Your Inspection

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Arizona Sun Home Inspection provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by InterNACHI and the State of Arizona.

Included In Your Inspection

An Arizona Sun home inspection is based on the standards of the Arizona Board of Technical Registration and covers the following elements:

  • Structural Components

    Foundation; floors; walls; columns; ceilings and roofs

  • Exterior

    Wall cladding; soffits and trim; entryway doors and windows; garage door and operators; decks; balconies; stoops; steps; walkways; porches and railings

  • Roofing

    Roof coverings; roof drainage systems; flashings; skylights; chimneys and roof penetrations; signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components in the attic

  • Plumbing

    Piping materials; main shutoffs; leaks; cross connections; main drain clean-outs, waste and vent systems; and water heaters

  • Electrical

    Service entrance conditions; main and distribution panels; amperage and voltage ratings of service; grounding; main shutoff; branch circuit conductors and their over-current protection, amperage and wiring compatibility; installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, polarity and grounding of all receptacles in all rooms; and GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupt) installations on the exterior and in the garage, kitchen and bathrooms

  • Central Heating and Air Conditioning

    Normal operating controls; heating/cooling temperatures and air handling equipment; installed heating/cooling source in each room; chimneys, flues and vents; distribution system; filtration; and attic insulation

  • Pool/Spa (optional)

    Filtration system and operation; interior pool surfaces; exterior decks and surfaces; cleaning system; plumbing condition; electrical function and grounding; fencing and safety issues. This inspection is based on  Arizona Standards of Professional Practice.

  • Bathrooms

    Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; counters and cabinets; faucets and valves; drains and piping; functional flow; bathtubs and showers; and toilets

  • Bedrooms

    Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; closets; firewalls and egress; and smoke detectors

  • Living Rooms

    Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; steps, stairways, balconies and railings; doors and windows; firewalls and egress; and smoke detectors

  • Common Areas

    Hallways; kitchen; laundry room; walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; appliances; controls; ventilation; counters and cabinets; faucets and valves; drains and piping; functional flow; and smoke detectors

  • Sprinkler Systems

    Installation of: Timers; backflow valves; manual shutoff valve; and actuator valves

  • Chimney and Fireplace

    Attic and roof penetrations; spark arrestors; firebox integrity; hearth and mantel safety; flue operation; glass and screen door protection; and gas starters