If you're looking for a very thorough inspector who will inspect every inch of your home (inside & out, I'm not kidding) and let nothing slip by, Jon is your guy! Jon inspected two homes for us. The first one was a problem home and thanks to his report we passed on it. He was always punctual, professional and incredibly detail oriented. Both times, he spent well over five hours inspecting the homes, and never gave any hint that things needed to be wrapped up so he could leave. He REALLY took his time and nothing avoided his scrutiny. He pointed out every problem no matter how small (including cosmetic stuff like botched painting) and took the time to explain to the builder (who was there during the inspection of the 2nd home) how some of the issues could be addressed. Not gonna lie, our real estate agent and the seller were super annoyed because the process took so long (most inspections take less than 2 hours) but we didn't care because we knew Jon had our best interest at heart. The inspection itself was incredibly educational. We walked along with him and he explained everything to us. His knowledge of codes and regulations will blow your socks off. And If you're a first time home buyer I recommend doing the same as you'll receive a wealth of information. Jon is definitely not the cheapest inspector but he is well worth it. His service doesn't stop when the inspection is complete. He will pick up all your calls and give you advice on repairs and review estimates for you. He went as far as getting us a quote from one of his guys. Jon's just a top-notch guy overall - nothing short of excellent and I highly, highly recommend him. read more

We hired Jon for a home inspection and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The inspection took about 5-6 hours and he was very thorough, professional, and knowledgable! Jon goes above and beyond for his clients and even helped us verify that the sellers did the repairs they agreed to do. We couldn't be more grateful to have found him and would highly recommend him to anyone who needed a home inspection! read more

We used Jon for a home inspection and could not be happier. Jon is a fountain of knowledge and will provide you not only with a thorough home inspection, but also tips and advice that will be useful when purchasing a home. He's great at spotting everything, and providing you with tips about how to fix things in the future. He is super honest and straightforward - you will feel at ease if he does your inspection. He will also take your calls after your inspection for various little things around the house. He was always answered our calls and provided us with fantastic advice and tips. We will continue to bug him and use him in the future for any home purchases. Jon is the best home inspector and we would not use anyone else for inspections in the future. He will put you at ease and make you feel comfortable about your home purchase! read more

I called Jon about a hvac system issue in my house not working and he helped me understand what a contractor should charge and what was a reasonable cost for repair. He helped me from getting overcharged by a hvac contractor and continues to help with understanding fixes and repairs long after we bought our house! read more

Jon is amazing! He inspected our new home and was extremely patient in explaining everything. I have been emailing, texting, and calling him several times during the 2 months since inspection, and Jon still takes the time to answer my questions without additional fees. He's very honest and works for the best interest of the homeowners. You seriously feel his energy, passion, and enthusiasm in genuinely helping homeowners save tons of money. So far, I've saved hundreds (going into a thousand), and I'm confident I'll save thousands more once I consult him about roofing in the summer. Other realtors have praised Jon and asked me how I found him. I will be referring and hiring Jon for as long as he is a home inspector! read more

Great experience all around. Jon was responsive after my initial reach out, he spent a good amount of time with me on the phone to fully understand the situation and even provide several valuable points based on the facts I shared and the pictures. During the inspection, it was apparent that Jon is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced - he was very professional, amazingly thorough, sharing and explaining his findings along the way. Overall, it was very valuable and educational experience. read more

This man is everything you could hope for in a home inspector. Not only was he thorough (crawling to every corner, even under the house) and communicative during the inspection process, but he really helps you even after the home purchase. He has saved me thousands of dollars and lots of heartache by communicating with contractors and repairmen even after I purchased the property. I never expected such great service. He's the gift that keeps on giving! read more

We recently enlisted Jon's services for an inspection of a 3,800+ square foot home in Valencia, Santa Clarita. He spent well over five hours and exhibited both an amazing attention to detail as well as a keen understanding of various codes + building regulations. He is a total professional - super friendly and communicates well. I wholeheartedly recommend Jon and love the fact that he continues to take my calls and act as a trusted resource after performing the service we initially hired him for. Great guy, great business model. read more

Jon is great. We used his services six years ago as first-time homebuyers to inspect a single-family home and later to inspect a 2-story investment property. Our starter home was a fixer-upper in West LA that ended up needing more than $100k in repairs and upgrades. Jon found a bunch of issues but also saw the good bones of the home, advising us on what repairs are urgent (e.g. he found a corroded sewer line) and what can be put off (e.g. roof, HVAC). This really helped us in the biggest purchase of our lives (which we have not regretted). He even lend my wife and I coveralls and masks so that we could come along in the crawlspace where he explained us all the infrastructure (foundation, electrical, plumbing) and pointed out what needs work and what's solid. Jon also provides an unmatched service for homeowners: if you're facing a repair or maintenance issue, you can call him for free advice on how to handle the repair, what to watch out for when interviewing contractors, or how to fix the issue yourself, if possible. For a fee he can also come out to help review the contractor's work, so you don't get cheated for a shoddy job by shady/pushy contractors. We have called Jon probably once a year over the last six years. We're very detail-oriented and always have LOTS and LOTS of questions, but he's always patiently and cheerfully advised us in our times of worry. He should charge extra for calming our nerves alone! For example, we were really worried about a potential foundation repair as we experienced a slight floor slanting, and Jon even came out again and spent 2 hours with us in the crawlspace looking at every inch of the foundation. Another time we had to do major trenching work in our yard and he helped talk us through permitting issues. When several years after our starter home we needed to have a 4-unit investment property inspected, we knew who to call. And again, Jon helped us see the pros and cons of the building, and has advised us on repairs since. Jon invented special "Comfort Crawl" gloves that are super nice for inspecting your crawlspace if you're a control freak or DIY homeowner. Worth every penny: https://www.inspectoroutlet.com/comfort-crawl-gloves.aspx read more

Valley Home Inspection Service - Jon pointing out rotting posts in the crawlspace. (Note he's wearing the special crawling gloves he's invented!) - Home Inspectors Near Me - Studio City, California

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Jon inspected four houses for me and throughout each inspection, he demonstrated expert-level knowledge, professionalism and the highest integrity. He takes the time to explain his findings and he genuinely loves helping people understand the condition of their house. I can attest that despite what some seller's agents might think, he is not "Dr. No". He documents every problem, no matter how small and it's up to you as the buyer to decide whether to move forward with the purchase. Of the four houses he inspected, he gave high marks to two of them and raised serious concerns about the other two. On one house, my wife and I dropped out of escrow because Jon identified likely dryrot in the walls. That house was purchased by someone else and is being torn down. I spoke with the foreman and he confirmed that the dryrot had infected many of the studs and the repair costs would have been well over $100,000. Do not underestimate the value that Jon delivers after the inspection. He promptly returns calls, provides advice on repairs and reviews estimates. As other reviewers point out, it is incredibly helpful to have an expert in your corner when it comes to repairs/remodels. read more

Multi-million new construction inspection in North Hollywood. Total of 7-8 hours of inspection time, including a follow-up after our utilities were on and to verify builder fixes. Jon was one of the most professional people I've ever worked with. He's busy but easy to coordinate with and knows the builders and agents in the valley area on a first name basis, so throughout our process I felt pretty confident i had an extremely knowledgeable advocate on my side. He charges more, but absolutely worth the attention we recieved on our new home. I learned more about home building and maintenance walking the house with him than I had in my entire life. read more

Everyone here has said it already, but it bears repeating- Jon is knowledgeable, professional, experienced, and a pleasure to work with and learn from. His will be a business card I hang onto forever. read more

Jon inspected a condo I purchased and I was pleased by the depth of this inspection and personable rapport. He was able to meet me on a Saturday and spent a few hours walking thru the house to check all the features and answer any of my questions. In addition to a solid inspection, you are able to call Jon for advice on fixes, upgrades, etc. He can tell you how to do some jobs yourself and where to go for the best deals if you need resources. I have already took him up on this offer and he was eager to tell me my options and didn't rush the call. He will tell you to always hire a licensed pro who has the experience, expertise, and tools to get the job done right. For my home inspection I'm glad I did. read more

Jon Wilhelm is the only home inspector we ever want to use. He's helped us out twice already. This review is for a new construction single-family home purchase. Most people don't order inspections on new construction, we were glad we did. Jon knows the building code by heart, is very thorough, and never rushes through the inspection process. He always takes the time to educate you about what he's doing. He's honest, patient, super cool, and super easy to work with. During his inspection he identified several critical construction defects, some of which we didn't even know to look for. As a result, we were able to talk with our home builder, get them to fix the defects before we moved in, and they even gave us a $500 credit! Jon's motto is that he wants to save his clients 10X the inspection cost, and we definitely feel he did that for us. Thanks again, Jon! read more

Jon has inspected 2 homes for me. 1 newly refurbished & 1 new construction. He does not miss anything! He knows code & common sense! He explains everything so I can understand & also explains to the seller so they understand. It is a huge win to have Job on your team! read more

Jon is incredible- he is extremely experienced, helpful, consultative, and effective. I would recommend him to anyone looking for high quality, honest, comprehensive report on a home. He is truly a gem! read more

We used Jon for two home inspections and I was very impressed with knowledge, attention to detail, and with the fact that he actually wants you to be with him during the inspection. He explains the issues and has suggestions on how to fix them. For our last house he was able to spot some issues and recommended an environmental inspection which revealed contamination in the house which the seller compensated us for. I also like his inspection report. After the inspection you want to figure things out quickly, some inspectors write a novel that is a chore to read through. Jon's reports are complete and in a format that is easy to read and to the point. Makes going back to topics easier. Highly recommend Jon and would recommend being there with him during the inspection. It's an educational experience. read more

I am so thankful guys like Jon still exist in this world, I felt completely reassured. Unlike other inspectors, he encourages you to follow him around while he explains everything he finds about the home in full detail. He's personable, honest and communicates clearly. Furthermore, I received extensive tips on purchasing appliances, parts and various fittings. Jon even gave me an education in building regulations and codes. Highly professional, he has been in the industry for decades and spent over 3.5 hours to complete his inspection of a 900sqft+ townhome. I would definitely use him again, thanks Jon!! read more

Jon Wilhelm is a consummate professional, who takes his job and seriously and provides unbelievable customer service. I used Jon twice, for my first home and then for my new home. Both times he thoroughly answered all of the questions I had. He encouraged me to follow him around and ask anything I wanted to. This guy knew EVERYTHING! Any little crack or weird thing he would have an explanation for and would let me know whether it was a big deal or not. I seriously cannot recommend anybody higher. Jon is very approachable and extremely patient. When I was looking for an inspector for my first home, I got a bunch of different quotes. Jon was not the cheapest of the bunch (he wasn't the most expensive either), but was recommended by a colleague of mine who also used him. When it was time to upgrade to a bigger house, I didn't hesitate to contact Jon again. Also, and very importantly, Jon can help you with any changes you want to make to your house. You can give him a call anytime and he will tell you everything you need to know about whatever project you are trying to undertake. He will even go over estimates with you to make sure that you understand everything you are getting and to make sure that you aren't getting ripped off. I consulted with him before I converted a workroom in a children's play room, before I repainted the interior of my house, and am consulting him for some backyard demolition and pool construction. Not only has he helped me save THOUSANDS of dollars, but I have a much better understanding of how my home works and exactly what kinds of upgrades I have done. And he does this all for free! He's the absolute best. Don't hesitate. If you need a home inspector, he's the best. TL;DR - AMAZING home inspector. EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE and will patiently answer all your questions. Provides consulting for any home improvement jobs you may want, helping you save $$$. Would unquestionably use him again. read more

I just received Jon's report on a house I have put an offer on. You should see how detailed the report is. I have bought several houses and have seen many inspection reports but this report is unbelievable. I think he just saved me a lot of money , time , headache ! His services are not cheap but worth every penny ! Ok. I am passing on this offer. Will call him for the next house ! read more

The best, and you'll find out why the moment he arrives at your door. I used Jon 10 years ago for my first home inspection and he saved me from buying a lemon. I recently used his services on our new home in Porter Ranch and his keen eye spotted all possible trouble spots. Do not hesitate to use him. read more

Jon wilhelm helped us understand everything you need to know about the inside and outside of a home making our experience very easy to get the seller to understand what needs to be done. Making our lives easy and amazing experience getting us all set up so there were no surprises. He even came back to make sure he reviewed everything before final approvals. Then came back for final approvals to make sure it was done the right way putting us at ease to move forward. Highly recommend Jon for all home inspections when purchasing a home. read more

Jon is an amazing person he has so much integrity and passion for what he does. You can rely on his recommendations and he makes himself available to you throughout the inspection and home buying process plus well after. We bought our home 3 years ago and he still helps us make decisions around the house for major and minor repairs and purchases. He's so resourceful! You pay a premium when you hire him for an inspection but don't get discouraged by that because you end up saving wayyyyyy more in the long run with how much he saves you by giving advise and steering you in the right direction plus he will help you figure out if a contractor or plumber is over charging you. I have referred him to every single person I know who's thinking of buying a house. read more

Used Jon a good few years ago, but I wanted to rep him. He is incredibly thorough, detailed, and really helpful. He has deep knowledge -- he even knew how the surrounding geography and the fact that the house was on a hill affected the structure. I had an excellent experience with him and would highly recommend him. read more

Jon's the best home inspector I've ever used. Thanks again for a wonderful job. I wouldn't have any hesitation using him again!

This was a singularly terrific experience. Jon came to a townhouse that I am purchasing and did a thorough inspection for more than two hours. During the inspection, he patiently answered every question I had, explained things in clear layman's terms for me, and had a sharp eye for small problems that needed to be fixed. He also was able to deduce why many of the problems arose in the first place based on what we knew about the prior owner. Jon also gave me rough estimates for the cost of repairs and let me know the right type of person to repair them (handyman, plumber, etc). He offers his customers the opportunity to cal him anytime a problem comes up, literally for as long as you own the place - he will point you to the right type of person to do the repairs and will tell you if an estimate you've received is a rip-off. This is my second time in escrow on a place. I used a different inspector for the condo I was in escrow before, and it was a completely different experience. The inspector did not want me walking around with him, did not explain things clearly, and really didn't seem to care that much. My experience with Jon was the polar opposite - and I feel much more comfortable going forward with my new purchase because of it! read more

I would recommend Jon to anyone. I've had him inspect two homes for me and on both occasions he spent about four hours doing a very thorough walkthrough. He is very experienced and I learned a lot about my new home by shadowing him as he performed the inspection. Throughout the process he gave advice on necessary repairs and maintenance and told me approx. what I should expect to pay when I have the work done. He is knowledgeable about code requirements and attentive to safety issues and addresses both in his comprehensive written report. I really felt more confident about purchasing my home knowing that he had checked it out and not found any major problems. Jon is highly responsive, returns calls quickly, and even stepped me through solving an emergency plumbing problem over the phone. In the short time since I purchased my home, he has already helped and advised me with numerous things, and has done so willingly. Jon is a great resource - someone smart that I can trust to provide honest, helpful advice about my home. read more

Well-done inspection. Completely honest and very thorough. Up-to-date on current codes. Wasn't in a rush to complete the inspection. I was allowed to follow him throughout the inspection. He took time to explain what he was doing and what was wrong. He also expressed his opinions on what changes were not necessary (eg. water softener not necessary until after move-in). Informed on estimated cost of repairs. Suggested ways to fix the repair ourselves to save ourselves $25 on 10 minutes of work. I thought it was a little pricey at first ($800 for 5,500 sq. ft.), but the inspection took about 5 hours and I concluded that it was well worth the money. A report was submitted first thing the next morning and was easy to understand. Nothing new was in the report that I hadn't already heard during the inspection. read more

Jon is fantastic. He made a last-minute accommodation after another home inspector dropped the ball and didn't show up for an appointment. Jon was thorough, informative, and highly professional. He knows his business and I'm happy to have given him my business. He is also quite responsive after the sale.... which speaks volumes to his character and integrity. Highly recommended. read more

I hired Jon based on his prior Yelp reviews. We utilized Jon's services twice. First, during the construction of our new home when it was roughly 70% completed. Jon did a thorough inspection and uncovered some important problems that we wouldn't have noticed with just a single inspection when the house was completed. The builder fixed these problems and I believe it will save us maintenance effort later on. Jon also came back when the house was completed and did an extremely thorough job. Again, he noticed a bunch of fixes that, even though they may have met "City code", were things that would have caused us problems down the road. I have also called Jon a couple times after the inspection and he is extremely quick to respond with very thorough answers. He even came over to our house to address our questions. Jon is very professional, has a great demeanor (i.e. not too adversarial with the Seller) and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to inspect a home. read more

Jon spent over 2hrs inspecting the tiny condo I am purchasing. He is extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. Jon's mission is to inform you of the condition of the property and he offers advice on precisely what work needs to be done to fix or repair it. He doesn't exaggerate or sugar coat. There is no hidden agenda, he is not trying to sell you anything and he does not cut corners. He reminds me of a teacher that loves teaching and takes pride his work. I wish everyone provided this type of service. If there were 6 stars, I would give 6 stars to Jon because he goes above and behind his duty and deserves every star. I will be recommending him to anyone that needs an inspection. read more

I was purchasing new construction on a home tract and called many home inspectors. I spoke to a dozen home inspectors. Jon was referred to me through another home inspector. First, I would recommend getting a home inspector for new home construction. I found him after our contract was signed but I would recommend hiring him before signing a contract. Jon reviewed our house after our foundation was poured until the appliances were put in. From beginning to end, Jon found over 50 major and minor issues with our new home construction. Obviously, it is easier to address all those issues as the home is being built than dealing with them after you are moved in. In conclusion, I will recommend Jon to all my friends, family, coworkers and yelpers. He is friendly, knowledgeable and works very hard for his client. Thank you Jon for all your help with our new home. read more

Jon Wilhelm was amazing. We had water under our house that we could not explain and it would not go away. The smell was unbearable inside the house and I almost had to get a hotel room because I could not stand the smell. We had four specialists come out from other companies before we got Jon on the property. We had a gutter specialist, a drainage specialist, a water proofing specialist, and a foundation specialist, and none of them knew the answer to the problem. The had theories but no consensus. And, they wanted to charge $700.00 for testing and $4,800.00 for repair of one thing that they didn't even know if it would fix the problem. We were getting nowhere until we met with Jon. In ten minutes he figured out exactly what the problem was. And he also explained that it is not an expensive fix. We were so impressed and grateful for his superior knowledge and professionalism. We would recommend him to anyone. He is very honest and a straight shooter. read more

Jon not only did a extensive review of my parent's home and surrounding grounds in Valley Village but his recommendations were so clear and comprehensive that when we had the work done, he saved us over $5000 by following his advice in dealing with two separate contractors (kitchen plumber and sewer plumber). Kudos to Jon! He was worth every penny for the inspection and more. We now know what we need to do and appreciate the fact that Jon will be there to help us with the various contractors for the other work that needs to be done. Jon is a man you can count on to be your house expert. Even though I don't live in the Los Angeles area, he is a professional you can trust. read more

Jon at Valley Home Inspection is knowledgable, professional and personable. I am so pleased that I used his services! First, he did my inspection on the condo that I purchased. As a first time home buyer, I had several questions and he was patient and thorough with his explanations. He told me about ways I could do a quick-fix for problems that needed repairs and gave me some ball parks for what I could expect to pay for certain work. He insisted that if I had any questions about anything after I closed, he would be happy to help. After some problems arose with plumbing the first week I owned my property, I called Jon for his advice. He offered to come over that very night and take a look at the area. He spent an hour discussing the issue with me and it gave me such peace of mind to get the opinion of someone who was NOT profiting from the repairs like the plumber would be. Jon didn't even charge me for the visit. He is an honest guy and I reccomend him 100%. read more

I was lucky in that I saw a previous inspection report for the property I was buying. While the report was very comprehensive, I found it frustrating as it was very conservative (eg, every problem was just "unsafe" or "needs repair"). This gave me no idea of just how unsafe it was (eg, must be repaired straight away vs eventually), the cost to repair it, or whether I could do the repair myself. I found Jon on yelp and the reviews suggested that he would give me what I was looking for. He completely delivered. It was great to walk around the property with him and have things explained, including how bad issues were, how much they would likely cost to repair (just ballpark estimates that I would never hold him to - but better to know if a repair will be around $200 vs $4000), and advice on how I could do the repairs myself or save costs when hiring a contractor. At the end, we had a priority list of the big fixes needed, their approximate cost, and the order they should be done in. Even better was that we also talked about potential additions/changes to the site in the future. Jon gave his advice on the best way to do these additions/changes based on his knowledge of different building options, etc. I found that Jon's inspection was exceptional value for what you get in return. read more

Jon is an amazing inspector and continues to provide me with great m, knowledgeable service years after he inspected my home at the time of purchase. Today he came out and looked at some remodeling work that had been done by a licensed contractor and found multiple issues to be corrected. It is excellent having Jon's help as an advocate and expert. read more

Jon is as good as it gets. I had an issue that three different people couldn't diagnose. I called Jon, he came out right away, identified the problem quickly and gave me some great advice on how to fix. Very thorough and clearly cares about what he is doing. On top of that, he wouldn't take any money. Said it wasn't really a home inspection, just did it as a favor. Wish there were more people like him out there. Definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspector. read more

Can I give Jon 10 stars?! He is so thorough and deliberate. Knows homes, codes, and hazards back and forth. He explains things in clear, concise ways and walks you through any and all possible issues. Weeks, months, years after your inspection, Jon will come back and provide free guidance on any construction challenges you have. He genuinely wants you to be happy, be safe, and save money. I have recommended Jon to multiple friends and will continue to do so. read more

John is a great inspector who you wish to hire when you are purchasing a house. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything during the inspection. He also has a great personality. Thanks John for doing a great job. read more