Serving Fountain Hills, Arizona

Home Inspector in Fountain Hills, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 40 minutes from Fountain Hills. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

Fountain Hills home inspections

Need a home inspector in Fountain Hills, AZ? We are based in Gilbert, about 40 minutes away, and we inspect hillside homes, golf course homes and condos throughout Fountain Hills. 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 Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills was created in 1970 by McCulloch Properties, the same company that built Lake Havasu City. To draw buyers, the developers built the town’s famous fountain in the middle of a lake in what is now Fountain Park. When it opened it was billed as the tallest fountain in the world, shooting water more than 500 feet into the air.

The community grew through the 1970s and 80s and incorporated as a town in 1989. It sits next to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and McDowell Mountain Regional Park, with wide views of Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains.

Housing market

Fountain Hills homes, then and now

The oldest Fountain Hills homes date to the 1970s and 80s, and many sit on sloped lots with desert landscaping. Golf communities like FireRock, Eagle Mountain and SunRidge Canyon added larger custom homes, and there are also condos and townhomes near the town center.

The hills that give the town its views also bring drainage, retaining walls and foundation details that flat Valley neighborhoods do not have.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in Fountain Hills

Hillside lots. Drainage, retaining walls, erosion and stepped foundations need a careful look on sloped lots.
Flat and foam roofs. Many homes have flat roof sections where coatings, scuppers and parapets wear out.
Aging 1970s-90s systems. Original plumbing, older electrical panels and aging AC units are common in the earliest neighborhoods.
Pools on slopes. Pool decks and equipment on sloped lots can show movement and leaks.
Scorpions and pack rats. Homes near open desert see more critters in attics, garages and crawl areas.
Moisture at stucco. Buried weep screeds and irrigation against walls lead to moisture damage and termites.

From the inspection blog:

After the inspection

Where to eat, drink and explore in Fountain Hills

EuroPizza Café – Pizza and Italian food with a patio overlooking Fountain Park.
Phil’s Filling Station – A 1950s gas-station-themed grill with a dog-friendly patio.
Arrivederci – A local Italian restaurant on Saguaro Boulevard.
Fountain Park – Watch the fountain run near the top of each hour, then walk the lake loop.

Hours and menus change, so check before you go.

Find more local events and news on the Town of Fountain Hills website.

FAQ

Fountain Hills home inspection FAQ

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.

Do you inspect hillside homes?

Yes. I look closely at drainage, retaining walls and foundation details on sloped lots.

Do you inspect condos in Fountain Hills?

Yes. I inspect condos, townhomes and single-family homes.

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:

Scottsdale • Paradise Valley • Mesa • Apache Junction