Serving Avondale, Arizona

Home Inspector in Avondale, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 45 minutes from Avondale. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

Avondale home inspections

Looking for a home inspector in Avondale, AZ? I’m Dan Pierce, a Certified Master Inspector based in Gilbert, about 45 minutes away. Every home inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge, and you get your report 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 Avondale

Avondale began as Coldwater. William “Billy” Moore settled by the Agua Fria River in 1880 and named his spot after the river and a nearby spring. It was a stage stop with a general store and saloon, selling supplies to travelers at the river crossing. A post office opened at nearby Avondale Ranch in 1896, and when the Coldwater post office moved near the ranch in the early 1900s, the town took the Avondale name.

Ranching, the railroad and cotton farming kept the town going, and Main Street, now Western Avenue, became its business district. Avondale incorporated on December 16, 1946, and marks 80 years as a city in 2026. It sits where the Agua Fria, Salt and Gila rivers meet. The city grew from about 16,000 people in 1990 to more than 89,000 in 2020.

Housing market

Avondale homes, Old Town to new subdivisions

The oldest homes are around Historic Avondale on Western Avenue. Some of these neighborhoods were started by farm workers in the early 1930s, and others were built in the 1950s and 1960s. A 2010 housing study found about half of the homes in that area were built before 1980. It also noted pockets of mobile homes built before the 1976 HUD code, along Dysart Road and near Highway 85.

Most of Avondale was built after 1990. Garden Lakes, a lake community with paths and waterfront lots, has homes from the early to mid-1990s, and many more subdivisions went up as the city’s population nearly doubled from 2000 to 2008. Alamar on Broadway Road is a newer master-planned community, with homes from several national builders.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in Avondale

Older drain lines. Homes near Old Town can have original metal or clay sewer lines that crack, sag or collect roots. A sewer camera inspection shows the condition before you close.
Older mobile homes. Homes built before the 1976 HUD code were held to different standards. I look at the roof, skirting, supports, plumbing under the home, and any add-on rooms or carports.
30-year-old systems. Many early 1990s homes still have their original tile roof underlayment, plumbing parts or older AC units. I check age, condition and how they were installed.
Irrigation against the house. Sprinklers and drip lines that soak the foundation and stucco invite moisture damage and termites. Every inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge.
New construction defects. New homes in Alamar and other new subdivisions can still have builder mistakes. I inspect at pre-drywall, before closing and before the builder warranty runs out.
Additions and conversions. Older homes often have enclosed patios or garage conversions. I look for missing egress windows, poor framing and wiring that doesn’t match the rest of the house.

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After the inspection

Where to explore in Avondale

Historic Avondale – The old downtown along Western Avenue, with independent shops, restaurants and murals.
Friendship Park – A big city park on McDowell Road with sports fields, a dog park, a splash pad and a Japanese Friendship Garden.
Phoenix Raceway – A one-mile oval at the base of the Estrella Mountains, open since 1964 and home to two NASCAR race weekends a year.

Hours and schedules change, so check before you go.

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

FAQ

Avondale home inspection FAQ

Do you inspect older homes in Historic Avondale?

Yes. On older homes I pay close attention to the sewer line, wiring, plumbing and any additions. A sewer camera inspection is a smart add-on for homes this age.

Do you inspect new homes in Alamar and other new Avondale communities?

Yes. I do pre-drywall, final walkthrough and 11-month warranty inspections on new builds throughout Avondale.

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:

Goodyear • Tolleson • Litchfield Park • Laveen