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Avatar for Gabor and Co Home Inspections LLC
Gabor and Co Home Inspections LLC
5.0(
6
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Drake made my first home inspection a breeze! He answered all my questions with no hesitation and informed me of all necessary things that need to be done on the home. Will definitely recommend him to my friends and family"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NorthStar Appraisal Services
4.7(
92
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent Home Appraisal Experience! Review: I recently had the pleasure of working with a fantastic home appraisal service for a home in Diamond Bar, CA. From start to finish, the team was professional, thorough, and provided exceptional service. Being on another coast, choosing an Appraiser was daunting. The final appraisal report was comprehensive and well-documented, providing me with a clear understanding of my home's value. Not only did the appraisal process go smoothly, but the team also demonstrated excellent communication skills. I highly recommend this home appraisal service for anyone in need of a reliable and professional assessment of their property. Their expertise and attention to detail truly set them apart. Thank you to the entire appraisal team for their outstanding service. Kind regards, Brody D"
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 Views, location, custom homes, upgrades
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 Master BR of one of the homes

+14

Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Penny Smith Realtor/Appraiser
5.0(
180
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"This was an appraisal of a older condominium unit in a gated Southern California beach community for a trust administration. Unusual in that Penny did not have access to interior of the unit she had to appraise. She was very thorough in her research of the complex, and inspected a similar unit that was on the market, in addition to reviewing prior sales records and condition of the unit she appraised. Her comps were very good and it was clear that she'd done her due diligence to discern the appropriate sales, given the three different areas of buildout in the complex. She made a balanced and fair valuation of the property which was important for me to have as the Trustee, and reported on her considerations in good detail."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Secure Home Inspections LLC
5.0(
4
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler with Secure Home Inspections was a flawless experience, he showed up on time, completed the inspection and provided a very easy to understand review of his inspection that covered everything I needed to know before purchasing the home! Saved my family and I from a big head ache in the future by uncovering a small problem that we were able to get fixed and paid for by the seller before moving in! If you are looking for a certified Home Inspector, Tyler is your guy!"
Response time4 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Property Inspections
5.0(
4
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in home inspections, home insurance inspections, 4 point inspections, roof inspections, power wash roofs and much more! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today! Our prices range from $500 and under.\nA licensed contractor\n

Dryer Vent Cleaning Project
Land survey project
Drone Land Survey
Drone Surveillance
Home inspection Project

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Beggs
4.9(
28
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Mr. James Beggs appraised one of my properties first and see how he does. I needed the step up in basis appraisal done right away so i would have the report before taxes were to be due in April. Mr. Beggs was able to do the appraisal right away, he arrived on time for our appointment to meet with him, explained my options on the appraisals and had the appraisal report within a few days. I was happy that he was able to do it right away and I was satisfied of his work so i requested him to do my other two properties as well. I requested for him to send me an online and a hard copy report of the appraisals and he did. Im a happy and a thankful client. Thanks Mr. Beggs and thank you too Home Advisor! This is my second time i used this site."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Full home electrical inspections are mandatory if you’re buying a new home, but if you’re just looking for a safety checkup, you have some flexibility. If you don’t have any concerns and your property is relatively new, a basic inspection is usually sufficient. If it’s been a long time since your home was last inspected, or it’s an older home, a full home inspection can help catch any concerns that may fly under the radar.

Unless you waived the inspection contingency, you can often renegotiate after a home inspection and push for a lower sale price. The seller could reject the new price, offer to carry out the necessary repairs before closing, or offer a seller’s concession, which means they’d take money off the top of the sale price to cover the repairs after closing.

Septic tank locations are sometimes public record, although it depends on local laws and the property age. Older properties may not have the septic tank information on public record. To check, you can talk to local permitting agencies, such as your local health department, the local environmental department, or the county clerk.

Repiping your home creates a large mess, and you won’t have access to water while your contractors are working. To prepare, contractors will cover the floor and furniture with drop clothes. In some cases, they may move furniture to protect it and get it out of the way. They’ll then cut holes in your walls, floors, and ceiling to expose the existing pipes.

They’ll also turn off your water, but they’ll leave at least one bathroom and the kitchen functioning at the end of the day. You’ll need to plan accordingly.

The unseen issues with a home are often the ones that turn out to be the most stressful. While inspections aren’t a legal requirement, they can highlight significant issues, such as damaged foundations, excessive mold, leaky basements, or problematic plumbing. These can cost thousands of dollars to repair, and the work can be invasive.

Knowing these things that fail a home inspection in advance allows you to decide if you want to proceed with the purchase. The seller may even cut back the sale price to help cover any renovation expenses or take care of them before closing.

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