A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house from the roof to the foundation. Home inspections protect homeowners by finding problems while they are still small, protect home buyers by revealing problems they might not have noticed otherwise, and protect home sellers by increasing their bargaining strength during price negotiations.

My home inspections start at $300. The actual cost will vary based on the property’s square footage, age, location, and the presence of pools or ancillary structures.

Home inspections generally take 2 to 4 hours to complete. The duration of a home inspection depends on many factors such as the size of the home, the condition of the home, and the ability to access certain areas of the home (roof, crawl space, attic, etc.).

Although it is not necessary, I do recommend that clients attend the inspection so they can ask questions and learn more about the home. You will learn a lot from the inspection report itself, but I encourage you to attend!

It is important to note that no house is perfect. At the end of the home inspection process, I will provide a detailed report that describes the physical condition of the property with images and videos highlighting what may need repair or replacement. The information I provide allows clients to make informed decisions about the property. A home inspection is not pass or fail.

California does not license or certify home inspectors. Literally anyone can say they are a home inspector and take your money, so you’ll want to be certain they have the requisite skills and nationally accredited training before you hire them.

Yes. I achieved my Certified Professional Inspector designation after completing rigorous training with InterNACHI—the only post-secondary home inspection training program to be accredited by the US Department of Education through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.

Each of my thousands of accident-free flight hours began with the same thing: a thorough preflight inspection. I inspected my aircraft inside and out for hidden issues that might sneak up and bite me after takeoff and excelled at finding problems before they had the chance to kill me. I use the same sharp focus and dedication that kept me safe in the air to make sure that you, my client, have all the information you need to make educated and informed decisions with regard to your most valuable investment.

No, a home inspection is not a code inspection. Your home may have been built according to standards that were perfectly acceptable at the time but are now non-compliant. Determining code compliance is outside the scope of a home inspection. Rest assured, through, I’ll report anything I see that I consider to be unsafe or outside of current best practices.