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AAA Home Inspections

4.82(
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AAA Home Inspections

4.82(
124
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Here at AAA Home Inspections, we strive to do the highest quality inspections whether it is for commercial or residential clients. I am the owner, Jim Pillsbury, I have been a remodeling and general contractor for 12 years. Prior to that, I was in the Carpenter's Union for 10 years. With 5 years as a residential carpenter and 5 years as a commercial carpenter where I did everything from commercial remodel to tilt-ups and poured in place concrete. While working as a general and remodeling contractor he spent several years doing termite repair work for Killroy. I an also coming up on a mold and radon certification certifications to include IAC ( indoor air quality and two certificates from International Code Council. And I am also looking into green building inspections. With this qualification you can be assured of getting a top notch home inspection!

"Jim was solid at my mobile home inspection and made himself available right when I needed. He noticed things I had over looked and ultimately saved me money in the long run."

Mando V on January 2025

Here at AAA Home Inspections, we strive to do the highest quality inspections whether it is for commercial or residential clients. I am the owner, Jim Pillsbury, I have been a remodeling and general contractor for 12 years. Prior to that, I was in the Carpenter's Union for 10 years. With 5 years as a residential carpenter and 5 years as a commercial carpenter where I did everything from commercial remodel to tilt-ups and poured in place concrete. While working as a general and remodeling contractor he spent several years doing termite repair work for Killroy. I an also coming up on a mold and radon certification certifications to include IAC ( indoor air quality and two certificates from International Code Council. And I am also looking into green building inspections. With this qualification you can be assured of getting a top notch home inspection!

"Jim was solid at my mobile home inspection and made himself available right when I needed. He noticed things I had over looked and ultimately saved me money in the long run."

Mando V on January 2025


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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.

4.75(
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Padir Consulting Engineers Corp.

4.75(
24
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Customers say: True professional
1994 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Padir Consulting Engineers, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in California. The company is in San Jose. Padir Consulting Engineers offers a full range of Architectural and structural services to the construction and building industry to the owners and contractors. Our services are guided by a fundamental principle of quality and innovation which dictates the development of effective solutions that satisfy the unique needs of owners, and developers. Our values and design philosophies are based on: Research on the new technologies, Innovation, Imagination, Experience, Hard work, and Teamwork. Please contact for any of your architectural or structural engineering needs, especially if you are looking for the good deals, cost-benefit project, and an innovative and unique design. Senior citizens, veterans, academics at school or universities, churches, and non-profit organizations are welcome for the discount. We accept all Credit Cards.

"I would rate your engineering design experience as excellent. Your skills in creating detailed drawings, problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions are highly impressive."

Alen h on September 2025

Padir Consulting Engineers, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in California. The company is in San Jose. Padir Consulting Engineers offers a full range of Architectural and structural services to the construction and building industry to the owners and contractors. Our services are guided by a fundamental principle of quality and innovation which dictates the development of effective solutions that satisfy the unique needs of owners, and developers. Our values and design philosophies are based on: Research on the new technologies, Innovation, Imagination, Experience, Hard work, and Teamwork. Please contact for any of your architectural or structural engineering needs, especially if you are looking for the good deals, cost-benefit project, and an innovative and unique design. Senior citizens, veterans, academics at school or universities, churches, and non-profit organizations are welcome for the discount. We accept all Credit Cards.

"I would rate your engineering design experience as excellent. Your skills in creating detailed drawings, problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions are highly impressive."

Alen h on September 2025


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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PAC Inspections, Inc.

5.00(
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PAC Inspections, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

PAC Inspections, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Pillar to Post is very responsive, attentive, and provides personal customer service. They take time to genuinely interact with homeowners to explain report items, component locations, and general maintenance items. They take care to be respectful of the property by wiping feet, wearing booties, and cleaning up. Though these actions seem routine, they are not always present with all vendors. Thank you, Pillar to Post for being an amazing part of my business!"

Monique K on March 2023

PAC Inspections, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Pillar to Post is very responsive, attentive, and provides personal customer service. They take time to genuinely interact with homeowners to explain report items, component locations, and general maintenance items. They take care to be respectful of the property by wiping feet, wearing booties, and cleaning up. Though these actions seem routine, they are not always present with all vendors. Thank you, Pillar to Post for being an amazing part of my business!"

Monique K on March 2023


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Meadowlark Propety Inspections

5.00(
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Meadowlark Propety Inspections

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
2005 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Harmon Home Inspections

4.98(
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Harmon Home Inspections

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Harmon Home Inspections is locally owned and operated. We service Sacramento and the Bay Area. We use National Association of Certified Home Inspector standards while providing digital E-reports. We use infrared technology on every inspection at no additional charge. Infrared is non-intrusive and allows us to see behind walls to find plumbing leaks, roof leaks, missing insulation, electrical hot spots and more. Harmon Home Inspections uses the state-of-the-art Home Gauge computer system which allows us to include color digital photos of your house in your inspection report. Harmon Home Inspection's E-Reports are available to our Clients and their Realtor within one business day of the inspection. Your inspection report is available to you 24/7 and can be printed and viewed as many times as necessary. All reports are password protected so that you can control access to your report. A Harmon Home Inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to help foresee any immediate, unnecessary additional repairs that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not necessarily a prediction of future performance, but can point out existing problem areas and make "Improvement Recommendations." An inspection typically takes about 2 to 3 hours in most cases, which also includes answering your questions on site. The times may vary depending on the size, age, and the condition of the home. Harmon Home Inspections recommends and welcomes you to be present during the inspection, we will answer questions during the inspection as well as explain all of our findings to you and your Realtor at the end. Harmon Home Inspections performs home inspections 7-days a week. We also provide short-notice-inspections at no additional charge.

"Amazing. We had our realtor set up the inspection. Rob was incredibly thorough and explained everything in a way that I was able to understand (as someone with -3 experience in how a house is built, this was so useful.) We were able to take all of his notes and explanations and with the help of our realtor, our request for repairs received 0 push back because we were able to substantiate the requests with the information given to us by Rob. He was incredibly friendly."

Kathryn B on May 2020

Harmon Home Inspections is locally owned and operated. We service Sacramento and the Bay Area. We use National Association of Certified Home Inspector standards while providing digital E-reports. We use infrared technology on every inspection at no additional charge. Infrared is non-intrusive and allows us to see behind walls to find plumbing leaks, roof leaks, missing insulation, electrical hot spots and more. Harmon Home Inspections uses the state-of-the-art Home Gauge computer system which allows us to include color digital photos of your house in your inspection report. Harmon Home Inspection's E-Reports are available to our Clients and their Realtor within one business day of the inspection. Your inspection report is available to you 24/7 and can be printed and viewed as many times as necessary. All reports are password protected so that you can control access to your report. A Harmon Home Inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to help foresee any immediate, unnecessary additional repairs that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not necessarily a prediction of future performance, but can point out existing problem areas and make "Improvement Recommendations." An inspection typically takes about 2 to 3 hours in most cases, which also includes answering your questions on site. The times may vary depending on the size, age, and the condition of the home. Harmon Home Inspections recommends and welcomes you to be present during the inspection, we will answer questions during the inspection as well as explain all of our findings to you and your Realtor at the end. Harmon Home Inspections performs home inspections 7-days a week. We also provide short-notice-inspections at no additional charge.

"Amazing. We had our realtor set up the inspection. Rob was incredibly thorough and explained everything in a way that I was able to understand (as someone with -3 experience in how a house is built, this was so useful.) We were able to take all of his notes and explanations and with the help of our realtor, our request for repairs received 0 push back because we were able to substantiate the requests with the information given to us by Rob. He was incredibly friendly."

Kathryn B on May 2020


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SimpliSafe Home Security

4.77(
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SimpliSafe Home Security

4.77(
1,979
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

You’d pay a fortune to keep your family safe, but you shouldn’t pay a penny more than $14.99! Most alarms systems seem like a bargain---UNTIL you look at the cost of signing a long-term alarm contract for $30, $40, sometimes even $50/month. Protect your home and your wallet with a SimpliSafe home security system. Our alarm monitoring costs just $14.99/month, and we’ll never lock you into a contract, so you are free to cancel with us anytime. Each year that you protect your family with SimpliSafe, you’ll save up to $420...that’s why the nation’s leading financial expert, Dave Ramsey, recommends SimpliSafe to all his listeners. Try SimpliSafe today! You have nothing to lose---we are so sure you’ll be happy with your alarm that we offer you a three year product warranty and a 60 Day No-Questions-Asked Full Refund Guarantee

"They are fine. Their price is very good and the hardware is holding up very well."

Sidney J on March 2022

You’d pay a fortune to keep your family safe, but you shouldn’t pay a penny more than $14.99! Most alarms systems seem like a bargain---UNTIL you look at the cost of signing a long-term alarm contract for $30, $40, sometimes even $50/month. Protect your home and your wallet with a SimpliSafe home security system. Our alarm monitoring costs just $14.99/month, and we’ll never lock you into a contract, so you are free to cancel with us anytime. Each year that you protect your family with SimpliSafe, you’ll save up to $420...that’s why the nation’s leading financial expert, Dave Ramsey, recommends SimpliSafe to all his listeners. Try SimpliSafe today! You have nothing to lose---we are so sure you’ll be happy with your alarm that we offer you a three year product warranty and a 60 Day No-Questions-Asked Full Refund Guarantee

"They are fine. Their price is very good and the hardware is holding up very well."

Sidney J on March 2022


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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California Construction Center

4.77(
198
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California Construction Center

4.77(
198
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Servicing the Bay Area area since 2005, California Construction Center, Inc is a licensed, bonded and insured general construction company. We have been remodeling properties for residential, commercial and industrial properties. "CCC" is a prestigious company who strives on professionalism and strong client satisfaction results. Our reputable ways allows for us to make and keep professional relationships, as we are in the mind set that the best business appreciation we can get is a referral. Family owned and operated "CCC" has spent many years creating a name for itself as both valued business and as a place where our clients can be treated with the up most dignity and respect. For we value their ideas and strive to give them input without jeopardizing their visions and ideas in the process, in the most respectable fashion possible. "CCC" displays extreme expertise and knowledge in all their business ventures. "CCC". We have aimed to be better than most with the ideals that growth is essential for success. We are proud to share that of many competing companies , "CCC "Was chosen out of 100 top contractors in the Southern California area to be on the hit "TV" show "Flip This House". We would love if your could take a moment to watch the TV show clip from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekxrninanou where you can observe the owners Jonathan and Oz demonstrating their ongoing knowledge and expertise in this extensive field, both Design and Construction. Also click the following testimonial link http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_eslfll1xiq to view the testimonial video showing our previous clients who have had First hand experiences with "CCC". We value your time and input and strive to do business with both new and old clients, in order to continue to remain the reputable company we strive ourselves as having been this long.

"excellent work"

Justin J J on July 2025

Servicing the Bay Area area since 2005, California Construction Center, Inc is a licensed, bonded and insured general construction company. We have been remodeling properties for residential, commercial and industrial properties. "CCC" is a prestigious company who strives on professionalism and strong client satisfaction results. Our reputable ways allows for us to make and keep professional relationships, as we are in the mind set that the best business appreciation we can get is a referral. Family owned and operated "CCC" has spent many years creating a name for itself as both valued business and as a place where our clients can be treated with the up most dignity and respect. For we value their ideas and strive to give them input without jeopardizing their visions and ideas in the process, in the most respectable fashion possible. "CCC" displays extreme expertise and knowledge in all their business ventures. "CCC". We have aimed to be better than most with the ideals that growth is essential for success. We are proud to share that of many competing companies , "CCC "Was chosen out of 100 top contractors in the Southern California area to be on the hit "TV" show "Flip This House". We would love if your could take a moment to watch the TV show clip from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekxrninanou where you can observe the owners Jonathan and Oz demonstrating their ongoing knowledge and expertise in this extensive field, both Design and Construction. Also click the following testimonial link http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_eslfll1xiq to view the testimonial video showing our previous clients who have had First hand experiences with "CCC". We value your time and input and strive to do business with both new and old clients, in order to continue to remain the reputable company we strive ourselves as having been this long.

"excellent work"

Justin J J on July 2025


Raygoza Construction

5.00(
44
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Raygoza Construction

5.00(
44
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hello this is George with Raygoza Construction. I'm a small company offering free quotes in and around central Texas Waco area. I can help you with all types of repairs and remodels. My General Contractors License #852225 & Contractors Bond Insurance #30002579. Jobs can either be done by the hour at $50.00 an hour; or jobs can be done by estimating and biding at one set price. A down payment of 10% for materials and labor is required.

"Excellently. Unfortunately he has moved to Texas. We will really miss having him take care of our buildings. I also appreciated his detailed billing, including his communication with our tenants, and clean up details"

Michael R on July 2020

Hello this is George with Raygoza Construction. I'm a small company offering free quotes in and around central Texas Waco area. I can help you with all types of repairs and remodels. My General Contractors License #852225 & Contractors Bond Insurance #30002579. Jobs can either be done by the hour at $50.00 an hour; or jobs can be done by estimating and biding at one set price. A down payment of 10% for materials and labor is required.

"Excellently. Unfortunately he has moved to Texas. We will really miss having him take care of our buildings. I also appreciated his detailed billing, including his communication with our tenants, and clean up details"

Michael R on July 2020

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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Tiny homes may depreciate and be more challenging to sell because of their size, customization, and unique space. If your tiny home is on wheels, depreciation can happen in the same way that cars and RVs do. If your tiny home isn’t structurally sound, the resale value will also be lower. 

Besides reptile sightings, look for droppings resembling small pellets. Shed skin left behind during growth is another clue. Unusual chirping or rustling sounds could also suggest an infestation. If unsure, consulting a professional can provide accurate identification and effective solutions for managing the situation. If proper pest prevention measures aren't taken, a lizard can live up to five years. And that's a long time to have an undesirable roommate.

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

These are some of the critical considerations when planning to make your home accessible:

  • How wide are your doorways, wheelchair ramps, hallways, and pathways? These should be at least 32 inches wide.

  • Which bathroom modifications will be necessary? 

  • Do you need to lower any cabinetry or other fixtures to make them accessible for wheelchair users?

  • Is there enough room to turn around in the shower?

  • Is there a second story of the home that requires a stair lift?

  • Is there proper lighting outside in the dark? If not, a floodlight may be necessary.

You can guarantee that you hire a professional home inspector by reviewing their qualifications, years of experience, customer reviews, and certifications before hiring. If you’re working with a realtor, they can recommend at least one trusted professional home inspector. You can always confirm the credentials of a home inspector by checking for affiliations with organizations like the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors or the American Society of Home Inspectors. 

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