Serving El Mirage, Arizona

Home Inspector in El Mirage, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 55 minutes from El Mirage. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

El Mirage home inspections

Need a home inspector in El Mirage, AZ? I’m Dan Pierce, a Certified Master Inspector based in Gilbert, about 55 minutes away. Every home inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge, and your report arrives within 24 hours.

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 El Mirage

El Mirage began in 1937, when Mexican farm workers settled a small townsite on the west bank of the Agua Fria River. They worked the nearby fields, grew cotton, onions and watermelons, and dug the canals to water them. The town incorporated on June 25, 1951, and marks its 75th year in 2026.

In 1941 Litchfield Park Air Base opened a few miles west. It later became Luke Air Force Base, and its jets still fly over town. El Mirage stayed near 5,000 people through the 1990s. Then builders found open land, and the population went from about 7,600 in 2000 to more than 31,000 by 2010.

Housing market

El Mirage homes, old town to boom years

The oldest homes are in the original downtown area, where adobe houses sit next to newer homes and remodels. Most of the city was built from about 2000 to 2006, when subdivisions like Rancho Mirage and Sundial replaced cotton fields and orchards. Pueblo El Mirage, a large 55+ RV and golf resort, adds manufactured homes to the mix.

Those boom-era homes are now 20 to 25 years old. Roofs, AC units, water heaters and plumbing parts are reaching the end of their first run. Fresh paint and new flooring can hide original systems that were never serviced.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in El Mirage

Termite activity. I look for mud tubes on stem walls, block walls and foundations, including tubes that were painted over. Every inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge.
Slow plumbing leaks. A dripping angle stop, toilet or shower valve can soak a wall for months. Thermal imaging is included and helps find wet spots behind drywall.
First-generation systems. Many homes from the 2000 to 2006 building boom still have their original AC units and water heaters. I check age, condition and how they were installed.
Garage water heater safety. Gas water heaters in garages need proper venting, combustion air, a sediment trap and protection from cars. These are often missing on homes this age.
Drainage and grading. Some El Mirage neighborhoods were built in floodplains, so lot grading and roof drainage matter. Water that sits against the slab invites moisture damage and termites.
Manufactured homes in 55+ parks. In Pueblo El Mirage and similar parks I look at the roof, skirting, plumbing under the home, and any added Arizona rooms or carports.

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After the inspection

Where to explore in El Mirage

Gateway Park – A city park on El Mirage Road with a splash pad, skate park, dog park and shaded walking track.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park – A big reservoir north of town for boating, fishing, camping and nearly 20 miles of trails.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Nearly 30,000 acres of desert mountains on the west side of the Valley, the largest regional park in Maricopa County.

Hours and schedules change, so check before you go.

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

FAQ

El Mirage home inspection FAQ

Do you inspect El Mirage homes built in the 2000s?

Yes. Most homes here are 20 to 25 years old now, so I pay close attention to the roof, AC, water heater and plumbing. Thermal imaging is included.

Do you inspect manufactured homes in El Mirage’s 55+ parks?

Yes. I inspect manufactured homes, including those in 55+ communities like Pueblo El Mirage, along with any carports, Arizona rooms and sheds that come with them.

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:

Surprise • Sun City • Peoria • Glendale