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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

"I first contacted him on a Wednesday afternoon. He came in Thursday morning to appraise. Sent the report by Thursday night. Superb, fast, courteous, professional and pleasure to work with."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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

As long as the home inspection reveals no problems with the property’s structure, it shouldn’t be an issue buying an underpinned home. In fact, a properly underpinned property can be more stable than houses that have never had structural issues. However, you could face a higher insurance premium if the property has a history of structural problems. You should always request a structural engineer’s report before making a final decision.

Trained eyes spot subtle indicators amateurs might miss, ensuring issues are addressed before they escalate.

In some cases, a home inspector tests the indoor air quality if properly certified. Most of the time, however, they’ll outsource the work to a professional air quality consultant. Testing indoor air for pollutants requires several certifications and a suite of specialized tools. Many HVAC and home inspection pros have this certification.

Inspections for new construction may not be legally required, but you should consider them a must if you’re buying a new home. The quality of the construction can vary widely by builder, and many inspections, even for brand-new homes, can uncover problems with framing, structural components, mechanicals, appliances, and more. Professional inspection reports give you leverage to push the associated repair costs to the builder rather than paying for them yourself, so they’re always worthwhile, if only for the peace of mind they provide.

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

The Berkeley, CA homeowners’ guide to home inspections

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