
Home Inspection Plus, Inc is a professional real estate inspection company serving the greater Monterey area. Unlike franchise or multi-inspector firms, Rick Hartmann, ACI will answer the phone, perform the inspection and write the report. Don't risk not knowing the qualifications of your inspector beforehand.
Since there are no licensing requirements in CA for home inspectors, anyone can be one. The internet is rife with organizations who offer immediate *credentialing* by just entering your CC# and taking an easy, on-line test with all the answers at your disposal. Hiring a home inspector without verifying their credentials and how they were obtained, would be like jumping into a pool without first checking to see if water was in it.
Since there are no licensing requirements in CA for home inspectors, anyone can be one. The internet is rife with organizations who offer immediate *credentialing* by just entering your CC# and taking an easy, on-line test with all the answers at your disposal. Hiring a home inspector without verifying their credentials and how they were obtained, would be like jumping into a pool without first checking to see if water was in it.
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Inspection Services
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A buyer's inspection is initiated by the home buyer usually as a contingency to the final close of a real estate sale. These types of inspections are designed to assure that there are no hidden surprises for the purchaser. It is estimated that up to 80% of all home sales are contingent on the buyer's inspection!
Sample Report
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My reports are written with custom narratives, which only pertain to the home I inspected. No check-boxes or incomprehensible jargon. I don't use phrases like 'appears serviceable' or 'monitor this condition'. The report is a system by system style, not room by room. That means that all the concerns which are related to electrical/plumbing/roofing systems are contained in one area of the report.
Standards of Practice
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Any association's Standards of Practice are a minimum guideline. Like building codes, they set a minimum standard of care. Many inspectors routinely exceed the minimum standard in order to provide their clients with a better inspection. Those inspectors who choose to exceed the standards should be qualified and trained to do so.
F A Q
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This is the first question most people ask when inquiring about a home inspection. However, it should be one of the last. The inspectors who have been in the trenches for more than 10 years, have higher inspection fees. Same with most trades. The more experience, education and training they have, the better the inspection and report.
Prepare for the Inspection
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Like you, I want to make sure that your inspection goes smoothly with the fewest possible last-minute surprises. Shown below is a list of things you can do to help me provide the best possible inspection service. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me right away! If you use the scheduling feature on this website, please make sure to add your real estate agents information.
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