The inspection
Where the inspector looks
One visit, the whole building, and a written report afterward.
Attic access and framing
What can be seen from the hatch and the walkable framing.
Eaves and fascia
Exposed wood at the roof edge, where drywood termites often start.
Garage and outside walls
Door frames, trim, sills and the wall base along the foundation.
Subarea or slab edge
Under the floor where there is a crawlspace, and at the slab edge where there is not.
Decks, fences and sheds
Wood outside the main house that could carry activity to it.
Windows and door frames
Frames and the wood around them, inside and out.
The report
A report is not a guarantee
It lists what the inspector could see on the day, the areas that could not be reached and what we recommend.
It describes the house as it was that day. It does not promise that nothing is hidden, and it does not promise what will happen later.
What was found and where, in plain words
Areas that could not be reached, and why
What we recommend: treat, watch or nothing
Questions about reports
Does the inspection report guarantee anything?
No. A report describes what the inspector could see on the day and what could not be reached. It is not a guarantee that nothing is hidden, and it does not promise what will happen later.
Can you work around an escrow date?
Tell us the dates when you call and we will say what fits. The inspection comes first, then the report, then a tent date if one is needed; we do not promise a date before we have seen the house.
How much does tenting cost?
It depends on the size of the house, the roof and walls, access around the foundation and the nights the treatment needs. After the inspection you get a written estimate. We don't quote a house we haven't seen.
Can I talk to someone in Spanish?
Yes. Britney Casarez, our customer coordinator, speaks Spanish and walks households through the prep sheet. Ask for her when you call.