Inspection of the exterior of the home which includes the siding, stucco, flashing and trims; walkways, patios, fences, and driveways; as well as the grounds and drainage of the property in relation to property lines and foundation.

Examination of the entire roofing system including the roofs coverings, flashings, gutters, down spouts, drainage systems, skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.

It includes the inspection of the visible foundation, I look for evidence of sagging or bowing of the structure, walls, ceilings, stairs, drainage systems, floors, and floor framing, and window alignment.

 Inspection of the home’s heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Assessing the general condition and proper functionality of the systems.

Visual inspection of the service entrance conductors, electrical main and sub-panels, branch wiring circuits, breakers and/or fuses, and identification of panel capacity. All electrical inspections are done by me, a Licensed C10 Electrical Contractor that is a certified inspector.

Inspection of the home’s plumbing system including water supply and drainage lines, gas supply lines, and water heater.

Detailed inspection of the interior of the home assessing the general condition, testing electrical and plumbing functionality, and looking for any issues related to moisture intrusion and structural movement.

Fire & carbon monoxide alarms, garage door openers, fire sprinklers, GFCI Outlets, AFCI Breakers, and the condition of stairs, & hand and guardrails should be fully operational.

Check for properly functioning built-in and freestanding appliances (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, and all other appliances).

Visual inspection of the attics’ structural elements, evidence of roof leaks, animal intrusion, insulation, and general condition.

I use infrared thermal imaging for home inspections to identify areas of problems that the naked eye cannot detect. It can spot small, but key changes in temperature in different areas of a property. Thermal Imaging can help detect active water leaks, electrical hot spots caused by defects in connections and components, and heat loss through inadequate insulation.

If I am late for any scheduled inspection, the inspection is at no charge. The exception is any unexpected road closures or traffic accidents that cause the delay.

There are a number of reasons that a roof cannot be accessed to do a traditional inspection by walking on it. Walking on fragile roofs such as clay tile, wood split shakes, slate, or old asphalt roofs when the outside temperature is very hot, can cause damage to the roof. Also, the inability to access a roof using a ladder due to complex roof shapes and multi-stories may cause substantial defects to be missed and not be inspected.

I am an FAA licensed remote pilot and use drones to give a bird-eye-view of not only the roof and potential sags or other defects but it can help me stay safe.

I guarantee that I will deliver your report to you within the same day as your inspection so that you can take any necessary actions quickly. When your report is published you will receive a text and an e-mail alerting you that the report is accessible from your personal inspection portal.

Buying a home is one of the most important (if not the most important!) purchase you will ever make. Take the time to ensure that everything is exactly the way you want it before signing on the dotted line. Although you are probably extremely excited about the possibility of owning a new home, it is imperative that all details are checked thoroughly to save yourself any headaches in the future.

Many of the issues will have most likely been addressed, or surfaced, during your home inspection.  That said, things can and do break between a home inspection and the close of escrow.  It certainly doesn’t hurt to double-check the house prior to closing.

Receive a Centriq Insights Report that provides information on the appliances and heating and cooling systems in the home and also includes a free 1-year subscription to the Centriq mobile app with all the manuals, parts, and instructional videos for up to 100 items in your home. The Centriq app also provides 24/7 safety recall monitoring, so you can continue to be safe long after you’ve moved in.

Included in the report:

• Product warranty
• Product age
• Remaining useful life
• Safety recall status
• And more

Please see descriptions in Additional Insections below. Thank you.