When it's time for you to hire a property inspector, be sure to find one who is thorough, who provides a detailed report, and who is certified by CREIA (the California Real Estate Inspection Association), or by MICB (the Master Inspector Certification Board), or by InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors). You can find a CREIA-certified inspector at the CREIA website: http://www.creia.org/find-an-inspector. 

Clients often ask me for a reference, and I'm here to help you through every stage of your homebuying journey. If you want me to schedule your inspection for you, I will call through my list of inspectors and find one who is available when you and I are also available.

 

I feel it's generally better for the buyer to hire their own inspector without the buyer agent's influence, as that removes a potential conflict of interest. I encourage you to do some research and find an inspector you feel comfortable with.

 

That being said, I'm here to help you (not to make this more difficult than you want it to be), and many of my clients prefer that I get this scheduled for you.  I've learned from experience that some inspectors do a better job than others.

Below is a list of inspectors I've personally met at least once who have been hired by one or more of my clients. I cannot vouch for their future work. They've all worked for my clients, they did a good job for them, and if I received a complaint I would remove them from the list.

These are the inspectors I will be calling if you want me to schedule the appointment for you:

General Property Inspections:

Pacific Crest Home Inspections
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
858-386-3204
https://www.pacificcresthomeinspections.com/
 

The Real Estate Inspection Company
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
800-232-5180
http://www.sdinspect.com
 

Aztec Property Inspections
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
858-245-9329
http://www.aztecpropertyinspections.com/

 
All Pro Property Inspections
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
760-557-5571
https://allpropropertyinspections.com/

John Robinson Inspection Group
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
619-684-1444
http://home-inspector-san-diego.com/
 

InspectRite USA
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained.
866-994-0505
https://www.inspectrite.com/ 
 

The Property Inspection Pros
Each of the inspectors that I've met are well-trained. 
760-615-0583
https://thepropertyinspectionpros.com/ 

 

Steve John
All Pro Home Inspections
(619) 283-1123
http://www.allprohi.com/  

 

Termite Inspections:
 

Lighthouse Termite
(619) 825-9401
www.lighthousetermite.com
 

Pool Inspections:
 

Rick English
English Pool Consulting
619-338-9197
rickenglish@cox.net
www.poolinspections.com
 

John Groh
Synergy Pool and Spa Inspections
760-415-2113
https://poolandspainspections.com/index.html
 

Kelly D. Halley
Always Sparkling Pool and Spa 
619-840-1879 
http://www.alwayssparklingpoolandspa.com/about-us.html 
 

Pipe/Plumbing Inspections:
 

Bill & Tyler Hesketh
San Diego Pipe Inspection
(619) 466-7374
 

Nick Krewson
SD Drain Krew
(619) 855-2246
 

Wayne Taylor
Golden West Plumbing
(619) 972-1405 
 

CM Jetting Services & Camera Inspections
Carlos M.
(619) 410-1802  

 

HVAC Inspections
 

AirMaxx 
https://airmaxx.com/ 
 

Global Heating & Air Conditioning 
https://www.globalheatingairconditioning.com/ 

Chimney Inspectors

Chimney Champ
619-888-8311
http://www.chimneychamp.com/
 

San Diego Fireplaces/Paul Walker
619-287-6464
http://www.sandiegofireplaces.com/


Chim Chiminey Sweep
760-471-8282
http://www.chimchimineysweep.com/


The Village Chimney Sweep
(North County only)
760-436-0086
https://www.villagesweep.com/


Kleen Sweep
(San Diego, South Bay, and East County)
619-460-6882
https://www.kleensweepsandiego.com/ 


Swede Chimney Sweep
858-573-1672
https://swedesweep.com/

Chimney Crickets
619-469-9944
https://www.chimneycrickets.com/

Weststar Chimney Sweeps
619-338-8116
https://weststarchimneys.com/

 

Septic Inspections & Certification

All-American Septic
760-410-6549
https://allamericansepticpumping.com/

ANYTIME Septic Service
619-443-2031
https://anytimeseptic.com/

 

Fire Protection System Inspections

Raven Fire Protection
818-518-7995
http://ravenfireprotection.com/

Western Fire Protection
858-513-4949
https://westernfireprotection.com/

 

Symons Fire Protection, Inc.
619-588-6364
https://symonsfp.com/

 

Gold Standard Fire Protection
858-531-8473
https://goldstandardfire.com/

 

 

Civil Engineers/Structural Engineers

Miles Lovelace: Lovelace Engineering

DeBerry Engineering (and Geotechnical Engineer)

AAA Structural Engineering (Scott Larson)

SD Engineering (Trent or Gary)

Martin Owen, Geotechnical Engineer

Private Eyes Engineers (Massood Gaskari)

 

San Diego Real Estate Attorneys:
 

David Bright & Team (White and Bright, LLP)

Amanda Allen (Trails Law Group)

Becca Larsen & Shanna Welsh-Levin (SoCal Realty Law, APC)

Greg Olson (Law Office of Gregory P. Olson)