FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Home Inspection can identify potential problems and issues with a property that may not be visible to the untrained eye. This can help you make an informed decision about the purchase of a property and can also help you plan for any necessary repairs or maintenance.

A Home Inspection involves a visual examination of the property. This includes the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, and basement, as well as the structural components and more. The inspection is performed to the [Arizona Standard of Practice] and [Code of Ethics] outlining what to expect in the home inspection report.

A professional home inspection is an examination and objective assessment of the current condition of a house. A home inspector will not pass or fail a house but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need major repair or replacement. A home inspection is not an appraisal and will not determine the home's market value. It is also not a municipal inspection and does not verify local code compliance.

 Absolutely!  Even existing homeowners can get their home inspected.  Having your home inspected can help identify potential issues, which allows you to have them serviced to prevent them from becoming a bigger issue down the road.  Having a pre-inspection done prior to listing your home on the market can give you a better understanding of your homes condition, and allow you to make the appropriate repairs which may had been discovered by the buyers home inspector.
 

A home inspection typically takes between two to four hours depending on the home's age, size, or additional items being inspected such as outbuildings, spa's, pool's, or crawlspaces etc.  A home inspection isn’t something you want to rush through. This is an important step in the home buying process and affirms the value of your investment.