Inspection Overview
A professional property inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home or building, a thorough home inspection will take approximately 2 to 4 hours. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.
We are CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) certified, which means we inspect properties and write our reports to CREIA’s high Standards of Practice. CREIA standards are accepted by both the legal and real estate communities in determining compliance. Our report provides a detailed evaluation and a defined scope of inspection. Every inspection is a survey and basic operation of the systems and components of the building which are visually accesible at the time of the inspection. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. View a sample report.
We are CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) certified, which means we inspect properties and write our reports to CREIA’s high Standards of Practice. CREIA standards are accepted by both the legal and real estate communities in determining compliance. Our report provides a detailed evaluation and a defined scope of inspection. Every inspection is a survey and basic operation of the systems and components of the building which are visually accesible at the time of the inspection. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. View a sample report.
A thorough property inspection will include the readily accessible systems and components or a representative number of multiple similar components listed below:
| Roof: Shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items
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Attics: Insulation, ventilation, exposed roof framing, wiring attachments, and other visible related items |
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Plumbing and Fixtures: Supply and drain, waste, and vent piping, water pressure, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, water heaters, and fuel gas piping |
Interior: Floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, sinks, built-in cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, location of smoke detectors, automatic door openers, and other visible interior-related components |
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Heating and Cooling Systems: Furnace, air cleaning components, ductwork, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components |
Electrical Systems: Service entry and clearances, electrical panels, switches, light fixtures and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components |
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Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation: Foundation system, floor framing system, under-floor ventilation, foundation anchoring and cripple wall bracing, wood separation from soil, and insulation |
Exterior: Surface grade directly adjacent to the building, doors and windows, attached decks, porches, patios, balconies, stairways, and their enclosures, wall cladding and trim, portions of walkways and driveways that are adjacent to the building |
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Fireplaces and Chimneys: Chimney exterior, spark arrestor, firebox, damper, and hearth extension |
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