Any Recommendations on a Home Inspector for my Purchase

[SDisGreat]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a home and am looking for a referral for an awesome home inspector…

I would like someone who is knowledeable in the construction/inspection field to point out any foreseeable problems that needs to be addressed right away.

Thanks

BTW, how much does it cost for a single story house under 2000 sq ft?

[SD Realtor]

You may want to google Phillipe Heller. I found him to be honest and a great inspector. He has uses up to date technology including infra-red to supplement standard moisture detection prong testing. You should be in the 400-450 range for the home size you mentioned. Other supplements you may want for additional inspections could be hiring a plumber to scope the drains/mainline. Hiring an HVAC guy to thoroughly hit the HVAC, (you can ask the seller to call SDGA to do a CO2 test on the furnace for free) and even a hygenist to take spore samples for mold. Generally those additional supplements are over the top but each buyer has a different threshold for inspecting things.

[svelte]

Lots of good recommendations in these threads:

http://piggington.com/anyone_know_a_meticulous_home_inspector

http://piggington.com/home_inspection

http://piggington.com/anyone_know_a_good_residential_inspector_in_carlsbad

http://piggington.com/help_temecula_home_inspector

[scaredyclassic]

I really liked our guy and he came recommended here. I can’t remember the name but if you’re still shopping I’ll find the report and pm you.

He seemed pretty damn thorough and was expensive but seemed worth it to me.

[bearishgurl]

I second UR here as my clients and I have used Parra Bldg Consultants several times in the past (used to be father and son but not sure anymore). They are VERY thorough and prefer at least one of the buying parties accompany them (crawl in attic and crawlspace, etc).

see: http://piggington.com/mold_testing_company_recs

[CA renter]

[quote=bearishgurl]I second UR here as my clients and I have used Parra Bldg Consultants several times in the past (used to be father and son but not sure anymore). They are VERY thorough and prefer at least one of the buying parties accompany them (crawl in attic and crawlspace, etc).

see: http://piggington.com/mold_testing_company_recs%5B/quote%5D

I third UR’s recommendation. We’ve used them twice, once on a sale we backed out of, and again on our recent house. They were very thorough and professional. Yep, still a father-son-grandkids operation, which we liked, too. 🙂

BTW, UR/Dan, I told them we got their name from you.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=CA renter][quote=bearishgurl]I second UR here as my clients and I have used Parra Bldg Consultants several times in the past (used to be father and son but not sure anymore). They are VERY thorough and prefer at least one of the buying parties accompany them (crawl in attic and crawlspace, etc).

see: http://piggington.com/mold_testing_company_recs
[/quote]

I third UR’s recommendation. We’ve used them twice, once on a sale we backed out of, and again on our recent house. They were very thorough and professional. Yep, still a father-son-grandkids operation, which we liked, too. 🙂

BTW, UR/Dan, I told them we got their name from you.[/quote]

Lol, CAR . . . it’s been awhile for me! Thanks for the update and glad to know “Dad” is still on alive and kickin’!!

[KIBU]

I used Pete the inspector. 2 things he did great:

1. showed me some of the right problems the house had + showed me how to take care of maintenance stuffs.

2. Answered my emails when I asked him more than a year later asking for advices to fix 2 problems (plumbing leaks) we had. He gave me advices on how to determine if I could get the professionals or myself treating the small leaks…..etc. In that cases, I did it myself with his advice and it worked beautifully.

http://www.petetheinspector.com/san_diego_CREIA_certified_home_inspector.html

[SDisGreat]

please send his phone number, thanks

[ljinvestor]

I’ve used John Bowley 5x in the last few years.

http://www.masterspecs.info/index.php

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