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Avatar for Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
Proximity Home Inspection Corporation
5.0(
29
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Serving Millbrae, 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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Serving Millbrae, 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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Attic Pros
4.9(
233
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Serving Millbrae, 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%
147 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silicon Valley Pioneer Appraisal Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Millbrae, 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(
38
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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with this appraiser. From the start, the response time was prompt and professional. They attended our meeting as scheduled and kept me informed throughout the entire process with clear, step-by-step updates. The appraisal report was completed and delivered in a very timely manner, which I truly appreciated. Everything was handled efficiently and with attention to detail. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone looking for reliable service and fair, accurate quotes."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wall Street Appraisals
4.6(
56
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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sami was professional, direct, to the point. he was on time, he took pictures, measured every possible dimension of the home. emailed the appraisal in a timely manner and before we showed it to a potential buyer that the decedent knew personally so that we had a base amount to start with. he called our office within 5 minutes of requesting the appraisal through Home Advisor. We will recommend him for all future date of death appraisals and sales with our clients owning mobile, manufactured and residential homes."
New construction
Response time6 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

Yes, an inspection contingency is likely a good idea, regardless of if you’re buying a new or older home. It can give you a set number of days to respond to objections that might have been found in the inspection so you can make an informed buying decision.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

The foundation, roof, and the home’s major systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) will take the longest to inspect since problems with any of these areas can point to safety or structural issues. An attic inspection or basement inspection may also take extra time to complete so the inspector can look for signs of moisture damage, mold, or pest problems, all of which are common in these spaces.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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