Our Reviews

If it wasn’t for Johnny, we would have been in big trouble. The house we were buying in Corona is pretty on the outside but all broken inside. He helped us find a water leak and using his infra-red gun, he showed us where the leak is coming from and how bad the damage is. Then he found that our AC wasn’t working efficiently. We had the same AC issue when we bought our first home but the ex-inspector never reflects any issue. Johnny is different, he is really into finding all the issues of the house and writing it clearly. At 107 Fahrenheit , he is up and down the attic trying to locate what’s broken. No only he tells you what’s broken, he even go to the extreme of going into the attic check which component is causing the issue. He also explained how a HVAC works so that we knows how to communicate with the seller. There is even video to show the whole house fan not working properly. This is probably the worst house buying experience due to the conditions of the house but Johnny helped make it possible. I would have given him a 10 stars if possible.

Updated 8/2/18
The seller’s contractor refused to fix a water leak that was inside the ceiling because it’s not visible and trying to find excuses not to fix the non working heater. Johnny not only did a thorough inspection again but also took photos with his special tools to show moisture collection inside the wall and convincing the contractor to fix the problem.

We had our home inspection with Johnny today, and it was simply the best kind of experience you want to have. This is our first home, so we weren’t really sure what to expect, but Johnny gave us immense peace of mind with his thoroughness, patience, and kindness (the happy reminder email we received this morning was also a huge plus).

Our appointment was for 10:00 AM, but Johnny was there by 9:30 AM; we rolled up at 9:55 AM, and our potential upstairs neighbor was inquiring about Johnny’s presence, and he was answering with all the diplomacy of a seasoned professional. We introduced ourselves, and chatted for a little while as we waited for the lockbox code.

Once we got the code, we headed in to start working. Johnny told us what he was going to do and let us know we were free to poke around while he checked everything out. We spent our time taking measurements of the place and checking out the storage areas again. We had a fun little incident of a ghost in the kitchen, who turned on the faucet (just kidding–if the handle wasn’t horizontal, it would gradually loosen and start the faucet).

Johnny was super detailed and documented all the little things (including faucet leaks, a ceiling fan/light that didn’t work, the temperature/functionality of the heating and AC, and the dishwasher has a blockage), and our inspection report was truly comprehensive with photos, videos, and descriptions of the issues found–he was done with the inspection report before we left the condo, so our realtor was able to get started talking to the listing agent about the areas that needed to be addressed.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better inspector. We wish there was an option to rate Johnny 10/5, because he surely is!

Johnny was amazing. He was very friendly on the phone and was accommodating of my schedule needs. He was able to book an immediate appointment for me and was prompt and efficient. When I arrived at the property, Johnny had already completed several of his inspections as he arrived early and was courteous and responsive to the current home occupants. Johnny walked me through his report with full color images (Infrared, drone, etc.) and notes and he even made extra effort to take pictures and follow-on notes of things we discussed. He’s knowledgeable of lots of things related to home maintenance but was also transparent and forthcoming when he knew we needed to get expert advice. Johnny is not only highly skilled and professional, he’s also very trustworthy and easy to work with. He is someone you want as a close friend and I’m so glad I had the chance to work with him. I highly recommend him to family and friends and will look forward to working with him again.

5/22/20 Update
As promised, Johnny helped me again on a second home (our first home from the earlier report fell out of escrow). Again, he totally exceeded our expectations. We didn’t know he also was a pool expert. Johnny was super thorough and made everyone feel comfortable and informed. It felt like everyone in the house knew Johnny. As he did his inspections, he would occasionally chat with the home owner who was really friendly and helpful. Johnny would then pull me into conversations with him and the owner to not only familiarize myself with what is being inspected but also how to do maintenance in the future as I become the new home owner. It’s seldom that a former home owner will go through so much detail with the new home owner. Johnny was great at facilitating those conversations IN ADDITION to doing his inspection. Johnny also followed up with the owners on taking advantage of a service warranty on the HVAC (that they already paid for) to help the new owners (me) transition to the house. Johnny’s thoughtfulness and willingness to go above and beyond truly shows how much he cares about his customers and treats them as if they are his family. I highly recommend Johnny, hands down best home inspector in SoCal!!!