Why Inspect a condo? The HOA covers everything, right?

By Kurt Shafer Guaranteed Home Inspections

Why would a buyer have a condo inspected in Temecula, Murrieta, or anywhere else?
Well, yes, the HOA typically covers everything outside, but what about the inside? It is a common misconception that condos are trouble free. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here are a few examples of potential problems that would only surface if a real home inspection is done. Each of these is a real life situation encountered in my inspections done over Continue reading

Why Inspect a New House in Temecula, Murrieta or Riverside?

Why would I have a new house inspected – the builder guarantees it all, right?

Yes, builders do guarantee their work, but there are many defects that can be present that you might never find during the guarantee period.

Here is a good example: I recently did a home inspection in Temecula on a house built in 2005. I turned on the upstairs air conditioning system and began testing all Continue reading