Home inspection FAQ
Straight answers about scope, access, reports, and follow-up.
These answers describe the safe baseline. The signed agreement and property-specific conditions control the inspection.
Planning and scheduling
A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive review of major visible and accessible systems and components. The property-specific agreement defines the final scope. Common areas include the site, exterior, roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, water heater, interior rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, attic, crawlspace, and garage.
Pricing depends on details such as property type, size, age, location, occupancy, additional structures, and any optional add-ons. Share the address and known property details for a quote before scheduling.
The time depends on the property's size, age, condition, systems, access, and inspection scope. C&G will provide a scheduling window rather than a universal duration promise.
Use the contact page, call (310) 505-6581, or email clarencegloss@gmail.com. Provide the property address, property type, approximate size, desired date, and reason for the inspection. A request is not confirmed until C&G accepts the time and scope.
Weekend availability depends on the property, travel, and existing schedule. Share the timing you need and C&G will confirm what can be offered for that request.
Residential single-family, condominium, townhome, and similar properties are commonly reviewed. Specialty property acceptance is confirmed property by property before scheduling.
Before the inspection
Utilities should be on when safe and authorized. Provide access to electrical panels, the attic, crawlspace, water heater, HVAC equipment, garages, gates, and other included areas. Move storage away from key systems, unlock access points, and secure pets. The inspector does not move heavy furniture or personal belongings.
Age alone does not show whether visible conditions, installation concerns, incomplete work, or maintenance needs are present. An inspection can provide useful documentation, but it is not a code-compliance or permit-history certification.
Attendance and access arrangements are usually coordinated through the parties and real-estate professionals involved. The property must be available for the agreed inspection without creating a conflict or unsafe condition.
The inspector documents the limitation and does not operate systems that lack necessary service or authorization. Depending on the importance of the inaccessible area, the client may need to arrange a return visit under separately agreed terms.
During the inspection
Clients are encouraged to discuss attendance when scheduling. On-site questions can be helpful, but access, occupancy, safety, and transaction rules still apply. Follow the inspector's direction around ladders, roofs, electrical equipment, crawlspaces, and other hazards.
The inspection follows the signed agreement and applicable standard of practice. Some components may be sampled or inaccessible. The report should make significant limitations clear.
The inspection remains a visual, non-invasive review under the signed agreement. Tools that support an observation do not turn the service into destructive testing, engineering analysis, or a guarantee that a concealed condition will be found.
Only when access and conditions are reasonably safe. Height, slope, material, weather, opening size, clearance, water, animals, suspected hazards, and observed damage can limit access. Alternative vantage points may be used.
Reports and decisions
C&G confirms the expected report delivery window when the inspection is scheduled. Timing depends on property size, complexity, access, and the agreed scope.
The report identifies inspected systems and components, visible observations, material concerns, relevant photographs, recommendations, and important limitations. A summary helps with navigation but does not replace the full report.
No. The inspector provides information about observed conditions. The purchase decision belongs to the client in consultation with the appropriate real-estate, legal, financial, insurance, and specialist advisers.
No. A home inspection documents conditions at a point in time. It is not a code-enforcement approval, warranty, appraisal, or pass/fail certification.
Yes. Contact C&G with the report section and question so the observation and recommendation can be discussed in context.
The inspection may explain priority or recommend evaluation, but it is not a contractor bid. Obtain independent written estimates from appropriately qualified providers. C&G's separate contracting service cannot offer or perform repairs on a property C&G inspected during the previous 12 months.
Scope and limitations
No inspection can reveal every concealed condition. Walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, stored belongings, finishes, underground systems, and equipment housings can limit what is visible. The report documents known limitations and may recommend further evaluation.
No. The inspector may note safety or installation concerns, but the service does not certify compliance with current or past codes, permits, manufacturer instructions, or local enforcement requirements.
Specialty evaluations such as sewer, solar, mold, termite, and specialist pool or spa inspections require a separate qualified provider unless specifically approved and included in the signed agreement.
No. Systems can fail after the inspection, and conditions can change. The report describes observations made at the time under the conditions then present.
No. The inspector does not move heavy furniture, appliances, personal belongings, stored materials, or finishes. Blocked areas are limitations.
Service area and follow-up
Serving Los Angeles County and Riverside County, subject to address, scheduling, travel, and project-scope confirmation.
Contact C&G by phone or email with the property details and preferred timing. Availability and response expectations are confirmed for each request.
No repair offer or work may be provided by C&G Contracting Services on a property for which C&G prepared a home inspection report during the previous 12 months. Use independent contractors during that period.
The client controls report sharing subject to the agreement and applicable transaction requirements. Obtain clear client authorization before sending the report to another person.
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