Oceanside Home Inspection
Why hire a Home Inspector?
Hiring a Home Inspector in Oceanside 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.
Why is a Home Inspection a vital step in the purchase process?
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 Oceanside 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 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
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 Oceanside, we can assist you in the process. An Oceanside home inspection helps educate the prospective buyers.
Sellers Inspections
If you’re selling a home in Oceanside, we can assist you in the process. An Oceanside home inspection helps identify possible call outs, saving money in the long run.
FHA Loan Consultant
If you’re buying a fixer-upper in Oceanside, we can assist you in the process. An Oceanside FHA 203 Consultant helps organize the loan package and oversees the contractors and the funding.
CALL or TEXT
760-455-4978
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
OCEANSIDE AREA INFORMATION
Top 10 Things to do Oceanside
- Oceanside Pier
- Mission San Luis Rey
- Oceanside Sunset Market
- Harbor Beach
- Oceanside Strand
- California Surf Museum
- Oceanside Harbor Village
- Oceanside Museum of Art
- Oceanside Farmer’s Market
- California Welcome Center
GET TO KNOW
Oceanside, CA
What is life in Oceanside, CA like?
Oceanside is reasonably good for those who prefer quiet areas, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue – however some parts can be quite noisy, especially close to one of the railway lines, San Diego Freeway or the airport (Oceanside Municipal Airport). It is sometimes difficult to get to green spaces within the city since they are sparse. Still, there are around 30 parks close by for residents to explore.
What are the most popular housing types in Oceanside, CA?
Homes for sale in Oceanside, CA have a median listing price of $591,900. There are hundreds active homes for sale in Oceanside, CA, which spend an average of 45 days on the market. Some of the hottest neighborhoods near Oceanside, CA are North Valley, Olde Carlsbad, Guajome, San Marcos, Loma Alta. You may also be interested in single family homes and condo/townhomes for sale in popular zip codes like 92057, 92054, or three bedroom homes for sale in neighboring cities, such as San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Murrieta.
The median year of construction for dwellings in Oceanside is 1996. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in this city, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This part of the San Diego metropolitan area is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Oceanside Fun Facts
- Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California.
- Together with Carlsbad and Vista, it forms a tri-city area.
- Mission San Luis Rey, often called the “King of Missions.” San Diego County has 5 missions in total.
- The 1985 classic movie “Top Gun” was filmed in parts of Oceanside.
- The Oceanside Pier, first built in 1888, is the longest wooden pier on the western United States coastline at 1,954 feet (596m).
- Oceanside continues to be known for the value and appreciation as a vacation home market.
- Oceanside is home to the California Surf Museum, which opened in 1986.
- Oceanside has annually played host to the official start of 3000 mile bicycle race, Race Across America since 2006, usually held in the second week in June. It is considered the world’s toughest sporting event by many experts.
- The historic district of Mount Ecclesia, home to the Rosicrucian Fellowship, is noted for its singular architecture and the preservation of nature grounds and gardens, offering a unique meditative walking experience.
- Oceanside’s sister cities are: Ensenada, Mexico; Kisarazu, Japan; Fuji, Japan; and A’ana, Samoa.
Notable natives and/or residents include actress Denise Richards, acclaimed Mexican-American writer Victor Villaseñor, and American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
