Best Home Inspection in Santa Barbara County
Choosing a Home Inspection in Santa Barbara County? Go with the local’s choice, David Humphrey, CMI (that’s me), and get the best home inspection experience available!
I live, work and play here in beautiful Santa Barbara. Over the years I have inspected thousands of local homes. From Goleta to Santa Barbara, Montecito to Summerland, Carpinteria to Ojai and points all over Santa Barbara County, there isn’t much I haven’t seen.
In a geographical area with so many diverse construction styles, soils and micro-climates, it pays to hire an expert familiar with potential issues specific to your home’s location. I will use my accumulated local home inspection knowledge base to provide you with a truthful, unbiased evaluation of your home. In essence, I will let you know what works, and what needs work.
A home inspection is your opportunity, prior to the close of escrow, to enlist the services of an independent, third-party expert. I will work directly on your behalf. Unlike most parties involved in a real estate transaction, I have no conflicting interests. Whether you complete your real estate deal or not, my only goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can make a well-informed decision.
Most home inspectors are generalists; they point out defects observed in the home and often refer you to other experts in the construction industry for “further evaluation”. In my case, I am the expert. That’s what sets me apart from most other home inspectors in Santa Barbara.
Having worked my way up through the building-trades, I’ve accumulated years of hands-on skill, knowledge and expertise. I currently have over 30 years of professional experience as a CSLB California State Licensed General Contractor, (currently practicing and actively licensed), 10 years as an InterNACHI Certified Professional Home Inspector, and 5 years as an MCIB Certified Master Inspector.
My professional experiences and qualifications give me the ability to investigate the systems of a home; recognize, record and prioritize important issues; provide well-articulated explanations, and recommend courses of action.
After the inspection you will receive a modern, custom, colorful, easy to read report that is both digital and printable. In my reports I use a lot of color pictures, videos and diagrams to provide a clear explanation of any issues. When viewed on a computer the report is interactive with helpful links and tab to tab navigation similar to that of a website. The report will contain a prioritized summary, so you will have a well-organized and easily referenced “punch-list” of items that need to be addressed. For an additional fee I can even provide objective and accurate repair estimates; an add-on service you may find invaluable to your decision making or negotiating process.
Not only will the home inspection report affect your decision making process, but it will likely have an impact on your home ownership experience for years to come. Remember, not all home inspectors are created equal. “The value an inspector brings is his knowledge, and not every inspector is as experienced or educated as the next one,” says Curtis Niles, president of the National Association of Home Inspectors.
Contact Santa Barbara Home Inspector if you want the best home inspection in Santa Barbara County.