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Zero Surprises.

Thousands of San Diego homeowners and agents have hired our certified inspectors: 20+ years, 10,000+ inspections and SB 721 balcony authorization.

Our services

One inspection covers the whole house.

We check every major system, roof to foundation, and send the report within 24 hours.

Before you close we check roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic and appliances.

Buyer's inspection report showing roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and attic results
Buyer's inspection report showing roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and attic results

Same inspection, before you list. Fix what you choose, price the rest, no escrow surprise.

Pre-listing repair checklist flagging kitchen and water heater items to fix before listing

We walk what's safe and fly a drone over the rest. Photos of shingles, flashing and drains.

Roof inspection result showing roof covering and drainage checked on a tile roof

Commercial roof upkeep: debris off, drains clear, weak spots flagged before they leak.

Commercial roof maintenance card tracking debris clearing and drain condition

SB-721 and SB-326 balcony and walkway inspections for apartments and condo HOAs.

SB-721 balcony inspection results listing decks and walkways by unit
Your report

Your report, within 24 hours.

Each problem has a photo, a short note on what it means and the contractor who fixes it. Open it on your phone or hand it to your agent.

How it works

From booking to report in four steps.

Most inspections take 2 to 4 hours. You're welcome to be there for all of it.

Booking form for a San Diego home inspection, showing date, address and property type

Book in the online portal or call (619) 752-4399. Open 7 AM to 7 PM daily.

Inspection checklist marking roof, electrical, plumbing and attic as checked

Roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and more, tested by hand.

Inspector's findings card for Joe Romeo, with crawlspace and thermostat photos

Join the final walkthrough. We show you what we found and answer questions.

Home inspection report summary listing findings, photos and a completion bar

Photos of every finding, a clear summary and who to call for each item.

Customer stories

Saving tens of thousands in repairs.

Dillon Checkal
Dillon Checkal
Real estate agent · Point Loma
San Diego Home Inspection is the one my clients love. Professional, thorough, respectful, and consistently dependable.
10+ yrs

Sending his clients to Joe for a decade

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Angela Ramirez
Angela Ramirez
Homebuyer · San Diego
Joe discovered the foundation was completely shot. Thankfully the seller agreed to pay for the repairs.
$40K

Foundation repair paid by the seller

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Robert Hughes
Robert Hughes
Real estate agent · San Diego
Joe has been my go-to Home Inspector for all my clients. Reliable, punctual, and professional.
100%

Of his clients referred to Joe

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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen
Homebuyer · San Diego
Thanks to their detailed report, we negotiated thousands of dollars in repairs and credits from the seller.
$1,000s

Recovered in repairs and seller credits

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Erik Egelko
Erik Egelko
Real estate broker
Joe Romeo is top of my list when it comes to recommending an inspector to clients — prompt and thorough.
#1

On his inspector referral list

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Ed McCarthy
Ed McCarthy
Homebuyer · San Diego
He came on short notice, arrived early, and left no stone unturned. His references to specialists were particularly helpful.
24 hrs

Report delivered within a day

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Shana Torner
Shana Torner
Homebuyer
I was looking for someone thorough, professional and honest. Joe was all of these things AND a super nice guy.
5★

Thorough, professional and honest

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Assaf Avissar
Assaf Avissar
Homebuyer · Carlsbad
I've hired them before across Chula Vista, Clairemont, Carmel Valley, and Mission Valley — nothing but a good experience.

Hired across five neighborhoods

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What we inspect

Every system. Zero surprises.

From the roof to the foundation, we inspect every major system in the home: structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and dozens more.

Roof and solar panels
Siding and eaves
Attic framing
Attic insulation
Attic ductwork
Window
Fireplace
Garage
Garage door opener
Electrical panel
Electrical outlet
Main water shutoff
Water pressure test
Sink drain
Shower
Tub and toilet
Water heater
Gas meter
Furnace
Air conditioning condenser
Thermostat
Air register, thermal scan
Gas cooktop
Gas cooktop, thermal scan
Range and oven
Oven, thermal scan
Microwave
Microwave, thermal scan
Refrigerator
Refrigerator, thermal scan
Refrigerator interior
Range hood
Clothes dryer
Thermal imaging scan
Pool and spa
Resources

Helpful reading before you book.

Fanned pages from a sample San Diego home inspection report

Read a real report before you book. Summary page, photos and the full list of findings.

San Diego home inspection fee schedule by property type

Prices by property type and size, with the add-ons listed. The quote you get is the price you pay.

Frequently asked questions about inspection timing and report delivery

How long it takes, when the report arrives, and what an inspection does and doesn't cover.

Recent articles on San Diego roofs, water heaters and inspection costs

What we find most often in San Diego homes, and what to do about it.

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