Looking for an Anaheim home inspector near you who will actually show up himself? Mark Kinder of ThoroughSpec Home Inspections works from Garden Grove, right next door, and has inspected homes across Orange County since 1998. When you book ThoroughSpec for a home inspection in Anaheim, you get Mark himself: a walk-through at the end and a next-business-day report.
Mark KinderInterNACHI Certified · Providing Home Inspections Since 1998
You always get Mark
Who will actually inspect my Anaheim home?
Mark will. Every time.
Anaheim is a busy market, and big multi-inspector firms work it hard. When you book with one of them, you may not know who is coming until inspection day. It might be someone experienced. It might be someone who started last year. And the person who answered your call usually isn't the person who walks your roof.
ThoroughSpec is Mark:
The person you call is the person who inspects. No dispatcher, no rotating crew, no hand-off.
Providing home inspections since 1998. More than 10,000 inspections across Southern California.
A background in construction, termite and appraisal work, which matters most in older homes.
A walk-through from the person who saw everything, then a next-business-day report with digital photos and a Summary Page.
The same person answers your questions later, by phone, email and text.
Our clients rate us 5.0 on Google.InterNACHI Certified, member #NACHI06032194, 15-year member.
What should you ask any inspection company before you book?
Ask who, by name, will inspect the house, and for how many years that person has done it. A company can be long-established while the inspector it sends is new. With ThoroughSpec, the answer is always Mark Kinder, since 1998.
When ever asked for a home inspector referral I always offer people two options, I tell them they have two choices, either the big companies, of which, you can get a different inspector every time or they can use someone I have used personally, Mark Kinder of ThoroughSpec Home Inspections. Mark does the inspections himself and if the buyer has any questions they can speak directly to Mark. Mark always does a "thorough" inspection and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
What should you watch for when buying a home in Anaheim?
Anaheim is one of Orange County's oldest cities, and its housing spans more than a century: historic homes near downtown, mid-century tract homes across much of the city, and newer hillside homes in Anaheim Hills. Each calls for an experienced eye.
What comes up in older Anaheim homes?
In the historic homes of the Anaheim Colony Historic District and in the mid-century tracts of central and west Anaheim, age is the story. Depending on the house, Mark pays close attention to:
Electrical: older panels, ungrounded outlets, early wiring methods in the oldest homes, and circuits added over the years
Plumbing: the type and condition of visible supply and drain piping, water pressure, leaks and the water heater
Foundations and crawl spaces: older homes can sit on a raised foundation, and Mark goes into the crawl space where it's accessible
Roofs and attics: coverings, flashings, ventilation and insulation
Heating and cooling: the age and condition of the units and visible ductwork
Finding these doesn't mean you shouldn't buy. It means you know what to budget for or negotiate.
What about remodels, additions and flips?
Older Anaheim homes have often been updated more than once, and fresh paint and new flooring can hide a lot. Mark's construction background helps him read visible workmanship on remodeled kitchens and baths, additions and garage conversions, and flag anything unfinished, improvised or worth a specialist's closer look.
What's different in Anaheim Hills?
The homes in Anaheim Hills are generally newer, but hillside lots bring their own questions. Mark checks grading and drainage around the house, visible retaining walls, and the pool and spa, if there is one.
Inspection services
What inspection services are available in Anaheim?
Every service below is available across Anaheim, and every one is done by Mark:
Will the same inspector who answers the phone inspect my Anaheim home?
Yes. At ThoroughSpec you always get Mark Kinder. Unlike big multi-inspector firms, there's no rotating crew. Mark does the inspection, the walk-through and the follow-up questions.
How much does a home inspection cost in Anaheim?
ThoroughSpec Home Inspections prices each inspection based on the features of the home. If you are using only one factor when choosing your inspector, make it experience — the inspection fee is a short-term cost, but a missed finding can have costly long-term implications. Call or text (714) 404-3392 for your fee and to schedule.
Do you inspect older homes in Anaheim?
Yes. Mark has inspected homes since 1998 and pays close attention to the things that come up in older homes: electrical panels and wiring, plumbing, raised foundations and crawl spaces, roofs and past remodels.
Do you go into the crawl space?
Yes, where it's accessible. Some older Anaheim homes sit on a raised foundation, and the crawl space is part of Mark's general home inspection.
Schedule your Anaheim home inspection today
Call or text Mark at (714) 404-3392 for your fee, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 8pm. The person who answers is the person who inspects your home, walks you through it and sends your report the next business day.
From the office in Garden Grove, Mark inspects homes throughout Orange County, plus Los Angeles and Riverside counties and parts of San Bernardino County.
