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Darry S.
11/2015
home inspection
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David L.
02/2015
home inspection
+ -1 moreCalled for Quote on property in Cherry Valley (Riverside County) and was informed that "They don't do that area, good bye". So either they do not serve Riverside / San Bernardino County like they state on their website and here, or there employees are incompetent and do not know their service area. Either way, do you want to want to trust them with a several hundred thousand dollar purchase? I'll pass and try the next home inspection company on the list.
Description of Work: Called for Quote on property in Cherry Valley (Riverside County) and was informed that "They don't do that area, good bye"
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Jennifer M.
09/2014
home inspection
+ -1 moreChris Nash is very knowledgeable and a great guy. He took his time and answered all the questions I had. The report he sent after the inspection was very detailed and professional.
Description of Work: Home inspection on house I am planning to purchase.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Charlie H.
06/2014
home inspection
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Description of Work: Inspected the 6000 sq ft property in 3 hours. |The report arrived in 24 hours. I called and left a message and the inspector did not call me back since June 18th
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tanya T.
06/2014
home inspection
+ -1 moreMy inspector, Chris came to my home and did a full home inspection for me. He crawled around under my house, he inspected the attic space and he inspected every nook and crannie. He did and excellent job. I requested the inspection because I am considering having remodeling/repair work done on my home and wanted to have an idea of what to expect before remodeling salesmen arrived with pressure sales tactics. This inspection gives me peace of mind when I talk to remodeling salesmen, because I already know what items need attention and therefore cannot be coerced into making purchases that I do not need or want. I would use his services again. Thanks Chris for being so pleasant to work with and for answering all my questions no matter how silly they were.
Description of Work: full home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ayanna G.
06/2014
home inspection
+ -1 moreI found the company's prices to be quite competitive. The owner, Chris, showed up early, which I thought spoke well of him. He encouraged me to bring up any concerns that I might have about the house, and when I did, I found that his eagle eyes had already spotted the problem. His report was quite thorough and easy to understand, and delivered promptly. Overall, I was quite happy with his inspection.
Description of Work: Had a comprehensive inspection on a house we were purchasing
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deryl D.
03/2014
home inspection
+ -1 moreThey are excellent, punctual and very thorough. Their pricing is great. They provided the service that I needed in a timely manner. They are very professional. A lot of information was given which will ultimately lead to great sale of my property.
Description of Work: I had a property inspection done by Inspect The Best.
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Jose L.
10/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreMy wife and I plan to purchase our first home, and Mr. Chris Nash was our home inspector. Before we arrived at the property for the inspection appointment, he was already there scoping out the neighborhood. Low-key, mild-mannered, and humble was our impression of him. Once inside, he took about two and half hours to expect every corner of the property, methodically and focused. The home was in much poorer condition than we had initially anticipated, and his professional evaluation afterwards was extremely helpful and insightful. He later sent us a substantial and thorough report which highlighted all the faults with the property. This individual knows his craft well, and we highly recommend his business. He saved us, literally, about $20,000 dollars with his report because the bank was forced to acknowledge that the foreclosed home had major defects. Sometimes, you cannot thank someone enough for their positive contribution in your life. The only way you can do this nowadays is to write a review without bias and subjectivity. Mr. Chris Nash is a top-notch professional and merits credit and recommendation.
Description of Work: Inspect the Best LLC performed a real estate property inspection on a prospective home for us.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Lucia F.
08/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreMy real state agent gave me a couple of recommendations. I contacted them all via email ITB responded promptly. Their pricing was competitive and we set up an time within the same week. Mr. Nash came in even earlier to the appointment. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He helped us understand the ins and outs of our house and was extremely through and detailed. He delivered the report as promised the next morning. I also had a couple of questions and he called me back and spent a lot of time with me on the phone to make sure I understood the report. I very strongly recommend Mr. Nash. He was one of the positive highlights of my home buying experience.
Description of Work: Inspection for purchasing a small home
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Karl L.
05/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreWe had to change the date of our inspection. Jami had no problem making things work. She was quick to respond, thorough and professional. Chris did our inspection. We couldn't have been more pleased. He answered all our questions with obvious knowledge and expertise. The house had previously had an inspection performed by another company, so we already had an inspection in hand. The comparison between that inspection and ITB was night and day. The other inspection was a weak checklist that missed some fairly obvious and important things. It was extremely superficial. ITB's inspection, by comparison, was a thorough examination that prioritized a comprehensive list of needed repairs. Chris went everywhere in the house that the previous inspector refused to go (attic, crawlspace). His report definitely made us feel ten times better about moving forward with the purchase (and what we needed to demand the seller fix!). Thanks Chris and Jami.
Description of Work: Home Inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
JAMES L.
03/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreI signed up on Angie's List and started calling up home inspectors right away. I spoke to Jamie at Inspect the Best who was very personable and said that Chris who would would be performing the inspection, would get back to me very soon. Within the hour I got a call from Chris Nash and after the conversation ended I knew he was our guy. Chris is grossly overqualified for his profession. He used to build homes and said he'd been in construction since he was a kid. I asked him every question I could think of in terms of what to expect from an inspection, and what trouble signs to look out for in a home built in 1960. He spent over an hour on the phone with me. It didn't hurt either that we're both from NY and are huge JETS fans. On the day of the inspection, Chris was early and got to work right away. He got up on the roof, got in our attic, checked for possible moisture spots with a reader, checked all our outlets, our panel, our water heater, our foundation, the exterior of the home, everything he could get to on hands and knees and what was visible. He was extremely thorough and took his time. His knowledge was vast and my wife and I picked his brain about what our priorities should be when we start to renovate. He pointed out the biggest areas of concern like the plumbing and electrical but overall we got a pretty clean bill of health and we were able to move on with the purchasing process. It took longer than expected to close on the home and we've been so busy finding a contractor and shopping/buying materials and appliances that I was totally delinquent in writing this review. So sorry for the lateness of it but Chris at Inspect the Best, was great. His report was 56 pages long and supremely thorough. He also got it to me literally the next day. He took very clear pictures of everything as well and I think it'll make it easier on the contractor as well. Also at the time of the inspection, I asked him if there was a contractor he could recommend, and he said he wouldn't because he didn't want any conflict of interest of any kind. I thought that was very stand-up about Chris and I would recommend him to anybody for a home inspection. At the price too, you can't beat it. I can't imagine anyone being more thorough. Thank you Chris for doing a great job!
Description of Work: Thorough home inspection of electrical, plumbing, exterior siding, slab foundation, insulation, roof, garage and front/back yard
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Kelvin K.
03/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreI was pleased to see Chris arrive 10 minutes early and ready to start working on time. I followed him through each room and found him to be methodical and efficient, not to mention a very personable guy. The company is ASHI certified, and my research indicated this was worth looking for in an inspector. During the whole inspection, he was ready to take time to answer my questions and explain in layman's terms things I was unclear on. He took pictures throughout and these were included in my report. The report arrived the following morning, very thorough and helpful, a nice 68 pages. I would recommend him, he seems honest and cares about his work.
Description of Work: I used Inspect The Best to inspect a home I have purchased in Echo Park.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Mike Y.
02/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreThey are punctual. The report is pretty detailed and it was provided within one business day after doing the inspection.
Description of Work: I have used Inspect The Best inspection company. They performed home inspection.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
McNeill B.
12/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreChris was great. Took time to sit down and talk to me about the issues he found and also walk me through some fixes I could do. I recommend him.
Description of Work: Home inspection as part of a home purchase.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Bijukumar G.
12/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreHe was very punctual and had carried out the roof and exteriors inspection by the time we came. He was very thorough in his inspection and communication to us about his findings. We bought the house he inspected and are very happy with his detailed report. We bought a foreclosed property and his report came in very handy to do the odd jobs needed around the house. In fact we still refer to it !
Description of Work: We hired him for Home Inspection that he conducted in a very detailed and professional manner which took more then three hours to complete.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Don B.
11/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreEverything about the experience was highly professional - from clear and prompt communication to thorough execution and follow up.
Description of Work: We had a home inspection to analyze the condition of our home.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Brian D.
10/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreVery informative and professional. I wish there was an A+ category.
Description of Work: I'm a first time home buyer with a Dad who's a property manager. Talk about a demanding client, but Chris was awesome! He spent a good 4 hrs with us walking in, around, on, and under the house with us. My father has been in the business for 40 yrs and he was thoroughly impressed with Chris' thoroughness and patience. Our appointment was a Friday morning and I received a 59 page very detailed pdf report with photos 7am Saturday morning! WOW! I highly recommend Chris and Inspect the Best.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Marmar V.
10/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreChris was very personable and happy to answer our many questions. We would highly recommend him and Inspect the Best to anyone.
Description of Work: Chris was extremely thorough with his inspection, from roof to foundation, making detailed notes on his voice recorder and taking numerous photos. All of this was incorporated into a detailed report provided the following day with breakdowns by site or fixture with satisfactory, service recommended, or action necessary denoted with explanation for each.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
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Tom S.
03/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreGood. I'm not interested in writing a story.
Description of Work: Property inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
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Jud H.
12/2011
home inspection
+ -1 moreChris was very professional and took extra time to explain everything. He didn't rush through it and was very patient with my picky questions. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job. He was extremely knowledgeable. This was a "fixed-up" house and Chris spotted so many things that the seller overlooked.
Description of Work: A very thorough home inspection.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Shelly K.
08/2011
home inspection
+ -1 moreOverall AMAZING experience. Extremely ETICAL, knowledgeable inspector whom, it is obvious to me, Chris Nash (sp?) has years of expereince as a previous home contractor building houses outside and inside, (unlike most inspctors who took a course alone I would imagine or just got a license out of interest). He explained EVERYTHING to me as he inspected..went above and beyond the call of duty for me, prompt, and delivered a 73 page report with photos and diagrams and packed text, and methods to ressolve each defect within 12 hours.. I will always recommend him to my friends and loved ones, and anyone who needs peace of mind to understand what they are getting into when purchasing their home whether befor or during excrow! Thank u Jamie and Chris you are indeed the BEST!! Love u guys!
Description of Work: I just want to first say I am not usually one who has time to write reviews because I travel every week out of town. But I felt so storngly appreciative and Blessed to have interacted with Inspect the Best, and Chris who performed my inspection, that I kept it in my mind as a must to write my incredibly positive and educational experience I had with the company.From the start, Jamie, who coordinated appointments and explained to me all about what home inspection entails, was such a day brightener..very cheerful and accomodating. I was in a situation where I was at the start of escrow, and about to close in 2 days and I needed my own independent inspection to see what any issues were that the realtor's inspector may have missed or not disclosed. To be honest, I called many other inspection comanies before I called Jamie at Inspect the Best, and either I got answering machines, and no one returning calls, or inspectors answering from their trucks, or others qupting me outrageous prices (as I own over a 3000 sq foot home. No company was also helpful with my schedule.Incredibly Jamie gave me an appoinment within the 2 days, by rearranging Chris's schedule.. she actually switched me with a customer who wanted to switch to another day already! So it was serendipity combined with Jamie's helpfulness!Chris, the inspector, said he would arrive at 12, and he came puntually on the dot at 12 pm. Immediately, I was struck by his professionalism and desire to start the job immediately. He had so many tools and gadgets, and I asked if I could watch what he was doing. I have a complex vertical townhouse that has many crawlspaces, electrical units/outlets, and 2 AC units.. Chris looked into every nook and cranny and crawled underneath crawlspaces both outside and inside my house..and even walked on my roof, and took hundreds of pictures of everything that looked suspicious. I was amazed at the knowledge and experience he had. What was astounding compared to other inspectors is that he was a contractor for 25 plus years, and actually knew how to build houses from scratch, so had an intimate knowledge of plumbing, structural issues, doors, floors, cabinetry, lighting, electrical, roof, AC/Heating, gas etc.. The list could go on as he guided ,e through the house for 6 hours! I was his last inspection of the day, and he said he would gladly spend as much time as I needed so he could educate me on how to take care of my house (I am a FIRST time home owner, and had no understanding of many things about houses or how to go about repairing).. I am so Blessed and grateful to Chris to have spent more time on helping me understand houses, and for the pearls and tips to make my house perfect.. also warned me of danger areas and things I could bring up at Escrow that was not picked up by their own visual inspectors.Chris was so kind and caring and compassionate.. he was so detailed.. had infrared guns to check temp, water meters to check moisture in walls.. he even picked up old water damage through a wall, as well as found old spores that were missed by the other inspector! WOW! Talk about brilliant! Chris is a genius.. he also recommended great places to go for fixtures and cabinetry.. when I asked him for recommendations for plumbers, electricians, contractors, he said he did not want to have any conflict of interest but recommended Angies List as the best place to find people for all my needs. And that is how I became a member.. and it has been a God Send! Chris is also a very interesting person, with so much energy to climb ladders and go on roofs, and has a great history and very funny stories to tell as I followed him around!The BEST part of all this is that he sent me my full report withing 12 hours!!! Most inspectors I had called told me ranges from a few days to even one who said 1 week for tiurnaround, and most told me their reports would be about 2 to 3 pages.When I received Chris's PDF file of my report at 6 am the next day (yes less than 12 hours later).. it was 73 pages long with colorful illustrations and tons of detailed photographs of areas of my house with red arrows and circles around the problem areas.. and with full descriptions of all the areas inspectted with recommendations, and immediate action items written in orange, to et me know which areas needed quicker attention than others. He was so detailed, he even noted issues in bad tiling and grouting and even simple leaks in plumbing.. He even had a cool inrared gadget to put in the mcrowave to test that it was operational and had the ability to cook food! WOWOW! I could go on and on!Chris and Jamie at Inspect the Best are a Blessing to any portential homeowner who want a true detailed analysis of any home. Chris interestingly is very spiritual, and even gave me some pointers about Feng Shui, just because I asked and was curious. WOW..Please contact me if anyone wants to know more, as I have only praise, respect, confidence and apprecoation for this amazing company. They even follow up regularly, and are giving me a free termite inspection after I purchase the house, and other ideas to help make my transition and move helpful.. They are so honest and ethical!I thank God for them.. and highly and heartily recommend this company to everyone who wants peace of mind as they buy ther new home. God Bless Inspect the Best.. they ARE the BEST! Hugs Shal K.
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LISA D.
10/2010
home inspection
+ -1 moreWe had a pre-sale home inspection done. Chris was awesome. His report was very thorough and so extremely well organized so that we could see what needed to be done immediately and what could be done later. Our real estate agent was so impressed with the report that he immediately hired him for another inspection on a different property. I am really picky and was very impressed with Chris' inspection report - it was delivered via e-mail the very next morning. Chris' report was very concise and easy to read - it was well organized and had lots of pictures of the things that needed to be fixed/addressed. I highly recommend Inspect The Best.
Description of Work: Home inspection prior to closing escrow on a home purchase.
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Contact information
12400 Ventura Boulevard 1074, Studio City, CA 91604
www.inspectthebest.comService hours
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Inspect The Best is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Inspect The Best accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Inspect The Best offers free project estimates.
No, Inspect The Best does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Inspect The Best does not offer a senior discount.
No, Inspect The Best does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Inspect The Best offers warranties.
Inspect The Best offers the following services: Home Inspections, Commercial Inspections.
Contact information
12400 Ventura Boulevard 1074, Studio City, CA 91604
www.inspectthebest.comService hours
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMonday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PMSaturday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM