Our Services

What is a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. Home buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase.

In most cases, home inspections are performed after a sales contract, conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection, has been accepted by the seller. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can see first hand the workings of the home. It also represents an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions about the home or to discuss potential changes.

Home inspections should also highlight the positive aspects of a home. In fact, many of the home inspector's observations or recommendations help to dispel home purchaser anxieties, and provide useful repair suggestions.

The home inspector's service to the purchaser is primarily one of education. The goal of the inspector is to provide the purchaser with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home in order that they can make a well-informed decision. It is also the inspector's role to keep his findings in perspective for the buyer. After the inspection is completed, a written report should be prepared for the home buyer, documenting the results of the inspection.

The home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a municipal code inspection, an environmental audit, or a home owner's warranty.

About Our Inspections...

Cowboy Home Inspections will inspect the structure and every major subsystem of your home in compliance with the Arizona Standards of Professional Practice. The inspection will take approximately 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the size and age of the home and will include a complete visual, non-destructive inspection of the following:

• Structural Components
• Roofing & Attic System
• Exterior/Site/Grounds
• Electrical System
• Heating & Cooling Systems
• Insulation & Ventilation
• Plumbing System
• Interior Components
• Common Areas
• Chimney and Fireplace
• Pools & Spas (optional)Our State of the Art Reporting Method... Cowboy Home Inspections uses InspectVue computer reporting software to produce your inspection report. The report can be delivered on site, but the preferred method of delivery is email or viewing on the Web. The report can be viewed from our website with the use of an assigned password that is given to the client at the inspection.

We understand that time is very important for the client and the Real Estate Agents involved with the sale of the home.

At the inspection site, our experienced, professional inspector will prepare your comprehensive Home Inspection Report with easy-to-read details on:

• The condition of every major component in the home within the contracted scope of the inspection.
• Components and conditions that may require service
• Helpful home maintenance tips along with a free home systems guide manual.
• Digital photos provided, if necessary, for visual reference.

Our home inspector will review the detailed report with you to make sure you understand everything and answer any remaining questions.

Prior to delivery of the inspection report, per State of Arizona, we require a signed Inspection Agreement with payment due at the completion of inspection.