Providing professional property inspections in the greater Bay Area since 1977
General Contractors Inspection Service
GCIS is a building inspection firm specializing in building condition, construction and preservation. GCIS was founded in 1977, as the concept of Home Inspection was just emerging. At that time, it was rare for someone to hire a professional whose sole mission was to provide an unbiased evaluation of a property. Prior to that, buyers typically relied upon a contractor or friend with a little construction experience to help them avoid costly missteps, occasionally overlooking significant deficiencies that an experienced inspector would have pointed out. Inspection is what we do, and that's all we do.
Our clients not only include prospective homebuyers, but also home-owners, individuals involved in investment property, non-profit agencies, condominium associations, attorneys and public agencies. Experienced real estate professionals know the value of having an unbiased third party assist them in understanding their building requirements.
Purchasing property is a large investment. It requires information and planning. GCIS develops detailed, understandable reports that clients are able to use to their benefit. The added insight that we provide is an invaluable asset to your investment. We minimize the jargon and boilerplate in our reports, making it easier to find the information that is relevant to your needs and concerns.
Roger Drosd
Roger has been with GCIS as an inspector since 1986 and owner since 2010. Mr. Drosd currently holds a California B-1 General Building Contractor's license. He has field experience in all phases of residential remodeling and problem-solving.
Peter Goodman
Brings thirty years of architectural and general construction experience to GCIS. He is accomplished in the completion of extensive defect analysis, repairs and renovations to multi-family, single family, commercial and warehouse structures. Peter has specialized knowledge of systems including decking, water intrusion, roofing, seismic upgrade, ADA code compliance, mechanical and electrical distribution. Peter holds a California B-1 General Building Contractor's license, and is an architect registered with the state of California. Peter is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, with a B.A. in Biology and a Masters degree in Architecture. He has completed advanced study at University of London's Graduate School of Architecture.
Burk Karr
A California Registered Civil Engineer who joined GCIS with over twelve years of construction, engineering and inspection experience. Burk was previously a project manager overseeing structural special inspections at residential and commercial construction sites in the Bay Area. His experience also includes the construction of foundation systems, concrete structures, seismic upgrades and earthwork projects. Burk holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
John Casasanto
John has been with GCIS since 2012. He is a B-1 licensed California General Contractor with fifteen years experience in Construction Management and Architectural Administration. His experience includes projects ranging from award winning residential homes to high end commercial properties. His understanding of construction has paved the way to being an accomplished inspector at identifying building system defects. John is a graduate of New School of Architecture & Design with a B.A in Architecture
Mark Nolfi
Mark is a Certified Combination Building Inspector with the International Code Council (author of the model building codes). He holds an A.S. in Building Inspection Technology, a B.A. in International Relations, and a Masters in Public Administration. He has over thirty years of construction experience and has been employed with GCIS since 1997. He is familiar with all components of a building from the foundation through the roof; with a specialty in electrical systems.
Sarah deVito
Sarah has been a California B-1 General Building Contractor since 2002. Since graduating from UC Berkeley in 1991 with a BA in Architecture, she has overseen numerous commercial and residential design, remodel, construction and design/build projects. She has worked in the Bay Area and in Santa Fe, NM. Sarah embarked on a home inspection career after her daughter left for college. She has an understanding of all aspects of buildings including structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Her appreciation and practice in both historic and modern design has given her a unique eye to apply to building inspection.
Josh Frost
A native of San Francisco, Josh grew up with the building trades, apprenticing with his father to become a C-10 licensed electrical contractor. He has extensive experience in residential and commercial remodel and renovation, having worked on all aspects of the trades with experienced contractors. A graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a degree in fine art photography, Josh has a long history of identifying and documenting small and large aspects of his surrounding environment. He is happy to bring this eye for detail and knowledge of construction practices to GCIS.
