Serving Tempe, Arizona
Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce, based in Gilbert and about 20 minutes from Tempe. Termite inspection included at no extra charge. Report in 24 hours.
Locally owned in Gilbert
Looking for a home inspector in Tempe, AZ? From our office in Gilbert, Tempe is about 20 minutes away, and we inspect everything here from mid-century ranch homes to townhomes near ASU. Certified Master Inspector Dan Pierce does every inspection, and a termite inspection is always included.
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.
Local history
Tempe began in the early 1870s as Hayden’s Ferry, where Charles Trumbull Hayden ran a ferry across the Salt River and built a flour mill. The settlement took the name Tempe in 1879, after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. In 1885 the Territorial Normal School opened here, and it grew into Arizona State University.
Tempe incorporated in 1894. Landlocked by its neighbors, it filled in quickly after World War II, and in 1999 the city created Tempe Town Lake on the dry Salt River bed, which brought new housing and offices downtown.
Housing market
Much of north and central Tempe was built from the 1950s through the 70s, with block ranch homes and some mid-century designs. South Tempe filled in during the 1970s and 80s with neighborhoods like The Lakes. Near ASU there are many condos, townhomes and rental homes, and downtown has newer high-rise condos around the lake.
Because so many Tempe homes are 40 to 70 years old, and many have been rentals, I spend extra time on plumbing, electrical, roofs and termite damage here.
What I look for
From the inspection blog:
On video
A fresh remodel can still hide old problems, especially in townhomes where you share walls and a roof. Here is what I found in one Tempe townhome. Watch on YouTube.
After the inspection
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FAQ
Yes. I inspect condos, townhomes and single-family homes. For HOA properties, ask who is responsible for the roof and exterior.
It is common in older homes. Every home inspection includes a termite inspection at no extra charge, plus a 1-year termite warranty through Firehouse Pest Control in Gilbert if no active termites are found.
Yes. Older lines can be cracked, sagging or full of roots, and you cannot see any of it from above.
Yes. Rentals see a lot of wear, so I look closely at plumbing leaks, smoke and CO detectors, GFCI outlets and anything a tenant or landlord has patched. Here is a Gilbert rental with plenty of DIY repairs.
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:
Mesa • Chandler • Scottsdale • Phoenix
North Tempe ranch homes, The Lakes and condos near ASU are all about 20 minutes from Gilbert. Book online when you’re ready.
