Top 10 Home Inspectors in Carlsbad, CA

Porch Pro Headshot USA Home Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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"I am very satisfied with Joe&#39;s inspection of my home, the report was detailed and as a trained eye to spot things easily overlooked. I would highly recommend to others. Thank you Joe for your professionalism and deligents.<br> "
"I am very satisfied with Joe&#39;s inspection of my home, the report was detailed and as a trained eye to spot things easily overlooked. I would highly recommend to others. Thank you Joe for your professionalism and deligents.<br> "
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Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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Our goal is to keep our customers happy and always give them the best service
Our goal is to keep our customers happy and always give them the best service
Porch Pro Headshot InspectRite
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
(52)
InspectRite was incorporated and has operated business in San Diego County since 2001, and the principal inspectors, Robert Chappell and Bob Davidson, have over 35 years of combined experience. InspectRite was founded on the principle of providing "Premier Inspection Services" to our clients and t...Read more about InspectRite
InspectRite was incorporated and has operated business in San Diego County since 2001, and the principal inspectors, Robert Chappell and Bob Davidson, have over 35 years of combined experience. InspectRite was founded on the principle of providing "Premier Inspection Services" to our clients and t...Read more about InspectRite
Porch Pro Headshot Houz Inspector
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
(27)
My name is Andrew Chow owner operator of Veteran Owned Business, Floor To Ceiling, LLC, with over a decade of experience as a Home Improvement Contractor. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won't meet me until our appointment. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualificatio...Read more about Houz Inspector
My name is Andrew Chow owner operator of Veteran Owned Business, Floor To Ceiling, LLC, with over a decade of experience as a Home Improvement Contractor. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won't meet me until our appointment. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualificatio...Read more about Houz Inspector
Porch Pro Headshot Coastal Inspection Services
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
(372)
"Jeff ​​​​​​​did a fantastic job, he was very helpful, informative, easy to talk to and was very courties and professional would recommed to any home owner getting an inspection 5 star service guranteed.  "
"Jeff ​​​​​​​did a fantastic job, he was very helpful, informative, easy to talk to and was very courties and professional would recommed to any home owner getting an inspection 5 star service guranteed.  "
Porch Pro Headshot Sunset Property Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
(99)
"Theo was very detailed. Gave me more than enough time to go over report. I am confident that I can get this repaired taken care of with the seller. I appreciate Theo and his proffesionalism and promptness. I would higly recommend!"
"Theo was very detailed. Gave me more than enough time to go over report. I am confident that I can get this repaired taken care of with the seller. I appreciate Theo and his proffesionalism and promptness. I would higly recommend!"
Porch Pro Headshot Plumb Loco Inc.
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
For the last 20 years, I have dedicated myself to learning all there is about the plumbing industry and 'I have paid my dues' as they say, but the one thing I know for certain is that you count too. And the person you want to assist you in your time of need, is the person who is willing to go out of...Read more about Plumb Loco Inc.
For the last 20 years, I have dedicated myself to learning all there is about the plumbing industry and 'I have paid my dues' as they say, but the one thing I know for certain is that you count too. And the person you want to assist you in your time of need, is the person who is willing to go out of...Read more about Plumb Loco Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot All Around Mobile Home Service
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
(19)
We have been specializing in serving the Mobile Home repair and service needs of Southern California for over 10 years! We are foundations experts with over 20 years experience in the industry. The majority of our clients are retirees or their children within established mobile home parks, estate...Read more about All Around Mobile Home Service
We have been specializing in serving the Mobile Home repair and service needs of Southern California for over 10 years! We are foundations experts with over 20 years experience in the industry. The majority of our clients are retirees or their children within established mobile home parks, estate...Read more about All Around Mobile Home Service
Porch Pro Headshot CHAFFEE INSPECTION SERVICES
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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Chaffee Inspection Services has over 12 years of home inspection expertise, uses advanced inspection tools and is proud to be recognized for excellence by the professional real estate community. We offer experience and professionalism for your home inspection, pool inspection and condo inspection n...Read more about CHAFFEE INSPECTION SERVICES
Chaffee Inspection Services has over 12 years of home inspection expertise, uses advanced inspection tools and is proud to be recognized for excellence by the professional real estate community. We offer experience and professionalism for your home inspection, pool inspection and condo inspection n...Read more about CHAFFEE INSPECTION SERVICES
Porch Pro Headshot PROproperty Inspection and Services Inc.
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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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 Carlsbad Home Inspectors

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Andrew did great. He was very detail oriented.

- Hongqqiang Wang
188992

Andrew was fantastic. He was thorough.

- Kathie Calvin
171207

Andrew was great he answered all my questions.

- Larry Longwu Qi
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Very knowledgeable and professional

- Andrew Chow
161975

inspection was fine 

- Joshua Zeng
178489

Andrew was great at explaining the process of the inspection.

- Alex Chang
214832

Andrew was great. He was very throrough and did a wonderful job answering questions.

- shuang liu
187168

Very thoirought and detailed<br><br>Call Him at Noon 

- Steven Tan
188333

Andrew did a great and torough job in the inspection <br> 

- Barbara Fitzsimmons
146019

Andrew did a great. 

- Andrew Chow Julie Chow
143966

如果你英语不是太好,没关系!虽然Andrew 是一岁来的美国,但他的粤语很流利,加上他妻子也是做检查房子的,国语更流利,他们教会我如何保养房子,让房子保值,让我学到很多,感谢他们!

- Julie Lai
146008

Andrew was great. 

- Ling LI Wei Mo

All Home Inspectors in Carlsbad, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Coast Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
I am John, The owner of Coast Home Inspections I look forward to helping you with your Inspection. I am a Certified Home Inspector. Including Certifications In Mold and Radon testing. Indoor Air Quality Consulting. Moisture Intrusions. Thermal Imagine (INFRARED) Equipped. My coverage areas are most...Read more about Coast Home Inspections
I am John, The owner of Coast Home Inspections I look forward to helping you with your Inspection. I am a Certified Home Inspector. Including Certifications In Mold and Radon testing. Indoor Air Quality Consulting. Moisture Intrusions. Thermal Imagine (INFRARED) Equipped. My coverage areas are most...Read more about Coast Home Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Veritas Property Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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Why Choose Us? *Your Home Inspection Report Will be Written in Easy to Understand Language Using State of the Art Software *We Use The Latest in Home Inspection Technology *We Are Committed to Exceeding Continuing Education Standards *Thermal Imaging and Visual Mold Inspection Included Standard *Co...Read more about Veritas Property Inspection
Why Choose Us? *Your Home Inspection Report Will be Written in Easy to Understand Language Using State of the Art Software *We Use The Latest in Home Inspection Technology *We Are Committed to Exceeding Continuing Education Standards *Thermal Imaging and Visual Mold Inspection Included Standard *Co...Read more about Veritas Property Inspection
Porch Pro Headshot Level Best Home Inspection
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Porch Pro Headshot City Inspection Inc
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Serves Carlsbad, California
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For more than 25 years, City Inspection Inc has provided Inspection services for commercial and residential properties that needs to be done quickly and with an eye for quality. We have the most highly-trained, industry-certified master Inspectors with years of experience working for both commercial...Read more about City Inspection Inc
For more than 25 years, City Inspection Inc has provided Inspection services for commercial and residential properties that needs to be done quickly and with an eye for quality. We have the most highly-trained, industry-certified master Inspectors with years of experience working for both commercial...Read more about City Inspection Inc
Porch Pro Headshot The Bottom Line
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
Hi Friends, I’d like to introduce myself…My name is Michael Brown…the co-founder of The Bottom Line. We are the first all digitally captured inspection company for commercial and residential buildings. I’m addressing you to emphasize the importance of inspections for all projects. When investors sea...Read more about The Bottom Line
Hi Friends, I’d like to introduce myself…My name is Michael Brown…the co-founder of The Bottom Line. We are the first all digitally captured inspection company for commercial and residential buildings. I’m addressing you to emphasize the importance of inspections for all projects. When investors sea...Read more about The Bottom Line
Porch Pro Headshot Poway Engineering
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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Porch Pro Headshot Atomic Lead Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
We perform Lead Inspections, Clearances and Risk Assessments. We use an X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer (XRF) which is non-destructive with instant results. Our prices are the lowest in our region and tailored to your project.
We perform Lead Inspections, Clearances and Risk Assessments. We use an X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer (XRF) which is non-destructive with instant results. Our prices are the lowest in our region and tailored to your project.
Porch Pro Headshot Mac The Inspector
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
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Full service residential, commercial, and multi-family property inspections since 1995. Historic structures specialist.
Full service residential, commercial, and multi-family property inspections since 1995. Historic structures specialist.
Porch Pro Headshot Superior Inspection Services
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Serves Carlsbad, California
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Porch Pro Headshot Clearview Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
Whether you are looking to inspect your home, build a new one, inspect your new business location, take a closer look at crops, or just get some photos of your property or event, our team is here to help. We work closely with our customers in order to tailor our professional services to their needs....Read more about Clearview Inspections
Whether you are looking to inspect your home, build a new one, inspect your new business location, take a closer look at crops, or just get some photos of your property or event, our team is here to help. We work closely with our customers in order to tailor our professional services to their needs....Read more about Clearview Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Bear Claw Inspections LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California
To us, home Inspection isn’t a “job” - it our passion! We approach each and every inspection as if it we were doing it for our own family member ~ because your safety and happiness is that important to us. We don’t cut corners or split our focus by “watching the clock” and trying to hurry throug...Read more about Bear Claw Inspections LLC
To us, home Inspection isn’t a “job” - it our passion! We approach each and every inspection as if it we were doing it for our own family member ~ because your safety and happiness is that important to us. We don’t cut corners or split our focus by “watching the clock” and trying to hurry throug...Read more about Bear Claw Inspections LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Skys Property Inspection Consultants
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Serves Carlsbad, California
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Porch Pro Headshot Top2Bottom Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Carlsbad, California

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