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Top-Rated Home inspectors in Poway - Updated Nov 2026

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
Avatar for JT Inspection Services
JT Inspection Services
5.0(
15
)
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
Avatar for Elite Property Inspections
Elite Property Inspections
4.3(
26
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Inspection - RoofingComplete Home InspectionHome Energy Audit+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After making an appointment for much sooner than I expected, a full crew arrived on time and completed rooftop and full home inspection within one hour. Fast, efficient and thorough, I would recommend ELITE and Liza to anyone."
Roof Inspection
Roof Inspection
FLIR Camera Inspection
Power Washing Roof
Clean Roof Top

+9

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Purvue Real Estate Inspections
Purvue Real Estate Inspections
5.0(
4
)
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for American Patriot Property Inspections
American Patriot Property Inspections
5.0(
8
)
Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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

+14

35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Clear View Roofing & Construction
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%
567 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for San Diego Abatement Services
San Diego Abatement Services
4.5(
41
)
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Inspection FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A visual inspection may or may not reveal ceiling joists. Examine the ceiling surface for clues like nails, screws, or small dimples used to attach drywall or plaster to the joists. Look for subtle indentations or ridges indicating a joist beneath the surface. Observe any patterns or symmetrical features in the ceiling that could indicate the presence of underlying structural elements.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it. 

A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.

Annually, to ensure they remain watertight and in good condition.

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