Counties We Serve – Professional Home Inspections Across the Bay Area & Central Valley

At Proximity Home Inspection, we proudly serve key counties in the Greater Bay Area and Central Valley of California, delivering InterNACHI-certified home inspections for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals. Our experienced inspector understands local building styles, regional concerns (seismic zones, soil types, climate impacts), and property conditions to provide thorough, unbiased evaluations with same-day digital reports. We cover 10 counties—from urban Alameda and San Francisco to suburban Contra Costa and growing San Joaquin areas—ensuring reliable insights wherever your property is located.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining a home, our goal is to protect your investment with detailed, unbiased inspections.

We offer residential home inspections, pre-listing inspections, foundation checks, chimney/fireplace evaluations, pool/spa inspections, HVAC assessments, new construction, and maintenance inspections—tailored to each county’s unique needs.

Click a county for more details, common issues, and cities served.

Historic urban homes in Oakland and Berkeley to modern suburban developments in Pleasanton and Dublin.

Common concerns: seismic foundations, aging electrical/plumbing, soil-related settlement.

Cities served: Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City

Rural, lower-density areas with varied terrain. Focus on foundation stability, water systems, and rural maintenance needs

Cities served: Angels Camp

Suburban and hillside properties in Walnut Creek, Concord (our base), Danville, San Ramon, Antioch, and Brentwood. Frequent issues: foundation movement, roofing/drainage, seismic considerations.

Cities served: Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek

Scenic North Bay communities with hilly terrain and coastal influences. Key checks: hillside stability, roofing, moisture intrusion.

Cities served: San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley

Dense urban properties with historic and high-rise elements. Emphasis on seismic retrofits, plumbing/electrical in older buildings, moisture issues.

Cities served: San Francisco

Central Valley commuter towns with expansive lots and newer construction. Common issues: expansive soils, heat-related roofing/attic ventilation, drainage.

Cities served: Lathrop, Manteca, Stockton, Tracy

Peninsula coastal and suburban homes in San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park. Typical findings: marine-related roofing wear, drainage, aging systems.

Cities served: Burlingame, Daly City, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Mateo, South San Francisco

Silicon Valley blend of older neighborhoods and tech-campus developments in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto. Focus areas: soil/foundation movement, HVAC efficiency, electrical upgrades.

Cities served: Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale

Northeast Bay extension with mix of urban and rural areas in Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville. Inspections address soil/climate factors similar to adjacent Central Valley counties.

Cities served: Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo

Growing Central Valley communities with newer builds in Modesto, Ceres, Ripon. Emphasis on drainage, HVAC performance in hot summers, soil challenges.

Cities served: Ceres, Modesto, Ripon, Salida

• Certified & Experienced Inspectors: All inspections follow InterNACHI® standards, ensuring consistent, professional evaluations.
• Regional Expertise: Our inspectors know the local building codes, regional conditions, and common property issues in every city we serve.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Photo-rich reports are delivered same-day, making it easy to understand your property’s condition.
• Unbiased & Independent: We do not perform repairs, keeping our inspections objective and reliable.

We serve multiple cities across the Bay Area and Central Valley, including Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Tracy, Modesto, and Stockton. For a complete list, see our city links above.

Yes! Contact us to schedule inspections in nearby areas. Our inspectors cover most of the Bay Area and Central Valley.

Each region has unique construction styles, foundation types, soil conditions, and environmental concerns. Local knowledge ensures accurate and reliable inspections.

Protect your property with a professional inspection today—same-day reports and 24/7 support included