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Residential Home Inspections

Bay Area Home Inspections has been serving Bay Area residents for over 13 years we are the San Francisco Building Inspector. We provide home inspections for first-time buyers, sellers, homeowners, and anyone who just wants to know more about their home or plan renovations. We deliver gold key home inspections for home inspections in San Francisco.

Our inspections are performed in accordance with NACHI’s Standards of Practice as well as standards of practice set forward by the American Society of Home Inspectors. These two home inspection authorities are the most recognized and respected organizations for home inspectors in North America.

Bay Area Home Inspections will give you an accurate assessment of your home’s condition. We’ll help you understand which problems need to be addressed before the sale and which ones can wait. We help you get the information you need to be able to negotiate a fair price.

What’s Included?

• Roof Inspection - Examination of the entire roofing system including the roofs coverings, flashings, drainage systems, skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations. Most of the time, our roof inspections are done by Licensed C39 Contractors. that are also Certified Inspectors.

• Foundation Inspection - Visual examination of the foundation and structural elements of the home including inspection of the crawlspace and/or basement. Some of our foundation inspections are done by Licensed B or A Contractors, that are certified inspectors.

• Exterior Inspection - Inspection of the exterior of the home which includes the siding, stucco, flashing and trims; walkways, patios, and driveways; as well as the grounds and drainage of the property in relation to property lines and foundation.

• Electrical System Inspection - Visual inspection of the service entrance conductors, electrical main and sub-panels, and branch wiring circuits, breakers and/or fuses, and identification of panel capacity.

• Plumbing System Inspection - Investigation of the home’s plumbing system including water supply and drainage lines, gas supply lines, and water heater.

• HVAC Inspection - Inspection of the home’s heating and cooling systems assessing the general condition and proper functionality of the systems.

• Interior Room-by-Room Inspection - A Detailed inspection of the interior of the home assessing the general condition, testing electrical and plumbing functionality, and looking for any issues related to moisture intrusion and structural movement this is done by our professional San Francisco building inspector.

• Attic Inspection - Visual inspection of the attics’ structural elements, insulation, and general condition. Please note that if your home is built before 1978, we require a negative asbestos insulation inspection prior to access. You may also order this inspection from us.