Inspection services
From buying a home to building one, Mike inspects with a contractor's eye and explains what he finds in plain language.
Buyer inspections
Know what you're getting into before you close. Mike tells you what needs repair and about how much it may cost, and, as a contractor, how items should be fixed when appropriate. If the seller is participating in repair costs, that information can help you negotiate.
Mike will never condemn a property: since many buyers purchase fixer-uppers to save money, he simply lists the items that need attention. As he puts it, everything is fixable.
Request this inspectionPre-sale inspections
Find the issues first, so there are fewer surprises once your home is under contract.
Request this inspectionInsurance inspections
Inspections performed for insurance companies by an inspector with 34 years in construction.
Also performed for attorneys: Mike does inspections for lawyers who sue bad contractors, and serves as an expert witness (see below).
Request this inspectionCode-compliance inspections
Building code analysis from an inspector with 34 years in construction.
Request this inspectionConstruction-progress inspections
Progress-payment inspections during construction, from an inspector with 34 years in construction.
Mike does not do construction on houses he inspects.
Request this inspectionNew-home inspections
Don't wait until after escrow closes to have your new home inspected!
Builders are generally much more responsive to repair requests before escrow closes than afterward. Once you've closed escrow and moved in, getting the builder to address outstanding issues can become a slow and frustrating process.
However, when a professional home inspection identifies deficiencies before closing, you have greater leverage to get those issues corrected promptly. Builders have a strong incentive to complete necessary repairs and keep the closing on schedule.
The bottom line: Have your new home professionally inspected before escrow closes, while you still have the greatest leverage to get problems resolved.
Request this inspectionExpert witness & construction-defect analysis
Mike serves as an expert witness for construction-defect litigation and for building code conformance.
Call to discussEasy to read, with lots of photos
Mike emails your report as a PDF with a narrative explanation of the issues, color photos, and red arrows pointing to the defects you can see. He writes in language you can understand and gives you a clear, concise list of the items to pay attention to.
See a sample report (fictional example)
- Color photos with arrows
- Narrative explanation of each issue
- Delivered by email as a PDF
- Questions after the report? Contact Mike
Every inch of the property
- Roof, gutters & downspouts
- Exterior, siding & trim
- Foundation & slab
- Windows & doors
- Electrical panel & outlets
- Plumbing & faucets
- Water heater
- Furnace & A/C
- Attic framing, ducting & insulation
- Garage & garage door opener
- Bathrooms & fixtures
- Fireplace
- Pool (general visual)
A home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination and reflects the condition on the day of the inspection.
Ready to schedule your inspection?
Call or text Mike, or send a request and he'll follow up to confirm the date.