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SANTA CRUZ   •   MONTEREY BAY

Know Your Home.
Feel Confident.

Independent home inspections backed by experience,
careful attention to detail, and a commitment to
helping you understand your property.

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4,000+Inspections performed
Since 2004
IndependentNot affiliated with
any real estate company
Local ExpertiseServing Santa Cruz and
surrounding communities
Clear ReportsEasy to read, with photos
and practical information
Personal ServiceYour questions matter.
We're here to help.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS

An inspection should leave you informed—not guessing.

Buying or maintaining a home comes with important questions. Get a practical assessment, a readable report, and direct explanations of concerns so you can better understand the property and decide what to do next.

Thorough, practical inspections

Careful attention to visible systems and components, with findings explained in plain language.

Clear, useful reports

Understand the concern, why it matters, and what kind of professional may be able to help.

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Experience beyond the checklist

Inspection experience combined with a background in construction and plumbing contracting.

Rick Hartmann, home inspector Rick Hartmann · Owner & Principal Inspector

A DIRECT, PERSONAL APPROACH

You talk to the person doing the inspection.

Rick Hartmann has worked full-time in real estate inspections since 2004. His background includes residential and commercial inspections, construction projects, and licensed general contracting and plumbing work.

As an independent inspector, Rick answers the phone, performs the inspection, and writes the report. The goal is simple: give you useful information about the home, without unnecessary jargon or vague explanations.

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SERVICES & RESOURCES

Start with what you need.

SANTA CRUZ & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Have a property in mind?

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Inspection services and scope are subject to the inspection agreement and applicable standards of practice. Please review the agreement before scheduling.