Why should I spend the money to have my perspective home inspected?
Paying a professional Home Inspector to inspect your perspective home is a very wise investment. Most clients are surprised by the findings of the inspector, even when the home is new, or is in visually great condition. The majority of the time, the findings of the inspector result in repairs by the seller that exceed the cost of the inspection, and in some cases, major defects that would have caused you great financial and emotional distress are discovered.

What items does a Home Inspection include?
For a complete list, see “Standards of practice” of the “California Real Estate Inspection Association”.

To roughly summarize the standards for you, the Inspector is performing a visual inspection of the structure and its major systems, i.e., roof, attic, sub area, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and safety items like smoke detectors, fire walls, tempered glass where required, railings and stairs.

What items are not included in the home inspection?
There are many conditions and items that are not within the scope of a home inspection. Some but not all of the items that are not inspected include: sprinklers and landscape irrigation, research to determine whether building permits were obtained for any modifications or work preformed, determination of whether such modifications were performed in compliance with building codes, alarm systems, telephone wiring, network wiring, intercoms, normal wear and tear, cosmetic conditions, areas concealed from view including areas hidden by the sellers furnishings and possessions, and most importantly it is important for you to know the inspector is not performing any environmental testing for the presence of mold, lead based paint, radon, asbestos ect.

What if I want some of the excluded items inspected?
There are companies that specialize in the testing or inspection of all of the excluded items, such as mold testing, alarm systems, etc. Some systems such as alarms and sprinkler systems can be demonstrated by the seller at a time arranged by your realtor, this method is actually preferred, as the seller has working knowledge of the operation and particulars of the systems.

How long does a home inspection take?
Most home inspections take 3 to 4 hours from start to finish, with the client usually arriving towards the end of the inspection for a debriefing of the findings and to receive their copy of the report. Some homes can take longer than noted based on their size, condition, and other factors.

What if I live out of town, or cannot attend the inspection?
Don’t worry, many clients cannot attend their inspections for different reasons, the report will be E-mailed or faxed usually the same day, and the inspector can telephonically debrief you, and answer any questions you may have.

What type of Inspection report do you provide?
I produce a computer generated narrative report that includes pictures of many of the noted conditions, and is compiled in a presentation binder. I take great pride in using terminology, and producing a report that is easily understood by all types of buyers.

How do I set an appointment?
Use the “book an inspection online” button located at the top of the page to review available times, days, and fees.