Professional Home Inspectors in Tucson, AZ

Our home inspection prices depend on the square footage of the home, and the location. We serve many zip codes in Southern Arizona, and the charges are different for each zip code. Condos are also a lower charge. Typically it averages between $300-500 range. Adding ancillary services also increases the price.

Our inspections are general, visual and non-invasive. We inspect items affixed to the home, as well as those systems of daily use by operating the controls a home owner would. As much as possible we will go on the roof, check all available areas on the exterior, all interiors, HVAC, all doors, water and electrical fixtures, as well as fixed appliances such as range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, exhaust fan, and built in microwave. We can also check the pool if this service is added.

The inspector is a generalist, and there are certain guidelines for the longevity of systems. But even with a knowledge based on experience and statistics given on any particular brand of materials or systems, it is impossible for the inspector to ascertain on whether an item must be replaced. In our experience, we have seen electric water heaters from 1979 that are still working wonderfully, and air compressors made only months ago that fail on the first summer. Inspectors will look for the clues on whether something is or may not be functioning the way it should be and advise whether it is at the edge of its life in the report. But even this educated guess does not guarantee that the item will fail or last a long time. If any defects are noted, the inspector will recommend it is evaluated by a specialist in the system. There will be items that will be immediately flagged and the appropriate parties notified, such as gas leaks and other dangerous conditions.

Polybutylene pipes are an item we strive to try to find in the houses that were built between 1978 and 1997 and a couple of years past that. However, during these years not 100% of homes were built with poly, and those that were may have gone through re-piping. We do our best to look in places where there may be evidence of re-plumbing, such as the attic, or the washing machine water lines. But it is not always possible to see these areas. Even when there is evidence of replumbing, it is impossible for the inspector to see behind all walls and ensure that the re-piping was done in 100% of the house. Some re-piping jobs we have seen still have a couple of feet, or even a few inches left of poly pipes.

Our system is able to save the report every 5 minutes as we inspect the home. You can expect to receive the report while we are still on site, or shortly after. When we perform a sewer scope, the video comes separately in a different email, and the estimate for repairs if necessary will come from the plumber that analyzes is, on the next business day. Termite reports and estimates are sent within 24 hours. Mold and air quality reports are sent to the lab overnight through FedEx and are usually back the following business day. It is important to note that the lab is on the East side of the country, and during the winter it may experience weather delays that are out of our control. Also, for the envelope to be sent overnight, we need to drop it off at the FedEx office by 4:30 pm. If your inspection ends shortly before or after this time, it may not ship until the next day. If it is on a Friday, it will arrive at the lab on Monday.