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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

"Excellent structural analysis regarding impact of wall modifications for a residential remodeling project at our home. Prompt response to request for analysis, very professional and detail oriented, and friendly demeanor. In future I will hire them again for similar projects."
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%
149 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Fleener Services
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%
15 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
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Start by finding the septic tank, marked by an access lid near your home. From there, the drain field extends outward in a series of trenches. Look for greener, lusher grass, as drain fields promote plant growth due to moisture and fertilizer. You can also check property records, use a soil probe to detect damp soil, or hire a septic professional with ground-penetrating radar equipment to map the drain field’s location.

Waiving a home inspection could be beneficial if you’re buying a home in a hot location where the seller has many other offers to consider, especially if other buyers are willing to waive the inspection. However, it’s not usually a good idea to waive an inspection, even on new construction. Inspections can identify problems that could cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, so a formal inspection is always worthwhile. If you’re having a new home built, a pre-drywall inspection is often the most valuable, but a final inspection before you close is also a good idea.

If your home has a forced-air HVAC system, it will also have HVAC duct parts. Air ducts are connected to an HVAC unit and deliver heated or cooled air to each room; your heating and AC wouldn’t work without ductwork.

However, if your house has a boiler or radiator system for heating and doesn’t have central AC, you probably don’t have ductwork installed.

Depending on your state, a home inspector may need a license. All states and the District of Columbia require home inspectors to undergo training. However, some states (such as New York, Texas, Washington, and Illinois) require state-issued licenses while others (including California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) do not.

Other professional certifications include the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certification, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) certification, and the National Home Inspector Examination. Inspectors can also receive certifications in specialized areas. These can include structural specialties, like chimneys, swimming pools, or septic systems, as well as specific issues like mold, pests, or radon gas. Whatever your situation, make sure your home inspector is certified to handle it.

You know if you have a skunk hole if you can smell the skunk’s musk. Skunks have a strong odor even when they aren’t spraying due to threats, and you may smell it coming from under a building or another hiding spot, such as a shrub or wood pile. They may also dig shallow holes around a lawn in search of food.

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