Home Inspection Riverside CA
Whether you’re a first time home buyer or a professional property investor you cannot gamble on buying without first having your home inspected. It’s likely the biggest purchase you will ever make so you cannot afford to make a mistake. Let us help you buy with confidence by providing you with a comprehensive report of the property’s condition. Our reports are produced the same day and encompass every aspect of the home from the foundation through the roof. Consider why having a home inspection in Riverside is particularly important.
Riverside Home In California
Southern California is prone to earthquakes. If you are buying a home in Riverside it is certain that the house has lived through it’s fair share of tremblers. Prior to 1985 the residential building code was less strict on regulations that now help protect houses from damage during an earthquake. Is the property located on a hillside? Is the house constructed on a raised foundation or is it slab on grade? Is the garage attached or detached? These are just a few of the things to consider when looking at a house that could have been structural compromised by an earthquake.
At OC Home Inspect our inspectors are trained to look for potential safety hazards in a home. The truth is very few of the older homes have been retrofitted to comply with new construction standards when it comes to earthquake safety. When we inspect homes in California special attention is given to the foundation and structural integrity. For example we check to see if the perimeter walls have been secured to the foundation using bolts, anchors or metal plates. If the house has a second floor it should be properly connected to the first using metal ties.The roof should also be connected to the wall plate with metal connectors. We will get in the attic to determine if the beams and joists have been securely fastened together. By having these items inspected you will be provided with priceless knowledge about the structural condition of your home.
Buying a Broken House Can be Costly
The last thing you want is to buy a lemon home. You’ve saved years to purchase the perfect house for your family. Protect your investment by having your home inspected before you sign the contract. At a mere fraction of the cost the home you can have a comprehensive home inspection report provided to you the very same day. We will help you make an informed decision by identifying issues. You can then decide if the problems will be too costly or you may use our report to negotiate having them fixed by the seller. If the seller isn’t willing to fix them they may be willing to lower the price of the house.
If the seller isn’t willing to negotiate at all at least you will have a compiled list of all of the homes problems. You can then use this as a way to estimate how much it is going to cost you to make the home the way you want. By having this information in front of you, you might recognize some things you just can’t live with or simply can’t afford to fix.
Protect Your Family with RecallChek
As part of our inspection we provide a recall check of all major appliances free of charge. This complimentary service will check the water heater, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, cook-top and more. As many as 13 major appliances are inspected to see whether or not they have been recalled. There are now over 200 million consumer products that have been recalled by the national government. If we find one in your home we will assist you in getting it repaired or replaced absolutely free.
After the inspection is complete the home inspector will review all of the issues he has identified and recommend a remediation plan for any items that should be fixed prior to move in. Our goal is to create informed and confident buyers. As our customer we will treat you like family and make sure you don’t buy a home that won’t work for yours.
Riverside is a great city to call home. It’s close to all of the major freeways and is located near Corona. If you think you’ve found the right home call us to have it thoroughly inspected. We will schedule a time convenient for you to meet with you at the property and walk you through how the house works and what might need fixing. Call us at 714-478-3324 or Schedule an Appointment today to have a certified inspector visit your property before you purchase.
