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General
Contractor License #425734
ABOUT US About Alpine
Construction and Home Buyers Services Home inspectors do not provide
warranties or guaranties with their inspections and reports. They shed
light on risk, but cannot eliminate it. For this reason, most home
inspection companies including Alpine
Home Buyers Inspection Services will
not
perform
work unless the client signs an Inspection
Agreement detailing the scope of the work, the limitations,
exceptions, exclusions, and the confidentiality of the report. Alpine Home Buyers Inspection Services carries E&O insurance for professional liability that provides coverage for actual or alleged Errors and Omissions in the inspection report. We also carry a general liability insurance policy that provides coverage while we are on the job. In addition there is a referral coverage that extends to include real estate agents, brokers, lending institutions, relocation companies, etc to indemnify the referring party for an inspection. Our residential and commercial
inspections are a comprehensive, visual examination of the physical
structure and systems of those easily accessible areas that an
inspector can clearly see as they appeared and functioned at the time
of the inspection. No destructive testing or dismantling is done during
the course of an inspection, hence an inspector can only tell a client
what was clearly in evidence at the time and date of the
inspection.
Inspectors typically will look
for a host of red flags, tell-tale clues, and signs for defects,
deficiencies, and safety hazards. As the inspector completes an area,
they will discuss the findings with the clients noting both the
positive and negative aspects. Alpine Home
Buyers Inspection Services uses a checklist and full narrative format
that combines the best features of two reporting techniques into a
comprehensive, easy to follow inspection report. The checklist ensures
that all of the hundreds of items to be inspected are covered. The
written comments further explain the findings and address any
non-standard areas. Who's the cheapest? Inspectors all look at the same things right? No, not even close. You may save $50 by choosing a cheaper inspector, but he could easily miss $1,000 in problems. Usually, the best inspectors are not the cheapest. I propose that if you want to save money, possibly thousands, then don't choose the cheapest inspector. A thorough and experienced home inspector, who carries errors and omissions insurance, and pays attention to the details is the best route to take. Rates The cost of our service is
based on the age and square footage of the building to be inspected. A
key thought you should consider is the experience and reputation of the
inspector. Don't make your decision solely based upon inspection price,
please realize the home inspection charge is the best bargain out of
your home buying fees. Remember you generally get what you pay for, so
if you're shopping for a cheap home inspection, beware! There is a
difference between "Price and Cost". Practical Solutions and Definitive Style for the Discerning Homeowner For more information please call: (707) 257-3000 Serving Napa, Sonoma and Solano Counties Since 1985
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