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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
38 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%
139 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%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Silicon Valley Pioneer Appraisal Services
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 Global Green Solutions
Global Green Solutions
5.0(
248
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Home Energy Audit

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at Global Green Solutions did an amazing job. They repaired our A/C sooner than expected and carefully inspected everything. Their attention to detail truly stands out!"
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+24

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

Any unexplained smell in your house should be investigated. However, some home odors are "red flag" worrisome because they pose immediate health and safety risks. Odors should be taken seriously when accompanied by headaches, nausea, or lightheadedness. If you smell an egg-like aroma, this is probably natural gas. You should leave the home immediately, and  contact your gas company.  

A home inspector is only required to give a copy of their report to the party who hired them. This means that only a seller would receive a copy of a pre-listing inspection report, while only the buyer receives a report for pre-purchase home inspections. You can choose to share this report with the other party, but this isn’t a common practice. As a seller, you would typically only get a sense of the most significant inspection discoveries when you receive a request for repair from the buyer.

You should schedule a fireplace inspection at least once a year, per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). However, this is the minimum requirement even if you’re diligent with fireplace maintenance between uses. If you suspect your fireplace is malfunctioning, schedule one sooner to avoid fire hazards or the release of harmful emissions like carbon monoxide in your home.

Pipes should be inspected regularly so you can catch any red flags early on. Common issues that you might run into with your pipes include clogs, damage like cracks and leaks, corrosion, or other signs of wear. When you stay on top of an inspection schedule, you'll avoid costly problems like burst pipes.

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