One Inspector. Every Property. Every Report.
Proudly serving Silicon Valley since 1990.
We are a boutique inspection practice built on attentive service and technical expertise. Our principal inspector evaluates every property and writes every report. This direct involvement provides consistency, accountability, and clarity from the inspection itself through the final report.
Core Strengths
Firsthand Local Experience
Decades of inspecting thousands of homes across Silicon Valley have taught us the region’s architecture firsthand. From historic framing and mid-century Eichlers to modern homes and ADUs, we understand how these structures perform, how they age, and where problems typically develop.
Our roots in the area run deep, including family ties to Cupertino’s early civic leadership. Decades of local experience make property changes easier to recognize, evaluate, and explain. The map below shows a sample of our inspection history. Odds are excellent we have already been down your street. Ready to add yours?
The Power of Hands-On Knowledge
A standard home inspection relies on visual observation, but an accurate assessment also depends on knowing how buildings are assembled, how systems work together, and where problems commonly occur. When our report identifies a condition, that finding is informed by decades of hands-on experience building, installing, repairing, and evaluating residential systems. Our findings provide a clear, technically grounded record of the property’s visible condition.
Thousands of inspections, one map
Every dot is an inspection, shown at block-level accuracy out of respect for past clients’ privacy.
Deep Construction Roots. Court-Qualified Credentials.
Our principal inspector holds an active California contractor’s license and serves as a court-qualified expert witness in California construction and property disputes. Over his career, that work has included serving as an expert for the California Contractors State License Board and in construction litigation.
Zero Conflict of Interest
We operate under a strict code of ethics and do not perform repair work on the homes we inspect. This clear separation avoids repair-related conflicts of interest, protects the independence of our reporting, and ensures that every finding is based solely on the visible condition of the property. Clients should consult independent licensed contractors for all recommended repairs.
How We Work
- By the book. We follow the California Business and Professions Code, the ASHI Code of Ethics, and the ASHI Standards of Practice. Every inspection is performed by an ASHI Lifetime Member, No. 200698.
- Narrative reporting. We do not rely on generic checklists. Every property receives a narrative report written for clarity, objectivity, and practical use.
- No volume model. We take fewer inspections and give each one full attention. Nearly all of our work comes by referral from agents and past clients who know the quality of the reports.
- Independent opinion. We inspect for you, not for the transaction. What appears in the report is what was observed.
- Service beyond the report. We remain available after the report is delivered to answer questions and explain findings in plain language.
The Report
Every finding is written in plain English and labeled: Safety Issue, Major Concern, Repair, Improve, or Monitor. Each finding states what was found, why it is a concern, and the recommended correction, with photographs where they help.
Below are two pages from a sample report, shown at reduced size. Every report is prepared for the specific property.
Who We Serve
Sellers (Listing Inspections)
Most of our work involves an initial inspection and full report to help prepare a property for sale, followed by a re-inspection to verify completed repairs.
Buyers & Homeowners
We provide evaluations before a purchase, baseline consulting for remodels, and second opinions on incomplete or disputed reports.
In every case, the standard is the same: impartial, factual, and plainly informative reporting. We report what we find, regardless of who hires us.
Request an Inspection
Tell us about the property and how to reach you. Every request is reviewed and confirmed personally. We’ll reply with availability and a quote. We serve Silicon Valley; outside our usual service area, inspections are accepted at the inspector’s discretion and quoted individually.
Agents: this form works like the text you’d normally send. The property address and how to reach you are enough to get scheduling started. We’ll confirm with you directly.
Confidential. To protect client privacy and ensure every request receives our full attention, we ask that all initial inquiries be submitted through this form. Your information is used only for inspection-related purposes and is never sold or shared for advertising or marketing; limited service providers process it only as necessary to deliver your request. Privacy Policy