Residential Inspection Services

While most homes do not have major material defects, some do and may not be recognized by the current owner or potential buyer. This, along with deferred maintenance issues that can be identified through inspection, may mark a property as a possible "money pit" for the purchaser. FHIA will provide an unbiased third-party overview of the current condition of the property for General Pre-Listing or Pre-Purchase clients. This approach allows the Pre-Listing client to make needed repairs ahead of time so that defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks, and for the Pre-Purchasing client, an inspection reduces the chance of unpleasant surprises post-escrow.
Residential Inspection Services in Orange County CAare very familiar with the building standards of the major builders in Southern California and have currently performed more than 1,200 of these inspections. If you are an original owner of a new home and have purchased that home within the past 11 months, this is a "Must Have Inspection" to protect your investment! *Ancillary fee may apply.

Manufactured, Mobil or Modular Home Inspections

FHIA is also certified to inspect Manufactured, Mobil, or Modular homes. Although some of the terms to describe these types of homes are often interchangeable in informal conversation, understanding the subtle differences for inspection purposes requires specialized training. Your Mobil or Manufactured Home will be inspected for defects that are specific to those types of structures, including fire safety issues, and the plumbing, heating and electrical systems, as well as the home's body, frame and foundation requirements. It will also be checked for affixed seals that certify that the home was built in compliance with U.S. federal housing codes.

Professional, Knowledgeable, Certified Home Inspectors

More than 20 years of inspection experience. Certified InterNACHI Inspectors and Certified Master Inspectors (CPI and CMI) that focus on professionalism and details when inspecting your home. Serving Orange County, North San Diego County and Parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

We Notice the Little Things

We focus on potential problems that are rarely seen by the untrained eye. Our inspections will help identify trouble areas that you need to be aware of before purchasing or selling a home, making you confident in your property transactions and saving you money.

Owned and Operated by Retired Firefighters

Our experience includes not only residential and Commercial General Pre-Listing and Pre-Purchase Inspections, but also New Home Warranty Inspections, Four Point Inspections for Insurance Companies, Property Maintenance and Safety Inspections, Construction Defect Litigation Inspection and Mediation with MC3 Certified Mediators, HOA Common Area Inspections, Fire Safety Inspections, and Forensic Evaluations. Being owned and operated by Retired LA County Firefighters and Fire Inspectors, our specialized background plays heavily into our experience and manner in which we conduct our business.

FOCUS Home Inspectors (FHIA) spot the obvious, but also recognize the subtle issues that less experienced inspectors may pass over. We inspect, evaluate, test, and review the five major systems and structure of a home, from the roof to the foundation and over 400 components in between. We then provide a fully electronic and/or written report with pictures, illustrations, and clear explanations of the inspection results. We also include a 96 page illustrated manual that provides instruction, recommendations, and reminders on continued home maintenance, helping you to keep your home at its peak performance. This is important information to have when making your decision on one of the biggest investments you will make for you and your family.

New Home Construction Inspection

FOCUS Home Inspection Authority (FHIA) complies with CDC recommendations and practices social distancing by keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from any other persons. We also wear protective gear (masks, rubber gloves as needed, and our hands are sanitized before and after each inspection), We strongly advise any person's present to practice these same safety precautions.

While most homes do not have major material defects, some do and may not be recognized by the current owner or potential buyer. This, along with deferred maintenance issues that can be identified through inspection, may mark a property as a possible "money pit" for the purchaser. FHIA will provide an unbiased third-party overview of the current condition of the property for General Pre-Listing or Pre-Purchase clients. This approach allows the Pre-Listing client to make needed repairs ahead of time so that defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks, and for the Pre-Purchasing client, an inspection reduces the chance of unpleasant surprises post-escrow.

FHIA also specializes in New Home Construction 1st Year Warranty Inspections which help to avoid the infamous Construction Defect Litigation. All major new home builders in California provide a Fit-n-Finish Warranty and by law, a Limited 10 Year Construction Warranty, that most owners, of newly constructed homes, are unfamiliar with in detail. Do you know what issues should be repaired by your builder? They may not always be easy to find. Newly constructed homes haven't been test-driven yet and often have unique problems than older homes may not. As part of the builder warranty, the buyer is responsible for inspecting their new home. Our experience and inspections, in this specialized field alone, have saved hundreds of New Homeowners thousands of dollars in repair and/or finish costs, by identifying and providing a list of items that may be submitted to your home builder under your New Home 1st Year Warranty for repairs at no cost. If you are an original owner of a new home and have purchased that home within the past 11 months, this is a "Must Have Inspection" to protect your investment! OR, while some restrictions may apply, this specialized inspection is well worth the cost to those who are purchasing or selling a home that is less than 10 years of age. *Ancillary fee may apply. Call for further details.