The worst inspection we've ever had! Fire door between kitchen and garage was busted as well as the master bedroom door frame. Master shower had apparently leaked before and had been patched before in a few places. The day we moved in the gas company red flagged the hot water tank and we had to replace same day $1000. Sprinkler box was missing with open live wires, my husband has since capped off and the electrical sockets were loose and wouldn't hold prongs. I would never recommend this company to anyone EVER. Pictures are attached ps i have never left a bad review for anyone before read more

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Greg and Ben are awesome! They were very thorough and took the time to explain every detail and step of our home inspection. They also answered all of our many questions and were so friendly throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them! read more

John Terry did my home inspection before I bought my condo and he was so thorough and easy to work with. I would recommend him for anyone looking for a quality home inspector. He is very professional and wonderful and reliable! read more

I'm giving a review from a sellers perspective. I want to nite that most sellers are potential clients as mNy of us, like myself are looking for another home to buy. Greg Terry was hired by the out of town buyers realtor. We found out 25 hours later he left our bedroom sliding door unlocked. The master closet had lots of insulation due to maybe more than one person being in the attic, which I don't like. More chance to damage the ceiling or compact the insulation needlessly. The termite guy had gone up the same week and didn't make a mess when he came down We had no broken roof tiles and after the inspection we now have a broken tile next to a roof repair area he was inspecting in the valley. Our alarm system and garage refrigerator were left turned off for hours when he didn't reset the GFI he tested in the garage. There's a couple other concerns but I think I've listed enough. I would just suggest more effort on realizing the hike seller is a potential client and that these oversights should not happen. I'm going to use another inspector on the home purchase I'm making now. read more

We have used this company twice based on our realtor's recommendations both times as buyers. The first inspection was for a new home so it was easy nothing major. We did have a few problems with the house after moved in that should have show up in the report. Recently our realtor scheduled an inspection from a property that we were looking to buy. The sellers were not well and could not leave the house so we asked for extra photos of the property since we could not come inside during and after inspection. They were both super fast and when we show up to meet, they removed their masks. The report stating major problems with the roof but there was not a single photo for us to see. There were so many issues with the house but there were hardly any things in the report. We tried to reach out a few times but their reply back was that their phone was not working that day??? We have used many home inspectors in the past and expected much more from a good inspection report. read more

These guys are so awesome. Professional from the very minute they arrived to inspect the home to the minute they left. Not only did Greg and his son throughly inspect the home, they patiently explained item by item why or why not each item would pass and how to work everything. To say they are professionals would be a huge understatement. It was honestly one of the better customer experiences I've ever had. The big thing for me was they so far exceeded our expectations it wasn't even funny. 10 stars!!!! read more

I had a mixed experience with Terry Inspection. The sellers used their services and I wanted to use them for a re-visit (inspect things that have been fixed/not fixed, add a few things that were found). I believe the inspector who come was the son of the business owner. He walked me through the report and gave some details on the issues. He overall did a good job of explaining why some of the things were marked as an issue. The fix suggested were sometimes a bit wonky. My biggest issue I had was that I pointed a few issues that were found and not present in report: insulation greatly peeling off some duct, sewer return line angled toward sink, longitudinal crack on the ground. My comments were dismissed with remarks such as "dont worry the owners are great people", which made me question the impartiality of the work. I was also told that they would perform a check of all doors/windows to make sure that since their inspection they are still functional. I did not see him do it, but I found a door that would not close and a window that has a broken bound that same day. I was not trying to penny pinch but just wanted a fair representation of the conditions - none of those observations were major issues, but it showed some lack of professionalism. The updated report was a copy paste of the original one and there was no comment on what was repaired or not. The inspection revisit lasted in total 40 min. My agent and another contractor that was present were a bit perplex on the way that inspection went, my agent spoke with the business owner to which I was supposed to receive a phone call to explain what happened, which I never received. I sent an email to mention my experience and never received a reply - but they were very prompt to ask for the bill. read more

Greg, the owner of Terry Home Inspection, and his adorable son Ben, were referred to us by our real estate agent Denise. She told us that we we would really like and appreciate how thorough they are in their inspection, Denise was so right!!! These two were attentive to every detail and took their time in explaining their inspection to us. They also went through the home to show us how everything worked and where everything was. Their professionalism was beyond all measure and way above our expectations. We weren't rushed at all, and felt when they left, like we had known them for years. Matt and Sandy Valladon read more

The Terry team recently did a home inspection for us in preparation for the sale of our home. They were fast, thorough, and friendly. We appreciated how they walked us through their key findings in person to ensure that we would understand the written report. read more

I was very impressed with the inspection service that Greg Terry provided. My husband and I are buying a home and it is overall a complicated process. Greg walked us around the whole home and pointed out what was sound about the house and also where the problems were, how bad they were, and what to do about them.I feel that we'll know how to fix what needs fixing. He made very practical suggestions about overall home maintenance as well. I felt like it was a good education in the home I was buying as well as general home ownership. The report was thorough and we'll use it to make fixes and updates to the home to keep it in good shape. read more

What a fantastic locally owned family business! I've had a number of home inspections done over the years and without a doubt Greg and Brad have been the best for me. The knowledge and experience they have and are happy to share with you is invaluable. Unlike other home inspectors I've worked with that focus on completing a report to meet the required industry standards while minimizing their future liability, Greg and Brad also share information that is more consultant like and insightful to the future homeowner. Pointing out items and considerations that can cost or save you money and headaches and educating you on how things work. Although the basics are important their practical insights and communication skills are what I value most. These guys truly care about their customers. read more

We had a great experience with Greg and Ben Terry for our home inspection. They seemed to be very thorough, and we really appreciated how they took the time to explain every little thing about our future home, to us. They were very friendly and professional, and we learned so much about houses in general, but also gained so much information about our new home in particular. read more

These guys are great ! On time, courteous, and very thorough . Walked me through everything, explaining it all in layman's terms and recommended local businesses to do the repairs. Im currently in escrow and thankfully they were able to do the inspection in a timely manner. Highly recommended! Thanks guys !! read more

Highly HIGHLY recommend Greg Terry for home inspection. His attention to detail and patience with explaining everything to me was amazing. Incredible knowledge on everything in the home. And very personable. If I ever buy another house he will be the person I go back to for the inspection!! read more

Called on Tuesday they were here on Wednesday. Incredibly professional, thorough and efficient. Learned so much about my house. Don't go anywhere else if you need reliable home inspection! read more

I had a great experience working with Greg this morning. He was prompt, professional and thorough. His inspection took roughly 2.5 hours. As a first time home buyer I appreciated that Greg let me be involved during the inspection. He did a great job of explaining what he was looking for as well as completely going through his findings with me. I also appreciated the tips he gave for new homeowners. I would/will highly recommend him! read more

We are a local real estate company that has worked with Greg and his team for many years. His team always delivers amazing service, quality, and professionalism. We appreciate his thoroughness and detail-oriented inspections. He is a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him. read more

Terry Home Inspection Service is outstanding! I've purchased several properties through the years and although generally pleased with every inspection, Greg and Ben are exceptional. A Father/Son duo, they will guide you thru every step of the inspection process, inside and out, know what they are looking for, and more important, can explain everything in simple, easy to understand language so you can make better, more informed decisions at the end of the day read more

Greg and Ben were thorough, and completely professional. Easily the most extensive inspection ever, as first Greg took us with him as he inspected the exterior, then Ben with the interior. They both carefully explained what they were looking for, and then educated us on MANY aspects of the home being inspected. They included handy tips to increase the longevity of various components, and even showed us how to use the appliances, air conditioner, and the water softener system. I would 100% recommend Terry Home Inspection - thorough, professional, and informative! Friendly, too! ;) read more

Meet with Greg this morning to inspect our home, he was very friendly from the beginning. As a first time buyer, this was a great experience getting to know the house, whats where, and how it all works. As Greg began he talked us through everything with great detail to how things worked or how things need to be maintained. My husband has a construction background of 25 years, and also felt that Greg did a great job. We spent about 2.5 hours at the house, and he did everything from crawl under the house, in the attic and reviewed the roof. Seriously great experience and so thankful knowing we are going into buying a home with confidence. :) read more

Greg and Ben inspected our first home, and I cannot say how quality of an experience it was. Greg's "Home 101" was such a good experience that has continued to serve me each week when some idea or project comes up. The knowledge and engagement and level of care is beyond what you pay for. These guys really know how to do an incredibly thorough job. I will use them the next time for sure. read more

What? I didn't leave a review in February??? I cannot say enough good things about Greg Terry. Not only did he encourage us to come along during the home inspection, he actually treated it like a class. Greg kept us close by and insisted we take a look at what he was seeing. He even had me climb up to the attic so I could witness the HVAC and frame/interior of roof inspections. I learned so much from him and felt confident that we were buying the right home. His stamp of approval meant everything. read more

I just bought my first house and it is the biggest investment I have ever made. I am truly blessed for having had Greg Terry recommended for our inspection. The price was great, but the piece of mind that came after his thorough inspection and complete explanations, (tailored to my level of knowledge), was priceless. I can say with complete confidence that this is the top of line in home inspectors. read more

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Greg Terry (and his son who works with him) showed up for the home inspection appointment not only on time, but early--how professional and rare in this industry!! They were both incredibly thorough in all facets of the home inspection, and quickly provided an amazingly detailed and easy to understand home inspection report with the most problematic issues highlighted boldly in red, along with photos--very, very helpful for either a new or average home buyer to be able to understand. Such a detailed report also serves as a helpful tool for a general contractor to know where to prioritize the necessary work, based on a homeowner's work budget. Like other reviewers have mentioned, Greg definitely knows his stuff, and doesn't miss any details. Setting up the appointment through his office assistant Sue (Greg's wife) was fast and easy, and it's always reassuring, as well as professional, to get an appointment reminder email the day before. This is a great, local, well-run, easy to deal with company, and I think both sellers and buyers alike searching for the best possible home inspector in Paso Robles would be impressed with Greg's expertise, thoroughness, and experience in home inspection services. read more

Ben did our home inspection, and as first time home buyers he really walked us through every step. I really appreciated his thoroughness and talking us through each step, what to look for and what isn't good. Really made the whole experience stress free and we learned a ton. Cannot recommend them enough!! read more

I am currently in escrow on a house, so we had Greg and Ben come out to do an inspection for us. Both of them were very informative and walked us through everything. I would 100% recommend them to everyone. They were so nice and I am so glad we went with Terry Home Inspections! read more

A father-son duo -- incredibly thorough and precise. They are a great team and if you can be at the inspection as a buyer, I highly recommend it! They walked my husband and I through every corner of our new house to ensure we knew what we were getting ourselves into once we moved in :) They also give very practical, inexpensive fixes to issues, whether it be electrical, plumbing, paneling, etc. They are very up-to-date on California laws and requirements for homes as well. Thank you Greg and Ben! We will recommend you to everyone we can. read more

This inspection service was hired by the realtor handling both ends of the sale on a small townhouse in PR. They were super fast and only shot a few photos and filled out the paperwork onsite and sent within an hour. After they were done they mentioned they had done that condo 3 years ago so my question is, why was a small unit priced as high as it was? As mentioned in several other reviews, they show you how to shut off gas & water and where the electrical panel is located, etc. I wasn't inside the house when the son checked all water sources etc. I would have liked to be on the interior when he was inspecting because that is where I will be spending my time. I had called another Home Inspector earlier before this escrow and he was $50.00 less. read more

We had a home inspection completed yesterday by Terry Home Inspection and all I can say is... wow. What a great team of professionals. I have bought and sold several homes and never have I had the kind of interaction with a home inspector. Everything was well outlined, explained, expert opinions shared and recommendations were made that left me feeling confident about the decision of buying this home. A really wonderful father and son team. No doubt go with Terry Home Inspection should you be buying a home in North County. read more

We closed our home a few days ago and are just getting to this review. We selected Greg and Ben for our home inspection because we wanted to be able to walk along with them as they performed the inspection and have them point out the details we needed to pay attention to. I honestly don't know why this is not standards in home inspections but we are so glad we had the opportunity to do so. Greg and Ben are very experienced and thorough in the whole process during the inspection, they not only pointed out the things that needed attention in our home but they explained the WHY behind it and they answered any questions we had about each detail which is something that you can not do or appreciate by simply reading a home inspection report. If you are looking for experienced, friendly and unique home inspectors that will allow you to be fully involved in the process of conducting your future home inspection, I absolutely recommend you look no further. you will be very happy with the level of depth and understanding you will have about your home after you are done. read more

I have used Terry home inspection services on two houses, and they are truly excellent! Greg Terry goes above and beyond a basic home inspection report. In both cases I was hiring him personally for a report I was not required to do for the bank. He did a very good job of giving me the "low down" on things. Things I should take care of right away, things that could wait a season or two, and things that aren't necessarily right, but will never cause me a problem if used properly. He was very professional, organized, and easy to work with. I will certainly work with him again on my next purchase. read more

I have been using Ken for years because he's the best. He is ALWAYS professional and does a great job. I don't always like to see everything he's found but I know it's a thorough inspection and my clients are informed on everything and I'm not being sued. read more

This is the most thorough inspection I've ever had done and one of the most honest!! I feel confident that you found anything and everything there was to find and clearly distinguished between maintenance issues and big problems. I can't say enough about Gregs tremendous knowledge, and honesty! This is a company you can trust. Greg will take all the time necessary to go through everything completely. Use this company!!!! read more

I used Greg on two homes and he is incredibly thorough and professional. He really walks you through the house and what needs to be done. Highly recommend. read more

I used Terry Home Inspection Services for a recent home purchase and just felt like I need to share with the rest of the SLO community a resource they should consider during the home buying experience. I won't get long winded. I just want to let people know that Greg Terry not only provides exemplary inspection services, he actually takes the time to share with the client loads of information about what he sees during the inspection. I am not talking about a comment here and there. I am talking about a careful walk through of the home with a professional inspector that will take the time to answer all of your questions (in my case that was a lot off questions), will never talk down to you and actually sees it as his job to educate YOU. If you find yourself in need of a Home Inspector, please give this service careful consideration. You will be glad you did. Tim S. - El Paso de Los Robles, CA read more

I would not recommend this company to do any home inspection.. The hot water heater was red tagged "Danger" by the Gas Company. Mr. Terry told me how to replace it after I took ownership of the property. Needless to say, it is not how a professional company should conduct business. read more

As the renters in the house that Terry did an inspection for we were not impressed. He was intrusive and inconsiderate. Wrongly assuming that no one was home he almost walked in on me changing in my bedroom, left doors open to outside after being asked to keep them shut, left lights on, tracked insulation into the house, left the air-conditioning running, and didn't reset the GFI circuit leaving us without power in our kitchen when he left. Although he is probably good at inspecting homes, he is sure not professional if you're on the other end of the inspection. read more

I was most impressed with the competency, thoroughness, professional approach of Mr. Terry's inspection. He inspected a mobile/manufactured home we were buying. He has a degree in construction and has years of home inspection experience. He prefers that you join him during the inspection. He uses this time to explain each inspection item to you and in a way you can understand. He got on top of and under the mobile/manufactured home. When he was done, I felt really confident that I knew and understood all potential problems. I received his full professional report within 24 hours. His website is excellent with his background, a sample report, and even pricing -- what a nice open, honest approach. His service was invaluable. He is a friendly. And I have to mention his wife who runs the office. She is wonderful to deal with and equally competent. Phone calls and emails all handled in a timely and most friendly manner. read more