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Harmon Home Inspections

Home inspection, Structural Engineering

About us

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.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Home inspections and Thermal imaging

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0232 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 101-125 of 232 reviews

Jessie G.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Prompt return of my message. Courteous and explanation of service was very detailed. He showed up on time, was very thorough of his home inspection. After his inspection he walked me thru all his findings and explained everything that needed attention in our home. It gave me a huge piece of mind. I would recommend Harmon Home Inspections to all my friends and family.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Janie R.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He showed up on time, started working before I arrived, greeted with a smile, I left he did his thing, I returned with a friend for the room by room walk through. He impressed my friend enough to as for his business card.
Description of Work: Thourough Home Inspection, room by room explanation of findings. Recommendations for other inspections before purchasing a home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Joanna C.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert returned my call quickly, and accommodated my schedule. He was polite, professional and accommodating. The home I had inspected was a home I was inheriting, and had not been taken care of for awhile, so he was very honest and told me the things that needed attention immediately, and what I could wait on. He even recommended people to call, when I was ready.
Description of Work: Robert inspected the house on his own, then walked me through everything, telling me what needed to be fixed, and patiently taking the time to explain everything. He was there over 3 hours. He then sent an extremely detailed report, and responded to my emails later, with recommendations for people to help me repair the items he suggested.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Randi C.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We are purchasing a home built in1965. Our realtor had many home inspectors to refer but I wanted to choose one from Angie's List. We were very satisfied with Robert of Harmon Home Inspections. He was prompt, very professional and generated a thorough report from the inspection. We will definitely refer to Robert.
Description of Work: Buyer's home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Danielle E.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
when first contacting robert, I left a message and he responded the next day. then I made an appointment for a saturday, then I needed to change to a sunday (he was totally willing to come on a sunday! which made me feel like a I picked the right home inspector!) then something came up and I had to change the appointment again to the next day and robert was very understanding and willing to work with me. My realtor told me he showed up on time and when I showed up to the property he was working away on the inspection. At the end of the inspection, he walked myself and my group of people through his entire process! (my realtor even said he was better than people he knew). When all said and done, he was affordable, very personable and since I found him on Angie's List he gave me a discount! I would use him again and recommend him to my friends! Thank you robert!
Description of Work: Home Inspection for future homeowner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

James B.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I can not even express how much I highly recommend Harmon Home Inspections. Harmon Home Inspections does more for less (literally, such as inspecting our pool and machinery as well as using thermal imaging throughout the house for less money than all of the rest of the estimates to do a visual inspection without thermal imaging and not inspecting the pool!)! Robert is extremely professional, but even more importantly is extremely thorough in his inspection. This is one situation that you do not want done on the fly or for the person to do it speedily! Robert not only took pictures of every detail and item in his thorough inspection and checklist, but he also took video which is included in his online report so that you can see everything he describes in detail in even more detail and through his eyes. Not all of his news was good, but he advised us on our purchase on our new home and what needed immediate attention, what we could do at our convenience, and what we might even be able to accomplish ourselves, saving ourselves a ton of money. Well worth the investment. If you are thinking about having a person home inspection performed, don't skip it! Highly worth every dollar!
Description of Work: Robert visually inspected the entire house, the pool, the pool machinery, the attic, outside, the roof, and every other inch of the house inside and out. Robert also took numerous photos as evidence of what he inspected. He also took video of the spots that needed extra attention and needed to be seen in action. (See rest for recommendation!)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Lance S.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I cannot say enough about what a pleasure it was to use Robert to inspect our future home. He is a true professional, who is so knowledgable about just about every facet of home inspection. He was prompt in returning my e-mails as well as showing up at the house ready for the inspection. He thoroughly inspected the home in more detail than I could have imagined. He never left any stone unturned. He went over the entire inspection with me, in layman's terms, so I could understand. I received the complete inspection Report the next day. The Report included a thorough explanation of exactly what was inspected and where any problems were found. The Report included photos and even videos of the problem areas. To top it all of, the price was very reasonable. I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. I will recommend Harmon's Home Inspection to any of my friends or family.
Description of Work: We had Robert perform a full home inspection on a home that we are in the process of purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

ANAND P.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I was purchasing a home and needed general inspection. A friend of mine recommended Robert and it couldn't have gone better from there. I am very happy with his work.
Description of Work: Robert is very detail oriented, very polite, no-nonsense, very efficient and very flexible with schedule. I cant think of any other general home inspector who could be better than Robert. His report includes every detail one can think of with pictures, videos, infra-red shots etc. He came very highly recommended by a friend of mine and so I chose him over another agent which my Realtor was going to pick. Robert showed up on time, worked for 4 hours, had a detailed walk through of all the major points with me and had the report ready for me by end of the day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Darish D.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
What a pro. I'm a realtor and my home inspector left town so I had to come here and find someone. You can find cheaper home inspectors elsewhere but he really is worth every penny.
Description of Work: General Home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

David T.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert was very prompt in returning phone calls and was at the job site on time. His work is of high quality and he is very professional in explaining all his findings to me. I like the fact that he uses infrared imaging to check for invisible problems although more infrared photo on the report will be even better. In addition to the interior of the house, the attic and exterior (including the backyard) were also thoroughly inspected. He was able to reveal couple of code violation items which I will never discover myself. The whole job took around 2.5 hours. A detail and easy to read report with photos and videos was sent to me before the end of the date. I will definitely use his service again. Suggestion: It would be great if photos of higher resolution are included in the report such that customer can zoom it to see the detail.
Description of Work: Pre-purchase home inspection services of a single story 1200sqft house. Price included $25 Angie's List member discount.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Tehyon K.
01/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I called Harmon around 4pm the day before and asked if he could do a home inspection the next day as we were getting into contract and wanted to close quickly. Harmon told us he could be at the home sight at 8am the next day. To our surprise I got there at 7:50 and he was already checking stuff out. He was really nice, easy to talk to and also very professional. He went into the house and started his inspection. I continued to ask questions and he didn't seem to mind and was very helpful and having me understand the process he was going through and the technology he was using ie infared gun to check the temperatures of the heating system. He then walked us through every little crack and section of the home finishing 3 hours later. He also had a full report with pictures videos and suggestions listed on everything in the house. It was amazing! I would recommend Harmon and use him again as he was great to work with, honest, and professional.
Description of Work: Harmon was very Professional, quick to respond and was early to the home we asked him to show up at. He also had high tech equipment.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Melissa M.
01/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Every aspect of my experience with Robert Harmon was exceptional. He was prompt with both phone and e-mail responses. He showed up on time, clearly explained the 2-3 hour home inspection process and walked me through the results one-by-one. He was extremely professional and clearly an expert. He was honest about what areas needed urgent attention and what areas could wait a bit. It should be noted that we had this home inspection performed not as part of a home sale. We've been in the house about 2 years and just wanted someone to come give us an un-biased assessment of what areas needed attention. I don't trust contractors to tell me what needs to be done on my home; Robert doesn't make any money on any repairs I have performed since he's just doing the inspection so that provides additional confidence that you'll get honest feedback. I'd recommend that everyone who's not extraordinarily handy themselves to have a home inspection like this done every few years. The fee was reasonable, the service was impeccable and I will use Harmon again in the future. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Harmon performed a whole house home inspection for my 1550 sq ft Oakland home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Pamela F.
01/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is the second home inspection Robert Harmon performed for me. He makes himself available for easy contact, and was very flexible with my time frame. Robert conducted himself professionally, efficiently, and skillfully at each inspection. He was very thorough in walking me through his findings after the inspection, but made the language very easy to understand for someone who is not in his field of work. His findings at the first house he inspected showed me it was not the home for me; his inspection findings at the second house let me feel secure buying the house for my first home. I would recommend his services to anyone wanting a great service for a fair price.
Description of Work: Inspection of 2300 sq ft private residence with built-in pool and spa.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

John A.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert was on time, did a complete check of the home we are interested in. Showed me all items individually, explained what/why etc. You can tell he has a huge amount of experience in this field. His report was ready the next day (Sunday) and detalied everything we spoke about. I would not hesitate to use him again in the future, and if this purchase falls through, he will be our #1 go to inspector.
Description of Work: Robert did a full property insepction on an singel family home we are looking to purchase. Inside, outside, plumbing, electrical, heating, I don't believe he overlooked anything.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

William E.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The home was purchased new by the seller from a reputable local builder less than one year ago, therefore, all of the items are being repaired or replaced as part of the builder's one year fit and finish warranty. I really liked his report that he sent to me via email. It was not only comprehensive but also easy to understand. I also liked the attached videos on his report. I would definitely recommend Robert to anyone needing a home inspection.
Description of Work: On 12/13/2012, Robert Harmon inspected a resale home that I am in the process of purchasing. Because of his thorough inspection, he was able to identify several things that need repair or replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Adam D.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was great. On time, thourough and provided a report same day with details and pictures. He seemed very knowledgable and I was very happy with the service and the report.
Description of Work: Home inspection of a single family (2500 sqft) home for new purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Joe V.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I contacted Robert after hours about performing and inspection on a property that we are looking at purchasing. He answered the phone and took the time to explain his services and provide me with a number of options for an appointment. His inspection was very thorough and the report detailed and easy to follow. We had some concerns about a leak in the shower and in the roof and Robert brought out an IR camera and multiple moisture meters to a**** the mositure level in the surrpounding materials. Overall his inspection was complete and as detailed as any I have read. He took the time to walk me through the home afterward and point out a number of details that I had not noticed myself in previous walk-throughs. His calm demeanor and professionalism are what really set's him apart from the other inspectors that I have dealt with.
Description of Work: Robert performed a home inspection for a property we were looking at purchasing. This included; electrical, plumbing, heating & ducting, faucets, fixtures and hot water heater, exterior surfaces and trim, roofing, all apppliances, doors windows, washer & dryer etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Lynda H.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I am a Real Estate Agent and used him to inspect two homes on behalf of my buyers. My buyers expressed great satisfaction with his willingness to answer all of their questions and show them how things worked. He will definitely be my "go to" guy in the future.
Description of Work: Robert was prompt, professional and detailed. He uses thermal imaging to detect water intrusion which is unusual for a home inspector and saves money since we didn't have to hire a separate professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Kyrylo D.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert arrived in time (on very short notice) and spent at least 3 hours doing inspection. After that we went around house together and he explained all his finding. The report was ready next day. This is my first time dealing with home inspection so I didn't know what to expect, but I was impressed by thoroughness of the report, which included, among other things, images taken by IR camera and videos of some hard-to-access spaces.
Description of Work: Pre-purchase home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Rob J.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert did an excellent job explaining his findings and recommendations. He walked me through each room and pointed out his findings, answered my questions and provided insights into potential repairs.
Description of Work: Completed a house inspection on a home that I was considering purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Rachael A.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert was wonderful. Very flexible when the inspection needed to change a few times, prompt responses to emails and professional. Inspection was thorough and report was easy to understand and great quality. He took his time to walk me through the findings around the house, explained things in an easy understand way, and provided the report back the next day. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Home inspection on a 1956 home that had been completely remodeled

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Linda M.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I wasn't physically at the address when he conducted the inspection, as this is an investment property and I live out of state. But, from his report and photographs it seemed he did a thorough job. He was prompt in returning my phone calls, courteous in answering my questions and was able to make a quick appointment with my renters to complete the inspection. I received the report the next day.
Description of Work: Full home inspection, with pictures. He even crawled under the house to check out HVAC duct work and condition of subfloor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Allison B.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
.A+ Note: Call early as he was booked for almost half a week.
Description of Work: Robert inspected our early 1900's house. He did an excellent job--was punctual, thorough, and very fast in his write-up. He came in the late afternoon and inspected all aspects of the house and did a walk through after. He also inspected our 2nd structure with no additional charge. His work included photographs and thermal images. He even found evidence of prior tenting and pest damage that the pest inspection failed to catch! I was very impressed with the 5 hour turn around time from when he left our house to when he emailed us the report. Robert gave us recommendations on how to repair the issues and answered all questions. I called the following day with additional questions and he answered those professionally and quickly as well. I highly recommend Harmon Home Inspections and hope everyone can have the same positive experience we did.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Jane C.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert was great. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, prompt and responsive. He addressed all my concerns, answered all my questions. What can I say? Don't bother with others. He is the ultimate professional. Call Robert.
Description of Work: My crawl space was flooded by a broken water main. I needed someone to inspect the space for damage done to the structure, foundation, heating system, etc. He also performed a total house inspection. I've lived in this house for 12 years, and he taught me things that I didn't know about.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Karen A L.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Robert arrived on time and wasted no time getting to the inspection. After the entire inspection was complete he spent some time showing me areas of concern even though this would be covered in his written report. I found him to be courteous and informative. I had some questions which he was very willing to answer. I felt confident that he conducted a comprehensive inspection and he assured me the written report would be available shortly, and it was.
Description of Work: Mr. Harmon inspected the exterior, roof, vents, gutters, downspouts, interior,kitchen appiances cabinets, plumbing, doors, windows, floor coverings, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, and closets and closet doors. He was very thorough.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Contact information

4642 Leverett Court, Sacramento, CA 95842

http://www.harmonhomeinspections.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Structural Engineering

FAQ

Harmon Home Inspections is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Harmon Home Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Harmon Home Inspections offers free project estimates.
Yes, Harmon Home Inspections offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Harmon Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
No, Harmon Home Inspections does not offer emergency services.
No, Harmon Home Inspections does not offer warranties.
Harmon Home Inspections offers the following services: Home inspections and Thermal imaging

Contact information

4642 Leverett Court, Sacramento, CA 95842

http://www.harmonhomeinspections.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM