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This was the second time we used Trade Secrets Inspections over the past couple of years. Rick is a very knowledgeable and trusted professional in all phases of construction and property inspection. In our opinion, Trade Secrets Inspections is simply the best provider for delivering quality and value.
John Sarafian
April 7 2020
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Testimonials

Sara Jo Estes, mortgage broker, shares her experience in both recommending and using Trade Secrets Inspections for home inspection services.
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SaraJo Estes
Mortgage Broker
Attorney Enita Kushi tells us why she recommends Trade Secrets Inspections as a premier home inspection service, both for herself and to her clients.
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Enita Kushi
Attorney
"Rick is the guy you want on your team whether you're an investor like me, a realtor, or even a homeowner looking to put his home on the market. Rick is armed with the knowledge and tools to uncover present issues that could potentially kill a deal or keep you, a buyer, from making a twenty thousand dollar mistake."
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Google Reviews

Erika LaurenErika Lauren
14:13 09 Sep 24
Amazing service & all-around great experience working with Rick. Will use him again!
Ryan ProvenzanoRyan Provenzano
02:43 15 Aug 24
andres gutierrezandres gutierrez
01:22 15 Aug 24
Homer YzaguirreHomer Yzaguirre
01:04 15 Aug 24
Tim SerranoTim Serrano
00:59 15 Aug 24
Gibson CarvalhoGibson Carvalho
00:51 15 Aug 24
Robert ShirillaRobert Shirilla
22:44 31 Jul 24
Rick from Trade Secrets Inspection is absolutely fantastic! He performed the home inspection on my house when I was selling and I was so impressed with his thoroughness and honesty that I hired him again for my new home purchase.The onboarding process was smooth, and the final report was incredibly comprehensive. His website is a treasure of information. Rick is a true professional and I highly recommend him for any home inspection needs!
Jeff BaderJeff Bader
20:02 26 Jun 24
Rick did a very thorough roof inspection. He was prompt and very reasonable. I have recommended him to several of my neighbors.
Alicia FarmanAlicia Farman
15:35 30 May 24
Rick was really a blessing for me. He came out very fast compared to some others. When he went through the inspection he was very thorough and really showed me the important things that were relevant to my purchase.
Jim EtzJim Etz
15:58 16 May 24
Keith HiltonKeith Hilton
15:54 09 May 24
Rick does a phenomenal job and is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I will always reccomend him to clients and friends!
Bob MorschBob Morsch
15:36 03 Apr 24
Rick was quick, efficient and covered everything. He sent the report out the evening he did the inspection
Linda DetermanLinda Determan
20:25 20 Nov 23
Very informative presentation!
Dennis CrockerDennis Crocker
13:06 21 Oct 23
Stefanie RosatoStefanie Rosato
18:50 02 Oct 23
Rick is a very professional and thorough. His report was easy to understand and the seller was able to get the items fixed in a timely manor. Thank you for making this a such great experience.
Amanda DuncanAmanda Duncan
17:15 17 Sep 23
Trade Secret Inspections helped my parents out with a potential mold issue. Rick was honest and transparent and extremely professional. We would recommend his services to anyone needing a mold inspection on their home.
James BriemJames Briem
17:02 16 Sep 23
Richard found water leaks other inspectors missed.And he detected origin and cause of water damage. Repair will prevent ongoing water damage which could result in significant repair costs
Autumn LizellAutumn Lizell
20:54 05 Sep 23
Rick has more knowledge than any other home inspector I've ever met! He is professional and his expertise is evident! What sets Rick apart is his ability to not only identify issues but also provide clear explanations and potential solutions. This level of transparency and education was immensely valuable and reassuring. He goes above and beyond to ensure a thorough and informative inspection. I highly recommend Rick to everyone.
Lorraine NagarLorraine Nagar
15:43 18 Jul 23
Rick is the most meticulous and knowledgeable Home inspector. Have lived in 5 states bought lots of real estate had many inspections but RICK at Trade Secrets has surpassed all in quality and excellenceI would not buy a home without his blessing!Thank you Rick
Carolyn MichelmanCarolyn Michelman
16:47 19 May 22
Rick was extremely helpful. We needed to lock in a homeowner’s policy before hurricane season. He came right away to perform the inspections. He answered my questions and gave me a few helpful tips to further protect my home and major systems. I would highly recommend Trade Secrets to anyone needing home inspections for any reason. He knows his business and did an excellent and thorough inspection of our home. I trust his assessment and appreciate his advice. The price was very reasonable too.
Marc MayMarc May
18:25 12 Apr 22
Rick did a great job for us during the construction of our new home. He found problems that we would not have found. Highly Recommend.
Joseph HolmesJoseph Holmes
18:41 19 Feb 22
Inspector Rick Kooyman was very thorough, professional and answered completely the few question I had……he arrived exactly on schedule and was very respectful of home by wearing “booties” when inside …..would highly recommend Mr. Kooyman for this type of work
Andrea MacArthurAndrea MacArthur
01:08 03 Feb 22
Incredibly professional and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.
Anaile MartinezAnaile Martinez
14:27 02 Feb 22
Highly recommend this business, very fast response, quick appointment, puntual and veryGood report.
Paul HurstaPaul Hursta
21:35 18 Oct 21
Highly recommend using Rick with Trade Secrets Inspections. He has done several Inspection for different properties and always very helpful. Excellent work!
Sergio DeCesareSergio DeCesare
19:19 27 Jul 21
Rick is the most thorough property inspector in the business that I know. If I want to know something and everything about a property, I call Rick. As a real estate investor, I cannot tell you how important it is to have him in my phone contacts! I give him my highest recommendation!
regina zakoregina zako
13:26 05 Jun 21
If you're looking for a reliable and knowledgeable inspector Rick Kooyman from Trade Secrets Inspections is your guy. I was very impress with his quick response, very throughout inspection and detailed report. Would highly recommend his services to anyone buying a home and looking for a dependable home inspector.
Dennis MitchellDennis Mitchell
15:30 15 May 21
Prompt and thorough. I do not make it a habit to have much interaction with the inspector, as the inspection occurs. This is my fifth inspection in three years as both a seller and buyer. I found that allowing the inspector to do his/her work, uninterrupted, makes for the best results. Each inspector has their own way of going through the property, while concentrating on what he or she feels is necessary for thoroughness. In this last inspection there were no surprises, and I'm happy with the results found in the report.
Lisa LoreaLisa Lorea
20:54 01 May 21
Professional, reliable and an expert in this field. Rick discovered an issue that I was unaware of, he goes above and beyond. His reports are very thorough and delivered in a timely manner. I recommend Trade Secrets.
Michael MiddendorfMichael Middendorf
21:03 15 Feb 21
Amazing service. The report was extremely thorough and user friendly. I was not able to be at the inspection in person, but was able to go over all the details with Richard over the phone. Quality service that I highly recommend.
Bob SullivanBob Sullivan
18:20 12 Feb 21
Trade Secrets Inspection was terrific to work with. We had a very short inspection period and they responded quickly and professionally. We were not able to attend, but it wasn't necessary as their reports have photographs and labels to identify problem areas. Their reporting is top notch and easy to digest. The reporting is on-line, so its easy to access and use as needed. Rick, our inspector followed up by phone after the inspection to see if we had any additional questions. We are very happy with TSI LLC.
Ilya SlutskerIlya Slutsker
16:45 07 Dec 20
Wind mitigation Report -- Thank you to Trade Secrets Inspections, LLC - so responsive and accurate in their assessment of our roof - Gable VS Hip ; Wrap vs clip -- all the information and while our roof did not end up being the type that would grant us the largest discount for insurance coverage - this group was accurate and professional in their assessment and helped us understand why it is rated as it is.. Clear - accurate information - what a homeowner wants from an inspection company- Thank you Trade Secrets!!
taresa spirofftaresa spiroff
17:21 01 Nov 20
Rick has done a few inspections for me and he is just great to work with. His eye for detail has gotten me out of a few jambs and he's super knowledgeable, honest and fair. His reports came back quickly, and he was just great to work with. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone needing a home inspection.
Porsha HouserPorsha Houser
18:28 22 Oct 20
Rick and his Trade Secrets home inspection was professional and very valuable in our home purchase process. His knowledge, experience and care is superior. Hire him!
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I can't say enough good things about Rick Kooyman of Trade Secrets Inspections, LLC. Rick is very responsive, very thorough and very knowledgeable. If you are purchasing a home (even if it's a BRAND new home) you owe it to yourself to get a professional inspection performed by Trade Secrets Inspections. Rick is one of the best. Highly recommended!
Cliff Marano
January 16 2020
I feel so lucky to have found Trade Secret Inspections and Rick ! Rick was right on time, performed a detailed inspection on the home and was very professional. He did not cut any corners and gave me a true evaluation of the home I was interested in buying. He followed up with an in depth, easy to read report of the inspection with fabulous detailed pictures. He was also available for any questions that I might have. I would definitely recommend him and am grateful for all his expertise. Thanks Rick !!
K R
January 11 2020
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