We scheduled an inspection, and they didn't quote a price at the time. A couple days later when I…read moreasked for a price quote they quoted $1,950 for the inspection. I checked with other well known reputable inspection companies and one quoted $1,250 and the other $1,300. When I came back and emailed them that they are charging $700 more than the industry average for this same property, they're response was this: "Tom just reviewed the property again and felt that we had actually under quoted for the home and the guest house, and the liability Tom Is choosing not to do the inspection based on the fact that felt we were over charging." They just canceled the appointment Friday at 5pm, when the inspection was scheduled for the following Monday!!! I did not ask them to cancel, and was not rude to them. They left me hanging with no inspection 1 business day before our previously scheduled appointment. They also knew we have only a few days left of our short contingency, and absolutely could care less. They are rude, arrogant, do not care about the transaction, the client, or anything, and think they provide some kind of excellent service other do not. I have worked with them 2 times before and they are nothing more than average at best. Literally because they have an infrared camera they think they are superior. A lot of other inspectors have that, and we already did a full mold and moisture. Horrible, horrible, horrible.

I am a property manager in the West Side area. One of our tenants, who has absolutely no ownership…read morein the property, called Advanced Building Inspections to order an unauthorized inspection which included various common areas of the building. This was ordered without any authorization or approval from ownership or the property manager. An inspector by the name of Tom De Spain trespassed onto the property and created a thorough inspection report on the tenant's behalf. This included entering our crawl space under the building, opening electrical boxes in addition to many other common areas outside of the tenant's unit. It should be noted that he also left the electrical box cover wide-open upon completion of his unauthorized inspection. It is extremely unprofessional and intrusive to conduct a thorough building inspection without any approval or authorization from ownership or management. This is also very dangerous as there could be precautions that one may not know about unless consulting with the property manager. It is absolutely shocking that this inspector did not even feel the need to contact us before trespassing. It became evidently clear that this inspector and/or Advanced Building Inspections would take any job presented to them without skipping a beat. This is truly frightening. I would avoid hiring at all costs.

We purchased a house earlier this year, and the inspection was arranged by our realtor…read more On the day of, the inspector seemed friendly and efficient, but he also seemed more concerned about getting through his checklist as quickly as possible than performing a thorough inspection. For example, when I asked him whether the foundation had been seismically retrofitted with anchor bolts, he said there wasn't easy enough access in the crawlspace to be able to tell. And in the report he just assumed, "Anchor Bolts: None - typical for homes built prior to 1935." First, our house was built in 1938. Second, it's been renovated extensively, so it's not unreasonable to think the foundation might be retrofitted. And third, isn't it your job to confirm this? A couple months later, we got an unusually heavy week of rain, and we noticed a couple leaks coming through the ceiling--every homeowner's nightmare. We called a handful of contractors to take a look, and they all immediately identified cracks on the inside corners of the roof where it was missing flashing. We filed a claim with Elite Inspection, and initially they argued that the inspection could not attest to the maintenance of the roof. Fair, but this had nothing to do with the maintenance; it was a case of improper installation, something that every contractor noticed immediately. Finally they agreed to send their own contractor (who identified the same issue). They provided a quote to have the flashing installed, which we were OK with. But when when we asked to just have the amount reimbursed to us, so that we could choose a contractor we liked, Elite Inspection refused. Instead, they told us that we had to go with the contractor that they chose, even though other people had bad experiences with them based on the reviews we read. If it's the same amount, it's bewildering why Elite Inspection couldn't give us the reimbursement. Maybe they have a special arrangement with that specific contractor, which would be disconcerting. Shortly after, they sent us another message saying that they would actually only refund the inspection fee--as a "gesture of goodwill," but only if we signed an indemnification agreement (which we decided not to). All of this points to hasty work and questionable business practices. On the surface, they seem like an efficient and professional company--they have nice uniforms, professional business cards, and a flashy-looking report. But their inspection is only cursory and fails to identify any issues of which you should actually be aware. I wouldn't trust them again, especially with something as important as this.

Highly recommend not using Elite Group…read more They did a very high level inspection and missed many things. As a result, we fortunately had another inspection company come and do a more thorough report. The biggest issue is that when I tried calling to resolve this with Elite Group they kept sending me to a call center and saying they'd call me back but never did. I was not able to get ahold of anyone after many calls and emails.

Jonathan is a true professional! He was hired to perform a general home inspection for one of my…read moreclients for a property in Palmdale. He was punctual and very informative. His inspection reports are very detailed and also takes the time to explain it to the clients. He is very reasonably priced compared to other inspectors that we have used in the past. I highly recommend him!

Jonathan is a great resource for home owners and realtors! His inspection was thorough and the…read morereport was easy to understand. definitely recommend to anyone needing home inspections by a professional who knows his stuff.

Having retired from real estate & the construction industry it was refreshing to have a home…read moreinspection performed by someone with such a high level of competence. The biggest investment of your life deserves to be taken seriously and Kevin absolutely respects that and displays great attention to detail. Even more important is his ability to communicate complex ideas in a manner that anyone can comprehend. He has my highest level of respect for his knowledge, attention to details, and the clear photographic and verbal communication of all pertinent factors to be considered in the purchase of your next home. Before you buy I strongly suggest a home inspection. If you are looking for a good home inspector then Kevin is a great choice.

We are selling our rental property, JDA Home Inspection was recommended by our agent. We have not…read morereceived our inspection report yet but I wanted to say that Kevin, the owner, of JDA Home Inspections was a pleasure to work with. Kevin was on time and did a very thorough inspection pointing things out to me along the way. Kevin had to check the inside of our rental property the roofs and under the house (raised foundation) not complaining once. This inspection was for three separate houses on the same property so this ment that Kevin had to move around quite a bit to get the job done. I highly recommend JDA Home Inspections because of Kevin's work ethic, thoroughness, and his willingness to keep his clients informed along the way. I also think that Kevin's price for the inspection and for the amount of work that he did was more than fair.

As a real estate professional, having a trustworthy home inspector is essential, and Frank Garcia…read morefrom Guardian Home Inspection delivers. He is thorough and provides a detailed inspections at a fair price. My clients have always had a positive experience. Highly recommend Guardian Home Inspection for all home inspection needs!

The service was greatly appreciated. They found some issues with the home that needed to be…read morerepaired. It really helped me to know what really needed to be repaired before moving into my new home. Guardian home inspection did a great job!!

We have utilized Stuart Glazer many times for home inspections, he is the best! His knowledge about…read moreevery aspect of a property is endless. He is thorough, kind and more than fair on pricing. His checklist is longer than anyone else I've dealt with. Best part is he actually cares about discovering any problems that must be addressed and others that should be noted. Most efficient inspector out there! Thanks Stuart.

Awesome service! Very knowledgeable and thorough throughout the inspection process. Took him about…read more4 hours to get the inspection done.

Gerald is fantastic. He was extremely thorough in our first home inspection and found several…read moreproblems that we weren't aware of when making an initial offer. We pivoted to another home and feel much more comfortable with our decision after Gerald inspected that home and provided his detailed report. No home is absolutely perfect, but Scotland Yard provided us excellent peace of mind when making such a big decision. 10/10 would use them again!

5 stars I needed a…read morehome inspection and opened a new project on Yelp this past weekend and sent out a request for quotes. Gerald (and maybe his team?) had responded promptly with price and what to expect. On the day of the service, he showed up on time and thoroughly inspected the space. Ran water tests, remarked on electrical panel & electrical outlets, tested dishwasher and stove, and checked on the A/C unit. My realtor was there looking around as well. Overall, I think the inspection went well and I was informed of things I needed to keep an eye on and little and big details that I may want to change in the future. His price was also pretty reasonable. Would recommend!

Such a great experience from start to finish. Appt was made and I met the inspector Alex at a home…read morewe are buying. He was fantastic. Not only is he really good at his job, he Is so personal and was so efficient. We ended up going with another home based on what the inspections found and I'm so grateful I used this company. Just got an accepted offer on another property and this time Stephen was our inspector. Incredible. I can't say enough about Adam and Stephen and this company in general. They take the time to really carefully inspect and explain before we make a huge purchase. I have full confidence in this inspection company and am so grateful for their prompt response, professionalism, and attention to detail! It's all the things you want when making a home purchase. They have been around a long time and they truly care about their customers. Thank you Mary Kay! Grateful for you! I will recommend this company always!

We are extremely disappointed with the inspection that was done. It feels as though the goal was…read moresimply to get the sale through rather than properly protect the buyer. After moving into our new home, we discovered that both brand-new refrigerators were not functioning properly. In addition, none of the showers were working correctly, as the water temperature could not be balanced and would suddenly become dangerously hot. When we brought this to the inspector's attention, his response was that they "don't check the water" and that the inspection is only "visual." We received a similar response from the agent regarding the improperly assembled dishwasher. Because of this negligence, we are now facing serious issues with the seller, who is refusing to take responsibility or corrective action. For anyone planning to buy a new home: please make sure you personally walk through everything with your agent and test all appliances, plumbing, and fixtures yourself. Do not rely solely on the inspector's or agent's judgment.