictures too, and we were able to be billed by Paypal. The price was also reasonable for all the time he took to be intricate in his inspection. Its also sad in a sense that we didn't get to meet him in person. We highly recommend Jay and his services. read more

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We are first time homebuyers that needed a home inspection prior to closing. I came into the deal a little nervous through the process but after speaking with Jay and going through his report, I felt much safer in my decision. He was extremely thorough and detail oriented. He explained everything to me and my wife and helped us understand if we needed it. I would strongly recommend his services for anyone looking and will definitely use him in the future if I need these services. read more

Jay and Rick were excellent, there work produced an easy punch list of work that needed to get done (including pointing out some shortcuts taken by previous contractors). Definitely enjoyed that they have make good use of tech as our report was made available nearly immediately. Would recommend to any buyer or other who needs a home inspection. read more

Jay and Rick are excellent home inspectors. They were very thorough, systematic, and efficient. I appreciated the attention to detail and excellent customer service. Jay is very friendly and easy to communicate with. I walked away with a good understanding of the property and all my questions answered. read more

Jay was a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough, detailed, and knowledgeable. He was prompt and took his time going through the details of the inspection with us and our realtors. We would highly recommend him to our family and friends. Mahalo, Jay and Team! read more

Jay inspected a home we were interested in and he was very thorough and detailed in his report. Was very open to questions after the inspection and even days after when we had more questions. Definitely will recommend him to my family and friends if they ever need a great inspector! read more

We were referred to Jay from our realtor to do a home inspection for a property that we are purchasing. Communication via email was very fast and they responded to us quickly. They sent necessary documents to sign and it was a very smooth process. On the day of inspection we met Jay at the property. Both he and his assistant were very welcoming and answered our questions while they were doing the inspection. They were very easy to talk to. The inspection took roughly 2 hrs. During the discussion, they showed us step by step each thing that they found along with corresponding pictures and descriptions in their presentation. It was all very clear and easy to understand. I definitely recommend them to anyone who is purchasing a property. They have helped to ease the stress of this portion of home buying! read more

Home Inspections Oahu is the choice to make! Even during these unprecedented times they have been accommodating, responsive, and prepared to complete all inspector actions! My realtor recommended a couple options for home inspectors, but I had decided to trust Home Inspections Oahu after looking at their positive reviews. This business did not disappoint! Jay and Juliene Cadavona are a dynamic duo! They are a professional team and hold their corporation to the highest standard. Juliene assisted in making sure all coordination had been reviewed, confirmed, and executed according to plan. The response time has been 24 hours or less on all email communication traffic. Processing the payment was a breeze and she walked me through all the options available. Jay was personable and an expert in his trade. He not only streamlined the inspection process with technology, but he had also walked me through the specifics that only an experienced contractor would know. Compared to other inspectors, Jay had the background knowledge to talk me through the "why" certain things were functioning or not functioning and explained the troubleshooting process. He is an expert in this field and I appreciated the sincerity in his recommendations from the inspection. I would recommend this business to all my friends and family that plan to have an inspection done on island! read more

My husband and I procured Jay's inspection services for a large single family home in Mililani Mauka. The entire experience from start to finish was flawless - timely, friendly responses from his assistants and Jay too. It was obvious Jay's inspection was diligent and detail oriented. It was refreshing when his formal written report exactly mimicked the candid conversion that was held at the property when reviewing his report out/findings. HIs report was also VERY clear and did not leave room for interpretation for areas requiring attention (repair/replacement). The efficacy of his report enabled us to secure closing credits and various seller paid remediations prior to closing date. I HIGHLY recommend Jay and team. Highly competent, friendly and professional. A++!! read more

Jay & Rick were such a great team on our home inspection! They did a thorough job and we are confident in everything they reported. It was so helpful to be there and discuss their findings and even throw around some ideas for solutions too. They are very professional and easy to talk to as well. Overall, we couldn't be more satisfied with the service! read more

The inspection of my (what I hope to be) new home in Kapolei was beyond what I expected. I had 3 previous home inspections and this superseded all the ones done previously. The courtesy and professionalism to the current occupant and myself definitely is not taught or trained, it is who you are. Every detail that was to be presented in the report was step by step explained by Jay (he also walked us over to the subject location) ahead of time, so when I got the report at a later date, I almost felt like I didn't have to read it, because he went over everything in person. Which helps a person like me who doesn't like to read because how easily I get distracted or can't find time to sit through a report. He had his arsenal of testing/inspection devices on-hand. It felt like he went through every inch of the home. Definitely recommend calling him up on your next home inspection needs. FYI, He also was on stay-cation this particular weekend, but made accommodations to fit my home inspection in. C'mon! How'z Dat for service and commitment! The report came the next day and I though it was put together by an R&D department team. Very presentable and actually was an easy read with pictures (needed that). Testing temperatures with inferred snapshots?!?! Can't believe the level of output of information provided by the 38 page report. They even have a summary report 7 pages where it isolates and abbreviates the important items in the overall report. Thank you Jay and Julie for your help! read more

Julienne was very professional on the phone, she was very flexible with the appointment time and my urgency to have the inspection. She took the address and looked up the unit, responded to my e-mails promptly. Jay showed up on time, was very thorough and professional. He was much better than the inspection I had from my other condo. Report was outstanding and detailed. He answered all the questions that my father (retired electrician) had about the electrical wiring. He was very impressed with his knowledge and skill. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. read more

Contacting Home Inspections-O'ahu with Juliene to set up a date and time for a home inspection was smooth and the date was convenient for me. Jay and Jason were prompt on 7/31 and explained to me what each one of them were going to be doing and I shared with them what areas of the house was in disrepair. They kept in contact with each other via walkie-talkie to stay in touch when one of them was on the roof and the other one in the house or under the house-that was smart. Very neat & organized with their well maintained equipment & tools. Polite and answered my questions and at the end shared color pictures of areas needing attention along with descriptive summary of all their findings and later emailed me the final summary that same afternoon I would use them again and highly recommend this local company~ read more

We hired Home Inspections Oahu to conduct a home inspection on a property that we were interested in purchasing. Jay, who did our inspection, did an awesome job. He was very thorough in inspecting the property, checking everything that he had access to. In his walkthrough with us, he was very thorough in his findings, allowing us multiple opportunities to ask questions and explained how he came to his conclusions. He has a color-coding system in his report, which made it very easy to identify what needs to be repaired versus recommendations. Jay was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and we were very comfortable in asking any questions we had. I could tell that he truly enjoys what he does and is looking out for the best interest of his clients. I would highly recommend hiring Home Inspections Oahu if you are in need of their service. read more

My Fiancé are purchasing our 1st home, we were a little worried to be purchasing an older condominium, so inspection was key for us. Home Inspections Oahu did an Amazing job, Jay and his partner were so thorough with their inspection. Explained things in ways we could understand and gave us recommendations. They made us comfortable to continue with our home buying procedure. read more

We are so appreciative of Jay and his team's professionalism, enthusiasm, and patience with us. Jay was very enthusiastic and took the time to sit down and explain to us of his findings. He also emails us the documents for our review. We are so impressed and would recommend them to our friends and family. Thank you, Jay and team! read more

Liked that they take safety as a priority, from masking to explaining safety concerns. They explained everything in a way that anyone would understand and categorize their findings appropriately, from what should be taken care of immediately, what needs to be taken care of in the near future, and what would be good to take care of eventually. Both people were very thorough in their inspections and their explainations. Would definitely recommend them. read more

Outstanding inspection. Jay went over every single inch of the house and helped us find defects that we would not have thought about. Highly recommended! read more

This is my first time working with Jay. As a realtor, seeing first hand how thorough a home inspector inspects, how he prepares his reports (how detailed they are), and how he explains things to the clients are so important. I also appreciated how he made time to do the inspection on short notice, after the first (well known) guy canceled because he couldn't open lock box (which I found afterwards to be unscrambled and on the correct code). An Inspection Report for the Buyer gives them an overview on the condition of the property they are about to buy during a period of the contract in which they are able to decide whether the condition is something that they can or cannot handle. So covering not only items that may need attention, but items that will need maintenance or future replacement/repair during the inspection and walk through is critical information that a Buyer needs to make an informed decision. Common sense right? Not really. Not all inspection services are thorough or will document in their report the current condition at time of inspection. Why is this important? Because of the inspection report is often the first item a Buyer and their experienced Realtor will look at if something isn't working at the Final Walk Through. The condition at inspection should be the condition at Final Walk Through (which happens around 5 days before closing and right before signing...) EX: A appliance or component (like a water heater) was working at time of inspection, it should be working at FInal Walk Through. If not, the Seller needs to get it repaired or replaced to be in working condition. Back to Jay... He was on time and got right to work as soon as he got into the unit. As he went about, I could tell he knew his way around a property and how to access to inspect. (I've had to literally walk some inspectors and show/open up where things are in other condos.townhomes for some inspectors OR worse... ask them to check certain important component items that I noticed they didn't check or go through on the client walk through). He was very tidy and made sure to throw away any small pieces of paint that he has to peel off in order to access the main panel. (I've also had to vacuum or sweep up after some inspectors). He took infrared photos (which some inspectors charge extra for...) and even found on the new stove that one element was not working. Instead of just reporting that, he actually troubleshooted and lifted the top to see if the element was connected and check the condition of the element (it was not connected when it was installed). **Some other inspectors wouldn't have done this and simply report to Buyers that the brand new stove isn't working...causing the Buyer (or Seller) to possibly call in an electrician, pay a $85 service call only to find out that it just needed to be plugged in. ** Jay took the time to check every plug and component in the studio that had all new appliances, cabinets, and flooring...and still provided a detailed report that stated whether something needed immediate attention, condition was current at time of build and suggested upgrades, or how to maintain. THANKS JAY! Definitely getting my future referrals! read more

Yes, Home Inspections Oahu is really as good as it gets! Buying a new home is exciting but it can be scary. Your new dream home can turn into a nightmare if you don't know what's lurking under the surface and the absolute last thing you want to do is buy someone else's problems! Having Jay Cadavona do a top to bottom, in-depth inspection of the home we are about to purchase was the best thing we could ever do before taking the big plunge. Jay's tests are incredibly thorough with detailed photos, information, recommendations and even 360 panorama photos that really gave us peace of mind. We've had inspections by other companies in the past, but none came even close to the high standard of excellence Jay delivered. As a ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Certified Inspector Jay is outstanding. Additionally, he is Code Certified which is critical if you care about the safety of your home and family like we do. His associate Juliene is superb, handling scheduling like an air traffic controller! The customer service is fast, friendly and efficient, is client centered, and we couldn't be happier homebuyers without their help. You're really in good hands with Home Inspections Oahu! read more

Awesome experience! Jay was very thorough and took plenty of time to explain his findings. Jay was very accommodating when my significant other was on the other side of the world on a spotty internet call to listen in to his findings. Got back to us right away and didn't mind one bit that we needed a super early appointment time. Pleasure to work with! read more

Jay! Appreciate the good work my man, you and your partner, also the best rates in town...complete with regard to every detail.

Jay and Rick were very thorough and professional! Took photos of all the areas needing attention/repair, and also took me in person to see those same areas. Jay compiled a very extensive report of what he found (with photos), with suggestions for correction, and he was also very responsive to any additional questions/requests for referrals I had. These guys are great!!! Jay's wife, Juliene, was also very responsive and helpful! An all-around, great experience!!! read more

Unfortunately for me, I did not get to use Home Inspections Oahu because Jay is on vacation during the time I need this done. However, Juliene was lighting quick and friendly in response to my questions. 5-stars for fast and friendly communication. read more

Jay and his team were very professional, thorough, and explained things well. I would definitely recommend home inspections Oahu and will be using their services again! read more

My husband and I had an amazing experience for our home inspection with Home Inspections Oahu. Jay and Rick spent the time to go through our future home with care and attention to detail. We were blown away with how much knowledge they shared between them. They relayed a summarized report immediately after their inspection and we were able to walk through the house with them in order to get the full scope of concerns. They answered all the questions we had and even brought up information we had no idea about. We appreciate their welcoming attitudes and highly recommend them to anyone in need of a professional inspection experience. They helped alleviate some of the stress that home buyers will feel while in escrow. Awesome company! read more

I'm a first time home buyer. Jay and his team did a thorough inspection and made me feel more at ease in the process. Once we entered the home he already had a detailed summary of all the major and minor issues of the home. He was also able to show and reenact the issues to explain more in detail. Also, due to the covid he and his team take extreme precautions to ensure the safety of everyone in the room. Home Inspections Oahu is an outstanding company if you need a home inspection done. Thank you read more

Extremely thorough, very friendly and professional. Jay and his team answered all of our questions and they put us at ease by explaining and advising us on the areas of concern that were highlighted in our report. They broke down all the information into laymen's terms so that it was easy to understand both in person and on the report. read more

As we had a very tight closing date on our new home, Home Inspections was able to perform an inspection the next day after our real estate agent who highly recommended and called them. Both Jay and Rick did a great job that was beyond our expectations. Based on our previous experience with other inspection companies that basically gloss over a property, Home Inspections are nit pickers and came up with a comprehensive list of items that would require repair or some attention. If something didn't operate, they went out of their way to find out what was at fault to the best of their knowledge. Case in point was the jacuzzi that did not turn on when the button was pushed: they located and opened up a cubby hole that had access to the underside of the jacuzzi and noticed that it was unplugged. (It was unplugged as the jacuzzi would not shut off due to a faulty switch). Another case was the clothes dryer exhaust booster fan: This fan is located in an enclosed box in the ceiling of the laundry room. If Home Inspections did not open this box, then we would not have known that this dryer was equipped with a booster fan. Moreover, when Home Inspections operated the clothes dryer, they noted that the booster fan did not turn on automatically as it should. We can go on and on how Jay and Rick went the extra mile to give us a very thorough and detailed inspection report. Use Home Inspections you will be a very happy camper. read more

Jay was great and very professional. He took the time to go over his findings and explained what was wrong and showed an example of how to fix it. His reports has a color key that explains the severity. Photo are very detailed shows a distance shot and close up of the problem, this makes it easy to find. Jay also takes the time to walk with you the property and point out each major problems again. Will use him again. read more

Jay and Juliene were amazing. Very quick to schedule and Jay was thorough in his inspection. He explained everything to me clearly and was generous with his time and expertise. He went above and beyond! Thank you. read more