My husband and I really appreciated Peter's work in inspecting our very first home. He's very professional, and he walked us through all of his findings and recommendations, which was an important step for us in truly learning about our house and also giving us the ability to negotiate fixes during the buying process. Would highly recommend. read more

Pete was the best home inspector I could imagine having for a property I bought out in Yucca Valley. He spent hours making sure that he was able to thoroughly inspect the entire premises and every building on the multi-structure lot. His reports were extremely detailed and extensive and he also was able to spend time speaking over the phone with me multiple times (I was out-of-state during the buying process) and I felt like I was in very good hands the whole time. Not only is he a great home inspector, he's just a good, honest, and genuine person who cares about his clients. I can't recommend Pete enough if you're in the Yucca Valley area and need a home inspection. read more

I found Peter through yelp when I thought I was close to buying a house. He was very kind and informative and immediately gained my trust. When I found another house (one that I just closed on last week), I came back to request Peter's services. His work was thorough and his written explanations (including detailed photos) were clear even to this inexperienced person. If I had questions, he was there to explain further. Peter is an an excellent human being and an incredible inspector. My experience with him has been 100% excellent. read more

We can't imagine a better home inspector! Peter was detail-oriented, communicative, patient, polite, thorough, knowledgeable, and more. We can't sing his praises enough. Top notch. INCREDIBLE! Look no further. What a gem! If you can hire Peter, do it. read more

Peter was recommended to us recently for a Home Inspection on a 1970s residential home in Joshua Tree. We are more than happy to pass on the recommendation. His report was excellent - not only thorough and well organized, illustrated with clear photos and highlighting aspects that represented safety aspects that needed attention first, he turned it around super fast. The attention to detail, knowledge and expertise of all aspects and systems was superb. He made himself available for questions and discussions after and overall it was a very easy and pleasurable experience. Don't hesitate in reaching out to Peter Shatz. He's the best! read more

I've worked with Peter as a home buyer and a real estate agent. He is the best! Peter is diligent and gives peace of mind during the home purchase process. He cares about his clients and provides information in an easy-to-understand way. During the walkthrough, Peter explains the issues and possible consequences if one doesn't resolve them. He is very knowledgeable in all the technical aspects of home construction, as well as codes, regulations, and recent changes to them. I've genuinely learned a lot from Peter. His reports are always fast and on time. They are super detailed, with pictures and explanations of issues and their severity. I cannot recommend Peter enough! read more

Peter did an inspection for clients of ours for a property they were planning on purchasing and did an excellent job. Besides being very thorough in his inspection, he was very professional in answering questions & explaining everything to the buyers who were purchasing their first home. This helped the clients have confidence in what they were getting into, and also shed light on multiple aspects of the home that we had to further inspect. I would definitely recommend him for any other inspections needed in the area read more

I had a very short window to get my home inspection done. Peter squeezed me in, was very thorough and walked me through everything! Price was very reasonable and would highly recommend. read more

Peter deserves 10 stars, but 5 will do. He's extremely easy to work with, detail oriented, and patient. He's inspected two homes for me and both times spotted small details that led to important findings. He has impressive knowledge of building materials and their potential pitfalls. His reports arrive quickly, with all the key details and photos to back up his findings. I trust his recommendations implicitly and will use him anytime I'm even thinking about a home in the Hi Desert. read more

I have been working with Peter for the last 18 months as both a realtor with buyers and as a home buyer myself. This man knows exactly what he is doing and is very familiar with all the types of hi desert homes and what to look for. You will find him polite and brutally honest. I was once very excited about purchasing a property and he got to the home an hour before I did. When I arrived he told me BARRIE you absolutely cannot buy this house it's in too bad of a condition. I was so upset but I knew that he was correct and he pointed out everything to me that I would never have seen otherwise. As a buyer he makes you 100% aware of the liabilities buyers take as they purchase any home. And as a realtor you will know your clients are in the best of hands. I recommend him highly. I have used many other home inspectors and I rate him as the best don't even look at anyone else. read more

I was incredibly fortunate to have Peter Schatz conduct my home inspection. As any homebuyer knows, a good inspector can make or break a sale. And a truly honest, ethical, and transparent inspector will also help you steer clear of certain obstacles that might preclude a bad purchase. Honestly, Peter was amazing! He is without a doubt, the BEST inspector I've ever worked with, and I've been through a couple dozen inspections over the past ten years. Not only was he exceedingly thorough in taking the time to go over his findings with us, but he gave excellent insights without dispensing "opinions" that would influence our decision. I think some realtors worry that inspectors will push clients into or out of decisions. Peter is wonderful because he armed us with enough Information to make good decisions, but never did it at the expense of the agents or sellers. He was, in a word, awesome. He even followed up with us to see if we needed anything wise. He was warm and friendly, generous with his time, amazing at turnaround, extremely insightful and knowledgeable, and an absolutely delightful person to work him. I joked with Peter that I wished I was a land baron so that I'd have a reason to keep hiring him! If you book Peter you will get the most professional, detailed inspection report, but you'll also get a great interaction with a lovely person! Thanks for all your help Peter. We'll be using you every time! read more

I was recommended to Peter through the agent I was using - he's very thorough and took his time. The inspection report was really detailed and he outlined everything with photographs. He went over a lot with me in person too! If you're purchasing a home in the desert, he's your guy! His pricing is very fair also. read more

I've used a dozen home inspectors before and have a good sample size to compare them. They rarely impress me, and I sometimes wonder if they're even worth the expense. Peter changed my mind. He spent 2.5 hours at the property and found things I would never have known, and I'm pretty handy - things that you might not know if you didn't have extensive knowledge of the equipment - things like HVAC and water heater installation. Anyone can spot a crack in the floor, but Peter knew what likely caused it and whether it was an indication of a bigger problem on the horizon. He's the first guy I would call if I were buying another property. read more

Easy to communicate with, responsive, and thorough Peter was concerned with making sure we had all of our questions answered. He explained things clearly and completely. We highly recommend Peter as a good choice for a home inspection. Oh, and he showed up when he said he would. read more

Peter has inspected several homes for my wife and me. He's a true professional that we trust and respect. His correspondence is an A+ from setting expectations for an appointment to follow ups after the submitted report. He's always prompt, starts early in the morning and puts in several hours of his time for a complete evaluation of the property. We appreciate his high standards and thoroughness of his detailed reports. Peter has been invaluable to work with and has helped make us feel more confident about our decision to purchase or pass on a house. We can't recommend him enough! read more

Peter Schatz carried out a home inspection on a property I was purchasing. Every interaction I had with Peter was a pleasure. He always answered my calls, was incredibly patient with my questions and ensured that I understood the complexities of every area he reported on. I never felt rushed, which allowed me to really understand every part of the process. At the inspection he was professional, polite and thorough. He shared his expertise and explained every aspect of the check with care and precision. The report itself was - according to our realtor - one of the best she's seen. It allowed us to make an informed decision and truly understand every aspect of our now-home. Can't recommend Peter enough. He even gave us a courtesy call after the sale, to check how things had gone. In a stressful process, he was a shining light of support and professionalism. read more

I've hired Peter to inspect 3 houses for me because I wouldn't want anyone else to do it. He has a lot of experience in the industry and the level of expertise I don't think most inspectors could match. Communication with Peter was always professional, straight forward and friendly. His reports were always thorough and thoughtful. I recommend him with the highest regards. read more

Peter is honest and very thorough. I've had him inspect several homes. I highly recommend him!

Responsive, thorough, and informative, these are great qualities that describe Pete well. He got to the inspection quickly, took time and care to document a thorough understanding of the property, and took the time we needed to talk with us and give us the understanding and insight we needed to help us better know the property and what we could expect after purchase. He clearly cares a lot about the people he works with and the work that he does for them. We couldn't have been happier with his service and would recommend to anyone. read more

Peter inspected my home in Palm Desert, CA. He was professional, thorough, kind, and expedient throughout the process. After the inspection he went through the house with me step by step, explaining his notations and what they meant. He also, showed me where and how to shut off the gas, water, and power in case of an emergency. read more

My husband and I hired Peter to do our home inspection. We could not have been more happy. He was so thorough and did an excellent job explaining everything to us (we're pretty new at this). He is VERY knowledgeable and equally patient. He was quick turning around the inspection and his inspection was reasonably priced. I will definitely be hiring him if we ever need another inspection. read more

Called Pete to have him take a look at a beam in my garage. He said, just take some pictures and I will let you know if it is worth your money to have me inspect it or if you need a structural engineer. I decided to have it inspected by an engineer and he didn't charge me a dime. Hard to find people with that kind of integrity these days. Thanks Pete read more

Peter is fantastic to work with. We are purchasing a property yet live out of town, so having someone who was so responsive, accommodating with scheduling and did such a great job the first time round made a difference. He takes time to understand what it is you need and walk you through everything he has found. There are no silly questions, which is important when purchasing a property for the first time in this area. He is responsive after the inspection for further clarification if needed and has helped us find other inspectors in the area for more specific requests. Would certainly recommend. read more

Pete is thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. He was the perfect choice to be our home inspector. His report was detailed and he did an excellent job with the on-site walk-through. He's COVID conscientious as well! Will definitely be calling him up for my future home inspection needs. read more

If you need a home inspector in the Yucca Valley or Joshua Tree area, this is your guy. He's extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, and reasonably priced. His inspection is incredibly thorough and identified significant, meaningful issues with the home. I would recommend him to any friend. I'll be 100% reaching out to him again if I purchase another home in the area. read more