Buyer Home Inspections
Whether this is your first home purchase or your fifth, buying a home is a decision with long-term consequences. The professionals at The Real Estate Inspection Company can make sure your purchase is based on accurate information. The facts from our home inspection report will equip you to make your best offer, ask for remediation, or wait for a better opportunity. Call (800) 232-5180 or schedule now. We help home buyers, sellers, and commercial buyers in San Diego and the surrounding areas.
Building Standards Differ by Region
Rest assured that home inspectors working for The Real Estate Inspection Company also receive general training provided by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (InterNACHI). Many of them attain the level of senior inspector.
90-Day Guarantee
A good home inspection identifies potentially expensive issues in a home. A great home inspection puts you in control and can be a valuable negotiating tool when purchasing a home. Our experienced home inspectors perform a rigorous inspection of hundreds of items and build an interactive, multimedia report that functions as a repair list. We promise that you won’t move in to find significant unexpected repairs, and we back that up with our exclusive 4/90 Home Inspection Guarantee.Compare our guarantee with those offered by other companies. When you read the fine print, you will see that others offer very little protection with an extensive list of limitations, exclusions, and deductibles. Our guarantee has no deductible, and we administer it. You won’t get the run-around, and we’ll never sell your personal information.
Learn MoreOur inspections tell the story of your house.
Thermal Image Scanning
While some companies upsell you on thermal imaging, we use thermal infrared cameras at every inspection. This is a $250 dollar value that we provide free of charge to check for leaks, moisture, HVAC problems, and electrical overloads. If a home inspector isn’t using IR, they may be missing huge problems.
Learn MoreAerial Roof Inspections
All of our inspectors show up prepared to inspect roofs that many other home inspectors can’t inspect. Some won’t get on a roof that is more than 12 feet from the ground. This excludes any two-story roofs. Others will inspect tile or concrete roofs only from the edge of the roof, standing on a ladder.We utilize high-resolution drone cameras that allow us to inspect roofs safely, thoroughly, and completely at no additional fee (a $150 value).
Learn MoreAppliances
Appliances make everything easier — but not if they are broken! In addition to the standard appliances that are included in a home inspection, we also evaluate the washer, dryer, and refrigerator if they are to remain in the home. That’s right, most other home inspectors do not inspect these critical appliances. This service helps protect you from unscrupulous home warranty contractors who try to scam owners by denying coverage for appliances. We evaluate their condition, and for those that are functional at the time of the inspection, we will state so in the report. This helps hold the home warranty company accountable if you have a claim on their warranty.
Asking for Repairs
We understand that no one involved with the sale of a home wants expensive repairs to turn up during the inspection. But it is important to all parties that the major defects are identified. A thorough inspection protects the buyer from unexpected repairs and the seller from liability for non-disclosure after the sale. Your agent will receive our report tools to help them build a professional, detailed Request for Repair Addendum faster and easier than ever – right from your report! Get the repair quote you need.We Do More
- In addition to complying with InterNACHI® standards for a home inspection, our inspections exceed expectations.
- Infrared Scan Included
- Visual Mold Assessment
- Aerial Roof Inspections
- Moisture scan
- Open electric panels
- Test smoke/CO detectors
- Carbon monoxide test
- Fill and test jetted tubs
- Test hot water temperature
- Test garage door safety
- Test for gas leaks
- Test AFCIs
- Test GFCIs
- Test water pressure
- Flood test tile showers
- Test thermal windows
- Check appliances that remain in the house
- Washer/dryer & refrigerator
- Test built-in outdoor cooking equipment
- Test built-in outdoor cooking equipment
- Interactive inspection report
- Online request for repairs
- Videos of defects
- Inspect two-story/tile roofs
- Moisture intrusion.
- Insurance info sheet*
- Panel amperage
- Size and age of water heater
- Approximate age of HVAC equipment
- Range anti-tip bracket
- Performance of AC
- Plumbing material
- Utility shut-off locations
- Drain videos (additional fee)
- 4/90 Inspection Guarantee
- Reports exceed SOPs
- Visual mold assessment
- Affordable mold testing
- Same-day reports
- E&O and liability insurance
- Use of moisture meter
If you’re concerned about home inspection costs, be sure to see our inspection packages.
- TheQwikFix quotes for repair costs delivered within 24 hours.
- Request for Repair builder.
- Pool inspections
- Sewer scope inspections
- Limited scope inspections
- Escrow re-inspections
- 11-month warranty inspections
- Commercial property condition assessments
- Pre-listing inspections
- Premium inspection bundle
- Mold and air testing
Why It’s Important
A great report obviously identifies defects for you. These can be used to negotiate repairs or cash back at closing. Even if the house is sold as is, you may find that the cost of repairs is more than you expected.
Trusted Inspection Professionals
Be confident in your real estate transaction with a home inspection from The Real Estate Inspection Company. Our certified home inspectors will give you the information you need to back up your decision. Contact us at (800) 232-5180 or schedule now. We service San Diego County, Orange County, and Riverside County.
