Serving Prescott, Arizona

Home Inspector in Prescott, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 2 hours 10 minutes from Prescott. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

Prescott home inspections

Looking for a home inspector in Prescott, AZ? I’m Dan Pierce, a Certified Master Inspector based in Gilbert, about two hours and 10 minutes from Prescott. Every home inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge, and you get the 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 Prescott

Prescott grew out of the gold strikes of 1863 in the mountains nearby. Fort Whipple was set up on Granite Creek, and the town was founded and named at a public meeting on May 30, 1864. The name honors historian William Hickling Prescott, who never set foot in Arizona. Prescott became the first capital of Arizona Territory and the seat of Yavapai County.

The capital moved to Tucson in 1867, came back in 1877 and left for Phoenix for good in 1889. On July 14, 1900, a fire burned much of downtown, including most of Whiskey Row. Owners rebuilt in brick and stone, and the current Yavapai County Courthouse went up in 1916. The town’s rodeo, billed as the World’s Oldest Rodeo, dates to 1888.

Housing market

Prescott homes, historic and new

Prescott has 13 National Register historic districts and more than 800 listed properties. In the East Prescott district, most houses went up between 1885 and 1937. You will see Queen Anne homes with wood siding, 1920s Craftsman bungalows and foundations of stone or brick stem walls.

The city added about 8,000 housing units between 2000 and 2020. Newer areas include Prescott Lakes, built around a golf course that opened in 2000, and Yavapai Hills. Homes in local historic districts need Preservation Commission review for exterior work that requires a permit, so plan repairs with that in mind.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in Prescott

Old foundations and framing. Century-old homes can have settling stem walls, pier foundations, sloped floors and doors that won’t close. I check the crawlspace, framing and signs of movement.
Freezing winters. Prescott gets real freezes and some snow. I look for exposed or poorly insulated pipes, heat tape, and any sign of past freeze damage.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters. Pitched shingle roofs, old chimneys and leaf-filled gutters can let water in. I check flashing, attic stains and moisture with thermal imaging, which is included.
Furnaces and wood stoves. Cold winters make the furnace important, and many older homes have fireplaces or stoves. I check heating equipment, venting and clearances to combustibles.
Older sewer lines. Older homes may have cast iron or clay lines and no cleanouts. A sewer camera inspection shows cracks, roots and sagging before you buy.
Wildfire clearance. The City of Prescott has adopted a wildland-urban interface code with rules for vegetation around homes. I note brush, wood piles and overhanging limbs close to the house.

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After the inspection

Where to explore in Prescott

Courthouse Plaza and Whiskey Row – The historic downtown square and the rebuilt saloon row across Montezuma Street.
Watson Lake – A city lake in the Granite Dells about four miles from downtown, with two boat launches.
Thumb Butte – A Prescott National Forest trail that climbs about 600 feet in a little over a mile, just west of town.

Hours and schedules change, so check before you go.

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

FAQ

Prescott home inspection FAQ

Do you inspect historic homes in Prescott?

Yes. I inspect older and historic homes, including Victorian and bungalow-era houses. I pay close attention to foundations, framing, roofs, wiring, plumbing and sewer lines.

I’m buying in Prescott but live out of state. Can you help?

Yes. I inspect homes for out-of-state buyers. You get a photo-rich report within 24 hours, and I’m happy to go over the findings with you.

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:

Black Canyon City • Ash Fork • Cave Creek • Phoenix