Serving San Tan Valley, Arizona
Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 25 minutes from San Tan Valley. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.
Locally owned in Gilbert
Need a home inspector in San Tan Valley, AZ? We are based in Gilbert, about 25 minutes away, and we inspect resale homes and new builds throughout San Tan Valley. Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce does every inspection, termite inspection included, with your report in 24 hours.
Gilbert-based and locally owned. Every inspection is done by Dan himself, and he walks you through the findings so you know what matters and what can wait.
Local history
San Tan Valley grew out of desert and farmland in northern Pinal County, named for the nearby San Tan Mountains. Until the 2000s it was mostly open land. Then the housing boom brought large subdivisions like Johnson Ranch, San Tan Heights and Pecan Creek. In about 20 years the area went from a few thousand people to one of the largest communities in Pinal County.
For years San Tan Valley was unincorporated. In 2025 residents voted to incorporate, and it is now the Town of San Tan Valley. San Tan Mountain Regional Park sits right on its edge.
Housing market
Most San Tan Valley homes are tract homes built from about 2000 on, with a big wave in the mid-2000s and steady new building since. There are also older rural lots with horse properties, septic systems and wells, especially toward the edges of town.
Homes from the first boom are now around 20 years old. That is when original water heaters, AC units and roof underlayment start to need replacement, and when builder shortcuts tend to show up.
What I look for
From the inspection blog:
On video
New homes in San Tan Valley often sit empty before closing, and showers, outlets and appliances may never have been used. Here’s why I test every one of them. Watch on YouTube.
After the inspection
Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
FAQ
Yes. Every home inspection includes a termite (WDO) inspection at no extra charge, plus a 1-year termite warranty through Firehouse Pest Control in Gilbert if no active termites are found.
Water heater, AC, roof underlayment and attic ventilation are the big ones at this age.
Yes, including pre-drywall, final and 11-month warranty inspections.
It is lower risk than an older home, so think of it as peace of mind. I still find bellies and separated joints in 20-year-old lines, so it is worth the $200 if the drains are slow.
Based in Gilbert, we inspect homes all over Arizona. See our home inspections in Gilbert, AZ, the full list of service areas, or nearby cities:
Queen Creek • Florence • Mesa • Coolidge
Johnson Ranch, San Tan Heights, Pecan Creek or a brand-new build, San Tan Valley is about 25 minutes from Gilbert. Book online in a couple of minutes.
