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"the service was OK."
Pratik C. in October 2022
"I highly recommend Rudy. Not only is is work impeccable, he is professional, thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and his follow through is a ten! I had multiple projects from larger to smallerà  à  à  à ¢à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à ¦and I so appreciated that no project was too small. He even put together a kids table and chairs for my grandkids! His experience with a wide array of home improvement projects coupled with a keen eye for detail, not to mention his expert opinion on design ideas both spatially and decoratively à  à  à  à ¢à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à  makes his services ten star! And now I happily have all new faucets, a toilet that works, a gorgeous new chandelier light fixture that took many hours of patient detailed installation and all those nagging broken things fixed. California is very lucky that Rudy moved here from Texas à  à  à  à ¢à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à  I expect very soon Rudy will be booked out well in advanceà  à  à  à ¢à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à  - so seize the moment and book his services now!!"
Gail F. in January 2023
"Tyler is very polite and professional, timely & did such an awesome inspection . ! so highly recommend him and his services ! he drove all the way to san francisco to do work for us ! :)"
lora S. in November 2022
"I have been using this company for a long time and they know everything about this job"
greg M. in December 2022
"Brandon is extremely accommodating, very knowledgeable, thorough and will go the extra mile. I highly recommend him to inspect your home"
Judy C. in November 2022
"went well"
Jennmarie P. in December 2005
"Inspector did a good job of pointing out items I would have missed. Very thorough and professional."
Scott G. in March 2006
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What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a visual inspection of a house and its major systems. It should be conducted only by a licensed professional. A home inspection is advisable before purchasing a home, and may be required by some mortgage companies.
What to Expect in a Home Inspection Report
In a home inspection report, the following items should be examined and evaluated:
- structural components, foundation, framework
- exterior features, siding, porches, eaves, sidewalks, driveways, railings, balconies
- roof, shingles, skylights, Solatubes
- interior features, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, stairs, stair railings
- fireplaces, chimney, vents
- plumbing, pipes, drains, water heaters, sump pumps
- electrical systems, breakers, fuses, service panels
- heating and cooling systems, equipment, venting
- insulation, ventilation, vapor barriers, including in attic and basement
What Not to Expect
Home inspectors perform a visual inspection of what they can easily see and access. They will not examine things that are underground or within walls, nor anything that requires them to damage the house to investigate. A home inspection is not a warranty on the house. It does not review if a home is up to local building codes.
The average home inspection will not include the following items since many of these require special training and licensing.
- fire and smoke detectors
- hot tubs, swimming pools, wells
- detached structures, such as garage, garden shed, or mother-in-law apartment
- kitchen appliances
- alarm systems
- TV antenna or satellite dishes
- termites or other pests
- lawn sprinkler systems
- environmental hazard reports, such as asbestos, lead, or radon
- code compliance
Average Cost to Hire a Home Inspector
The average cost of hiring a home inspector is just over $300. The price will vary depending on the size of the home, the age of the home, how long it takes to inspect, and if the inspector checks for any of the extra factors listed above that do not come automatically with the basic inspection.