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Read: PRESS RELEASE
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Hello. My name is Rick Daniel. I am a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®. Welcome to our website.
“Very thorough!”
That is the comment most often stated by clients to describe our Home Inspection process and report.
“Great job by Rick. He took the extra time to show me any serious issues and overall did an excellent job. I would use him again without any hesitation whatsoever.” Clive H. Palo Alto, CA
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The Home Inspector, Inc. was originally established in 1998 to provide service to any person desiring an Expert Generalist's written inspection report on a residential or commercial building, based on the industry’s recognized Home Inspection standards.
These inspections are performed using recording and reporting practices designed and developed by the inspectors at the Home Inspector, Inc. including David Frederick (retired), Rick Daniel and Dennis Welsh. The report is additionally based on the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI ID# 09050701) and the State of California’s Business and Professions Code.
This website is established to provide information, contract order forms, and contact information for our clients, associates, and guests as related to the services we provide as a normal part of our daily activities.
For additional information about our services, fees, and to schedule an inspection, please Contact Us or CLICK HERE to open an order.
Click the site links listed for a general overview of the Home Inspection process and related topics.
Here is a brief overview of the most frequently asked questions about our service.
FAQ
Q. When can I get an inspection done?
A. We conduct an average of two inspections per day, Tuesday through Saturday. Our morning inspection begins at 9 am and the afternoon inspection begins at 2 pm. Other arrangements can be made to accommodate the specific scheduling requirements of our clients including Sunday and Monday if needed.
Q. Can I be present?
A. Absolutely! My favorite part of the work is the teaching and educational aspect. Buyers, Sellers and Realtors are encouraged to attend the report presentation at the completion of the inspection. However, it is highly recommended the client arrive at the end of the second hour. The inspection process takes a minimum of 3 hours to complete and most visitors get very bored waiting for us to finish. The kids get REALLY restless as well.
Q. How long before I get a copy of the report?
A. We process the reports within 24 hours of completing inspection. You can expect to receive a PDF version of the report delivered via E-mail within 24 hours. An exception could occur on the weekends where processing might be delayed until Monday morning. The hard copy of the report is mailed via USPS at the earliest convenience.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. The cost is based on the square footage of the building. The fee schedule can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
We can bill through the escrow account opened with the title company or directly to the client. Inspections that are paid directly receive a $25 cash discount off the base fee. We can also bill using the PayPal service but the discount does not apply.
Q. Who gets a copy of the report?
A. Most of our inspections are conducted for the buyer of the property, Our policy is to provide a printed hard copy of the report to the buyer, the seller and each of their Realtors unless otherwise instructed by the paying client. The paying client ALWAYS gets a hard copy. The other parties can elect to receive just the digital PDF version.
Q. Do I have to sign a contract?
A. Either the client or their Realtor must sign the contract before the inspection is conducted. No exceptions. The contract is based on established standards recognized throughout the industry and can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
Q. Are you licensed and insured?
A. There is no licensing for Home Inspectors in the State of California. I am certified through a national organization called the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and recenlty was accepted as a Certifed Master Inspector through that organization. There are currently only 17 InterNACHI inspectors with the CMI rating in California. You can read the Press Release by CLICKING HERE. I carry Errors and Omission and liability insurance.
Q. How long have you been doing this work?
A. I started training in the summer of 2003 and began working full time for the company in October of 2004. As of February 1, 2010 I have personally conducted over 1,411 inspections. The company is at the 3,755 mark.
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