Hoffman Home Inspections

Dennis Hoffman inspected a home my wife & I were going to purchase in Lodi. He was much too detailed in his inspection report (over 60 pages in his report & very cumbersome & difficult to understand) and we decided not to buy that house based on what he told us and what was in his long report.
So we found another house and we were really in love with this second house. It was a custom home that was obviously well built & well maintained. So I called Dennis Hoffman again (biggest mistake I ever made, but I didn’t realize it at the time). When I told my realtor who I had chosen as my home inspector, she looked at me with a sour face (should have been a red flag, but I thought she was just more interested in her commission, boy was I wrong!).
So Dennis inspected our dream home and the things that he found were blown so far out of proportion that he scared us from buying that home too!
We were so depressed after backing out of two home purchases due to Dennis Hoffman’s inspection reports. But we finally found another home and this time hired a different home inspector. Wow, what a difference! It was then that I realized how much Dennis Hoffman had blown minor concerns way out of proportion on those previous inspections.
This new inspector did as thorough of an inspection as Dennis, but he just told the truth regarding the concerns with the home. The new home inspector’s report was printed on site and it was only about 30 pages and MUCH easier to read & understand. He didn’t embellish the minor concerns like Dennjs Hoffman did. But I believed Dennis at the time. I thought he knew what he was talking about.
When I look back on it now, I realize that those items in Dennis’ reports weren’t as bad as he made them out to be. My realtor was right, but I didn’t listen to her. I really am so sorry I didn’t buy that dream home now, but it is too late.
I would NEVER recommend Dennis Hoffman! Listen to your realtor, they have had many more interactions with home inspectors than we have.

I have worked with Dennis for almost 10 years now and in that time I have probably attended well over 50 home inspections that he has conducted. I am in a unique position that allows me to compare Dennis to other inspectors. The thing I appreciate the most about Dennis is that he will take as much time as needed to inspect a home and answer any questions that home buyers may have about the house. Not only does Dennis do a great job inspecting homes but he also does a great job on educating home buyers about preventative maintenance and tips to keep homes from having future problems.
If you are looking for an honest, well educated, full time inspector that will return your calls whenever you have a question or need help, I strongly recommend Dennis Hoffman!

Typically i don’t write reviews for a business, I simply pay them and get on with my life, but I have to make an exception for Hoffman Home Inspections. I am in agreement with everything the other 5 star reviewer had to say about purchasing their first home, as I was a first time home buyer myself when I had my home inspected. I had made a fairly complicated purchase in one of the more historical neighborhoods in Stockton, the Bours Tract. It was an older Craftsman home (97 years old at the time).
My realtor, Keller Williams, recommended Hoffman Home Inspections, and Dennis spent the better part of a day crawling around the attic, inspecting the roof, the basement, the detached garage, the ancient knob and tube wiring and more… It was a complex inspection and I was not going to close on the house until I had a decent understanding of what was going on with the property and by god, he took the time to explain it all to me. It was a short sale and I did not want to buy a lot of problems, especially with an older home like that.
Moreover, after all was said and done, he e-​mailed me a PDF report that was down-​loadable, complete with digital, color photos. As an additional courtesy, to this day I still receive appliance recall checks.
BUT HERE COMES THE FIFTH STAR!!! This was all three years ago. Last week I could not figure out what was going on with my house! My neighbors were trying to tell me that the land was shifting and that my house was moving because all of these big green arch things were coming off the side of the house. I was horrified. I didn’t know what to do, so I called Dennis. He returned my phone call even though my home inspection was THREE YEARS AGO, and then he came and took a look at what was going on as a courtesy because he had done my home inspection! Come to find out those things on the side of the house, near the roof are called «corbels.» Who knew? I didn’t! And my crazy neighbors apparently did not either. When these homes were built this was one of their design flaws, as these corbels are too heavy and have to be remounted from time to time. Dennis put me in touch with a contractor who actually answers his phone too and I am going to have them repaired. Dennis Hoffman really is your building consultant for life! I genuinely believe if you listen to what Dennis tells you, you’ll have a 5 star experience as well! He is a well informed decent hard working professional.

i have worked with hoffman for many years. i am part owner of a real estate investment company and have worked with several different home inspectors. i have seen bad work, none of it from hoffman. while we dont always have a choice who we can use when purchasing a property, when i can choose, i choose hoffman. i trust dennis to work on my personal properties. i have experienced first hand the quality of his work and his commitment to customer service. when you are looking for an inspector you are faced with an unknown. i have an association with many realtors in the central valley of california who will recommend hoffman without reservation or hesitation. so if you wont take my word for it, take theirs.

Bought a home in December 2012. Hoffman failed to find roof leaks, black mold, extensive dry rot, major drainage issues, and evidence of over 1 foot of standing water under the home. While he inspected many of the day to day items, the major items which made our home now unliveable, were a total miss and he failed miserably.

My husband and I recently purchased our first home. Like all homebuyers, we were concerned about our new home having any less-​than-​obvious issues that would only be noticed by an expert eye. We know several people that have had great experiences with Hoffman Home Inspections, so it was a no-​brainer to call and schedule our inspection with them. Dennis arrived on time, and started work right away. I was impressed by his attention to the smallest detail and his friendly disposition. He was more than happy to answer all of my questions (and being that this is our first house purchase, I had a LOT of questions!). Dennis took his time making sure he inspected every nook and cranny, and at no point seemed rushed. Even our Real Estate agent was impressed and mentioned that she would recommend Hoffman Home Inspections to her clients from now on! That is saying a lot considering she has been in the business for years! His prices are very reasonable, and we definitely feel we got a LOT of bang for our buck! When we received the written inspection report, it was very thorough and included pictures, which have been really helpful when consulting with contractors about the work that needs to be done. We cannot say enough good things about our home inspection experience. We highly recommend Dennis and Hoffman Home Inspections to anyone buying a home!