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Avatar for Inspecdoc Inspection Services, Inc.
Inspecdoc Inspection Services, Inc.
4.8(
26
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Truly exceptional company with friendly, and experienced inspectors. We highly recommend Inspecdoc Inspections! Not only did they accommodate our tight schedule, they providde us with a very insightful and detailed report of their findings immediately after our inspection. We were very impressed with this company!"
20 Years servicing Southern California
Crawl spaces are part of the job!
Top to Bottom Inspections
Peter Hopkins
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JT Inspection Services
5.0(
15
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Bjorn was very professional, informative, and friendly. His wife was also extremely helpful when I first called and asked a lot of questions. I highly recommend JT Inspection Services."
Aerial View
Thermal Image of Moisture Intrusion
Thermal Image of Moisture Intrusion
Thermal Image of Electrical Panel
Water Pressure

+36

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Source Appraisal, Inc.
4.7(
165
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damon Forghani was able to accommodate me with such short notice so I greatly appreciated that. He was professional, friendly & courteous. Price for the appraisal report was reasonable."
Conf Room
building
building
Building
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Purvue Real Estate Inspections
5.0(
4
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Francisco has been my go-to home inspector since the begining of my career. I keep coming back to him because of his relentless work ethic, his ease of explaining terms to me and my clients, and his willingness to work with my crazy schedule. He is truly a god send, you cannot go wrong with choosing him for your next inspection."
Response time10 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Patriot Property Inspections
5.0(
8
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

American Patriot Property Inspections is a USMC \nveteran-owned, AHIT Certified home inspection \ncompany serving all of San Diego County. Founded \nby Carmelo Cruz, we deliver thorough buyer, \npre-listing, new construction inspections with 24-hour digital reports \nand online booking available 24/7.\n\nEvery inspection is performed personally by Carmelo \nyou always know who is walking through your home. \nReports are clear, photo-documented, and written in \nplain language your whole team can understand.\n\nProudly serving El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Chula \nVista, National City, Spring Valley, Lakeside, \nAlpine, and all surrounding San Diego County \ncommunities.\n\nHonest. Reliable. Dedicated to Protecting Your \nInvestment.\n\nAHIT Certified | Licensed & Insured | USMC Veteran \n| 24-Hr Reports | Online Booking 24/7

Attic Electrical
Foundation Crack
Cast Iron Piping
Water Heater
Air duct

+12

35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear View Roofing & Construction
4.9(
115
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Inspection - Roofing

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was very helpful and informative during my inspection process. He guided me in the right direction was very on top of the job the entire process. Thank you David!"
Tile Re-Roof
Shingle Roof
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
489 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for San Diego Abatement Services
San Diego Abatement Services
4.5(
41
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"In the middle of having my flooring installed, we discovered that I had asbestos in my kitchen and bathroom- the flooring installers walked out of the job immediately. I had 3 companies come and give me bids. San Diego Abatement Services was the most professional and knowledgeable. They scheduled the job the day after I called. They were polite, efficient, and did exactly what they promised to do. They were not the least expensive- but my confidence in a perfect job and the safety of my home was more important. They sent me the certificate of a clean air test so I can now finish my floors!"
Exterior Painting
Before - Acoustic Ceiling
After - Scraped & Textured
Asbestos Removal
Lead Removal Services

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Technically, you can do a home inspection yourself. Still, it is not recommended unless you or someone you know has a background in the construction trades to be able to identify any issues. A certified home inspector is trained and has the experience necessary to make a thorough and trustworthy assessment of the condition of a home. If you need a home inspection when buying and selling a home, a professional home inspector is often required.

You’ll know you have smoke damage if you notice a lingering smoky odor, see soot or residue, or spot any discoloration of surfaces in your home. If you have any kind of house fire, always assume you have smoke damage and hire a professional who deals with smoke damage to assess the extent of the damage and restore your home to its pre-fire condition.

You might consider demolishing a house if it has a faulty foundation, widespread mold or pest damage, or other significant issues. Older homes with outdated wiring systems or dangerous materials could also be good candidates for demolition. Or, if you’re planning to remodel the entire home, you might find that it’s more cost-effective to tear it all down and start from scratch.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

Inspectors working for the seller on pre-listing inspections can present a conflict of interest, so standard home inspections are usually hired and paid for by the buyer. If the buyer has some negotiating power, they might request that the seller cover the cost (by taking it off the asking price), but this varies on a case-by-case basis. When it comes to home appraisal costs and pre-listing inspections, the seller will naturally have to pay, as these are done before the home is left up for sale.

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