Author: AZ Home Inspector

  • Roof Inspections

    More information on Roof Inspections is coming soon!

    Until then, please call for prices, scheduling and other details!

    (480) 503-2611
    or 1-888-THE-WERX

  • Commercial Property Inspections

    Homewerx Home Inspections Now Offers Commercial Property Inspections!

    • Offices
    • Retail Space
    • Apartment Complexes
    • Other Commercial Properties

    You name it, we inspect it!

    Since each commercial property is unique, please call for a price quote.

    …Because an Ounce of Inspection is Worth a Pound of Repair!

    Valleywide Service, 7 Days a Week!

    Call Today
    (480) 503-2611
    TOLL FREE:  1-888-THE-WERX

    Or Schedule Online!

  • Arizona Water Quality Testing

    Even if you don’t drink your tap water, it’s important to know what’s in the water you use for cooking, bathing, washing clothes & dishes, etc.  Arizona is known for it’s "hard water", but your water may contain more than just minerals.  The only way to know for sure what’s in your water is to have it tested.

    Homewerx Home Inspections offers the following Water Tests:

    Water Test: Level I – $150*
    This is a Bacteria Test which includes Total Coliform & E. Coli

    Water Test: Level II – $249*
    This is a Chemical/Bacteria/Lead Test which includes:

    • Bacteria (Total Coliform & E. Coli), Lead, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Nitrate/Nitrite, PH, Iron and Turbidity

    Water Test: Level III – $299*
    This is a Complete Water Analysis which includes:

    • Alkalinity, Bacteria (Total Coliform & E. Coli), Lead, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Nitrate/Nitrite, Clarity, Chlorine, Color, Copper, Hardness, PH (Acidity) and Iron

    …Because an Ounce of Inspection is Worth a Pound of Repair!

    Valleywide Service, 7 Days a Week!

    Call Today
    (480) 503-2611
    TOLL FREE:  1-888-THE-WERX

    Or Schedule Online!

    * NOTE: Above prices are for Water Quality Tests performed in conjunction with a home inspection or other service.  If Water Quality Test is done by itself, add $50.

  • Mold Testing & Indoor Air Quality

    More information on Mold Testing & Indoor Air Quality is coming soon!

    Until then, please call for prices, scheduling and other details!

    (480) 503-2611
    or 1-888-THE-WERX

  • Lead Testing: Dust, Soil & Lead-Based Paint (LBP)

    Lead can sometimes be present in paint, dust or soil.  The only way to know for sure whether or not lead is present is to test for it.  This is done by taking a sample of the paint, dust or soil and sending it to a laboratory for evaluation.  Lead-Based Paint Testing is generally performed in homes and other properties that were built prior to 1978.

    The cost of testing paint, dust or soil for lead is:

    • $200 per sample (no minimum), or
    • $150 per sample if done in conjunction with a home inspection or other service

    To identify the presence of lead in water, you will need a Water Quality Test (Level II or Level III).

    …Because an Ounce of Inspection is Worth a Pound of Repair!

    Valleywide Service, 7 Days a Week!

    Call Today
    (480) 503-2611
    TOLL FREE:  1-888-THE-WERX

    Or Schedule Online!

  • What Does a Home Inspection Include?

    We inspect in accordance with the Arizona BTR Standards and ASHI® Standards.  A standard home inspection includes the following:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Appliances
  • Electrical System
  • Exterior of the Home
  • Heating System
  • Insulation & Ventilation
  • Interior of the Home
  • Plumbing System
  • Pool & Spa
  • Roofing Components
  • Structural Components
  • Termite Reports & Environmental Inspections are not included in a standard home inspection, but can be done for an additional fee.

  • Pools & Spas

    Pools and spas are not part of a standard home inspection.  However, the pool and spa can be inspected for an additional fee.  A pool and/or spa inspection is a visual inspection, and includes the following components:

    • filter
    • pump
    • structure
    • above ground plumbing
    • above ground electrical
    • deck
  • Appliances

    During a standard home inspection, only built-in appliances are examined.  The appliances are operated and a visual inspection is performed.

  • Insulation & Ventilation

    During a standard home inspection, the following insulation and ventilation items are inspected:

    • insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
    • ventilation of attics and foundation areas
    • kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems
  • Interior of the Home

    During a standard home inspection, the following interior items are inspected:

    • walls, ceiling and floors
    • steps, stairways, balconies and railings
    • counters and a representative number of cabinets
    • a representative number of doors and windows
    • separation walls, ceilings, and doors between a dwelling unit and an attached garage or another dwelling unit
    • sumps