Del Mar Home Inspection

Need a Del Mar Home Inspection?

Hiring a Home Inspector in Del Mar gives the buyer another chance to review their decision before buying their home.  Home sellers would rather sell the house without the home inspection contingency. Yet, nearly three out of four home purchases are contingent upon a professional home inspection.

Hiring a home inspector costs approximately $400 dollars. The ROI (return on investment) in hiring a home inspector is a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of dollars the buyer can save. We often find needed repairs costing upwards of $3000.

 

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Why is a Del Mar Home Inspection vital?

The reason so many Real Estate Professionals advise their clients obtain one is simple. With a professional home inspection, if there is something really wrong with the home, buyers can either renegotiate or cancel the deal and quite often, get their earnest money returned.

Hiring an experienced home inspector doesn’t need to be difficult. And, considering a home inspection is able to be booked within a few short minutes via a phone call, the value received is far beyond the investment. We have Del Mar home inspectors near you who are ready to help. Call now to answer any further questions about the process and book our home inspection services immediately.

What is a Del Mar Home Inspection?

A home inspection is a visual inspection of a house and its major systems. It should be conducted only by a qualified professional. A home inspection is advisable before purchasing a home, and may save you thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars, in the near or not-so-distant future.

What to Expect in a Home Inspection Report

In a home inspection report, the following items will be examined, evaluated and reported:

  • exterior features, siding, porches, eaves, fences, walls, steps, sidewalks, driveways, railings, balconies
  • structural components, foundation, framework, grading, drainage
  • roof, shingles, skylights, Solatubes
  • electrical systems, breakers, fuses, service panels
  • heating and cooling systems, equipment, venting
  • interior features, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, hardware, windows, stairs, stair railings
  • fireplaces, chimney, vents
  • plumbing, pipes, drains, water heaters, sump pumps, disposals, major kitchen appliances
  • insulation, ventilation, vapor barriers, including in attic and basement
  • fire and smoke detectors

What Not to Expect

Home inspectors perform a visual inspection of what they can easily see and access. They will not examine things that are underground or within walls, nor anything that requires them to damage the house to investigate. A home inspection is not a warranty on the house. It does not review if a home is up to local building codes.

The average home inspection will not include the following items since many of these require special training and licensing.

  • hot tubs, swimming pools, wells
  • detached structures, such as garage, garden shed, or mother-in-law apartment
  • alarm systems
  • TV antenna or satellite dishes
  • termites or other pests
  • lawn sprinkler systems
  • environmental hazard reports, such as asbestos, lead, or radon
  • code compliance

Average Cost to Hire a Home Inspector in Del Mar

The average cost of hiring a home inspector is just over $300. The price will vary depending on the size of the home, the age of the home, how long it takes to inspect, and if the inspector checks for any of the extra factors listed above that do not come automatically with the basic inspection.

Home Inspection Services

Buyers Inspections

If you’re buying a home in Del Mar, we can assist you in the process. A Del Mar home inspection helps educate the prospective buyers.

Sellers Inspections

If you’re selling a home in Del Mar, we can assist you in the process. A Del Mar home inspection helps identify possible call outs, saving money in the long run.

FHA Loan Consultant

If you’re buying a fixer-upper in Del Mar, we can assist you in the process. A Del Mar FHA 203k Consultant helps organize the loan package and oversees the contractors and the funding.

CALL or TEXT

Call us to get a custom quote

SCHEDULE ONLINE

We offer online inspection scheduling

MODERN REPORTING

We provide a verbal and a full written report of our findings. Our home inspection reports are emailed to you within 24 hours.

PRICE MATCH

We offer Active Military and LEO discounts.
We also have offer price matching with CREIA Certified Inspectors

DEL MAR AREA INFORMATION

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Del Mar, CA

What is life in Del Mar, CA like?

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Del Mar. There are approximately 10 parks nearby for residents to discover, such as Crest Canyon Open Space Park and James Scripps Bluff Preserve, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to get to from the majority of locations in this city. This city is also good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are generally reasonably calm – although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line.

What are the most popular housing types in Del Mar, CA?

Homes for sale in Del Mar, CA have a median listing price of $2,397,500. There are under a hundred active homes for sale in Del Mar, CA, which spend an average of 60 days on the market. Some of the hottest neighborhoods near Del Mar, CA are Carmel Valley, , Mira Mesa, Black Mountain Ranch, Carlsbad, La Jolla. You may also be interested in single family homes and condo/townhomes for sale in popular zip codes like 92037, 92014, or three bedroom homes for sale in neighboring cities, such as San Diego, La Jolla, , Carlsbad, Escondido.

In Del Mar, around half of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This city also has a good variety of housing size options – it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 55% of the properties in the city are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder. A majority of the houses available in the housing market in this part of the San Diego metropolitan area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, when a large proportion of the housing growth took place.

Del Mar Fun Facts

  • Del Mar is Spanish for “of the sea” or “by the sea,” which reflects its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean
  • The City of Del Mar was incorporated in 1959 and is the smallest incorporated city in San Diego County, with a population of 4,500 tucked into 2.1-square-miles
  • The Del Mar area is one of only two locations where the rare Torrey Pine tree grows. The only other population of the endangered Pinus torreyana can be found on Santa Rosa Island, a California Channel Island off the coast of Santa Barbara.
  • Del Mar’s climate is considered Mediterranean-subtropical with warm, dry summers and mild, humid winters. It is considered one of the most desirable climates in the United States. Temperatures rarely exceed 85 °F (29 °C) or drop below 41 °F (5 °C) throughout the year.
  • The average yearly temperature in Del Mar is approximately 65 °F (18 °C).

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