Frequently Asked Questions

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Elite Home & Commercial Property Inspections Inc provides Residential & Commercial Property inspections for San Joaquin County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Solano County & Contra Costa County 

Our inspectors are highly trained and experienced professionals with years of experience. Our Business is licensed, and all Inspectors are certified and undergo regular training to stay up to date with the latest industry standards and practices.

A standard home and roof inspection for a  home of under 2500 sq ft can take from 3 to 5 hours. Everything depends on the condition of the home and our findings. 

Yes, we encourage our clients to attend the inspection so they can see firsthand any issues or concerns the inspector may uncover. This can also be a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the property. We always ask for 

We will look at the physical condition of the pool such as the structure and materials, decking, equipment pad (pump, filter, and heater (if there is one), and other features such as diving boards and slides. 

The inspector will be looking for cracks in the plaster, tile, rip in the vinyl liner (if applicable), missing coping, and deterioration in the decking.  Deterioration is expected, but the inspector will be looking for uneven spots on the pool deck or missing grout in stones in a waterfall (if applicable).

The inspector will check the interior finish in the inside of the pool for cracks that are bigger than a hairline. Additionally, checking for any structural issues will happen as well. Furthermore, the inspector will look to see if the pool needs resurfacing, and if it does, he will make a note of this.

Other things a pool inspector will check are that the electrical wires are away from the pool, and everything is bonded.  Also, the inspector will look to make sure that the walkways to and from the pool are safe as well.  Here is a link to the California rules and regulations. 

Below are some great articles with California regulations in simple terms

California Residential Pool Safety Codes (intheswim.com) 

 Understanding California Pool Laws: Codes, Fence Regulations (thecpsa.org) 

The following panels are considered out of date or have been involved in an electrical panel recall:

• Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels -  FPE panels were a popular electrical panel and were widely used starting in the 1950s through 1990. However, Stab-lok panels can fail to trip when a circuit is overloaded, causing the system to overheat and potentially ignite a fire. 

• Zinsco panels, also known as GTE Sylvania-Zinsco panels -  Many homes built or updated in the 1970s, particularly those in the western portion of the county, have electrical panels made by Zinsco. Unfortunately, these panels have several design flaws that create a serious electrical panel fire hazard. 

• Challenger panels made by Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp or Eaton/Cutler-Hammer - During the 1980s and early 1990s, Challenger electrical panels were installed in hundreds of thousands of homes, but they were recalled in 1988. That recall specifically focused on Challenger panels with 15- and 20-ampere circuit breakers made between February and April of 1988 that have a mechanical component that can detach leading to overheating, melting, and fire. 

• Pushmatic -  Pushmatic panels were popular from 1950 through 1980. During that time, the Pushmatic system wasn’t known to have any fire hazard, but it’s now considered an outdated system and should be replaced. Be forewarned that you can still buy new Pushmatic components. However, these parts may not be compatible with the original Pushmatic electrical panel. 

• Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards - Square D Panels: To check if your Square D Panel is part of the 2020 through 2022 recall, please visit the following page which provides you with instructions to locate the Date Code on your panel and a convenient Date Code Lookup

Product Safety Alert: QO™ Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers | Schneider Electric USA (se.com) 

Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards | CPSC.gov 

 Check If Your New Circuit Breaker Is Part of This Serious Schneider Electric Recall | Lifehacker 

Full concierge service & Utility assistance

Take the stress out of moving with Utility Set-Up, Concierge will set up all of the utilities for your new home. This is a one stop service, one call does it all. You may opt out of this service at any time. 

FREE Structural / Mechanical warranty (ZERO DEDUCTIBLE) (See Policy for Terms) 

This FREE Home Warranty starts the day of the inspection and protects for 90 days or 22 days after closing, whichever is longer. 

FREE Safety Recall Check on major appliances for life

The Inspector will gather the (visible) Make and model numbers of major appliances during the inspection and add to the RecallChek system. The details are then checked for active recalls with the CPSC. 

This a FREE on going monthly RecallChek service FOR LIFE (while at the home which is inspected). The client will be given a login and password so they can add new appliances and remove old as needed. 

SewerGard covers your water line and sewer line against failure due to normal wear and tear, giving you peace of mind! 

 FREE Sewer & Water line leak protection, from the house to the municipal connection. 

($300 deductible / $2,000 per aggregate coverage) 

Coverage starts the day of the inspection and protects for 90 days or 22 days after closing, whichever is longer. Warranty extends to 12 months with verification of a Sewerscope Inspection. (See Policy for Terms)  

90 Day Mold Growth Coverage covers remediation of visible mold growth that may occur after the home inspection. 

FREE Visible Mold Protection. This covers any new visible mold discovered in the living areas of the home 

($300 deductible / $2,000 coverage)

 Coverage starts the day of the inspection and protects for 90 days or 22 days after closing, whichever is longer. (See Policy for Terms)  

5 Year Roof Leak Warranty Covers the repair of roof leaks for 5 years from the home inspection date. 

FREE Roof Leak Protection. This will cover roof LEAK repairs for 5 Years regardless of the age of the roof. If it was not leaking the day of inspection, it’s covered. 

($500 deductible per leak area that was not reported as deficient / $3,000 coverage) (See Policy for Term)