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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
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bio 911
4.9(
92
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy and fast communication. Business owner came out quickly per our request, and tested the air quality in an around our home, and did mold testing. He was speedy and kind; very informative of what he was doing and what he would be looking for. Gave us his thoughts and recommendations on what we saw visually, and then put the tests in to the laboratory same day. Results came back within 3 days. I highly recommend them for your mold and air testing needs!"
Mold under window
mold on concrete foundation
after treatment
after remediation
Hoarding cleanup

+18

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

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Yes, most repair services include thorough safety checks to ensure the system operates safely and complies with local building and accessibility codes. You should confirm the specific checks performed with your provider.

Experts suggest your HVAC system should be inspected once per year. If you’re buying a new home, it’s also a good idea to have the house’s HVAC system professionally checked before the final sale. For HVAC systems older than 10 years, it’s recommended they are inspected twice per year. If you suspect a problem, you should schedule an inspection, even if you’ve already had one this year.

Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.

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.

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