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A Quick Guide to Your Inspection Appointment |
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Whether it’s your first time buying a property or your tenth, inspection day can feel a little uncertain — more so if it’s your first property purchase. We’re here to make the process clear and easy. Here’s a simple overview of what you can expect: |
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👋 Arrival & Walkthrough Your inspector will arrive on time and introduce themselves, then begin with a quick walk-around to get a feel for the property. |
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🔎 Full Visual Inspection We follow the guidelines of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), ASHI, or ASTM (commercial) which means we focus on the five major systems of the home:
We’ll also inspect:
Note: We don’t move furniture, open walls, or test/examine items not included in the standards. |
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📝 The Report For residential, you’ll usually receive your digital report by the end of the next business day. For commercial properties, the report may be delivered 3 to 5 business days later, depending on the size and number of buildings. It includes:
We’re also happy to answer any questions you may have after the fact. |
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✅ A Few Tips to Make the Day Go Smoothly: If you’re the buyer, try to attend the last 30 minutes — that’s when we will walk you through big-picture findings. If you’re the seller, ensure all areas (garage, attic, electrical panel, boiler room, roof, etc.) are accessible and utilities are on. Every structure has flaws (even newly built ones). Inspections aren’t about passing or failing the property since none of them are perfect. The idea is to get a correct assessment so you can make an informed decision. We’re here to help you accomplish that with confidence and clarity. If you have questions or want to schedule an inspection, just reply or call us at 818-353-2885. |