Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an inspection take?
For the typical 2,000 square foot house the time is approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours. For larger homes it can add 15-30 minutes for each additional 500 feet depending on such things as extra bathrooms or air conditioning units for example.
How do we get out house ready for inspection?
What we need during the inspection is unobstructed access to the equipment of the house. Please make sure that the inside electrical panel is accessible as we will need to take the cover off. If the panel is painted onto the wall please make sure that the panel can be taken off.
Call 505.222.3115 and schedule your new home to be inspected with AAA Inspection Services LLC before your inspection period in your contract expires.
How long does it take to get the report and how is it delivered?
If the client is at the inspection we will go over all of the findings with an oral report with them. The written report will be emailed to whomever the client wants it to go to in .pdf file format no later than noon the next business day although we try to get the reports out sooner than that.
What does the report consist of?
The report is written in a professional descriptive way but easy for the client and Realtors to read. We do not overload our reports with highly technical wording when layman terms will do. All of our reports have digital pictures embedded into them. There is a picture of the front of the house on the first page. This makes it easier for Real Estate Agents to find your report quickly as they normally have a mountain of paperwork to deal with. The report is typically 5 - 6 pages long including any pictures of defects we find during the inspection. Our reporting system uses a minimum of check boxes. Actually there are only four check boxes on the left side of the page next to the inspected Item. They are: Inspected; Operational; Not Operational; and Not Present. After this is usually a paragraph or 2 pertaining to the condition of the system and what repairs are needed.
AAA Inspection Service LLC does not believe in having 28, 34, or we have even seen upwards of 47 page reports full of check boxes and little narrative. That type of format is usually used by inspectors who have very limited experience and are trying to justify their fee. The problem is that with a reporting system like that it is easy to be overwhelmed and not find the information you truly need in a timely fashion.
AAA Inspection Services LLC inspectors are knowledgeable, have years of training, have years of experience and do not need to follow a checklist. Our reports are easy to read and you get the information you are looking for simply and quickly.
Call 505.222.3115 and schedule your new home to be inspected with AAA Inspection Services LLC before your inspection period in your contract expires.
Are your inspections available on saturdays?
AAA Inspection Services LLC not only does inspections on saturdays but usually we try to make sundays and holidays available as well. There are typically a limited number of these appointments available so try to book them early. The reason we make these available is we understand the real estate business. We understand that you only have a set number of days to complete your inspections of the real property (usually 7-10 days). We also understand that life happens and there might not be a way for you to do an inspection any other time.
Do you charge more than other inspection companies for your inspections?
Yes. AAA Inspection Services LLC does charge more for our quality inspections. There are several reasons for this. We have more experience. We have better training. We are the industry leaders. We offer our clients a better understanding of their home. We enjoy 2-way communication with our clients. We also give personal attention to our clients that is not readily found in most industries anymore.
There is one other major issue you should know about when selecting an inspection service. There is absolutely no governance by the State of New Mexico in the field of Real Estate Inspectors. None whatsoever. There is no licensing or government body that determines who can and can't be a Real Estate Inspector. A person could be a baker, or a sculptor, or a ski instructor, or a bus driver and the very next day be a Real Estate Inspector in the State of New Mexico. Now there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of these professions but for my money I would prefer someone with excessive experience and qualifications to inspect my families largest investment.
In all fairness there are a few in the industry here that are a true asset to the industry (and yes, we will be bringing some of the quality ones into the AAA Inspection Services LLC family) but they are the minority and not the majority so be careful when selecting an inspector. Please read our Qualifications page for more information regarding this and our far superior qualifications.
Call 505.222.3115 and schedule your new home to be inspected with AAA Inspection Services LLC before your inspection period in your contract expires.