What We Offer

TO COMPLY WITH LATEST ORDER FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE, AND NEW COMPANY POLICIES DESIGNED TO STOP SPREADING COVID19, BAY AREA HOME INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE PERFORMING INSPECTIONS UNTIL MAY 3rd 2020. WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND WE WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HEALTH AND PEACE IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES.

Your residential home, condominium apartment, or commercial building might be the most expensive investment that you will ever make. You most certainly want a thorough and reliable property inspection from someone you can trust before you can confidently decide on the terms of selling or purchasing the property of interest. Being informed about the need of any minor or major improvements or repairs, knowing the true condition of the structure, understanding the hazards and concerns are just some of the items that are essential to any big property related decisions.

Our services include Home Buyers Inspections, General Residential Inspections, General Commercial Property Inspections, Home Sellers Inspections, Construction Inspections, Termite Inspections, Home Energy Efficiency Inspections, Fireplace Inspections, Roof Inspections, Earthquake Preparedness Inspections, Mold Air Testing, Asbestos Testing and Lead Detection Inspections.

What We Offer

BAY INSPECTOR - YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN PROPERTY INVESTMENT DECISIONS


Recognizing the importance of choosing the right home inspection company for your significant decision and financial investment, we at Bay Inspector are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive understanding of your potential property's condition. Our goal is to empower you in your real estate transaction by providing thorough inspections and valuable insights.


Our team comprises professional, experienced, and certified home inspectors accredited by either InterNACHI or ASHI. Additionally, many of our inspectors hold one or two trade licenses with the CSLBC, providing you with an added layer of expertise. We prioritize your convenience, offering flexible scheduling with inspection services available six days a week.

Your residence, condo, or business property likely represents your most significant financial commitment. Before proceeding with any transaction, it's vital to engage a credible expert for a thorough inspection. Being aware of any necessary repairs, the true condition of the property, and potential risks is key to making well-informed decisions about major real estate investments. We provide an extensive range of inspection services for both residential and commercial clients, covering inspections for home buyers, general assessments of residential and commercial sites, home sellers, as well as during the construction process.

Additionally, we specialize in termite inspections, evaluating home energy efficiency, inspecting fireplaces and roofs, assessing earthquake preparedness, and performing mold air testing, asbestos testing, and lead detection. These services play a crucial role in ensuring safety and maintaining the integrity of your property investment. Explore our customer testimonials and sample reports to learn more about our services!

Latest Articles
Considering Buying a Fixer Upper? Read this..

Buying and selling fixer-uppers can be a very profitable or costly business in San Francisco and Bay Area.

It’s important to follow some of the basic guidelines when considering “flipping” properties or buying a “fixer-upper”.

Your number one guideline is the location. Choosing the right location is very important, especially in San Francisco and Bay Area. Neighborhoods are evolving and extensive research on the evolution of the “desirable” neighborhoods could be a key to your success.

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Bob the “Naked Inspector”

Many inspectors in Bay Area and San Francisco can be considered as “naked inspectors”. Naked inspector – someone who has no background in construction field, no proper certifications, no general liability insurance, no bond and most importantly no active General Contractors License.

It’s very important to have someone who is adequately certified and licensed perform your home inspection since buying a property is probably one of the biggest investments you are going to make in your life.

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Foundation Repair Costs

How much does it cost to fix a failing foundation? In this example we are not estimating a major foundation repair.

In San Francisco Bay Area as well as other areas with similar climate, it is very difficult to provide an average cost for a minor foundation repair simply because there are so many variables. On average, costs have been reported as low as $250 for a very minor repair and as high as $48,000 for a piering repair system.

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Interesting Facts About Insects

Did you know that cockroaches are known to carry 34-50 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms and can trigger asthma attacks?

Could you imagine that one of the most dangerous insect in the world is actually the common housefly. They carry and transmit more diseases than any other animal or insect in the world.

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San Francisco Home Inspection

Many homeowners come to us asking about finding a San Francisco home inspection service they can trust. A San Francisco home inspection doesn’t have to be an uncertain or stressful process. Home buyers have an equally strong interest in having a home inspected to ensure they don’t buy a house that has damage or faults that make it’s actual value less than the price at time of sale. Whether you’re a homeowner or in the market to purchase a house, make sure you contact our team of professionals to ensure your home inspection gets done the right way. Here are few thing you should know from the perspective of a home buyer or seller.

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Home Inspection Checklist

When it comes to judging the value and condition of a home, it is essential to thoroughly investigate the house by using a home inspection checklist. With the use of a home inspection checklist, you can identify major areas in need of attention and improvement to make sure the home provides the best value possible. It’s important to note that home inspections normally do not include certain hazards that require a specific license to investigate and identify, including asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, toxic mold and pest control. To help you better understand the home inspection process, we’ve provided an overview of what components are common in such a procedure. Remember that it’s always best to contact professionals like us to get your home inspection done the right way, so you don’t miss any major flaws that could cost you gravely later on in the future.

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How to Find a Good Home Inspection Company

When it comes to buying or selling a property, home inspections are of the highest significance to all parties involved. Homeowners and homebuyers often wonder why home inspections are important and how to find a good, trustworthy home inspection company, so we’ve prepared a basic guide to explain some key aspects of the process.

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Why Recurring Preventative Maintenance Inspections are Important

Many homeowners are reluctant to perform recurring preventative maintenance inspections, but don’t realize that they can go a long way towards bolstering the value of the home. Recurring preventative maintenance inspections are essential for retaining and growing the worth of your home, and can help you prevent more costly repairs from occurring in the future. For example, if you perform regular preventative maintenance inspections on your roofing, you may be able to identify problems like mold in small regions of the roof before they get out of control and require replacing the entire roof. Many professionals in the industry recommend spending between one to three percent of your home’s value on maintenance and repairs, so having inspections ensures that the money you spend is put to good use.

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How to Find Good Asbestos Testing Services

For any homeowner, asbestos testing is an important part of protecting your household from health hazards. Since asbestos testing can have such a serious impact on your safey, it’s important to know how to find reliable, trustworthy services for your home. For example, having inspectors with the proper certification can ensure that the testers you hire know the best practices for thorough and safe testing. We know this first hand because Bay Area Home Inspectors has a team of certified inspectors that know how to conduct proper testing without risk of exposure to ACM (asbestos containing material) fibers during the testing process.
 

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BAY INSPECTOR

As a building inspection group specializing in residential and commercial property inspections and preservation, we have been dedicatedly serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2008. Our diverse clientele includes homeowners, potential buyers, investors, non-profits, condo and HOA associations, public agencies, legal professionals, and real estate agencies and brokerages. We are known for delivering accurate and reliable information regarding residential and commercial properties.

Our skilled inspection team comprises General Contractors, Roofing Contractors, Architects, Certified Inspectors, Structural Engineers, and Home Efficiency Experts, each boasting a minimum of 10 years of experience. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous ongoing training program, with over 160 hours annually, ensuring our inspectors are equipped with the latest in property inspection tools and technologies. We continually update our policies for safe and efficient inspections.

Utilizing advanced equipment like infrared scanners, concrete scanners, leak detectors, air testing units, cameras, and efficiency software, we provide precise assessments of a property’s condition and value. However, the most valuable asset in our toolkit is our extensive experience, applied in every inspection we conduct.

When your home inspection is complete, we provide a detailed, easy-to-understand inspection report with a realistic assessment of your home’s condition and clear recommendations. Instant report availability and cloud computing let Bay Area Home Inspections pass valuable information to you quickly and conveniently. Our high-definition report illustrations let you zoom in to see every detail.

"Local Home Inspector in Your Area: Serving San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties. Your Go-To Home Inspection Team! With extensive experience spanning years, we have conducted in-depth inspections of homes dating from the 1800s to contemporary, newly-constructed modern residences. Trust us for seasoned expertise in your local area."

We are a small business with minority ownership, specializing in residential and commercial home inspections.

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