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Avatar for Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
5.0(
29
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank was very responsive and communicative leading up to the inspection. In the reminder email we received for our inspection appointment, there was a helpful link that covered what to inspect. During the inspection, Frank was prompt to let us know about higher priority repairs and at the end of the appointment, I had the detailed inspection report in hand. 100% would recommend."
Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
Proximity Home Inspection
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.
4.8(
28
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Complete Home InspectionEngineer - Structural

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very honest engineer. He performed a mandatory seismic inspection that was required for the city of Hayward. There was no foundation issue whatsoever. Before Mr Padir did the inspection I had a retrofit company look at my building and they told me it would cost $58k to fix the problem and I almost fell for it. It turns out that one joist was rotten from a sewer leak that was repaired. It is hard to find honest people these days. I am so glad it is only a cosmetic fix and a sister joist installed next to it to relieve the pressure on the building. Thank you once again Mr. Padir. Excellent job and quick turnaround."
Dana Condominium
Richmond single family dwelling
Addition to the Single Family dwelling
Affordable Building for Non Profits
Historic Church of All Faiths

+35

Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Attic Pros
4.9(
233
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Inspection - Waterproofing

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Not only did I need insulation work, I also needed pest control as rat droppings were discovered in the crawl space. Everyone, from Victor who performed the inspection, to Jose (job foreman) and his crew who did the insulation installation and all aspects of the pest control, to Julian (Attic Pros customer service) were all professional, knowledgeable, friendly, hardworking, and prompt. Home repair can be daunting and stressful. The professionals at Attic Pros took away that stress. I highly recommend them!"
Blow-In Attic Insulation
San Jose, CA Attic Insulation Installation
Danville, CA Vapor Barrier Installation
Mill Valley, CA Crawlspace Cleaning
Benicia, CA Attic Cleaning & Insulation

+3137

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
148 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Pure Maintenance
4.9(
36
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jake and his wife were amazing to work with. Honestly, itâ s hard to find people you can trust when it comes to home repair or maintenance. Not only was Jake honest and knowledgeable, he was human. He never tried to sell me. He knew our problem, fixed the problem and took every care and kindness with my family. On the business end, I received a quote a day after our conversation and they scheduled right away. They worked with my schedule and finished up in an afternoon. The product works. Our home is built in the 50s and has horrible insulation. Some kind of moisture made our floors buckle and caused an invasion of mold. We had it on our walls, in our mattresses, and on every piece of furniture touching the ground. The exterior walls were slowly changing color. It became unbearable. We did our part and threw away everything that was now salvageable, but Jake came in and itâ s like having a new house. He rendered all of the mold inert and changed the entire feel of our home. It smelled toxic upon entry, and now it feels like home again. I highly recommend working with Pacific Pure. Specifically Jake and Family. It is a service and product you can certainly trust, in a field with plenty of untrustworthy players."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silicon Valley Pioneer Appraisal Services
4.8(
38
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"Jake was efficient and thorough. His pre-inspection research was excellent and lent considerable credibility to his ultimate appraisal. Would recommend highly."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Fleener Services
Fleener Services
5.0(
41
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After speaking with 7 different appraisers, I selected Robert Fleener. I found Robert to be very efficient, very thorough, and easy to work with. Within a few days, Robert emailed me a lengthy report; whereupon we reviewed it in great detail over the phone. At that time, he promised me 2 hard copies of the appraisal, which were delivered to me the next day. I was very happy that I chose Robert to handle my appraisal, and I highly recommend him to anyone that needs an appraisal of any kind."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Inspectors working for the seller on pre-listing inspections can present a conflict of interest, so standard home inspections are usually hired and paid for by the buyer. If the buyer has some negotiating power, they might request that the seller cover the cost (by taking it off the asking price), but this varies on a case-by-case basis. When it comes to home appraisal costs and pre-listing inspections, the seller will naturally have to pay, as these are done before the home is left up for sale.

Having cobwebs in your home indicates you may have an issue with spiders entering your property. While spiders are mostly harmless, some venomous bites can cause human problems, such as a brown recluse or black widow. Regular vacuuming and dusting, keeping clutter to a minimum, and keeping your lawn trimmed and tidy are a few natural ways to keep spiders out of your home and remove the temptations that attract spiders.

The time it takes to complete a pre-drywall inspection depends on the size of the home as well as the complexity of its build. Most take between one and three hours, but large custom homes or those with complicated HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems take even longer. Your inspector will examine each room and each system in detail to make sure everything is properly installed and up to code.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

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