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 Pre-sale Inspections

Buyer's Inspection:  A home inspection usually performed during the buyer's option period to determine the condition of the home. All areas are checked for problems needing to be repaired.

Code Phase Inspections: These third party inspections are performed during construction from beginning to end. There are three standard phases; foundation, framing, and final. Inspections are required to meet code. 

City & State required: The City of Austin inspectors no longer perform framing inspections for construction projects. It is the responsibility of the contractor or home owner to hire a third party inspector to perform the framing inspection and provide list of items to correct. Once the permit holder or client repairs or corrects the items, the City inspector is then called to location for verification of corrections and proper paperwork filled by the third party inspector.  

The Texas Real Estate Construction Commission (TRCC) has adopted a similar rule effective Sept. 1st 2008 that mandates all residential contruction outside city jurisictions to be phase inspected by a third party fee inspector. Inspections are required to meet minimum building standards as local juridiction.       

Pre-Sale Inspection:  A home inspection performed for the seller. The home inspector advises the seller of which items are of most importance and costly. A pre-listing or seller's inspection sells the home faster and for more money.

Investment: Properties inspected for investors at a fee much lower than a standard inspection. This inspection covers major components such as foundation, structure, roof, plumbing leaks, HVAC, electrical panels. 

Maintenance Inspect: Homeowners often get their home inspected every 2 to 3 years to determine how the house is performing.

Builder Warranty Inspections:  New houses come with a 1-year, new home warranty. Before the builder warranty runs out, we recommend getting the home inspected to see if there is anything that the builder needs to fix. This is often performed at the 10th or 11th month after purchase.

The Inspector: Most home inspections are performed by the President of the company, Steve Medina. Why? Because great customer service is of utmost importance, and who better to keep our customers happy and coming back than the person in charge of quality assurance. Office work and answering your calls are done by our staff, but our boss likes to get dirty. GIve us a call, and we'll send the best home inspector in town.  

Timeliness is just one key element to holding the bottom line in the commercial real estate business. That's why we have built a team of professionals from engineers to licensed contractors to serve our client's needs. Savvy Inspections takes extra measures to build a trustworthy relationship with our client, You. Each commercial inspection, whether large or small is thoroughly performed, written in a timely fashion with photos included, and easy to read. All commercial inspections are performed to ASTME-2018 standards.  

Commercial Inspection Types and avg. pricing:

Pre-Purchase (with cost analysis): The acquisition of a commercial property is a significant investment. An inspection will provide the purchaser with the information required to make decisions on the components and systems that are at the end of their life or are non-functional. Included is a cost analysis on all defective components or items at the end of their expected life. A defective roof alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The inspection includes a complete survey of property conditions, a complete inventory of systems and installed equipment, and projected remediation or maintenance costs. Inspection Fee: .25 - .55 cents per sq. ft.   

Pre-Purchase (without cost analysis): The inspection is the same as above but without the cost analysis. The inspection fee is lower since the costs to repair or replace do not have to be included. Inspection fee: .25 - .35 cents per sq. ft

Pre-Purchase Exterior Only: For the inspection where a quick analysis on a limited budget is required and tenants are not to be disturbed, then an exterior only inspection may be appropriate. The inspection would include the outside walls, property, roof, and all exterior components on electrical and heating and air conditioning. None of the systems will be operated. Inspection fee: $150 per hour 

Pre-Purchase Light Commercial: When buying a small building or an office within a larger building then an inspection that focuses only on issues that are relevant to the purchase are performed. Inspection fee: .15 - .25  cents per sq. ft 

Consultation: For clients that prefer their personal property consultant to travel to other locations. Includes expert witness in court proceedings. Inspection Fee: $125 per hour to include travel expenses.   

Commercial Inspection Pricing may change and vary according to age, size, location, and complexity of inspection. Engineering reports and in depth evaluation of systems such as HVAC may increase fee.  

• Apartments/Multi-family
• Retail 
• Office 
• Industrial
• Multi-use
• Hotel/Motel
• Self Storage
• Healthcare

Other inspections available: asbestos & Phase 1 environmental  

Call (512) 573-8303