You have made a wise decision to have a home inspection on your home. When we are purchasing a home, we all want the same thing – a thorough, independent, certified, professional home inspector with unshakable confidence.
You want a high-quality, detailed home inspection. You have come to the right place. Feel Confident saying “I am Home” with an IM Home Inspections, LLC. This is our promise to you.
We do Inspections that matter for people who care. As an InterNACHI Certified home inspection company, we provide our customers with a thorough inspection, a detailed home inspection report, and a quality of service that is unmatched.
In order for you to have the best inspection possible here are some important things you need to know!
Have Utilities On
The California Residential Purchase Agreement states “Seller shall have water, gas, electricity and all operable pilot lights on for Buyer’s investigations and through the date possession is delivered to Buyer.”
This means that it is the seller’s responsibility to ensure that water heaters and furnaces be operating and functional when we arrive. Please make sure that ALL utilities will be on at the time of inspection. This includes the gas service, water service, and electricity utility.
If the water heater is off, the inspectors can not turn on the water heater, and will not be able to test for hot water at sinks and faucets.
Make sure all parts of the home are accessible
The seller should have all attic hatches, crawlspaces, electrical panels, gates, etc. unlocked and accessible. Inspectors can not be liable for moving furniture or personal items.
California Business Code 9.3 7195 describes a home inspection as a non-invasive examination. Our job is to evaluate the house as we find it, not as it could be.
Secure Pets
We love pets! However, we want to make sure all pets on the property are kept safe. As well as our inspectors. Please make sure that all pets are away from the property if possible, or, in a secured location. Even the most friendly pet can quickly become territorial. We are also in and out of the property a lot, opening doors, and windows can not be responsible for pets on the property. And even if we do our best, there are often 3rd party inspectors, contractors, or friends of the buyers present and we can not be held responsible for other people entering and exiting the property.
Make sure Pools and Spas are filled with water
We can not inspect any pool or spa (built-in or electric) that does not have water in it at the time of our arrival. Running equipment without water in them will quickly ruin pumps, heaters, and lights. If a pool or spa is empty, we have to assume there is a reason it is empty. (we can fill bathtubs as bathtubs are not expected to have water in them at all times).
Double-check you ordered everything you wanted
Please make sure that if you are interested in sewer scope and/or mold inspections you have placed the order in advance so that your inspector has the proper equipment when they arrive. Not all inspectors carry mold testing equipment. Sewer scopes can usually be added, but as our equipment needs regular maintenance, there is a chance we will route an inspector whose equipment is in the shop to jobs where scopes are not ordered.
To book your inspection call 818-298-3405 or book online here