Scotland Yard Home Inspections

We are first time home buyers and Gerald was great to work with! He was detail oriented and encouraged us follow him through the entire inspection process. He explained every area of concern and made helpful recommendations for any problem areas. This was extremely helpful when we received our written report, we understood everything as we had already see the issues. Gerald is very knowledgable, professional and has given us "peace of mind" as we go through the rest of our home buying process! Would recommend to friends and family.

It turns out that Gerald did not think I need his services at this time.

Gerald did a great and thorough inspection of the house. He took a lot of pictures and went over every single details of everything he noticed from the house. His report came out less than 24 hours with all the details( including pictures). Gerald answered my phone call everytime i had a question to ask him and he was so helpful with the overall process. I will use Gerald again for future home inspection.

Gerald talked me through everything that he had looked at, roof, plumbing, electrics, foundations, chimney, heating, etc. and made recommendations on repairs and problem areas to follow up with specific service providers. Gerald was professional, polite, explained everything clearly and gave me useful advise on what to focus on. Very happy with the experience, now just awaiting his full report!

We used Gerald for an inspection on a house that fell out of escrow last month and then when we were in escrow on another house right after that, we didn't hesitate to call him again! He is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. His report is very thorough and easy to understand and is delivered in a timely manner. I also used his appointment scheduling tool on his website this time and it was easy to use and convenient. Thanks Gerald! :)

I needed a specialized home inspection for a home we are purchasing. Gerald responded to my inquiry right away and we were able to work out a time for the inspection. He showed up on time and was very professional and I would definitely use him again or refer him.

I arrived at the property at 8:45am, and Gerald was already waiting for me. Our appointment was for 9am. The house to be inspected was built in 1918, and is 2,676 square feet. There's also a detached garage and studio which he inspected. During the entire 3.5 hours that he worked, he kept me appraised of what he was doing. I read quite a few other reviews before deciding to book his services. The house I'm looking to buy is a large, and it is old. I felt I needed a thorough and expert inspection. That's exactly what I got, and I feel that this was money well spent. His inspection included the roof, plumbing, electrical, exterior siding, porch & driveway, garage, water heater, fireplace & chimney, kitchen, laundry, appliances, bathrooms, stairs, heating & air conditioning, attic & crawl space & basement. The works. At the same time as Gerald was inspecting, I also had a termite inspector on the property. Gerald noted the same problems with wood damage as was documented by the termite inspector. Gerald also noted that the main gas line into the property was leaking, and he recommended calling the gas company right away because this was a safety issue. If all of the products and services that I buy were as high quality as that which Gerald provided, I would have saved TONS of money. Gerald is extremely pleasant and professional to deal with. It was a pleasure making his acquaintance, and I would highly recommend his service to anyone.

Everything was resolved and we received our certificate. We were very pleased that he agreed to assist us in this matter, and he was very responsive in returning phone calls and emails. We were also very satisfied with his services in the past as a home inspector.

Gerald was punctual and friendly and extremely knowlegeable. He was thorough but fair and continued to be available to us for questions even days after the inspection was completed. His report was easy to understand and clearly pointed out any areas of concern.

Gerald was prompt, professional, and very thorough. He covered all our questions, and looked into things we didn't even think to look into. Gerald also spent time with us after sending us the report to review, answer questions and prioritize.

Buying a new,er old, home is incredibly stressful. But thanks to Scotland Yard the process has been a little bit better. From the initial contact with Gerald, he was extremely helpful, informative and accommodating. He truly understands the complexity that goes into the home buying process. He was very flexible when it came to scheduling. During the actual inspection he pointed out several items that I had not noticed. He was extremely informative and taught me a lot about the property. I am much more comfortable knowing that someone as knowledgable as Gerald has done an extensive inspection of the home and I know exactly what to ask for in terms of repairs. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great inspection.

Gerald did an extremely thorough job with the inspection and the report. I was very satisfied and would use him again or refer him.

On only a few days prior notice, Gerald arrived promptly to inspect the condo, which is our first experience in the CA real estate market. He was ready to work, and explained his actions as he was moved through the spaces; he looked at all the systems, pointed out good and not-so-good items, explained what was typical and what was not, and offered practical advice on things to look out for - especially which items fall under the HOA 's responsibilities, and what to ask about in terms of their major/trunk systems/feeds, (especially the boiler and roof - good advice.). He paid special attention to the electrical sub-panel, and he recommended a licensed electrician come take a peek. We did, and it was a good thing, as the electrician agreed with Gerald's assessments. I don't fool around when it comes to electricity.. Gerald could not have been more pleasant, professional, and thorough. He provided a very complete, and timely report, with pictures, which was emailed ASAP online, and was available by phone (nice!) to answer/update us with any and all of our questions. I recommend him without hesitation. All the good things you have been reading are true. PS- We found Gerald/Scotland Yard right here on Angie's List. Thanks!

Prompt, courteous and thorough :)

I really enjoyed the guy that came out and inspected the house. He was very thorough and I have recommended him to others. It was a wonderful experience.

He did an outstanding job in all areas. He was prompt in getting back to me when first contacted, including getting me an estimate. He scheduled a site visit in a very reasonable amount of time and on a date and time that was convenient for me. When he arrived he spent time in explaining to me and my niece, who might purchase the house, everything he was doing and all of the issues that might be problems. He was very thorough in both his inspection and evaluation. He inspected all areas of the house. He was very easy to work with and communicate with, I certainly would use him again and highly recommend him to others. I have used others in other areas California and he was one of the best I have used.

It went very well and we were extremely satisfied with Gerald's work, honesty and professionalism. He led us through each task, and we were encouraged to ask any questions which he answered sincerely. Gerald made us feel like he was working for us and no one else, and continually reminded us that even if we felt overwhelmed with all the information- that he would follow up, advise us and make himself available to us for any further consultation, I will also add that he was familiar with other homes in our neighborhood and was very experienced in inspecting homes designed similar to ours which was a bonus. I would without a doubt recommend his services to anyone buying a home, especially first-time buyers like ourselves who aren't familiar with this process.

My mom works a lot and hardly had time to care for her house for many years. After noticing the many different things that started to need urgent attention we were worried about what else had gotten neglected that needed repairs. We needed someone to conduct a general check up for the house and provide us with things that needs to be fix and Gerald of Scotland Yard Home Inspection was amazing. Gerald was very good and gave us great insights about my mom's house. Not only did he conduct a thorough inspections but he also provided general guidance on repairs and how to save money in implement such repairs. We were very satisfied with his work and will definitely recommend and use him again in the future.

Gerald is a good as it gets. He inspected a home I purchased last year and that's when I was blown away by his work. His inspection was thorough as can be. He went underneath in my crawlspace to show photos of my foundation and climbed the roof and attic for issues that I would never have known about. He is that good. Recently I completed a remodeling project and I reached out to him again. This guy is not only great at what he does but he truly has passion for it. He really cares about the homeowner and does an incredible job of revealing the true condition of a home. Peace of mind is what he delivers.

I've used Gerald before and I'll use him again. He's prompt, thorough and an invaluable resource for a first time homeowner. Gerald had no problem with me tagging along up on the roof, into the attic and under the house, all the while taking the time to explain what he was looking for and what he found. It's important to me to have a firm grasp on the engineering/systems of my future home and Gerald respected that.

Gerald was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He was patient and essentially did the inspection twice. He initially went through every inch of the home, then went through again with us and explained every single thing. He was very helpful in educating us on what we should be looking at, potential future problems, and was very practical about how to address certain issues. He was also careful to not blow things out of proportion. We feel very fortunate for the inspection Gerald did for us. It lead to further inspection of a few issues that ended up causing us to back out of our escrow. Since that experience we have been much more discerning and educated and we feel like it has made us better home buyers. We are currently in escrow again and did not hesitate to hire Gerald.

First-time homebuyer here. My wife and I found Gerald through his great reviews both here and on Yelp. He was easy to book for an inspection of our new home -- we were a little nervous because the property had just been renovated by a developer and I was concerned we would find a lot of cutting corners or shoddy work. Gerald was extremely thorough in his inspection, explained clearly what issues were important and which were not as big a deal, and his written report was detailed and clear. Very nice guy, total professional - our realtor was also quite impressed with his work. I'm very glad we decided to go with Scotland Yard for our first home. Highly recommended - A's across the board with only a B for price because we did get a quote or two that was slightly lower, however, I'd happily pay a few extra bucks for the peace of mind we got using this service.

Gerald was very professional, prompt and very knowledgeable to his trade. He was very thorough on his inspection and took time to answer all my questions. He uncovered many issues that I missed and gave many suggestion and solutions. I have used a different inspector in the past. He was cheaper but does not come close to the quality that Scotland Yard offers. The price is good and is determined by the type of inspection and square footage of the house. He also has a pleasant and professional personality. I would definitely use him again or recommend him to family and friends.

Gerald has been great. He coordinated thru my realtor for the appointment. Once onsite, he conducted a thorough inspection of every aspect of the property. Gerald was open to my tagging along with him to both see what items were being inspected, but also to discuss his findings and recommendations as we went. I learned a lot about the property during the process as well. After the inspection Gerald was very prompt in completing and uploading the inspection report to us. He also made himself available for a follow up discussion about his findings and recommendations. I will absolutely be working with Gerald in the future.

Gerald was great to deal with from the first phone call to the inspection to quickly sending the completed report to answering all of my follow-up questions. He was very responsive, honest and did a very thorough job completing the home inspection. I scheduled the inspection with Gerald and found him to be very friendly and professional. He showed up for the inspection on time and listened to all of my pre-inspection questions. He did a very thorough inspection of the entire house and the garage. He pointed out things as walked through the house together. When he was done with the inspection, he gave me a good overview of what he found in the house and the garage. Within two days, he emailed me his detailed pictures and a very clear description of what he found in terms I could understand. Our contractor friend gave good marks to the report as well (based on an informal inspection he'd done himself of the house). I recommend Gerald's home inspection services 100%.