How to Organize your Home for the California Home Inspection

Don’t be mistaken; even though California seems to have “home friendly” weather, it doesn’t mean that California home inspections will be quicker or less detailed than any other home inspection. It can take longer depending on the condition of the home i.e. if areas being inspected are hard to get to, inaccessible or not visible. In order for your home inspection to be as quick and simple as possible be sure to follow these tips before the home inspector arrives:

-Make sure the inspector can get into the house. This means leaving a key in a place the inspector will be able to find it, or having the realtor or the owner be there.

-Ensure easy access to all areas of the property.

-Ensure all power is switched on (including electricity, water, gas), and the pilot and security lights are switched on. This is required to test appliances and the systems (i.e. plumbing and electrical) in the home.

-Do not allow pets to be running around, keep them out of the way of the inspector.

-It will save time and create a more honest report if the inspector is told about any faults or specific condition defects of the home before he starts the inspection.

-Although you don’t have to be in the shadow of the inspector during the inspection, still make sure you are close by so you are available for questions or to help the inspector gain access to certain areas.

Every home inspector is the same regardless of the city or state the home is based in. It will definitely take time to inspect a home. Whether or not the home owner is prepared for the home inspection will affect the amount of time the inspection will take. If you want your California home inspection to run as smoothly and quickly as possible, properly prepare your home for inspection.


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