837 Inspections Reviewed. Here's Who We'd Hire.
We spent 14 months crawling under houses with local inspectors across 48 markets. This is what we found — and who earned our trust.
"Found the hidden crawlspace rot our agent missed entirely."
"Report in 18 hours. Saved us from a $22k electrical nightmare."
"Caught active termite activity the seller's disclosure ignored."
Rankings updated Feb 2026 · Based on verified client reviews
"What should a home inspection actually cover?"
According to ASHI standards, a complete inspection covers your heating system, central air, interior plumbing, electrical panel, roof and attic, insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation, basement, and all structural components. A thorough inspection takes two to four hours and the written report follows within 24 hours.
What it doesn't include: irrigation systems, septic tanks, air ducts, pest treatments, or outbuildings. The best inspectors are transparent about scope limits upfront — and they'll tell you exactly what add-ons are worth your money for the specific property you're buying.
| Inspector | Certification | Eval. Points | Radon Test | Mold Screen | Crawlspace | Sewer Scope | Report Time | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top PickMarcus Delgado | InterNACHI | 430+ | Same Day | 4.9 | ||||
Priya Nair | ASHI | 410 | 18 Hours | 4.8 | ||||
James Whitfield | ASHI + InterNACHI | 400+ | 24 Hours | 4.7 | ||||
Sandra Kim | State License | 350 | 48 Hours | 4.3 | ||||
Regional Pro LLC | InterNACHI | 380 | 36 Hours | 4.1 |
✦ Add-on services (radon, mold, sewer) are separately priced at $100–$400 each. Top inspectors disclose all fees before booking.
"Our inspector found active moisture intrusion behind the finished basement walls — the kind that doesn't show up in photos. We renegotiated $18,400 off the purchase price. Worth every penny of the inspection fee."
"I was relocating from Seattle and closing on a house I'd only seen on video. Priya walked me through every single system on a FaceTime call after the inspection. She found knob-and-tube wiring the listing never disclosed."
"The termite damage was behind fresh drywall. James caught mud tubes near the foundation sill plate — something the seller's disclosure said was 'previously treated and resolved.' It wasn't."
"How do I know if an inspector is cutting corners?"
An inspector without recognized certification (ASHI or InterNACHI) and verifiable E&O insurance is a red flag. So is one recommended by your seller's agent — choose your own. The most telling question: ask them for a sample report. If it's three pages of boilerplate, walk away. A thorough inspector's report is 50–80 pages with photos, measurements, and remaining-life estimates.
The costliest misses are what isn't in the report. Foundation cracks concealed behind fresh paint, knob-and-tube wiring behind finished ceilings, termite mud tubes hidden by stored boxes. The best inspectors bring thermal cameras and moisture meters — and they ask sellers to move furniture.
"There are definitely some inspection issues you can accept and others you might want to run from. Foundation problems, extensive water damage, outdated electrical — those are serious red flags that could mean tens of thousands in repairs."
— Mortgage underwriter, 22 years experience
Can void financing
Fire hazard, full rewire $8k–$20k
Full replacement $8k–$18k
Health risk + remediation $2k–$10k
Structural damage, treatment $1k–$4k
Main line replacement up to $10k
| Inspector | Certification | Foundation Method | Electrical Depth | Mold Protocol | Indep. Verified | Exp. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top PickMarcus Delgado | InterNACHI | Full structural analysis + moisture mapping | Panel + sub-panel + all outlets tested | Thermal imaging included | 14y | 4.9 | |
Priya Nair | ASHI | Visual + crack pattern analysis | Panel inspection + GFCI testing | Visual screening, add-on available | 9y | 4.8 | |
James Whitfield | ASHI + InterNACHI | Full analysis + drainage review | Full panel + load analysis | Air sampling add-on available | 18y | 4.7 | |
Sandra Kim | State License | Visual inspection only | Panel visual only | Not included | 5y | 4.3 | |
Regional Pro LLC | InterNACHI | Visual + basic moisture test | Panel inspection | Not included | 7y | 4.1 |
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