Home Inspections in Ruidoso, Alamogordo or Cloudcroft NM

Home inspections have become more popular for both buyers and sellers. In the past few decades millions of people have experienced the piece of mind of having a home inspection. Most home buyers have saved hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on their home purchase by using a qualified home inspector before buying their home to catch most (if not all) potential defects and repair issues regarding the home. …And in some cases a home inspection has been known to uncover such defects in a home (often that the property owner may not be aware of) that the buyer was able to walk away, saving them costly repair bills and headaches.

Even home sellers benefit from having their homes inspected before placing them on the market for sale. For home sellers, knowing what potential problems exist can save headaches when time comes to close escrow.  Many potential home sales have been canceled because of the surprises that can often arise during the escrow inspection period. For home sellers, a pre-purchase home inspection could prevent problems such as these.

Common questions asked about home/commercial inspections…

Why do I need a home/commercial inspection?

A property inspection is a vital part of any real estate transaction– whether buying new or “AS IS”, or even preparing for a sale. It is important for you to protect your assets by gaining information about their true condition before making decisions regarding buying or selling. It is critical for your protection as a property owner to know the details “up front”. Our reports provide information that will enable you to make an educated decision based on a professional perspective.

What is the cost?

The cost of a property inspection is calculated by the following criteria:
*Age and square footage of buildings
*Type of foundation and size of sub-floor crawl spaces
*Out-buildings added to inspection report
*Pools and spas requiring inspection

Commercial properties are priced similarly. However, the building must be visited by an estimator before detailed quotes are provided by our company. A starting estimate or “rule of thumb” is around $.25 per square foot.  We often run specials and have a variety of discounts, so please give us a call! 575-973-0882

How long do inspections take?

We pride ourselves on making our inspectors available when it is most convenient for you. An inspection can take as little as 2 hours or as long as 4 hours depending on the size of the house, number of baths and HVACs, and the extent of attics and crawlspaces.

How thorough are your insepctions?

Our home inspections are a minimum of 21 pages.  Our report also includes photos of any items of concern or that are need of repair.  We insepct all of our homes or commercial property as if we were to buy them ourselves.  View a sample of our home inspection reports.

Are all home inspectors the same?

All home inspectors are not created equal.  All of our home inspectors are licensed professionals in the state of New Mexico, and are members of NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors).  In addition, our inspectors all have an extensive background in either construction.