Top 3 Home Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Beasley Inspection Services
A Certified Real Estate Home Inspection Bakersfield, Ca. A Certified and Educated inspector gives you a peace of mind. Using Beasley Home Inspection with the excellent quality we provide Helps protect your investment. A California Real Estate Certified Professional Inspection by Beasley Home Insp...Read more about Beasley Inspection Services
Serves Bakersfield, California
Porch Pro Headshot At Home Inspections
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11418 Equinox Ave, Bakersfield, CA
Porch Pro Headshot Kern River Home Inspections
Purhacing a property is one the biggest decisions you will make. Having a quality inspection can help take the guess work out of the buying process and can give you peace of mind about the condition of the property. We offer Residential, Commercial, Multifamily, Mold and Sewer Scope Inspections
PO Box 2145, Lake Isabella, CA

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Porch Pro Headshot SCOTT HOME INSPECTORS
Home Inspectors
8325 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA
When you trust us to inspect to your home, we promise to give your home the upmost trust and respect as our own home. Hi. I am James Scott I have been a Journeyman electrician for over 30 years, as well as been in construction and remodeling. The inspection will cover the outside, basement, atti...Read more about SCOTT HOME INSPECTORS
8325 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA
When you trust us to inspect to your home, we promise to give your home the upmost trust and respect as our own home. Hi. I am James Scott I have been a Journeyman electrician for over 30 years, as well as been in construction and remodeling. The inspection will cover the outside, basement, atti...Read more about SCOTT HOME INSPECTORS
Porch Pro Headshot Golden Empire Roofing
Home Inspectors
800 Webster St, Bakersfield, CA
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In 1991 Vito Earned his C-39 Roofing Contractor's license and in 2000 he started Golden Empire Roofing. Specializing in all phases of roofing and repair, Vito and his team of expert roofers have built a reputation as one of the leading Roofing Contractors in Bakersfield. We are fully insured and bo...Read more about Golden Empire Roofing
800 Webster St, Bakersfield, CA
In 1991 Vito Earned his C-39 Roofing Contractor's license and in 2000 he started Golden Empire Roofing. Specializing in all phases of roofing and repair, Vito and his team of expert roofers have built a reputation as one of the leading Roofing Contractors in Bakersfield. We are fully insured and bo...Read more about Golden Empire Roofing
Porch Pro Headshot G&S Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
25401 Round Mountain Rd, Bakersfield, CA
25401 Round Mountain Rd, Bakersfield, CA
Porch Pro Headshot Cali Building & Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
PO Box 10416, Bakersfield, CA
PO Box 10416, Bakersfield, CA
Porch Pro Headshot Costello Gary
Home Inspectors
19075 Transport Ln, Shafter, CA
Costello Gary is a home inspection specialist located in Shafter. They provide home inspection, electrical inspection, and chimney inspection.
19075 Transport Ln, Shafter, CA
Costello Gary is a home inspection specialist located in Shafter. They provide home inspection, electrical inspection, and chimney inspection.
Porch Pro Headshot COUNTRY ESTATES WATER CO
Home Inspectors
1508 18th St, Bakersfield, CA
Country Estates Water Co is a home inspection company in Bakersfield. They offer insulation inspection, plumbing inspection, and chimney inspection.
1508 18th St, Bakersfield, CA
Country Estates Water Co is a home inspection company in Bakersfield. They offer insulation inspection, plumbing inspection, and chimney inspection.
Porch Pro Headshot California Water Svc Co
Home Inspectors
3725 S H St, Bakersfield, CA
Located in Bakersfield, California Water Svc Co is a home inspection specialist. They offer roofing inspection, electrical inspection, residential property inspections and more.
3725 S H St, Bakersfield, CA
Located in Bakersfield, California Water Svc Co is a home inspection specialist. They offer roofing inspection, electrical inspection, residential property inspections and more.

Frequently asked questions about home inspectors

Buying a home is the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your next place, there are many benefits of hiring a professional home inspector.

Walking through a home, you may notice a few things you want to fix or rooms you want to paint. The home inspector will assess important HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Inspectors notice structural or insulation problems that you and your real estate agent probably missed. The inspector outlines all their findings in a report and walks you through the property to explain major issues.

If you decide to go through with the purchase, the home inspection report offers a roadmap for repairs you may need. The inspection report is also great leverage for contract negotiations with the seller. If there’s a major repair on the report, you can ask the seller to cover it or come down on the sale price.

Of course, the main benefit of hiring a home inspector is that they’ll help you avoid buying a home that needs more work than you’re willing to pay. As long as your offer is contingent on the home inspection, you’ll be able to walk away with your down payment and find the property that works best for your family and your budget.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure they’re certified. Not all home inspectors are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, so check that yours is. Members of AHSI adhere to a standard of ethics, continue their education, and have access to more resources.

Check to make sure your home inspector is insured. Home inspectors usually carry professional liability (aka errors and omissions) insurance and general liability to cover things like property damage claims.

As part of the home buying process, your local home inspector will have a certain number of days to examine the property. Then, you’ll walk through the house together so the inspector can point out any problems they may have found. In the end, the inspector will give you a report detailing everything you need to know.

When choosing an inspector, ask for previous inspection reports to see how thorough they are. Good reports are thorough and include photos. Reading reviews gives you a better idea of what to expect from the home inspector. If you’re choosing between a full-time inspector and a part-time one, hire the full-time inspector – they’ll have booked more hours and experience.

Of course, if you already have a good rapport with your real estate agent, ask who they would recommend. Real estate agents often deal with home inspectors, so they’ll know the best option for you in your area.

You’ve bought your dream home and noticed some water damage in the basement a month later. You hire a contractor to assess it, and they say this isn’t the first time the basement has seen water damage – the foundation wall is bowing from it. This issue should have been on the inspection report. Is the inspector liable?

They can be. That question is why it’s best to hire an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance, as well as general liability insurance. The inspector will have to file a claim to cover the repairs, but they will be more likely to cover those costs.

As with any legal action, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your money back. Pursuing legal action against an uninsured home inspector will become an even bigger headache, and they may not have the funds available to cover the repairs you need.

You also have to prove that nothing happened to alter the home's condition after you completed the inspection report. For instance, if there aren’t any issues with the roof at the time of inspection, and you notice leaks a few months after a big storm, the home inspector would not be liable.

The cost of a home inspection depends on a few factors, including the location and size of the property. Generally, you should expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for one home inspection. A few things about local home inspectors could increase that price:

  • Experience - When hiring a more experienced home inspector, they tend to charge more.
  • Age and condition of the property - Older homes may cost more to inspect.
  • Travel time - The inspector may charge for commuting if you buy a country home off the beaten path.
  • Additional inspections - Depending on where you buy your home, you may want to invest in specialty inspections. Radon tests, pest inspections, and well inspections will run up the bill. Ask your real estate agents which inspections they would recommend, and plan for them when finalizing your budget.

In some real estate markets, the seller may pay for an inspection ahead of time. Ask your real estate agent if they trust the company that performed the pre-inspection. This awareness can help you decide whether or not to invest in another inspection.

If you’re selling a home in a competitive market, investing in a pre-sale home inspection may be a good idea. As a seller, some pros include the following:

  • The inspection report will paint a realistic view of the property, helping you and your real estate agent set a competitive listing price.
  • A pre-sale inspection allows you to make any necessary repairs or updates to get a greater return on investment when the time comes to sell.
  • You won’t be surprised by the buyer’s home inspection report. If you’re selling your first home to upgrade to a second, the pre-sale inspection will help you avoid any costly negotiations that the buyer’s report might unearth.
  • If you are selling a relative’s property that you inherited, the pre-sale inspection will give you all the details you need about the property's condition.

While it may seem beneficial to have a pre-sale inspection before you put your home on the market, there can also be downsides. Here are a few cons that impact homebuyers and sellers alike:

  • The seller is legally obligated to reveal any problems with the house to potential buyers. If the pre-sale inspection uncovers some major problems, your plans may need to change.
  • As a homebuyer, remember that the pre-sale home inspection usually benefits the seller. The home inspector likely had the seller’s best interests at heart and not yours. It’s always a good idea to invest in your home inspection.
  • Finally, a pre-sale home inspection doesn’t guarantee the buyer’s inspector won’t find anything wrong with the property.

Recent reviews for Bakersfield Home Inspectors

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The inspection with Beasley Inspection Services was very productive and detailed they did an amazing job.

- ALBERTO FABRICIO ARGUELLO
366505

Beasley Inspection Services did awesome their report was very detailed.

- Ryan Bright
344196

Raymond Beasley did a great job with the inspection.

- Melissa Veach
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Raymond was great, he was very thorough, and polite.

- Janet Elias
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Beasley Inspection Services were very professional and informative they answer all of my questions carefully while doing the inspection.

- Grecia Almaguer
293662

Raymond Beasley did a fantastic job he was very thorough and informative he took the time to explain the report in full detail would recommend to friends and family.

- Jessie Lopez
369335

They were very helpful, professional & polite. We will always use them, & we appreciate there patience.

- Mildred Dela Cruz Fillon
364518

The inspection was great they did an amazing job.

- Norma Torres
331533

Raymond was very kind, knowledgeable, helpful and I am pleased with report.

- Gavino Raya
301756

Beasley Inspection Services perfect job they were very professional and helpful

- Jimmy DeCastro Sr. Joseph DeCastro DeCastro
309363

Raymond Beasley was fantastic he was very thorough and efficient took the time to explain the report in full detail overall very satisfied with the inspection.

- Jose Sandoval
312075

A good job from Beasley Inspection Services

- Jennifer Fernburg

All Home Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Casa Loma Water Co
Home Inspectors
1016 Lomita Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Casa Loma Water Co is a home inspection firm based in Bakersfield. They provide electrical inspection, home inspection, chimney inspection, and insulation inspection.
1016 Lomita Dr, Bakersfield, CA
Casa Loma Water Co is a home inspection firm based in Bakersfield. They provide electrical inspection, home inspection, chimney inspection, and insulation inspection.
Porch Pro Headshot Kern Inspection Svc
Home Inspectors
2401 Hubert St, Bakersfield, CA
Based out of Bakersfield, Kern Inspection Svc is a home inspection firm that offers home inspection, electrical inspection, and insulation inspection as well as other services.
2401 Hubert St, Bakersfield, CA
Based out of Bakersfield, Kern Inspection Svc is a home inspection firm that offers home inspection, electrical inspection, and insulation inspection as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Advanced Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
4725 Panama Ln Unit D, Bakersfield, CA
4725 Panama Ln Unit D, Bakersfield, CA
Porch Pro Headshot House to Homes Inspections
Home Inspectors
9013 Ginger Oak Ln, Bakersfield, CA
9013 Ginger Oak Ln, Bakersfield, CA

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Bakersfield 93312
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
2,501-3,000 sq ft
Property age
0-10 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
Pool or spa inspection, Termite inspection
Bakersfield 93312
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within a month
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
1,501-2,000 sq ft
Property age
11-20 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
Pool or spa inspection
Bakersfield 93314
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
0-1,500 sq ft
Property age
0-10 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Owner
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
Pool or spa inspection, Sewer cam inspection
Bakersfield 93313
Chimney Inspection
Service needed
Chimney Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Bakersfield 93307
Home Inspection
Start Date
I'm flexible
Purpose
Get permits
Inspection type
Home safety
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
0-1,500 sq ft
Property age
31-40 years
Foundation type
Unknown
Relationship to property
Owner
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
None of the above
Bakersfield 93312
Roofing Inspection
Start Date
I'm flexible
Roof slope
Sloped or pitched
Roofing material
Tile
Reason for inspection
Just a routine check-up
Previous leaking or damage
No
Number of stories tall
One floor
Bakersfield 93313
Roofing Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Roof slope
Sloped or pitched
Roofing material
Asphalt or composite shingle
Reason for inspection
To get roof certified
Previous leaking or damage
No
Number of stories tall
One floor