What is a Residential Home or Commercial Inspection?
A professional home inspection from Bay Area Home Inspections (BAHI) offers a comprehensive, impartial analysis of your home or commercial property, covering over 200 factors. Our use of advanced tools like infrared scanners, concrete scanning equipment, drone-mounted thermal imaging systems, moisture scanners, leak detection devices, radioactivity detectors, and infrared cameras ensures our inspections are efficient and minimally invasive. While residential inspections can be more complex and labor-intensive, a full home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours, and commercial inspections about 3-4 hours, depending on size and condition.
In the era of social distancing due to COVID-19, we've adapted by offering virtual walkthroughs, allowing you to be involved and informed remotely. Even if you can't join the virtual inspection, our detailed written report and a complimentary follow-up phone consultation ensure you're fully aware of your property's condition. We hope that the pandemic is behind us, but as an option, we can always offer virtual walkthroughs and remote inspection services.
How Do Professional Home Inspections and Commercial Inspections Work?
Online Form Submission: The process begins when you fill out our online form. Once we have your basic information, the type of inspection required, and details about the property, we can assist you further with a personalized call.
Inspection Focus Areas: Initially, we inquire about any specific areas you want us to concentrate on. For comprehensive home or commercial inspections, we assess major aspects like foundation, structural integrity, exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical systems, and roofing. In energy efficiency inspections, we check for air leaks, conduct energy tests, inspect HVAC systems and settings, evaluate windows and skylights, and assess insulation if accessible.
Documentation and Photography: During the inspection, we identify potential issues and capture high-definition photographs for detailed documentation.
Assessing True Condition: Our objective extends beyond problem identification. For example, your property might have a leaky roof and peeling paint, yet be structurally sound, requiring minimal work to restore its best condition.
Detailed Reporting and Follow-Up: After completing the inspection, we provide a comprehensive report detailing our findings, the significance of each issue, and recommendations for remediation. The report includes high-definition photos and diagrams for your review. We ensure thorough understanding by following up with a phone call to answer any questions.
We Follow the Industry's and our Standards
Our inspections conform to the standards of practice established by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors, North America's most esteemed home inspection bodies. At Bay Area Home Inspections (BAHI), we approach every residential and commercial property inspection with the same care as if it were our own. Recognizing that many clients may not have extensive construction knowledge, we tailor our reports for clarity. Our reports are enhanced with high-definition photos and are crafted using either our proprietary software or a customizable tool from a reliable third-party provider. BAHI inspectors don't rely on generic checklist programs; instead, each report section is uniquely written for the inspected property, using client-friendly language. Should you require a report exclusively in construction-specific terminology, we're ready to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH BAY AREA HOME INSPECTIONS
- Superior End-to-End Customer Support
- Expertise and Professional Experience
- User-Friendly, Web-Based Home Inspection Reports
- Detailed Photos/Videos Highlighting Identified Issues
- Clear, Actionable Post-Inspection Guidance
- Post-Inspection Availability for Queries, On-Site or via Telephone at Your Convenience*