Fast turnaround and thorough job - I used them for a real estate transaction and they did a great job!! Steve, our inspector, was thorough and detail-oriented. Price was reasonable. Very happy with them and will use again if in need. read more

This service is a complete ripoff. They are a dishonest company with dishonest people. When you phone they will tell you that they'll do a complete visual inspection and use tools in order to make the first evaluation. The initial evaluation is $335 and this doesn't even include any testing. When the guy came, he didn't use any tools to look for anything behind the walls. No infrared tool and no water moisture meter. Nothing. Just looked around. He was a nice guy, but didn't really do what the company promises. He then said the next step was to do air quality testing. I hesitated to spend the additional $190 on air quality testing because they had already just taken $335 of my money just to come to my apartment and look under my kitchen sink and then just talk to me for about 10 minutes about doing the air quality test. That could have been the entire appointment. I didn't need to be charged $335 just to come out to my apartment. I decided to do the testing because that's what I wanted in the first place. I needed more proof for my lawyer. But then the test couldn't be done that day because I had my 5 year old air filter going and had had the ac running. I needed to have both off well before the appointment. I only had turned the ac off 1 hour prior despite being told 30 minutes prior. All this information should have been discussed when booking the appointment. The guy came back the next day, again looked under the kitchen sink and then ripped out the bottom to the dishwasher and didn't pop it all the way back in causing my dog to then pull the panel out, which he'd NEVER done before. He also attempted to pull the wall heater out, insisting it was just a cover, despite me telling him it wasn't. He finally left it alone after asking me, if he took it out, would I be able to put it back in? And I said, "Uhhh No!" But something was moved when he yanked the wall heater because the next 2 days I wound up with dozens of houseflies inside my tiny studio. Absolutely disgusting!!! I phoned to complain about the service not being done as discussed and about the flies, and was told I'd be given a refund for that visit and only be charged the $190 for the air samples which was the cost for the lab. Upon getting the testing back, it concluded that there was no issues with air quality in my apartment, which is impossible considering there's no airflow and my house 4 plants, in different locations around my studio, continually grow mold on the soil and I have to put cinnamon on the soil in order to contain the growth. Not to mention, the flies! If they were behind the wall heater then they were obviously attracted to something and that something should have been picked up in the air quality sample. Not only were the lab results wrong, but when I asked the manager about it, she kept insisting that "their goal is to make sure that the quality of air in my home is safe and at good levels." Like what?! Why is that YOUR GOAL?!?! Your goal should ONLY be to properly test my apartment air. MY goal was to get a proper air quality sample that shows my apartment air quality has too many toxins. So now I'm out money and hours of my time. To add insult to injury, I was ONLY refunded $85 from my $335, which meant I still paid $250 instead of the $190 I was verbally promised and still have to pay yet another company to do the job properly. SCAM! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! read more

Dave Short was exceptional. Checked and explained everything in detail in plain language. Professional and friendly. Highly recommend.You won't find anyone better. Jim and Marina Boyd read more

John did excellent work, finding big things like insufficient current to electrical panel, outdated & unsafe Zinsco panel, unsafe bathroom appliance wiring, missing GFC functionality in outlets, anomalous sizing in HVAC return vent, heat pump failing to perform the required 5-min delay before switching from cooling to heating. He also found little things like sliding door locks not working, drawers popping right out, loose cabinet doors, evidence of plumbing valves needing replacement, damage and insecure attachment of wall mirrors, and termites in some decorative woodwork. I would have noticed none of these on my own, none. read more

Had an excellent experience with Jay. He gave a really detailed inspection to our house and very patient explaining all our questions. Highly recommended this place. read more

Jeff is the absolute best person to work with in your home inspection coordination. I was out of town while I was enduring a short inspection contingency for a house, and Jeff coordinated it all for me, moved so many things around to make it work, and handled my situation with knowledge and compassion. He totally knows what he is doing and how to give the client exactly what they need. I owe this guy a free home-cooked meal for all the great things he's done for me. His management should promote him immediately. Company is great beyond Jeff too and the one stop shop angle was very helpful in my particular situation. read more

Hands down one of the best inspections companies around. We've hired them twice already ( general, mold & sewer), they brief you at the end of the inspection and send report within 24-48 hours. Highly recommend them! read more

Excellent service very responsive and delivers as promised. We ordered hoke inspection for our property. Everything went smoothly, and we got very detailed report. Price was reasonable. read more

Steve Nichols was beyond professional, efficient and knowledgeable! He handled my clients as if they were family...going over each item with great detail to ease their minds about their impending purchase. I would HIGHLY recommend Steve...he's TOP-NOTCH!! read more

La Rocca service was overall good. I want to give 3.7 for their service. I did two different inspections with them: wall-in general inspection service and chimney inspection. Inspectors were so friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Especially, the chimney inspector was fantastic. Also, I love that they don't do repair service, which makes them totally neutral about the inspection. Furthermore, they don't reach out to you asking for further repair service like other inspection companies. However, my general inspector was not through enough. There are small items that my general inspector missed: 1. A smoke detector missing in the second bedroom: I was surprised that he missed it because it is so basic check-up item. It is not expensive to add a detector by myself. 2. A front door wall lamp missing a switch: he didn't figure that a switch for the lamp is not existing. 3. An HVAC inspection could have been done. The inspector was not able to turn it on. It turns out that there was a switch near the ceiling was off. I don't blame him for this. It was very tricky to find the switch. 4. An exterior dryer heat vent: he missed to check the vent. I feel like the company is good. They just have quality different among different inspectors. I am willing to use the service again but I want to ask for a different inspector. read more

This was the most thorough inspection ever!!! Steve was wonderful and he got down and dirty to inspect every nook and cranny. If you want A1 service, hire them! read more

LaRocca Inspections - Home Inspectors Near Me - Burbank, California

Had 2 inspections completed, both went very well and thorough. Great company, great inspections.

My husband and I just bought our first home and could not be happier with the service LaRocca provided for our inspections and the work of Steve Nichols. They were able to get us on the schedule very fast, walked me through everything they found, and answered all of the questions I had being a first time home buyer. Overall it was a pleasure working with Steve and LaRocca. read more

Lou Fossessca of LaRocca Inspections did a fantastic job on the home we are considering purchasing. He provided a detailed summary and report. Lou was quick with responses and easy to interact with. There was an amazing quick turnaround time in receiving the report. Although the home could be a possible money pit, thanks to LaRocca, we may be able to negotiate to have these issues resolved. I would strongly recommend Lou Fossessca and LaRocca Inspections for your inspection needs. read more

Sal was very thorough with the inspection. There were prior misunderstandings about some issues with the house and he fully clarified them. I am ready to tackle some issues and move on with the purchase. Great service! read more

LaRocca is great for general inspections. Steve was my inspector and was great. He is extremely helpful and informative. Very detail-oriented and really understands a lot about houses and properties. I have used him in the past and when he sends the inspection he calls me to ask if I have any questions and always explains everything to me. I would highly recommend them for any type of property inspection. read more

Lou was Great !!!! He was very throw inspecting my new Condo. He also asked me if there was anything that I wanted to be recorded. Very Happy with his work. Cindia read more

I hired them to inspect a duplex. Everything booked online with no issues. Once the inspector showed up he said he would have to charge us more because it is a duplex even though the booking showed the property was a duplex. I had no choice but to pay at the moment because of a short turn around time I needed and then when I asked for a reimbursement they never responded to me. Do not work with unethical inspectors. I would love for them to make this right but they are not responding to me. read more

LaRocca was hired to perform a buyer's inspection. The report is extensive, many pages with some pictures. It gives the impression "oh wow, they really know what they are doing, look at the detail in that massive report!" But.... if you REALLY read the language of the report, it could not be more useless. For example, "it is a very tall chimney and probably should have a reinforcing brace." "Very" "probably" "should"... such useless language. This is followed by a disclaimer, as all of the "issues" identified contain, that basically says, "Yeah, I looked at this, and I don't actually know if there's any problems, I'm just giving my personal opinion, so if you really wanna know if it's an issue, then you should pay somebody else who is actually qualified to come check it out." Save your money, home buyers, this is NOT the inspection crew to have come conduct an inspection, unless you're looking for a way to get out of buying the home you've put an offer on... what a joke. read more

I needed to have a mold on my ceiling inspected and treated. LaRocca had an initial charge of $275. I was told by a previous customer that their charges were modest. Their inspector spent only 5 minutes in my house looking up at my ceiling, so you can guess what the hourly rate is: $3300 per hour. I did receive a long document that contained nothing of real meaning, other than the advice of scrubbing. I would have preferred sending them a picture of my ceiling. read more

Everything could improve Late Unprofessional A real clown show Found nothing g wrong with our home just unprofessional idiot Making jokes like we were old friends Rude read more

Jeff came out to complete our sewer line check just last week. He was super friendly and professional right from the get go. We had some other inspectors there at the same time, so after some quick intro chatting, he went and did his thing, and after he was done he found us and gave us a very detailed recap of what he saw and suggestions for areas to have looked at. He also sent the final inspection doc over within a few hours of completion. Would 100% recommend, we had such an easy and pleasant experience. read more

Lou Fossessca is a professional General Inspector, who is exceptional at his job. I request Lou whenever I schedule an inspection with LaRocca, and feel lucky when he's available to help my clients. Lou is extremely detailed, which is reflected in his inspection reports. Today's inspection, Lou provided us with the inspection report 4 hours later, since he knew my clients and I needed it asap! I highly recommend Lou! Donna read more

LaRocca Inspections is the Best Jay Owens. Knowledgeable, experienced and Professional. The Best Inspection company I have dealt with. On time kind, helpful, and Skilled Thank you for everything read more

Lou Fossessca / La Rocca inspections was needed to do a general inspection on a house I'm planning to buy. He did an exceptional job identifying relevant damages and important malfunction issues on the property. Absolutely professional and experienced in pointing out at all existing problems. Great Inspection that will help me negotiate a better bottom line for this house. Lou was kind to further explain in detail all my questions and concerns. Thanks. Very Grateful to have this inspector. read more

La Roccca was absolutely amazing for our home inspections. I was nervous about the process (first time home buyer!) but they put my mind at ease with their kindness and knowledge, from the scheduling with Nick to the inspections themselves, which were super thorough. Jeff (sewer inspection), John (chimney inspection), Sean (mold inspection), and Lou (general) were incredible. The detailed and easy to read reports came back FAST and Lou even followed up a few days later to ask if we needed anything. A++++ service. Thank you La Rocca! Y'all are the best. read more

5 stars isn't a high enough rating for the excellent service Steve gave my family and I. From beginning to end the service level LaRocca provided is unmatched. The inspection for our first home purchase was thorough but honest. They want to make sure you know what you're getting yourself into and guided me throughout every step of the way. Words can't explain how happy I was with Steve's service and personality. Thanks again! read more

This company brings in all their vested interest partners. Oh the general inspection recommends a fireplace inspection, "use Chimney Check" (fully owned subsidiary of LaRocca). Strange how Chimney Check stated an issue with the fireplace and then recommended another vendor in their referral network to do the repair work at triple the costs. The embezzlement and scheming to make a bad inspection report to drum up work is vile and you all should be ashamed of yourself. You should properly disclose your vested interest partners on all of your inspection documents. None of your documents have proper business IDs, certifications, license #s. Doing work on bad faith. I would never recommend this company unless you want them to guarantee to find issues on a home, oh they will find it. read more

In 2020 I moved out of a toxic mold situation, and stayed with friends and family until I found my own place in April of 2021. Almost instantly, I began having symptoms of mold illness similar to before, but there was no visible damage/mold in my unit. I didn't know what to do, and I was worried that I would be gaslit, or told that if they couldn't see mold, there wasn't mold. Sadly, that's what happened to me in the past with other mold inspectors. Another company cleared my home of mold back in 2018, but the reality was, I WAS living in toxic mold, With so much trauma from my past home, I was scared. I knew in my heart that something wasn't right, and the humidity level in my new place was high often, which really led me to think that there must be some sort of water damage/mold. I had called a couple of other companies, however they were dismissive. One of my friends on Instagram, who is a real estate agent, follows LaRocca, and so they came highly recommended. I wasn't disappointed, not ever! To begin with, the staff over the phone at LaRocca are wonderful. They were very patient, super attentive, understanding, and kind with me. I never felt rushed, and trust me, I'm a talker! One of the employees actually went through the same thing I did, and he was able to get away from his mold situation. I felt like I wasn't alone, and all of my needs were met. Every single question ( and trust me, I asked a lot of questions ) was answered. I can't speak enough about the professionalism, friendliness, and the warm welcome feeling you get with this company. Not to mention their prices are great, and I did comparisons. OF COURSE, I hired LaRocca, and believe you me, my landlord tried to get involved and make things hard for LaRocca to show up, even though I was paying out of pocket. LaRocca was never intimidated, and they went out of their way to go above and beyond for me, even adding the landlord to their insurance, just so they could show up on property. My inspector was John. He was extremely well versed, and knew exactly what to look for. He was very receptive, and wiling to going above and beyond for me. His report was beyond thorough at 16 pages long, and it detailed every part of my dwelling, even including the outside of the property, and the building. Not only did my unit test positive for mold ( I was contacted within 24 hours of the testing regarding ) but my master bedroom specifically tested positive in a swab test for Stachybotrys, one of the most dangerous, rarest, toxic molds. Needless to say, my landlord did not have a choice after seeing this info, and had to have the entire wall taken down, and the mold situation rectified based on LaRocca's report. Saving the best for last, Jeff was always my go to over the phone, and he is amazing, patient, kind, outgoing, and sensitive to your needs. I highly recommend this company, and if I ever suspect mold again, I will ONLY use this company. HUGE SHOUT OUT AND THANK YOU TO JEFF read more

Flat out Lied on Home Inspection Report about numerous things. Clearly not qualified, considering lawsuit.

we are in the process of buying a house and whoever that ever purchased one know how overwhelming the whole process can be. Mr. Lou provided detailed information about the house to purchase needs and safety alerts! not only that but, when we contacted for an advice after the inspection, he kindly provided with helpful information about our request. Great inspector! read more

Jay Owens came out on a rainy day to inspect a mobile home my Buyers are purchasing. Jay was on time, professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough with his inspection. His briefing was easy to understand. He also kept me posted as to when the report would arrive in my email. The report was easy to read, clean and explained in detail about his findings. I will recommend Jay and will request him for my next home inspection. read more

My agent arranged for these inspectors for a home I was in escrow with. The inspector missed tons of significant errors in the plumbing, bathroom, and other areas of the house that ended up costing me tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and fixes. I had to replace the entire master bathroom bath because it was built out of cement (warning sign) and the floor was cracked and had been sealed by the seller with clear sealant. The entire bath and walls had to be torn out and redone. The oven was wired on a 10 amp cumircuit instead of the necessary 30 amp circuit. That's enough power that the over display worked and maybe the fan, but it wouldn't heat the oven which they would have had to test. This was one of many things that were overlooked that cost over ten thousand dollars in repairs. Their reply says I didn't read the inspection report which I did cover thoroughly with my agent. I had a forensics inspector come after the close because there were so many things wrong, I thought there could be more serious issues or fire hazards. He found a number of issues LaRocca simply missed. read more

I've been working with Lou Fossessca from LaRocca inspections for years, and it's always a great professional experience with him. His knowledge and expertise are top level. Would definitely recommend him for your general inspection needs for houses and condos as well. Always on time, always professional and precise. Can not recommend him highly enough. read more

LaRocca is a one stop shop! I was able to schedule general, chimney, pool and sewer all in one day! Everyone was super thorough and knowledgable. Lou, specifically, was extremely detailed on his report and did an excellent job of explaining his findings. He was also able to produce the report the same day! Glad he was apart of this transaction. John, inspected all the fireplaces. He went out of his way to locate the manual for one of the fireplaces and noticed the mantle was a fire hazard based on the manuals install requirements. I will definitely be using LaRocca and requesting John and Lou for all future inspections. read more

Lou F at LaRocca Inspections did a thorough and efficient job with my home inspection. He was willing to work within my short time frame and arrived on time. The Report came out quickly thereafter & was very clear and easy to understand, assisted for a smooth Escrow process! Highly Recommend. read more

I have used LaRocca inspections on all of my properties over the years and they have provided excellent service at reasonable cost. I highly recommend! read more

Reliable company with professional, inspectors. I've worked with Jay Owens most recently and was very thankful that his very thorough inspection kept me from making a very costly mistake/purchase. read more

Wonderful inspectors. I have been using La Rocca for 10 years. They are thorough and honest and straight shooters, but they also care and want to help. I recommend them to my buyers because I feel they are extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am reading some of these reviews about how someone missed an error. A home has endless moving parts. A doctor can't necessarily see every single malfunction or condition going on based on the information given. The doctor uses all the information he/she can see, with what's been given. To expect an inspector to catch every single potential issue that comes up in a home is pretty silly. It is a GENERAL inspection. Anyway, if anything, I've found the inspectors I use give a tremendous amount of Information. I have Worked with hundreds of inspectors and I consider La rocca the best. read more

As a home buyer, we scheduled inspections for two properties with LaRocca. Mike Erwin came out the first time and did a very thorough inspection. Walked us through everything he found and he was able to find problems the termite inspector missed. His inspection report was beyond detailed with plenty of explanation and pictures. We exited escrow because he found damage that the real estate agent did not disclose and attempted to cover up. We then entered escrow for another property and called Mike to come back out and inspect the property. Again, he did an excellent job with his inspection. We purchased the property because we knew Mike didn't find any major problems. I commend Mike and LaRocca for their great customer service, employee training, and reasonable costs. I highly recommend LaRocca for any home inspection needs. Their website and booking process is modern and easy to use. Props to their IT team on website design and user interface. Thank you! read more