I never thought about using a home inspector. I had the pest report, I can look around and see how…read morethings look .. why an inspector.. well I have to tell you.. I am so glad that I called Halcyon. They found things that the pest didn't and things I wouldn't have looked for, more importantly, they found the root of many of the pest report items and had pictures, descriptions and the answer to what needed to be done to correct those issues; so that I had a solid understanding of the scope of work required and as a result (after a few phone calls) cost estimates.. all of this saved me over $100k at closing.. and more, gave me a plan for what needed to be done so I'd have no surprises down the road Suffice it to say, I am recommending you call them!

Julian performed a timely and accurate inspection of our property as part of our listing to sell…read morepreparations. He arrived as agreed and performed a comprehensive review with easy to understand final report.

Matt at Cantor Inspections was outstanding from start to finish!…read more He was friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to throughout the entire inspection process. One thing that really impressed us was his ability to take complex construction or building issues and explain them in plain English. He made sure we understood not just what he found, but why it mattered and what our options were. Matt was able to ballpark repair costs, suggest different approaches to fixing issues, and recommend the right type of contractor or specialist for each item. It felt like we were getting an education from someone who was genuinely looking out for our best interests. We also appreciated how practical his advice was. Rather than just listing defects, he helped us understand the context behind each issue and what he would prioritize if he were advising his own kids. We found that perspective incredibly valuable, both during negotiations and in preparing for homeownership. If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, you need to call Matt. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

I had asked Matt for a quote back in May and received a prompt, straightforward reply…read more Unfortunately, I was not able to follow up with him until recently. I'm a little surprised by his dismissive response. I would expect him to provide his availability so we could work something out.

They did great work for us. They repaired our posts and installed a vapor barrier. I would…read moredefinitely recommend them and use their services again.

We had never heard of "flying termites" until a swarm of termites took up residence around our…read moregarage. Fortunately, we had just had a positive experience with Hall Bros and we called them. James sprayed the area and eradicated our problem. Good service . We're satisfied customers.

John is wonderful. He's a proficient and detail oriented home inspector. He produces a clean report…read morethat's easy to understand, and does so in a timely fashion. Really happy with his services.

Very pleased with overall experience with John who displayed excellent communication through entire…read moreprocess. He was very knowledgeable and professional in this line of work and thorough and clear on detailed home inspection report. We felt work was good value for objective information we needed.

JJ was a very thorough inspector and answered all our questions about his recommendations and the…read moreconditions at the property. His report was much more detailed than the one we got from the seller's inspector, and gave us peace of mind that there were no major issues with the house. His turnaround time was also quite fast, even though the report was very detailed. I let out a huge sigh of relief upon hearing from him that the renovation was quality, detailed work! Thanks JJ for all your help!

Reasonably priced and thorough job. They pointed out a lot of things that were not caught in the…read morerealtor's report and gave us a foundation of what all needs to be done for the home. Highly recommend John especially!

Sean was great! Great communication and quick turnaround on the report. Highly recommend!read more

So here's the front page from my report from this company. I addition to doing a horrible job, they…read morealso accused me of lying about being a customer. So here's the proof. Fully expect them to remove their accusation now. Please hesitate when evaluating companies to do this work. This one is a hard pass.

I had a very positive experience with these David and Golden Gate Home Inspections…read more My friend asked me to help find, book, and manage a home inspection for him. He is not buying or selling, he just wants to know what needs to be fixed in his Victorian SF home. David was on time, very curtious and knowledgeable, and a nice person to chat with. He was especially happy to be doing the work for someone who really wanted to know all the potential problems, instead of for a seller that might wish there were no potential repairs. I will reach out to them to schedule a similar inspection for my mom's home.

Very nice details, fast report! Even with some nice video demonstrations! Easy appointment! Very…read moregood value and price!

We tried to hire them for pest control service/ (2x). This company does not show up. DO NOT HIRE…read moreTHEM!

Technicians get a five star--they are polite, hard working, and extremely helpful. They go above…read moreand beyond. Management is confusing things. They had a bad answering service, so they fired them and now phones go unanswered. Bills are never sent. Customers are somehow supposed to intuit what they owe despite not knowing what services cost nor what services are performed. Appointments are scheduled via text message. There is no way to communicate if that works but often the technician doesn't show. Most of the time our technician is very kind and will let us know. But he's taking that on himself. He also lets me know my balance due. But, it is up to the service rep. We didn't always have such great, caring guys.

Stephen Pringle has been an amazing partner in buying and renting our home. He is very fair and…read moreconnected to great resources in the community. To me, what is most special about Stephen is the way that he improves our community. Watching him give his time to creating a sweet baseball field for the kids in memorial park.... to building the Yodi Bodi art center makes me even more proud to call San Anselmo home.

I met Steve in 2013, when he sold my neighbor's house in San Anselmo. I took an instant liking to…read morehim and kept his business card. (He's now been involved in 3 out of the 8 houses on our street, one sale and two purchases.) Five years later, I tracked Steve down as I wanted him to be my agent to help sell my inherited family home. The first thing he said when he came to look at the house was, "Dude, you're leaving money on the table". Thus began an odyssey of a year and a half of remodeling and renovation with his guidance. (I originally just wanted to sell the house as-is, thus Steve's comment.) Steve's wife, Kim, an interior designer, lent initial guidance on the project and provided input on paint choices and furniture. Steve kept an eye out for usable materials from other projects and showed up a couple of times with strings of café lights that helped make the place look magical. I needed to replace some rotated retaining walls and Steve provided contact information for a contractor that did an immense amount of high quality work in a week and a half. Another contractor replaced older double-glazed windows that had failed. (I did joke with Steve that if he was really a full-service broker, he'd know a discrete arsonist.) He showed up one day to touch base while I was pressure washing the carport. Steve grabbed a broom and starting brushing the standing water out, how many agents would do that? As the market was very hot, we had trouble finding a stager that was available. (I was rather dubious about the value of staging at first due to the high cost.) Michelle at Revelation was more affordable than the others and did a bang-up job. She made the house look too good for the likes of us. It's a common phenomenon that people think twice about selling their house after all the improvements are made and they go from drab to fab. Two photographers were provided, including one with a drone, that produced some beautiful collateral with twilight photos. As I ran out of funds near the end, despite acting as the GC, I wanted to help expedite the sale by having the house measured and inspections done before placing the house on the market; he provided both and lent the funds to do so. We were happy that the sale met my target price. We wanted to move to Pt. Reyes Station. We met multiple times to look at properties in west Marin. Steve met me at the county planning offices several times including a paid sit-down meeting with the county where the planning department researches the said property and guides you as to what is feasible. I wasn't aware of such a thing. It was at Steve's suggestion that we set up the meeting and we ultimately decided against making an offer on an overpriced lot with way too many restrictions. At another vacant site, Steve made the observation that there were blue lines (water elements) in the back and side that could create problems getting a leach field approved. Despite his observation, we made an offer that was rejected and I think he was relieved. Steve didn't think the seller would exactly be Mr. Rogers. I have waited a year to write this review, since the sale of our house, because we weren't done with him. We closed escrow, today, on four vacant acres in Sebastopol with Steve's help. Our ambition is to do restorative farming and to build a house that meets our design sense and needs. Few of the lots we considered met all of our criteria including zoning issues. This one does. Steve came to look at it and gave it his blessing so we went forward. There was a last-minute second offer from another party but we won the bidding with my letter to the seller. I wasn't confident with my letter but Steve gave me the thumbs up saying it was perfect the way it was. He was right since the two bids were equal but the seller chose us. Finally, to the "lady" with the two-star review who accused Steve of being in it for the money; I'm offended at the mischaracterization and feel I must defend him. I never felt Steve didn't have our best interests at heart whether it was in selling our house or buying our land over a 2+ year period.

Terrence with Priceless Termite Control is, without question, one of the best termite inspectors in…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area. As a Realtor, I need professionals I can trust to be timely, knowledgeable, accurate, and professional--and Terrence consistently exceeds expectations. I've worked with him on multiple transactions for the past three years, and every experience has been outstanding. One of my clients was especially impressed when Terrence carefully reviewed and corrected the Section 1 work recommendations on their property, saving them unnecessary expense and confusion. His inspections are thorough, his reports are clear and delivered promptly, and I learn something new from him with every property he inspects. He takes the time to explain his findings and always puts the client's best interests first. If you're looking for a dependable, honest, and highly experienced termite inspector, look no further. Terrence is my go-to termite professional, and I highly recommend him.

Terrence was given the nickname of "Terrence the Termite Terminator" on a review posted a few days…read moreago by another Yelper and I 100% agree that he should wear that title with great pride. Very much like that reviewer, we also did NOT have termites (thank goodness because I had dreaded visions of broken walls, tenting in my future and a smaller bank balance!) What I really, really, REALLY appreciate was Terrence's honesty and knowledge. He could have easily told us we had a terrible termite issue and charged us for something we didn't need. Thank you for the complimentary house call- I likened his visit to one in which the doctor has told you that you don't have the "C" word after all! (If you could have heard my sigh of relief when he said we didn't have termites!) I completely recommend Priceless Termite Control based on his honesty and integrity alone. In addition, Terrence is very personable, easy to talk to and informative. This is a quality company; I sensed his expertise the minute Terrence walked in.