When you’re buying a home or building, most likely your real estate agent will advise you to hire a building inspector before you close escrow. But why is a building inspection so important?
You may have found a home you love, with just the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms. But, you can’t know all of the issues about the home’s construction or components. A thorough building inspection will provide you with an impartial look at the home and advise you of issues you might face. Some of these issues may need to be resolved prior to the close of escrow. As a home buyer you have the right to have full disclosure of the home’s issues and to negotiate with the seller to resolve any issues.
A home inspection looks at the structural elements of the building, including the construction of walls, ceiling, floors, roof and foundation. In addition, an inspection will evaluate the exterior of the building and the components of the structure such as heat and air, electrical and plumbing systems and built in appliances.
A home inspection is often where issues such as moisture intrusion, construction defects, foundation problems, settlement problems and other issues are first identified. As the purchaser of the home you have the right to know what you are buying.
Our building inspections include a full report of the findings so you can proceed through escrow fully educated about your new home. Click here for a sample home inspection report.
Call us today at 619-938-3740
If you are selling your home or commercial building, you understand that you need to make your property as appealing as possible for potential buyers. You also should understand your obligation regarding a full inspection of the building. No home is perfect and you probably already know some areas that might be identified. But as a seller you have options related to the repair of issues identified in an inspection. Your real estate agent should help you work with the buyer to determine which issues you will assume responsibility for. Sometimes a repair agreement will be drawn up between the buyer and the seller. Again, your agent can help you navigate this process. It’s important, though, to have confidence in the home inspection report and to fully understand the issues and your obligations.
It can sometimes be helpful to proactively inspect your property. This “Sellers Inspection” eliminates surprises, identifies potential problems, helps you know what you need to do to prepare your home for sale, and is a great marketing tool for agents. You can promote in your listing that a home inspection report is available for review! Call us today at 619-938-3740
Commercial building inspections can be complex and require special skills and knowledge. Some of the areas of commercial building inspection that we offer include:
The full Inspection Report will cover the visual inspection of:
Call us today at 619-938-3740 for more information about commercial building inspections.
Often when you purchase a new home it will come with a one-year warranty to cover any needed repairs or defects. Prior to your warranty’s expiration, you should have a warranty inspection. A warranty inspection will review the areas covered by the warranty and determine if there are any needed repairs needed prior to the end of the warranty period.
Don’t be surprised after your warranty runs out! Act before the term of the warranty is up and have a thorough home inspection. An independent inspection may identify issues in your home that might not show up until your warranty is long gone. Call us today for more information about a Warranty Inspection at 619-938-3740.
A maintenance inspection on your home or commercial building can help you by identifying small problems before they become big issues. Home and commercial buildings require regular maintenance to keep systems and components operating properly. Minor issues can quickly turn into costly repairs, but a maintenance inspection can prevent this from happening.
A maintenance inspection includes:
Call us today at 619-938-3740
Phone: 619-938-3740
Fax: 619-938-3740