Homewerx Home Inspection in Mesa, AZ

Author: AZ Home Inspector

  • Air Conditioning

    During a standard home inspection, the following parts of the air conditioning systems are inspected:

    1.  Central air conditioning including:

    • cooling and air handling equipment
    • normal operating controls

    2.  Distribution systems including:

    • fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan-coil units
    • the presence of an installed cooling source in each room

  • Heating System

    During a standard home inspection, the following parts of permanently installed heating systems are inspected:

    • heating equipment
    • normal operating controls
    • automatic safety controls
    • chimneys, flues and vents
    • solid fuel heating devices
    • heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors
    • the presence of an installed heat source in each room

  • Electrical System

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

    • service entrance conductors
    • service equipment, grounding equipment, main overcurrent device, main and distribution panels
    • amperage and voltage ratings of the service
    • branch circuit conductors, their overcurrent devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages
    • the operation of a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on its exterior walls
    • the polarity and grounding of all receptacles within six feet of interior plumbing fixtures and all receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures
    • the operation of ground fault circuit interrupters

  • Plumbing System

    During a standard home inspection, the plumbing items below are inspected:

    1.  Interior water supply and distribution system including:

    • piping materials, including supports and insulation
    • fixtures and faucets
    • functional flow
    • leaks
    • cross connections

    2.  Interior drain, waste and vent system, including:

    • traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation
    • leaks
    • functional drainage

    3.  Hot water systems including:

    • water heating equipment
    • normal operating controls
    • automatic safety controls
    • chimneys, flues and vents

    4.  Fuel storage and distribution systems including:

    • interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting and supports
    • leaks

    5.  Sump pumps

  • Roofing Components

    During a standard home inspection, the roofing components below are inspected:

    • roof coverings
    • roof drainage systems
    • flashings
    • skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations
    • signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components

  • Exterior of a Home

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

    • wall cladding, flashings and trim
    • entryway doors and representative number of windows
    • garage door operators
    • decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, and porches including railings
    • eaves, soffits and fascias
    • vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building

  • Structural Components

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

    • foundation
    • floors
    • walls
    • columns
    • ceilings
    • roof structure

  • Home Inspection Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a home inspection?
  • Why do I need a home inspection?
  • Can I inspect the house myself?
  • What does a home inspection include?
  • When do I request a home inspection?
  • Do brand new homes need inspections?
  • How much does an inspection cost?
  • Are Home Inspectors licensed?
  • What is ASHI®?
  • How do I choose a Home Inspector?
  • How long does a home inspection take?
  • Should I attend the inspection?

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  • How Do I Choose A Home Inspector?

    Because there are many inexperienced Home Inspectors in Arizona, choosing the right Home Inspector is essential.  Here are a few tips:

    • Ask many questions – if the person doesn’t seem to want to answer your questions, call Homewerx!  We’ll be happy to take the time to answer your questions thoroughly!
    • How long has the company been in business?  Homewerx has been proudly serving Arizona since 1999!
    • What are the Inspectors qualifications?  Homewerx only hires quality Inspectors with extensive construction backgrounds.
    • Are the company AND Inspector properly licensed?  Arizona requires both Inspectors and Inspection Firms to be registered with the Board of Technical Registration.  Homewerx meets or exceeds all state requirements.
    • Are ALL of the company’s Home Inspectors ASHI® Members or Candidates?  Homewerx requires all Inspectors to be an ASHI® Member or Candidate…no exceptions!
    • Is the company and/or Inspector adequately insured?  It is important that the company and/or Inspector has E&O Insurance, General Liability Insurance AND Workman’s Comp.  All of these insurance policies cover different situations and the company is not fully insured without all 3 types.  While a bond meets the legal requirement, good inspection companies go above and beyond.  Rest assured that Homewerx is FULLY insured for your protection.
    • Does the company and/or Inspector offer a written guarantee?  If the company does not stand behind their work, don’t hire them.  Homewerx offers several guarantees to our Clients!
    • What type of report will I get and when will I get it?  Many companies still use a checklist report and they give you a carbon copy at the end of the inspection.  Assuming you can even read the Inspector’s writing, this type of report usually gives you very little information about the property.  Some of these checklist reports do not even meet the State’s minimum reporting requirements.  At Homewerx, we provide an easy-to-read narrative report with color photos.  The report is delivered within 24 hours of the inspection (usually by email, but that is up to the Client!).