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Avatar for Inspecdoc Inspection Services, Inc.
Inspecdoc Inspection Services, Inc.
4.8(
26
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Truly exceptional company with friendly, and experienced inspectors. We highly recommend Inspecdoc Inspections! Not only did they accommodate our tight schedule, they providde us with a very insightful and detailed report of their findings immediately after our inspection. We were very impressed with this company!"
20 Years servicing Southern California
Crawl spaces are part of the job!
Top to Bottom Inspections
Peter Hopkins
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JT Inspection Services
JT Inspection Services
5.0(
15
)
Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Bjorn was very professional, informative, and friendly. His wife was also extremely helpful when I first called and asked a lot of questions. I highly recommend JT Inspection Services."
Aerial View
Thermal Image of Moisture Intrusion
Thermal Image of Moisture Intrusion
Thermal Image of Electrical Panel
Water Pressure

+36

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elite Property Inspections
Elite Property Inspections
4.3(
26
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Inspection - RoofingComplete Home InspectionHome Energy Audit+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After making an appointment for much sooner than I expected, a full crew arrived on time and completed rooftop and full home inspection within one hour. Fast, efficient and thorough, I would recommend ELITE and Liza to anyone."
Roof Inspection
Roof Inspection
FLIR Camera Inspection
Power Washing Roof
Clean Roof Top

+9

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Purvue Real Estate Inspections
Purvue Real Estate Inspections
5.0(
4
)
Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Francisco has been my go-to home inspector since the begining of my career. I keep coming back to him because of his relentless work ethic, his ease of explaining terms to me and my clients, and his willingness to work with my crazy schedule. He is truly a god send, you cannot go wrong with choosing him for your next inspection."
Response time10 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for American Patriot Property Inspections
American Patriot Property Inspections
5.0(
8
)
Complete Home Inspection

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

American Patriot Property Inspections is a USMC \nveteran-owned, AHIT Certified home inspection \ncompany serving all of San Diego County. Founded \nby Carmelo Cruz, we deliver thorough buyer, \npre-listing, new construction inspections with 24-hour digital reports \nand online booking available 24/7.\n\nEvery inspection is performed personally by Carmelo \nyou always know who is walking through your home. \nReports are clear, photo-documented, and written in \nplain language your whole team can understand.\n\nProudly serving El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Chula \nVista, National City, Spring Valley, Lakeside, \nAlpine, and all surrounding San Diego County \ncommunities.\n\nHonest. Reliable. Dedicated to Protecting Your \nInvestment.\n\nAHIT Certified | Licensed & Insured | USMC Veteran \n| 24-Hr Reports | Online Booking 24/7

Attic Electrical
Foundation Crack
Cast Iron Piping
Water Heater
Air duct

+12

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Clear View Roofing & Construction
Clear View Roofing & Construction
4.9(
115
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Inspection - Roofing

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was very helpful and informative during my inspection process. He guided me in the right direction was very on top of the job the entire process. Thank you David!"
Tile Re-Roof
Shingle Roof
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
590 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for San Diego Abatement Services
San Diego Abatement Services
4.5(
41
)
Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"In the middle of having my flooring installed, we discovered that I had asbestos in my kitchen and bathroom- the flooring installers walked out of the job immediately. I had 3 companies come and give me bids. San Diego Abatement Services was the most professional and knowledgeable. They scheduled the job the day after I called. They were polite, efficient, and did exactly what they promised to do. They were not the least expensive- but my confidence in a perfect job and the safety of my home was more important. They sent me the certificate of a clean air test so I can now finish my floors!"
Exterior Painting
Before - Acoustic Ceiling
After - Scraped & Textured
Asbestos Removal
Lead Removal Services

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Inspection FAQs, answered by experts

While most house creaking is expected to some extent and under normal conditions, it's not a good idea to ignore new noises. If other problems accompany the creakiness, like cement cracks, wobbly or loose stair components, or moving trimwork, it's time to look into the potential for foundation trouble or other structural problems.

There are no strict rules for who is responsible for covering repair costs after a home inspection, as the issue is highly negotiable, except in cases of mandatory repairs. Major issues discovered during the inspection often lead to a renegotiation. The buyer might ask the seller to make the repairs as a condition of the sale, but it is more common for the buyer to use the estimated repair costs as leverage to lower the asking price. The seller may agree to lower the price to compensate the buyer or agree to fix the issues before the sale is complete. However, in a competitive real estate market, a seller might refuse to cover any repairs, knowing that other buyers may be willing to purchase the property as-is.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

A convenient method to verify your warranty status is by visiting the manufacturer's website and entering your unit's serial number. The relevant information should promptly appear. However, if it doesn't, there's a possibility that you may have unintentionally voided the warranty by neglecting to register your equipment at the time of installation. If you did register and need help finding the information, you may need to call the manufacturer's customer support team.

The three main types of home inspections you should always carry out for new construction include a pre-drywall inspection, a post-drywall inspection, and a one-year inspection. The pre-drywall inspection can identify building code violations, issues with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components, and structural issues. The post-drywall inspection can identify damaged building materials, insufficient insulation, and more. An inspection at the one-year mark after construction will identify problems your builder must fix under their comprehensive one-year warranty.

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