David Home Inspection Service A Professional Home Inspector Serving Los Angeles to San Bernardino
 
When a house is bought or sold, a home inspection is a common practice that alerts both homeowners and buyers to the condition of the property in question. When you are in need of a home inspection in California, you should only choose those home inspectors that  incorporate the Standards of Practice of Inter NACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) or ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors) Be sure you select a Home Inspector who is a Master Home Inspector. This guarantees experience in all building practices.

1. The average fee for a home inspection is between $300-$500, but the information received from an inspector is priceless. It could be the turning point between a sale and a buyer going back to searching for the perfect home. The number of home inspection representatives is vast. There are home inspectors in that offer a lower price, but you must beware of their credentials, and their business ethics. You can find the top home inspectors in California on ActiveRain.com

2. Request references. Sometimes, contacting past clients will give you insight as to how capable a potential home inspector is. When you are ready to begin your search, keep the following questions on hand:
  • Q. How long have you been in the home inspection business? 
  • A. 6 years or more.
  • Q. How many home inspections have you completed?               
  • A. 200 per year average
  • Q. What qualifications do you possess?                                             
  •  A. Build Engineer, Contractor, Builder
  • Q. How long does it take for you to inspect a home?                     
  • A. Based on the size of  the home 2 or 3 hr
  • Q. Can I come along with you on the inspection?                          
  •  A. I would love for you to be there.
  • Q. Do you check for carbon monoxide leaks?                                
  •  A. Yes! We only use the TIF8500A leak detector for your families safety.
  • Q. Do you use the IDEAL 61-165 ARC fault tester  during a typical home inspection?
  • A. Yes we do.  It is the only way to properly test the homes electrical safety devices?
  • Q. Can you provide references of inspections you have done in the past?
  • A. Yes a list can be sent right now.
  • How much do your services cost?                                                         
  • A. Basic Home Inspections start as low as $289.00
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What You Should Know
The state of California does not require a license for home inspectors, so it is important that the home inspector you hire be a master home inspector and not just a member of a club or an association. The California Trade practice act (Chapter 338) was enacted in 1996. The law in California prohibits unethical home inspection practices, including repairing properties that home inspectors have inspected in the previous 12 months. The law encourages courts to consider the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of ASHI and the California Real Estate Inspection Association. We abide by a set of standards of practices and code of ethics that require professionalism and attention to detail. Our home and property inspections exceed all National Home Inspection Associations Clubs and organizations.  Click here to read more about what question you should ask your potential home inspector. A current list of referrals is available on request
 


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