5 Best Home Inspectors in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

California doesn't require a license to call yourself a home inspector, which makes picking one by reputation alone genuinely risky. These home inspectors in Los Angeles have logged over 1,000 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.9 or higher, and the gap that actually matters is how deep the report goes, not whether the inspector shows up on time.

Short answer: Signature Home Inspection leads on review volume with 424 reviews at 4.9 stars, run by inspector Scott and covering 4-point insurance inspections with drone roof footage. LaRocca Inspections is close behind at 4.9 stars across 415 reviews, with a large team covering everything from foundations to sewer lines. Hilarys Home Inspections LLC holds a perfect 5.0 across 64 reviews and is licensed in a regulated state, New York, unlike most California inspectors.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Signature Home Inspection	4.9 ★	424	Insurance and rental property inspections	View ›
2	LaRocca Inspections	4.9 ★	415	Large properties and detailed reports	View ›
3	Advanced Property Inspections	4.9 ★	108	Coordinated multi-inspector packages	View ›
4	Hilarys Home Inspections LLC	5.0 ★	64	Rental and multi-unit inspections	View ›
5	RND Home Inspections	5.0 ★	63	First-time buyers wanting a walkthrough	View ›

5 Best Home Inspectors in Los Angeles (2026)

Who to book for your inspection

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Signature Home Inspection

4.9424 Google reviews

Signature Home Inspection is run by inspector Scott, serving the greater Los Angeles area with residential inspections, 4-point insurance inspections, and manufactured home inspections. Scott brings a drone for roof footage on inspections where that's useful, and delivers reports with photos documenting each finding. It's the most-reviewed name on this page.

What people praise

Fast report turnaround, often within a day
Drone used for roof footage on relevant inspections
Explains findings and potential scenarios clearly before you commit to repairs
Reasonable per-door pricing noted specifically for multi-unit rental inspections

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume424 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base on this page, and a strong fit specifically if you need a 4-point insurance inspection or are inspecting a rental property.

Website +1888-860-2688 Directions

Irvine, CA 92612

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

LaRocca Inspections

4.9415 Google reviews

LaRocca Inspection Associates is a Burbank-based inspection firm with a team of multiple named inspectors, including Dave Short and Steven Nichols, covering residential and commercial inspections, chimney services, and sewer line camera inspections. The company has built a reputation over years for producing lengthy, detailed reports, with one reviewer describing a 75-page report on a single property.

What people praise

Multiple inspectors on staff mean flexible scheduling
Reports described as thorough, organized, and color-coded for readability
Inspectors personally follow up by phone after delivering the report
Offers add-ons like sewer line camera inspections

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume415 · 90th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for a larger or older property where you want an exhaustive report, not just a quick walkthrough.

Website +1818-951-1795 Directions

Hartley Building, 209 E Alameda Ave #205, Burbank, CA 91502

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Advanced Property Inspections

4.9108 Google reviews

Advanced Property Inspections, based in Glendale, coordinates general, sewer, termite, and chimney inspections as a bundled package for buyers, run by a team led by MaryKay. The company works closely with realtors and offers over 1,500 inspection points across a standard residential inspection.

What people praise

Coordinates multiple specialist inspectors on the same visit
Inspectors described as thorough and willing to explain findings in person
Realtors report smooth, well-organized scheduling with buyer clients
Offers commercial inspections alongside residential

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes a serious billing and communication dispute with the company; most other reviews describe a smooth, professional experience

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume108 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency10 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: Useful if you want general, sewer, termite, and chimney inspections coordinated in one visit rather than booking each separately, though get your quote in writing given the one detailed complaint on file.

Website +1818-247-7771 Directions

1013 S Central Ave #2, Glendale, CA 91204

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Hilarys Home Inspections LLC

5.064 Google reviews

Hilary's Home Inspections, LLC is a Los Angeles inspector covering residential, commercial, and rental property inspections across LA County. Notably, Hilary maintains a home inspector license in New York, a state that regulates the profession, plus InterNACHI certification, since California itself does not require inspectors to be licensed.

What people praise

Uses moisture and detection equipment during inspections, not just a visual walkthrough
Explains issues in plain language reviewers describe as easy to follow
Offers to return if a client has follow-up questions about the report
Works directly with property management companies and investors

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume64 · 77th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Every review on file is a perfect five stars, and the out-of-state licensing is a genuine differentiator in an unregulated field.

Website +1585-553-8587 Directions

1335 1/2, N Edgemont St, Los Angeles, CA 90027

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

RND Home Inspections

5.063 Google reviews

RND Home Inspections is run by inspector Daniel, covering Los Angeles and Ventura counties with residential inspections for buyers and sellers. Daniel typically spends over two hours on a standard inspection, followed by an in-person debrief before the written report arrives, and offers add-ons like sewer line camera inspections.

What people praise

In-person debrief after every inspection, not just a written report
Explains findings without causing unnecessary alarm over minor issues
Punctual and thorough according to multiple reviewers
Offers a follow-up sewer camera inspection add-on

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume63 · 70th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for first-time buyers specifically, several reviewers mention feeling reassured and educated rather than overwhelmed by the process.

Website +1310-962-3781 Directions

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each inspector. Review volume ranks how many clients actually left feedback, compared against others in the pool. Confidence weights the rating by how many reviews back it up, so an inspector with hundreds of reviews scores higher confidence than one with a few dozen. Recency checks how current the feedback is. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a home inspection cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing depends on property size, age, and whether you’re adding specialist inspections like sewer camera, termite, or chimney checks. One reviewer specifically noted Signature Home Inspection’s per-door pricing for a multi-unit rental inspection as low, but none of these companies publish a fixed rate, so request a quote based on your property’s square footage.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These inspectors cover the broader Los Angeles metro area, including Burbank, Glendale, Van Nuys, and Ventura County, with several also working commercial properties. Search ‘home inspector near me’ and confirm coverage of your specific zip code before booking.

What to ask before hiring a home inspector

Are you licensed or certified, even though California doesn’t require it?
How long will the inspection take, and can I walk through it with you?
What’s included in the standard report, and what costs extra?
Do you offer sewer line, termite, or chimney inspections as add-ons?
How quickly will I receive the written report?
Are you available to answer follow-up questions after I’ve read the report?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these home inspectors?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for home inspectors across Los Angeles, then ranked them by rating weighted against review volume and recency.

How often is this list updated?

We refreshed this data in August 2026 and periodically re-check ratings and review counts to keep the rankings current.

Are home inspectors licensed in California?

No. California does not require a license or certification to work as a home inspector. Some inspectors on this page, like Hilary’s Home Inspections, hold licensing in other regulated states or industry certifications like InterNACHI voluntarily.

Should I attend the home inspection in person?

Most inspectors here encourage it. Being present lets you ask questions in real time and get a verbal walkthrough of major findings before the written report arrives.

The bottom line

Signature Home Inspection’s deep review base and clear reporting make it the safest default for most buyers. If you’re inspecting a larger or older property, LaRocca’s exhaustive, multi-page reports are worth the look. Whichever inspector you choose, confirm what’s included versus what costs extra before the appointment.

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