Summer Street Consulting

History

I've been a Bay Area resident since 1962 but I grew up in San Diego, where I began my inspection career checking new apartments in a large development to make sure contractors had completed their work properly. In many cases, they hadn't. I found unsupported bathtubs, missing electrical outlets, doors installed backwards, and lots of other defects. My attention to detail saved the owners countless headaches. Ever since, I've enjoyed a tremendous sense of satisfaction in helping clients understand how homes are put together and how defects affect their safety and comfort. I am a licensed general contractor with extensive experience in remodeling, upgrading older homes, structural repairs, and investigation of construction defects. I have seen first hand what can go wrong when builders cut corners, and what it can take to fix major defects.

Specialties

I offer thorough inspections with the best reports in the business. Unlike most inspectors, I have experience in technical writing and an award from the Society for Technical Communication. Many inspectors use confusing language because they think it sounds