Home Inspections in Santa Rosa for Buyers Who Want Clear Answers, Not Drama
Calm guidance, photo-rich reports, and plain-English priorities, from one experienced inspector. You'll understand the house, not just receive a report.
Juan de la Cruz
Owner & Certified Master Inspector, on the job
Meet Your Inspector
You Work Directly With Juan
When you hire Buy Wise, there is no rotating crew. The person who walks the home is the same person who writes the report and answers your questions afterward.
My job is not to scare you, sell the house, or pressure you into unnecessary add-ons. My job is to give you honest, independent guidance so you can understand what matters before you commit.
- Certified Master Inspector®
- Former firefighter with public-safety and code-compliance experience
- Every inspection performed personally from start to finish
More About Juan“You'll understand the house, not just receive a report.”
Inspection Packages
Choose the Right Level of Confidence
Three clear ways to inspect, built around how much due diligence the home calls for. Not sure what to choose? Start with the Wise Choice Inspection, it fits most homes and buyers.
Essential Home Inspection
A complete visual home inspection and clear written report for buyers who want the essential condition information before moving forward.
- Full visual home inspection
- Roof, exterior, interior, attic/crawlspace where accessible
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and major visible systems
- Photo-rich written report
- Plain-English walkthrough and follow-up
Best for newer or lower-complexity homes.
Schedule Your InspectionWise Choice Inspection
Everything in the Essential Home Inspection, plus a sewer lateral scope and a printed Home Maintenance Manual to help you understand and care for the home after the inspection.
- Everything in Essential
- Sewer lateral scope when applicable and accessible
- Printed Home Maintenance Manual
- Priority scheduling where available
- Photo-rich report and plain-English review
Best for most buyers.
Schedule Your InspectionTotal Confidence Inspection
Our most complete option: the Essential Home Inspection, sewer lateral scope, mold / air quality sampling, simple digital floor plan, and printed Home Maintenance Manual.
- Everything in Wise Choice
- Mold / air quality sampling
- Simple digital floor plan
- Printed Home Maintenance Manual
- Extended post-inspection consultation
Best for older, complex, high-value, rural, hillside, fire-area, or cautious buyers.
Schedule Your InspectionTransparent Pricing
Pricing depends on the home's size, age, complexity, access conditions, and selected add-ons. You'll see the price before scheduling, with no surprise fees after the inspection.
Optional Due-Diligence Add-Ons
Some homes call for a closer look in specific areas. Optional add-ons can be selected during scheduling when they make sense for the property.
If an add-on does not make sense for your home, I'll tell you — no upselling.
Services
Inspections & Due-Diligence Options
Most buyers simply pick one of the three packages above. These are the inspections and due-diligence options behind them, add any your property calls for.
How It Works
My Four-Step Approach
From first call to final walkthrough, the process is calm, clear, and built around helping you understand the home.
Schedule Online or Call
You'll see the price before scheduling, no surprise fees.
We Walk the Home Together
Juan inspects every accessible system himself and explains as he goes.
Get a Clear, Color-Coded Report
Plain English, photos included, minor items separated from major defects.
Talk It Through
Questions after the inspection go straight to Juan, no call center.
Service Area
Serving Sonoma County & the North Bay
Napa and Marin County may be served based on availability and property type.
Schedule Your InspectionClear Reports You Can Actually Use
A clear digital report with photos, videos where helpful, and plain-English explanations, organized so you can see what matters most.
You'll receive a clear digital report with photos, videos where helpful, plain-English explanations, and recommendations organized so you can understand what matters most. The goal is not to overwhelm you with defects, it's to help you make a confident decision.
Certified
I hold the highest certifications offered by InterNACHI, ICC, CA State Fire Marshal, FEMA, OSHA, and more!
Thorough
Training, experience, and state-of-the-art technology, delivering a service that sets a new standard in the inspection industry.
Reviews
Earning Your Trust, One Inspection at a Time
Calm, thorough inspections clients actually understand, from local buyers and agents.
Schedule Online
Schedule Your Inspection
Pick the Essential Home, Wise Choice, or Total Confidence Inspection, add any due-diligence options the property calls for, and choose a time. You'll see the price before scheduling, no surprise fees after.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers from Juan de la Cruz, your Certified Master Inspector for Santa Rosa and the North Bay.
More questions? Ask Juan directly, or see the price for your home before you schedule.