Home Inspections & Due-Diligence in Santa Rosa & the North Bay

The sewer line is one of the most expensive things to repair and one of the easiest to overlook, because it's buried. A sewer scope sends a camera down the main line to show its real condition, not a guess.

This is especially worth doing on older homes, properties with mature trees, and rural or hillside lots where lines run long. I look for root intrusion, cracks, separations, bellies (low spots that collect waste), and blockages, and I show you the footage so you can see what I see.

A sewer scope is included as a useful due-diligence option in the Wise Choice and Total Confidence Inspections whenever the line is accessible, and it can be added to any inspection on request.

Mold and air quality testing answers a practical question: is there something in the air or behind the surfaces that you should know about before you buy? It's a measured, informational service, not a reason to panic.

When it's warranted, I collect air and/or surface samples and have them analyzed by an accredited lab, then explain the results in plain language: what was found, whether it's typical, and what (if anything) is worth following up on.

This is a smart add-on for homes with a history of moisture, older properties, rentals, or any time a buyer simply wants extra peace of mind about what they're breathing.

If the property has a pool or spa, it deserves a look. I provide a visual review of the pool or spa and its readily accessible equipment, the surface and decking, visible plumbing and pumps, heaters, and safety features, and explain what I observe.

This is a condition-and-awareness review, not a specialist certification. Where something warrants a closer look from a pool contractor, I'll tell you plainly so you can follow up before closing.

Pool and spa review is available on request and pairs naturally with a full home inspection.

A digital floor plan turns the home into something you can actually plan around. As part of the inspection, I capture a simple digital layout of the property you can reference long after closing.

It's genuinely useful: sizing furniture, scoping a renovation, getting accurate quotes from contractors, or simply understanding the flow of the home before you move in.

Digital floor plans are part of the Total Confidence package and can be added to any inspection on request.

California's SB 721 requires periodic inspection of exterior elevated elements (EEEs), balconies, decks, landings, stairways, and walkways more than six feet above the ground that rely on wood or wood-based framing, on many multifamily buildings.

I offer SB 721 / EEE inspections as a specialty service by request. I assess the load-bearing components and their associated waterproofing for safety and serviceability, and document conditions clearly so owners and managers can plan and comply.

This is a specialty path for property owners and managers. If you're a homebuyer here for a standard inspection, this isn't something you need to navigate, start with one of the three inspection packages.