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Areas Of Expertise: 85,000 Performed Inspections, Fast Digital Inspection Reports with Photos, Home Ispections
"HouseMaster responded w/in a half hour of my inquiry through HomeAdvisor. They listened to me, made sure they understood what I needed, scheduled an appointment for service at my convenience, quoted a reasonable fee. Greg Albert did the inspection. He was professional, personable, explained his findings thoroughly, answered all my questions. I had the written report in email form the day after the inspection. I recommend this service highly."
Jeanne F. in July 2019
Areas Of Expertise: Home Inspection: AAA Home Inspection, Green Building Inspections., Mold and Radon Inspection
"Very satisfied with the roof inspection, detailed report and recommendations."
Jim H. in November 2016
In business since 2020
Areas Of Expertise: HVAC, General Contracting
About us: "With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your general contracting and HVAC needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give IY Development & Renovation, Inc. a call today, we look forward to working with you!"
Areas Of Expertise: Solar and Energy Audit
"The thing I appreciate with Steven is, there is no sales pitch! He paired us with best options we have and he always gets back and answers any questions we have to me! Just great!"
Greg N. in August 2021
Areas Of Expertise: Roofing Section Repair, Energy Efficient Roofing, Tile Roofing , and 2 more
"Fast, effect, friendly service."
Jackson H. in February 2023
Areas Of Expertise: Lighting, Electric Vehicle Charging, Energy Audits
"Very good electrician to use and I would recommend him!"
Ryan W. in November 2017
Areas Of Expertise: inspections, pest control
"Efficient and professional"
lifei C. in July 2022
Areas Of Expertise: Kitchen appliances, Light plumbing, Electrical , and 1 more
"My ex-girlfriend and I own a home in San Rafael. When we decided to break up, we decided to keep the house instead of selling it and we rented it out. However, there were some things that needed to be fixed before new tenants moved in. The faucet in the kitchen and the shower head needed to be replaced because there wasn't much pressure and Rudy told us that it's because of the chlorine in the water that clogged it. Also the water wasn't draining well in the bathtub after shower and we knew that the most likely cause was the accumulation of hair overtime. What we didn't know was that you actually clean it from the bottom part of the faucet where the water comes not where the waste water drains, needed to be removed and cleaned, and oh boy there was so much hair. Rudy made it look so easy. He's a super nice person, able to fix almost anything, and his prices are very reasonable."
Mehmet E. in November 2022
Areas Of Expertise: Inspections
"I have been using this company for a long time and they know everything about this job"
greg M. in December 2022
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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.
