SoCal Home Inspections

We were buying from remote, so our Real Estate agent met with Pete and followed him around. Our agent (VERY experienced, VERY critical) said that Pete was very knowledgeable and a joy to work with. She plans on using him again in the future… a LOT!

Pete is great! He was on time. Very detailed, patient, friendly, and professional. Full of knowledge and recommendations. Answered all my questions, even stayed after he was done to answer any question that we had. Provided a full report with tons on picture on the same day!
Would definitely recommend Pete and use him again if I need a home inspection.

I am very disappointed by my home inspection. The inspection report stated that the electrical system was serviceable; but review by two electricians claimed the heavily patched wiring was a hazard. The home needed to be completely rewired. SoCal’s plumbing inspection did not reveal that the bathroom sink was completely disconnected from the sewer lines in the crawl space. That’s because the inspector didn’t actually go into the crawlspace. I learned almost nothing new about the property as a result of the SoCal inspection; and, in fact, feel that the report misled me to believe that the home was in better condition than it actually is. I especially hated the check-​box format of the inspection report. It seems pretty lazy, and does not convey enough detail.

I contacted Pete for my first home inspection in Spring Valley a month ago. Pete did a very thorough inspection.
I ended up walking away from the home Pete inspected and plan on having Pete come out to inspect my new property this week (provided he’s available the day after Christmas).

Pete is great. We used him on two occassions for our home inspections. He did nit pick at everything and he saved us on buying a home that appeared to be in good shape but wasn’t. We are rookies and he helped us learn about what to look for during the inspections. He was very thorough and took his time. If I were going to buy/​sell a home we will go back to Pete.

My experience was that while informative, there were some areas that would prove could have been better examined. However, that being said, according to the agreement there is no obligation to move any obstruction that prohibits access to an area. I subsequently found a main sewer drain that was seeping water under the house and an electrical wire that was not in a junction box. I trust my experience is rare. Upon pointing this out to Pete he made it right and, by doing so it reflects the work/​business ethics in which this company operates.

I have work with Pete on many occasions and he has always goes above and beyond for my clients. Pete is very thorough and my clients feel very comfortable asking questions which makes me happy. Being a Realtor we try to encourage our clients to ask lots of questions during the inspection. After the inspection Pete sends out same day email reports which are easy for my clients to read and understand. I highly recommend Pete at Socal Home Inspections!

Never hired Pete directly. I rent a cottage home from a property management company that hired Pete to inspect the cottage homes while they were in the transition of being sold to new owners.
Pete was incredibly professional and offered me several helpful tips on some issues I was having with a garbage disposal. He even pointed out a sink valve issue that I was not even aware of! He was incredibly helpful even when you consider I wasn’t the one paying him for his work. Easy to talk to and considering the number of potential buyers who viewed my rental (along with other rentals), Pete was one of two people out of the many that I genuinely enjoyed meeting.
When I’m in the market to buy a home (and soon I hope!) Pete will surely get a call from me to inspect a property. Thanks Pete!

Pete was friendly and flexible in scheduling the inspection. Overall the inspection was completed professionally; however:
1) One area/​space of the property was missed/​not inspected all together. Pete did offer to return if coordinated with the current homeowners again
2) 3 items were included as issues in the inspection report but were included in error. For each the issue outlined was not accurate. (Note: I was the buyer, so more issues identified (if accurate) would be in my favor to be aware of.)
3) 2 items inspected and noted as ok were not functioning in a material way.

Pete was amazing. Professional and seemed to know everything. When I bought my home in 2010 it was obvious Pete had my best interest at heart but didn’t sugar coat the problems either. Honest and professional — what more can you ask for?
I’ve also been using Pete for all my client’s inspections since 2008. I work as a full time Realtor and I want to make sure my clients get the best inspector possible and I haven’t found one better than Pete. You can’t go wrong.

Pete was on time! and very detailed oriented. Explained as he went along. We were buying an older home and he made sure to point out things that weren’t up to current code and let us know what we should bring up to code to maintain a safe home. Pointed out a lot of little things that I might not have noticed otherwise. Like our electrical sockets being 2 prong instead of 3. By far the best home inspector we have ever used.

Pete was professional, knowledgeable, patient, detail oriented — basically everything you want in a home inspector! Even my real estate agent was impressed and said he’ll be referring him to his other clients. He was also fairly priced compared to other home inspectors I had contacted (for a small 2 bed condo). I would definitely recommend his services and use him again if needed!

As a real estate professional, I introduced Pete to the client after seeing some positive reviews on Unilocal (Thanks Unilocal)
Pete is an authentic, genuine person that was «on time» (a standard that is often lacking in Southern California) and went through the entire home with a fine-​tooth comb.
I found out Pete is originally from New York and loved it that Pete had the entire inspection report emailed to me and the client in about 6 hours.
5 Stars All-​Around.

Pete did a wonderful job.
On time, professional, with lots of explanations and recommendations on where DIY improvements could be done or where Pros might need to fix things.
Received a complete report in my inbox the same day. You won’t find a better home inspector.

Pete is friendly, thorough, knowledgeable and fairly-​priced. Pretty much the perfect combination of traits for a home inspector.
I was scared and sad when I first got in touch with Pete, thinking I might have a mold issue. Calling other ‘mold inspectors’ I heard no end of horror stories, $ 20K remediation jobs, people brought to death’s door living among the spores, months in hotels. Pete put an end to my fears with common sense advice and a top-​to-​bottom inspection that let us know that we don’t have a serious mold issue.
Pete is a true professional and I’m glad to have found him.

Great inspector! Professional, hard working, dedicated, honest, trustworthy, and patient are just a few of his great qualities.
This was our second home purchase and after hours of researching CREIA certified home inspectors, I decided to call Peter Manjuck at SoCal inspections. He was at our house 45 minutes before the inspection started looking over the outside area of the house.
I was immediately impressed with his professional attitude. He summarized what he would be doing, encouraged us to ask any questions and allowed us to follow him as he inspected the house.
After a 2 hour inspection we then walked though the house room by room and he thoroughly discussed what he found, and I was able to take copious notes. Peter made sure that we understood everything he explained. He is a very patient person and was genuinely concerned about our new home purchase. We all left the house after the 3 hour inspection knowing that we were better informed of the condition of the short sale we wanted to purchase.
That evening we received a detailed report with pictures. I had more questions and emailed him– the next morning they were answered.
Peter is a home inspector with years of experience and he is someone you can trust.

When I sold my home the buyers hired SoCal Inspectors. Pete came in and gave my home the good ol’ fashioned probing. He nitpicked on everything and gave the buyers a thorough idea of what they were getting into. So, when it came time to buy a new home, especially an REO we called upon the services of SoCal Inspectors.
What I liked
— I liked how quickly the report was generated. Emailed the same day.
— I really liked the photos included in the report.
— The report is a template, but it’s easy to read through.
What I didn’t like
— I’ve experienced this before from previous Inspectors, but there seems to be a common «it will take three hours to complete the inspection». I have never found this to be the case. Anything under 2000 ft seems to come in under 1.5 hours.
I would recommend this company to perform your property inspections.

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SoCal Home Inspections as good as it gets!
Are you searching for that perfect gem of a home? Perhaps you’ve got a business venture and looking into some commercial properties, or rental units. One things for sure — you’ll need the location inspected.
Regardless if the home is a tiny bungalow, a large mansion, or a commercial property, you’ll want HONEST, INTELLIGENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE reporting from a TRUSTED inspector. How else can you make that all too important decision?
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«Pete Manjuck»
SoCal Inspections
Central San Diego.
619−884−8973
CREIA Certified Home Inspector,
Certified Moisture & Mold Inspector
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No job is too big or too small for this guy, and he travels too, so location won’t be a problem. This was my second home purchase experience, and I wanted the home inspected prior to me making that final decision.
You gotta understand that when your making a real estate investment, the realtors and mortgage brokers all have their own agenda in the matter – the SALE. They’ll tell you everything you want to hear, regardless of how it affects you later, and regardless of how far they have to bend the truth (removes lips from ass) — been there, don’t want that!
Here’s a way to level the playing field, and a GOOD realtor will agree… Hire a good inspector! Why settle for anything less? Besides, showing up with your own inspector lets everyone know you mean business, and that you know what your doing!
With «Pete» at SoCal Home Inspections you’ll be sure to get HONEST, KNOWLEDGEABLE and THOROUGH service. Why would you want anything less?
Here’s the skinny…
* Honest, Reasonable, Intelligent, Knowledgeable
* Certified, Trained, and Accredited (CREIA, EDR, ITA…)
* Thorough website with extensive information and valuable tips
* Mold Testing, Pool/​Spa Testing, Condo Inspections
* Helpful Links and Sample Inspection Reports
(so you know what to expect and what to look for)
* Pricing & Same Day Inspection Reports
* Punctual, Patient and Friendly
Pete was so kind enough to take the time to go over the whole procedure with me so I knew what to expect. And for a novice like me, I needed someone I could trust to be honest and up front. NO Bull Shit! I’ve had the other, and paid for it in the end. Be sure to check out his website:
And be sure to SCHEDULE your appointment. There are charges for cancellations. I’ll be hiring him again if and when I make my next big investment, or even when I just need his advice on home repair projects. He’s got great ideals, solid solutions, good connections, and is always happy to share them.
5 Woofs! Wooo hoooo. he really is looking out for me!