4 Must-Haves on Home Inspection Reports

April 25, 2023 | Home Inspection

So, you’re buying a house for the first time, but you’re not too familiar with the home inspection process? Well, you’ve come to the right place! As the number one home inspector in Phoenix, AZ, Valley Building Inspections understands the importance of providing a thorough and detailed report that reflects the true condition of the property. However, not all inspectors mimic our standards. So, we’re giving you all the details on what we consider good home inspection reports today.

Maintenance Checklist for First-Time Buyers

March 23, 2022 | Checklists

As a new homeowner, you did all the responsible things. You got an inspection from Valley Building Inspections, started your home insurance policy, and changed your address with the postal service. While these are some of the most obvious things to check off your list, there are some home maintenance tasks you’ll want to take care of as well. So, here’s a quick guide to help you get started.

4 Tips for Buying a Luxury Home

September 27, 2021 | Home Inspection

Are you thinking about buying a new luxury home? Buying a home with elegance and grandeur comes with a different list of to-dos than if you were to buy a smaller residential home. Of course, privacy is always a major concern for most in this boat, but so is working with the right real estate agent and luxury home inspector. So, here are some helpful tips for buying a luxury home from the team at Valley Building Inspections.

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Home Inspection

March 30, 2021 | Arizona

When you’re buying a home, a proper home inspection is your best defense against buying a home that needs a lot of work. Finding the right home inspector is half the battle, and you often get what you pay for. Valley Building Inspections prides itself on being a high-quality building inspector, and we have the recommendations to show it. We also know you’re looking to get the most out of your buyer inspection, so here are some tips for doing so.

3 Ways Homes Fail Inspections

November 30, 2020 | Arizona

You and your realtor have spent months looking for the perfect home. So, it can be a little surprising when your new dream home doesn’t pass its buyers inspection from Valley Building Inspections. However, it’s not uncommon for homes to not pass their first inspection, especially if they are older. So, before you panic about not being able to move into your new home, you should familiarize yourself with the most common ways a home fails inspection.

The 1-Year Warranty Inspection Explained

September 24, 2020 | 1-Year Warranty Inspection

Moving into a custom-built home is an incredible experience. Not only is everything new and fresh, but everything is exactly what you wanted. However, just because your home was built to code doesn’t make it perfect. Problems could arise slowly, or make themselves known within a couple of months. That’s why the 1-year home warranty inspection is so crucial. Here is what you should know and, when it’s time, contact Valley Building Inspections.

3 Signs of Mold

July 29, 2020 | Home Inspection

Mold can grow anywhere in your home. Some of the most common places include the bathroom, basement, crawlspace, kitchen, and laundry room. Usually, where there’s a lot of moisture, there may be mold. Unfortunately, it’s often out of sight and out of mind, but it can cause severe health and structural issues. Some of the health issues can even be confused with common seasonal allergies. If you’re experiencing any of these signs of mold, it may be time for an air quality and mold inspection from Valley Building Inspections.

3 Things Pool Inspectors Look At

May 27, 2020 | Phoenix

Having a pool in your backyard offers your family a serene retreat in the hot Phoenix summers. However, these backyard retreats require constant upkeep and maintenance, something that many new homeowners don’t take into consideration. If you’re looking at buying a home with a pool, make sure you get a pool inspection. Similar to a home inspection, a pool inspection can help identify damage, risks, and unsafe sanitation features that could help you get a better price on the home. At Valley Building Inspections, we cover it all, and here’s what we look for during inspections.

Why You Shouldn't Go Cheap on a Building Inspection

Why a Cheap Inspection Will Cost You

January 31, 2020 | Home Inspection

Are you buying a home, and feeling overwhelmed at the costs involved? It can be tempting to try to cut corners where possible. But one place you don’t want to go cheap is with your home inspection. You need an inspector who knows what they’re doing, not someone who just wants to sign on the dotted line and take your money. At Valley Building Inspections, we understand how important it is for this selling process to go the correct way, and we go the extra mile to make sure you’re taken care of. Here’s why we think you shouldn’t go cheap when it comes to the home inspection.

4 Reasons to Schedule a Pre-listing Inspection

November 14, 2019 | Phoenix

Planning to put your home on the market? Before you put up that “For Sale” sign on the front lawn, get a pre-listing inspection with Valley Building Inspections. Yes, it’s an added step in an already-complicated process, but it’s a great way to go into the selling process with confidence, knowing your house is in great shape. Don’t let a good sale fall through because of something that could have been caught in a pre-listing inspection.

Punctual, Respectful, & Accessible

I’ve used Valley Building Inspections for years for everything from entire home inspections, to termite inspections, to sewer scopes. Always on time, very respectful to both the homeowners and buyers, easy to contact, and they’ll continue to answer questions you might have after the inspection is over! I referred them to several realtors and they’ve all continued using them. I plan on continuing to use them in the future!

Cindy S.

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Impeccable Work

Valley Building Inspectors is without a doubt the most intensely thorough company I have ever had the pleasure of using. I have bought and sold many homes over the years and I have found VBI to quite literally be the best there is. They are extremely thorough and even more helpful and because of their impeccable work, they have helped me to dodge a huge bullet and not buy a quite potential money pit. Thank you so much. I will only be using your company for all future real estate transactions in the state of Az.

A. S.

Extremely Thorough

I've used Valley Building Inspections on almost all of the personal property purchases as well as the home inspections for my clients. They are extremely thorough and make me and my clients feel like they are completely informed about the property they are purchasing. I will continue to use them whenever I can!

Neesha W.

Detail Oriented

Great service and uber-professional. We used VBI for two home inspections in the Scottsdale area and they were the consummate professionals. Very detail oriented, customer friendly and truly cared about their work. Can't recommend them enough. They are our go-to guys from home inspections from now on.

Jim W.

Detailed & Helpful

Our inspector was very thorough, detailed and helpful in explaining his findings. I was out of state during the inspection so the inspector met with me via FaceTime. The office staff was friendly, flexible with scheduling and called to follow with a reminder.

Michelle J.

Fair and Honest

Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He did not over react to anything he found. Was very fair and honest with his findings for both seller and buyer. I would highly recommend this company.

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