INSPECTION SCOPE:

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A comprehensive evaluation of the home's major systems and components to provide an objective assessment of the property's current condition. Tools used include visual examination, non-destructive probing, moisture meters, and various testing equipment. After reviewing all observations, a professional opinion is presented based on years of relevant experience and subject to limitations associated with visual inspections.
 

• Structure

• Roofing System: 

• Exterior System: 

• Plumbing System:

• Electrical System:

• HVAC System:

• Interior System:

• Insulation & Ventilation:

• Built-In Appliances:

 

Repair Cost Opinion & Resources:

Based on our years of experience specializing in residential foundation & drainage issues, I will provide my opinion on the probable cost ranges to repair but then refer clients to licensed contractors specializing in the area of concern for cost estimates.  For repair items which are costly, it is recommended that quotes be obtained from multiple licensed contractors to compare quotes. 

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Discussion & Reporting:

We discuss the findings onsite at the time of the inspection in a way that can be easily understood by all.  All key findings or groups of findings are documented in the written report with color pictures and a discussion of the findings (note: the on-site process typically takes between 1 to 2 hours depending on the inspector and the complexity of the issues).

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Owner Qualifications:

• ASHI Certified

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Civil Engineering, CA #92336

• 1,000 + home inspections

• 6,500+ foundation inspections performed or supervised / reviewed since 2010

• Engineer-of-Record for foundation & retaining wall stabilization design projects since 2013

• Note: The Owner/Principal Engineer reviews & approves all reports - inspectors listed on the 'About Us' page and you can email us a few days beforehand to find out who the inspector will be if you are interested.

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On-Site Inspection Pricing​​​​​​:​​​​

• $800:  < 2,000 sqft

• $850:  2,001 sqft to 2,500 sqft

• $900:  2,501 sqft to 3,000 sqft

• $950:  3,001 sqft to 3,500 sqft

• $1,000:  3,501 sqft to 4,000 sqft

• email for quote on larger properties​

 

Pricing Adjustments:

• Age:

  • $+100 properties built from 1925 - 1945

  • $+150 properties built prior to 1925

• Report Turnaround Speed (Calendar Days):

  • + $0 within 7 days

  • + $50 2-day 

  • + $100 next-day

  • + $150 same-day

• Travel Distance:

  • See map

  • Note: we currently have limited ability to cover the region from Oakland to Napa due to inspector constraints limited to traffic so please contact us to verify capacity before booking in this area. 

• # of Structures: +$100 per additional structure or unit (duplexwhich would include structure or ADU inspected, another unique home would be priced at the same pricing listed above minus any travel distance charges for the second home.

 

Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy: 

• Less than 1 hr of start time: 100% charged

• Within 4 hrs: 75% charged

• Within 12 hrs: 50% charged

• Greater than 12 hours: no charge

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Payment:

• Payment via check at the end of the inspection is preferred & you can make it out to 'BEAR Engineering'.

• Otherwise, we can email an invoice via SQUARE which can be paid online via ACH/Bank Account (no fee) or via credit card (2.5% fee).

• Payment is due the day of the inspection & required prior to release of the report.

 

Sample Reports