Pre-Listing Inspection

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. We point out that having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways:
  • It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
  • It helps you to price your home realistically.
  • It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
  • Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
  • There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
  • You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
  • It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
  • It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
  • It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
  • It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
  • Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

New Home Warranty Inspection

Many new-home owner's are now having their homes inspected one or two months prior to the expiration of their builder’s home warranty (usually 12 months).  This type of inspection may identify conditions that will lead to future problems.  In most cases the inspection will point out existing conditions or concerns that may be covered under the original builder’s warranty and will allow the owners to have these conditions repaired at little or no cost. 

Question: My husband and I bought a new home in Anthem almost one year ago. We have not had any problems yet, but there are a few minor things that we have noticed that we will bring to the builder’s attention prior to the one-year anniversary. Is it necessary, or a good idea, to get a home inspection prior to the one-year anniversary for things that my husband and I may not see?

Answer: An inspection by a competent home inspector is an excellent idea before the one-year anniversary (which I assume is the time period for your builder’s express warranty for construction defects). You need to know, however, that your builder’s liability for construction defects extends beyond the builder’s express warranty, inasmuch as a builder in Arizona has liability by implied warranty for construction defects. The time period for any breach of this implied warranty by the builder is six years after discovery of the construction defect, but no more than eight years after completion of the home. In other words, if a homeowner discovers a construction defect after three years, and the builder refuses to repair the construction defect, the homeowner will only have five years to file a lawsuit against the builder for the cost to repair the construction defect. The protection of this implied warranty cannot be waived and is available not only to the original purchaser of the home, but to all subsequent purchasers of the home. Note: The Registrar of Contractors has jurisdiction over construction defects up to two years after completion of the home. The Registrar of Contractors cannot award monetary damages, however, but can only take administrative action such as revocation of the builder’s license.
Pre-Purchase Inspection

Home inspections are particularly important when purchasing a home. Buying a house is likely one of the largest purchases a person will ever make. But few buyers are experienced in home construction, and overlooking a serious problem could be a costly error later. Because of that, many buyers choose to have a home inspection conducted prior to closing the sale. The inspector can identify any issues found, which the buyer can discuss with the seller during negotiations.

TERMITE INSPECTION - $50 with any Home Inspection
AZ State Pest Control Certification

Bank Foreclosure Inspection

Many first time home buyers are attracted to foreclosure houses.  Foreclosure  houses are relatively inexpensive and are often in a state of disrepair.  The previous occupant may not have performed needed maintenance or repairs and in some cases caused damage either by accident or intent.

Professional Inspection of foreclosures is critical in home buying decisions and gives you bargaining power to negotiate an even better deal.

Commercial / Industrial Inspection
Commercial / Industrial inspections are equally important for the prospective buyer or seller. We provide building inspections for offices, retail and industrial buildings, distribution centers and Home Owner Association (HOA) facilities. We identify areas of concern specific to commercial use property using a modified version of ASTM E2018-01 and the report is quickly made available to the Client using a computer generated report complete with digital pictures for maximum clarity and understanding.  This customized evaluation will give you the edge you need to make a sound decision. 

Licensed Electrical and HVAC expert inspection is included in the inspection price.
Depending upon the complexity of the property, third party consultants (contractor, engineer, fire prevention, elevator inspector, termite, pest control, etc.) may be sub-contracted by RoadRunner Inspection Service at the request of the Client.  These costs are additonal to the basic inspection fee. Note - difficult to access areas requiring aerial man-lift equipment is at extra cost.