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Your Trusted Home Inspection Service in Lompoc, CA
Left Coast Inspections is a professional home inspection service founded on decades of hands-on experience in the building trades. Our certified inspectors combine technical expertise with a commitment to transparency, delivering comprehensive evaluations of residential properties across California's Central Coast. We specialize in identifying structural, electrical, and mechanical issues while providing clients with actionable insights to make informed real estate decisions. Our team maintains rigorous industry certifications and adheres to strict standards of practice, ensuring every inspection meets the highest professional benchmarks. We prioritize clear communication throughout the process, offering detailed reports with photographic documentation and personalized walkthroughs.Our thermal imaging technology detects hidden moisture concerns, while our InterNACHI-certified training guarantees adherence to evolving inspection protocols. With a background in general contracting, our inspectors possess unique practical knowledge of home systems and repair requirements. We serve both residential buyers and sellers, operating with full transparency and no hidden fees. Our 90-day Buy Back Guarantee demonstrates confidence in our work quality, and every client receives a custom home maintenance book to support long-term property care. This combination of technical proficiency, practical experience, and client-focused service establishes us as trusted partners in real estate transactions.
Services
Home Inspection
Thermal Imaging
Buy Back Guarantee
Home Maintenance Book
Service Areas
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of building trades experience as licensed general contractors
- Our team maintains InterNACHI-certified professional training and standards
- We utilize thermal imaging technology to detect hidden moisture issues
- We provide personalized walkthroughs with detailed photographic documentation
- We offer a 90-day Buy Back Guarantee on qualifying inspections
Associations and certifications
- International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
What people say
Extremely thorough
Excellent report
Professional expertise
Highly recommend
Great communication
Services
Home Inspection
Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate all major systems including structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing. We identify current issues and potential concerns while providing maintenance recommendations. Each inspection includes a detailed report with photographic documentation and personalized walkthrough to explain findings.
Thermal Imaging
We use thermal imaging technology to detect hidden moisture issues behind walls, under floors, and in hard-to-reach areas. This non-invasive technique identifies temperature variations that indicate potential water intrusion, helping prevent costly damage through early detection during property evaluations.
Buy Back Guarantee
Our InterNACHI-certified Buy Back Guarantee provides financial protection if material defects are missed during inspection. Valid for 90 days after closing, this guarantee covers homes inspected for buyers by participating members, offering complete confidence in our evaluation process.
Home Maintenance Book
Every client receives a customized home maintenance book explaining inspection findings and providing long-term care guidance. The resource includes seasonal maintenance checklists, system lifespan expectations, and practical tips for preserving property value after purchase.
Service Areas
We serve California's Central Coast region including Lompoc, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and surrounding communities. Our service area extends from Vandenberg Village to Paso Robles, covering both coastal and inland communities with convenient scheduling options for buyers and sellers.
People
Darrell Clegg
Certified Professional Home Inspector
Darrell Clegg brings 20+ years of building trades experience to Left Coast Inspections. As an InterNACHI-certified professional with general contracting background, he combines technical expertise with practical knowledge of residential systems and repair requirements.
Questions
What does a home inspection cover?
Our inspections evaluate structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, windows, doors, and major appliances. We also check for moisture intrusion, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns.
How long does the inspection process take?
Typical inspections last 2-3 hours depending on property size and complexity. We provide immediate verbal summaries and deliver detailed reports within 24 hours.
Do you offer thermal imaging services?
Yes, we include limited thermal imaging with all inspections to detect hidden moisture issues. Complete thermal scans are available as an optional upgrade.
What areas do you service?
We serve California's Central Coast region including Lompoc, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, and surrounding communities within a 50-mile radius.
What is the Buy Back Guarantee?
Our InterNACHI-backed guarantee promises to buy the property back if we miss material defects within 90 days of closing, providing complete confidence in our inspection process.
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Reviews (6)
Jefferson Mitchell
Aug 15, 2021
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Highly recommend the thorough and professional service conducted by Darrell at Left Coast Inspections! He was very accommodating conducting their inspection during my travel in days. As a first time home buyer, I really appreciated the post inspection walk through, his patience with my long list of questions, and his follow up after the inspection if I had any other concerns. I called a few days later and he quickly returned my call same day. The final report came back only a couple days after and was extremely well detailed that gave us more confidence in finalizing our purchase.
Mike Vartanian
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Darrell was extremely thorough, very professional and gave a detailed report on our home. We really liked that he walked through the home after his work and explained various good and bad items he saw during his review.
Darrell was extremely thorough, very professional and gave a detailed report on our home. We really liked that he walked through the home after his work and explained various good and bad items he saw during his review.
Katie Crook
May 01, 2021
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Darrell came out on pretty short notice - which I realize won't always happen, but we appreciated the quick turnaround because of the time crunch we were in. Extremely thorough, very professional and gave a detailed report on our home inspection. I love that photos were included, and that there was a color-code of sorts so you could quickly see what items were critical versus just needing correcting. Thank you!
Leslie Garcia
Jan 16, 2021
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Darrell came recommended by our realtor and I couldnt be happier with his professionalism and thoroughness. During our home buying process we have looked at several inspection reports and was very impressed when we received our report back from Darrell. It was detailed with pictures and easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend Left Coast Inspections, you will not be disappointed.
Christine McLaughlin
Sep 29, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
This is the second time i have worked with Darrell and have had the opportunity to hear him report on his inspections. The most recent inspection is for house I am currently considering buying. For both inspections he was clear and concise. He was thorough, yet timely. Very professional. I highly recommend him.
This is the second time i have worked with Darrell and have had the opportunity to hear him report on his inspections. The most recent inspection is for house I am currently considering buying. For both inspections he was clear and concise. He was thorough, yet timely. Very professional. I highly recommend him.
Relax Ing
Jul 15, 2020
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Utilized Left Coast Inspections to conduct a home inspection on a prospective house I was buying in the local area. Received a detailed report on everything that was found and potential recommendations on how to resolve issues found. I received all material within 24 hours from inspection date and scheduling the inspection was a breeze. Payment was also a easy process. I recommend anyone purchasing a home in the local area to consider using Left Coast Inspections for home inspection services.
