Serving Surprise, Arizona

Home Inspector in Surprise, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about an hour from Surprise. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

Surprise home inspections

Looking for a home inspector in Surprise, AZ? Property Inspections Plus is based in Gilbert and inspects throughout the Northwest Valley, including Surprise. Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce does every inspection, and a termite inspection is always included.

Full home inspection by a Certified Master Inspector
Termite (WDO) inspection included at no extra charge
1-year termite warranty through Firehouse Pest Control in Gilbert (if no active termites are found)
Detailed report with photos within 24 hours
Optional sewer camera, thermal imaging, pool and spa add-ons

Why Property Inspections Plus

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.

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Local history

A short history of Surprise

Surprise was founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler. As the story goes, she picked the name because she would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much. It began as a one-square-mile parcel with a handful of small homes for farm workers and a gas station, and it incorporated in 1960.

The little farm town grew into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Valley. Today Surprise Stadium is the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers.

Housing market

Surprise homes, then and now

The Original Town Site holds the city’s oldest homes. Most of Surprise was built from the late 1990s on, including Sun City Grand, a 55+ community, and family neighborhoods like Marley Park and Surprise Farms. Sun City West sits right next door.

Many of those late-90s and 2000s homes are now reaching the age when roofs, AC units and water heaters need attention.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in Surprise

Aging tile roofs. On late-90s and 2000s homes the tile can look fine while the underlayment below it wears out.
Original systems. First-generation AC units, water heaters and gate-valve shutoffs are common in homes from this era.
Attic ventilation. Insulation pushed against soffit vents cuts off the airflow a hot attic needs.
Irrigation and drainage. Leaking sprinklers and blocked yard swales send water toward the slab.
Termites. Northwest Valley homes get subterranean termites too. A termite inspection is included.
55+ communities. In Sun City Grand and other active adult homes I pay extra attention to accessibility, safety items and aging systems.
New construction. Surprise is still growing. New construction and 11-month warranty inspections catch builder misses.

From the inspection blog:

After the inspection

Where to explore in Surprise

Surprise Stadium – Spring training for the Royals and Rangers every February and March.
Surprise Recreation Campus – Parks, the aquatic center, a tennis complex and the regional library around the stadium.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Desert hiking and petroglyphs a short drive southwest of Surprise.

Hours and schedules change, so check before you go.

Find more local events and news on the City of Surprise website.

FAQ

Surprise home inspection FAQ

Do you inspect in Sun City Grand?

Yes. I inspect 55+ homes throughout Surprise, Sun City and Sun City West.

Is a 1990s or 2000s home worth a full inspection?

Yes. Homes from this era often still have original roofs, AC units and water heaters, and those are the big-ticket items to know about before you buy.

Is a termite inspection included?

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.

Nearby areas we serve

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:

Peoria • Glendale • Goodyear • Phoenix