Serving Sun Lakes, Arizona

Home Inspector in Sun Lakes, AZ

Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 20 minutes from Sun Lakes. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.

Locally owned in Gilbert

Sun Lakes home inspections

Looking for a home inspector in Sun Lakes, AZ? Sun Lakes is about 20 minutes from our office in Gilbert, and we inspect homes and patio homes throughout its country club communities. 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 Sun Lakes

Sun Lakes was started in the early 1970s by Ed Robson, whose company went on to build active adult communities across Arizona. It was planned around golf, lakes and clubhouses for people 55 and over, and it grew in phases over the next few decades.

Today Sun Lakes is an unincorporated community of about 15,000 residents just south of Chandler, made up of several country club communities: Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood, Palo Verde, Oakwood and IronOaks.

Housing market

Sun Lakes homes, then and now

Sun Lakes homes range from the early 1970s through the 2000s, from compact patio homes to larger golf course homes. Most are single-story, many with golf cart garages, and they are often owned by winter residents who are away for part of the year.

Homes that sit empty for months, plus systems that have been in place for decades, lead to some very specific inspection findings.

What I look for

Common home inspection issues in Sun Lakes

Aging systems. Older AC units, water heaters and roofs are common in homes from the 1970s through 90s.
Polybutylene plumbing. Some homes from the 1980s and early 90s still have polybutylene supply lines.
Vacant-home problems. Homes left empty for the summer can have dry drain traps, pests, slow leaks and stressed AC systems.
Golf course homes. Golf ball damage to windows, roofs and stucco is common along fairways.
Safety and accessibility. I check handrails, step-down transitions, grab bars and smoke and CO detectors.
Termites. A termite inspection is included with every home inspection.

From the inspection blog:

After the inspection

Where to eat, drink and explore in Sun Lakes

Sun Lakes country clubs – Each club has its own restaurant and grill for residents and guests.
Downtown Chandler – About 15 minutes north, with dozens of restaurants, coffee shops and breweries.

Hours and menus change, so check before you go.

FAQ

Sun Lakes home inspection FAQ

Do you inspect patio homes and golf course homes?

Yes. I inspect every type of home in Sun Lakes.

I am buying from out of state. Can you help?

Yes. I can walk you through the findings by phone or video, and the report comes within 24 hours.

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:

Chandler • Ahwatukee • Queen Creek • Mesa