Homespec

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96% Recommended

10 Years In Business

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4217 Forest Glen Pl
Castro Valley, CA 94546

www.askhomespec.com

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Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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Home Inspections
Roof Inspections

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4.8

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5.0 Lois C. Walnut Creek, CA

4/27/2022

Inspect a Home

Very good.

5.0 Anthony H. Hayward, CA

3/15/2021

Inspect a Home

Samuel was super easy to schedule and was on time for our meeting. He followed me around at first so I could show him some strong concerns I had. Then he proceeded to start his inspection and after he addressed the concerns I had and then explained reasons then offered solutions. I found him very knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend him to anyone needing a good home inspection.

5.0 Martin K. Danville, CA

12/23/2020

Inspect a Home

Sam is professional and knowledgeable. I hired him to perform a second home/roof inspection. He helped us identify significant issues that were not identified by the first inspection and helped us to understand the difference between important structural issues and minor cosmetic problems. He gave us peace of mind.

5.0 Jonathan D. El Sobrante, CA

7/30/2020

Inspect a Home

Excellent service. Would recommend highly

5.0 Ed S. Burlingame, CA

7/26/2020

Inspect a Home

5.0 Henry M. San Mateo, CA

7/14/2020

Inspect a Home

Sam is professional and kind. He helped us identify major issues with our new rental house. And he took the time to patiently explain the problems, their impact on us as tenants, and how they could be addressed. Homespec s pricing was also very reasonable, and they made sure we weren t paying for services we didn t need.

5.0 Dylan T. Oakland, CA

7/3/2020

Inspect a Home

Very thorough, great source of information.

4.0 Kathy W. Danville, CA

6/24/2020

Inspect a Home

I definitely will call them again if I need home inspection for my client. Sam is very professional and knowledgeable on his work.

5.0 Terrilynn M. Hayward, CA

3/17/2020

Inspect a Home

Prompt and courteous

4.5 Leslie M. Fremont, CA

3/16/2020

Inspect a Home

Sam was very personable and professional, communicated well, arrived timely, understood my needs and provided the service quickly and efficiently.

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