Inspection Services
Dean Home Inspection Services is dedicated to providing home-buyers with the information they need in order to make a safe and secure real estate investment. Proudly servicing California’s Central Coast, adhering to InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
“Many times roof areas cannot be walked upon due to safety issues and or the potential to damage materials. This is why I use specialized equipment such as a telescopic pole with digital photo and video capabilities, to help further evaluate a home’s roof areas”.
Buyer’s Inspection
My standard home inspection is a thorough investigation into the condition of the home’s readily accessible and visible components. I’ll email you a full report of my findings within 24-36 hours of the completed inspection.
These are some of the components I inspect:
- Roofing System
- Chimneys & Flashing
- Structural Components
- Patios, Decks, & Balconies
- Foundation, Basement & Crawl Spaces
- Exterior Cladding
- Garages & Carports
- Driveway & Walkways
- Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
- Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
- Built-in Appliances & Water Heater
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- HVAC System
- Fireplace
As necessary, I’ll perform scans with a thermal imaging camera, moisture meter, and gas leak detector at no extra cost to you.
Important health and safety issues will be presented in a designated section in your report.
Pre-Listing Inspection
This inspection service is entirely focused on helping you sell a home successfully. The inspection needs to take place before you make your listing so that I can present you with a comprehensive overview of the property’s existing strengths and deficiencies. With this information in hand, you can schedule any repairs that you think are necessary in order to maximize the home’s appeal to prospective buyers.
Investment Property Inspection
If you’re investing in a rental property, or a second or a vacation home, this inspection covers the same items that are evaluated in my Standard Home Inspection, and will help you budget for any necessary repairs and upgrades due to deferred maintenance, age, damage, or other issues.
Sewer Scope Inspection
A Standard home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of accessible areas that does not include your home’s sewer lateral. As with most homeowners, it is likely that you are responsible for your sewer lateral that connects to a municipal main sewer line or septic tank, it is a crucial part of a home’s drainage system. Sewer lateral drain systems have been constructed of several types of materials over the last hundred years, many, especially older than 50 years in age, have deteriorated and are starting to fail.
When these plumbing lines start to fail due to damaged plumbing materials or they become clogged, a sewer scope inspection is needed. During a sewer scope inspection, I use specialized equipment “a sewer camera” to scan the line, take digital pictures, videos, and locate specific problems. Problematic areas that are discovered, can be located by use of a special locating device and then be marked/flagged for future repair work. You will receive a full report with digital photos and a link to an online video and when needed, marked areas of concern. Sewer scope inspections can be included with a standard home inspection or as a stand-alone service.
I use a custom built self leveling compact camera system that can enter smaller cleanouts or be transported to a rooftop for access when cleanouts are unavailable. This camera head has bright LED lights to Illuminate the sewer pipe area when viewing the monitor for potential problems or taking digital pictures and videos.
A special locator is used that can help identify the location of the camera head and then be used to pinpoint areas of concern to be marked for future repair work.