Home Inspections

Buying or owning a home is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. A professional home inspection provides critical insight into a property’s condition, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

Proximity Home Inspection provides comprehensive home inspections throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley, delivering clear, unbiased evaluations backed by experience and nationally recognized standards.

A home inspection is a visual evaluation of a property’s accessible systems and components. The inspection focuses on identifying safety concerns, functional issues, and visible defects that could impact the value or performance of the home.

Rather than guessing, a professional inspection gives you documented information to guide decisions, negotiations, and future maintenance planning

Homes can hide issues that are not visible during a walkthrough. As a result, unexpected repairs often arise after purchase without proper evaluation.

A home inspection can help:

• Identify safety concerns and defects

• Reveal hidden or developing issues

• Support confident buying or selling decisions

• Reduce unexpected repair costs

• Provide leverage during negotiations

Our inspections follow industry-recognized standards, including guidelines from InterNACHI®,  to ensure consistency and reliability.

• Roof, attic, and visible structural elements

• Foundation and grading

• Electrical systems and panels

• Plumbing systems and fixtures

• Heating and cooling (HVAC) equipment

• Interior components (walls, ceilings, floors)

• Exterior components (siding, windows, doors, walkways)

All findings are documented in a clear, photo-rich inspection report delivered the same day.

A home inspection provides a general evaluation of the property. However, some situations benefit from additional, specialized inspections.

You may consider specialized inspections for:

• Roofing concerns

• Foundation or structural issues

• Chimneys or fireplaces

• Pools and spas

• HVAC system performance

Explore our full range of services on the Our Services page.

Home inspections are commonly scheduled:

• Before purchasing a home

• Prior to listing a property for sale

• After major renovations

• As part of routine home maintenance

Ideally, inspections should occur early enough to allow time for informed decisions.

Understand the property’s condition before closing and avoid costly surprises.

Identify issues early and reduce last-minute negotiation delays.

Stay proactive with maintenance and protect long-term property value.

We provide home inspections throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley, including Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Tracy, and surrounding communities.

View our full Service Areas to confirm coverage.

All inspections are performed by InterNACHI®-certified inspectors who adhere to nationally recognized standards.

Our inspection reports are easy to read, photo-rich, and delivered the same day.

We do not perform repairs, ensuring our inspections remain objective and trustworthy.

Most inspections take 2–4 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the home.

Attendance is optional, but many clients find it helpful to ask questions during the inspection.

Inspections evaluate visible conditions and safety concerns but are not code compliance inspections.

Yes. A detailed inspection report with photos and explanations is delivered the same day.

Protect your investment with a professional home inspection you can trust.

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