The Inspector Home Inspections
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some of the common questions I am asked by prospective clients. If you have additional questions please give me a call at 480-390-9970!
What sets you apart from all of the other Home Inspectors? I book one inspection per day. There are inspectors here in the Valley that are doing 2 and even 3 inspections per day. As a potential home buyer I would not be comfortable trusting my new home to an inspector that will complete an inspection in an hour or two. In my opinion they are more concerned about being on time to their next inspection than they are about doing a proper, thorough inspection of your home. Your inspection has my complete focus and attention. I am not worried about getting to the next inspection on time and worse, confusing or forgetting about the problems found on the multiple houses when that inspector finally gets around to doing the reports that evening. When you hire me for your Home Inspection you can be sure that you will receive the thorough and complete inspection that you deserve! In addition, I provide a very detailed Home Inspection Report complete with over 100 color photos showing you details of what I found during the inspection. Be wary of inspectors who offer to provide a “verbal” summary or a report that is only a couple of pages long in exchange for a “discounted” inspection.
Are you part of a franchise?
A: No, I am not part of any franchise. I have nothing against franchises and do believe there are many outstanding franchises in business today. But the idea of a Home Inspection franchise business seems a bit too generic to me. Different areas of the country present a wide variety of home styles and regionally specific challenges. I specialize in Homes Inspections here in the desert area of Mesa, Arizona and the surrounding communities. I am experienced and familiar with the damage/problems that the desert heat, dust storms, monsoons and dry conditions can create for the homes here in the Valley of the Sun. When you hire me for your Home Inspection you can be sure that I will be the one doing the inspection. It won’t be someone from a franchise who just moved here from Michigan who is not familiar with our desert challenges. And should you have any questions about your inspection you have my cell phone number (480-390-9970) and email address to get in touch with me (the actual person who did your home inspection, not an answering service) any time.
Do we need to be at the house while you do the inspection? And don’t worry if you are unable to attend the inspection. I do many inspections for clients who are out of town or even in other countries. I email the Inspection Report upon completion and I follow up with a phone call to review the results of the inspection and answer any questions.
Tell me about your Inspection Report.
What are some of the common problems you find during a Home Inspection? Other common issues include the normal small nail holes and dents and dings in the walls of a home, minor cracks in the stucco, loose outlets, and dirty furnace filters. On homes that have been vacant for several months it is not uncommon for the faucets or toilet tanks to leak. (The O-rings and seals can dry out in our desert heat.) Most of the problems I find are easily repaired. Structural and mechanical issues are less common than the above items but I still find them on a regular basis. And unfortunately many of the homes I inspect have been damaged by the previous occupant. And I also find evidence of termites on about half of the homes that I inspect. Termites are very common here in the desert. The good news is that they are “slow moving” and easy to treat and get rid of.
What does a Home Inspection cost?
What exactly do you inspect?
Do you do Continuing Education?