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.

We had a fantastic experience working with Matt Cantor of Cantor Inspections. The level of detail…read moreand depth of knowledge he provides easily justify the cost of the inspection, which pays for itself several times over when deciding who and what work to do. Matt conducted a very thorough inspection and, more importantly, helped my family understand how to prioritize the work our home needed. His report gave us the knowledge and confidence to speak with contractors and make sure we were focusing on the right repairs rather than unnecessary work. What really stood out was that Matt didn't disappear after the inspection. He remained available for follow-up questions and was incredibly generous with his time and advice as we evaluated contractor proposals. His insight helped us navigate some very expensive recommendations and focus on practical, staged solutions instead. If you want a home inspector who is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping homeowners make smart decisions, I can't recommend Matt highly enough. Working with him was invaluable for our family.

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.

This firm was recommended to us by a competitor. So happy we tried them. Golden Gate Home…read moreInspection visited our client's property yesterday. Five Star Experience. Top tier inspector (David). Knowledgeable, Personable, Thorough, and Professional. His findings were so valuable. Everything will be fully addressed before the property goes on the market. Hats also off to their reception desk. Outstanding customer service and communication. This review comes with a strong recommendation to engage.

Ian was very thorough in his inspection and report and I highly recommend him. He was able to come…read moreon short notice and explained everything clearly in his walk through.

We recently completed our third home inspection with Ian and could not appreciate his thoroughness…read moremore. Each time we have requested his assessment he is professional, explains any findings in detail, and takes his time to ensure he has adequately assessed the property. He is always efficient, yet thorough in answering questions so we can feel comfortable with how to move forward with any concerns. I highly recommend his services!

Highly Recommended!…read more The inspection was incredibly thorough and professional. The inspector arrived on time, checked every corner, and explained everything in detail. The report was delivered fast and was easy to understand. Great service!

Ryan was exceptional. My family was very happy with the quality of his thorough home inspection…read more The report he created afterwards very clearly shows areas of concern that we can take action on. Great value for such high quality service.

You can always count on top professionalism from JMC Inspectors. I recommended them…read morevery highly.

East Bay real estate is crazy and many buyers are now foregoing home inspections, which is really…read morenaive. Sellers' agents usually use sellers' inspection companies - ones that are not thorough and miss a lot of things. The first house we bought was like this. Not getting our own inspection cost us more than $200K and 1.5 years of costly but necessary renovations down the road. The sellers' inspection totally missed that half of our house was run on knob and tube, that our deck supports were completely rotten, and that most of the siding needed to be replaced. Since then, we've used JMC twice. Both times Lee Parsons was our inspector and I can't say enough great things about him. He doesn't mind if you follow him around and explains things along the way. Because of offers being due, he worked at night to finish our report so we could decide how much to bid the next day. Also the owner is great and scheduled us in last minute on one of the inspections, responding to a voicemail and texting over the weekend. On one inspection, the house was marketed as new construction and looked great, but had a lot of hidden issues. The gutters needed to be replaced, there were flashing issues with the roof, the skylight was not secured to the roof, there were drainage and retaining wall issues, rats had gotten into the HVAC ducting (missed by the pest report), several appliances were not functional, and there was no hot water going to a section of the house. There were 5 offers on the house, 4 with no contingencies, but only 2 had done inspections. The house sold for $1m above asking with no contingencies! That buyer will soon discover all the issues with their "new" house! On another house, which was over a hundred years old but renovated less than 10 years ago, there were minor issues and our family has lived in the house for several months now. Lee's inspection helped us determine our small projects and one big project (the detached garage has no seismic retrofitting and has knob and tube). Overall we're very happy with this house, because no big surprises!

They are very thorough and prompt. I had them to inspect the roof and repair the tiles. The person…read morewho came, did an an excellent job and was very considerate. Top notch.

Ken was fantastic. He carefully inspected all the possible areas and suggested us the next steps…read moreforward.

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!

John Byars was the inspector. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. The report was very…read moreinformative, organized and prompt. I highly recommend.