# AZ Home Inspection Services, full reference

Source of truth: https://www.azhiservices.com
Last generated: 2026-10-02

## Business

- Name: AZ Home Inspection Services (also trading as AZHI Services)
- Founder & Owner: Bob Clardy
- Lead Inspector: Stephen Lafakis
- Phone: 480-805-2025
- Email: Bob@AZHIServices.com
- Street address: not published. This is a mobile inspection team.
- Business hours: not published. The team answers follow-up questions after the inspection.
- Region: the Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona, locally known as "the Valley of the Sun".
- Experience: a combined 50+ years of industry experience across the team. Bob Clardy founded the company in 2005 and has lived in the Valley of the Sun for more than 50 years. Thousands of inspections performed.
- Starting price: $325 for a residential inspection.

## Licenses and certifications

- ASHI Certified Inspector
- AZ Board of Technical Registration
- OPM Termite License
- AZDA Licensed (WDIIR)
- BPI Certified
- BVI Background Verified
- Pool & Spa Certified
- SPRK Solar Certified Inspector

Every inspection follows the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the leading home inspection association.

## The team

### Bob Clardy, Founder & Owner
Bob Clardy founded AZ Home Inspection Services in 2005, the same year he became a licensed home inspector, and has lived in the Valley of the Sun for more than 50 years. Bob built the company around one simple idea: treat every client’s home like it is the biggest purchase of their life, because for most people, it is.
Credentials: ASHI Certified Inspector, AZ BTR Licensed, OPM Termite, BPI Certified, Background Verified (BVI), Pool & Spa Certified, SPRK Solar Certified

### Stephen Lafakis, AZHI, Lead Inspector
Stephen brings hands-on construction experience and professional home inspection expertise. With 15 years in the trades as a builder and remodeler, he understands homes from both sides: how they are built and how their systems perform over time. He is ASHI and InterNACHI certified and trained, certified and/or licensed for termite inspections, complete solar system evaluations, sewer scope inspections, indoor air quality and mold testing, along with comprehensive residential home inspections. Stephen takes great pride in thorough inspections and clear client communication.
Credentials: 15 Years in the Trades, ASHI Certified, InterNACHI Certified, SPRK Solar Certified

## What is inspected

A home inspection is a visual evaluation of accessible conditions at the time of inspection. It is not technically exhaustive, destructive testing, a code-compliance inspection or a guarantee against future problems.

### Exterior & Structure
- Roofing: Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
- Exterior
- Exterior Grounds
- Structural Components: Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
- Garage: Including the garage door operator.

### Major Systems
- Electrical: Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and GFCI protection.
- Plumbing: Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
- Water Heaters: The water heater and its vents and flues.
- Cooling Systems: Cooling equipment, ducts and vents.
- Heating Systems: Heating equipment, ducts, vents and flues.

### Interior
- Interiors
- Bathrooms: Fixtures and bathroom exhaust fans.
- Laundry Room
- Built-In Appliances: Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor and other built-in appliances.

### Attic & Energy
- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation

## After the inspection

- HomeBinder: A digital home-management platform for organizing important home information, manuals, warranties and inspection-related records in one place.
- Repair Pricer: Localized repair-cost information that helps buyers and agents understand potential expenses and make better-informed decisions.
- Client Care: Questions after the inspection? The AZHI team remains available for clarification and ongoing support after the inspection.

In partnership with HomeBinder and Repair Pricer.

## Services

### Buyer's Home Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/buyer-inspections/
Before you close, know exactly what you're buying, every major system, walked with you and explained.
We make sure you understand the major systems of the house you're about to call a home.

Q: How long does a buyer’s home inspection take?
A: A few hours on site for a typical Phoenix-metro home, longer for larger or older properties. You are welcome to attend, and your AZHI inspector can go through significant findings with you and your agent.

Q: Can I use the report to ask for repairs?
A: Yes. The report includes a text summary of defects you can copy and paste straight into a repair addendum, and your agent can use the built-in Repair Request Builder to assemble a custom document with a requested credit amount.

Q: What if the inspection finds something serious?
A: Your AZHI inspector explains significant findings and answers your questions, and every finding in the report carries photographs, so you can get a contractor quote. Your comprehensive, photo-rich digital Spectora report is typically delivered the same day.

### Pre-Listing Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/pre-listing-inspections/
Find the problems before a buyer does, so surprises never cost you leverage at the negotiating table.
Some homeowners want to make repairs to their house before they put it on the market.

Q: Why get an inspection before listing?
A: Some homeowners want to make repairs to their house before they put it on the market. Finding the issues yourself means you choose how to handle them, rather than negotiating against a buyer’s inspection report after you are already under contract.

Q: Is a pre-listing inspection the same as a buyer’s inspection?
A: The scope is the same: the same accessible systems and components, the same ASHI Standards of Practice, the same photo-rich digital report. What changes is the timing and who it is for.

### New Construction Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/new-construction-inspections/
A brand-new build still needs an objective third party. City and county inspectors do not catch everything.
New construction homes need an objective third-party to inspect. The city or county inspectors often don't catch everything.

Q: Do I need an inspection on a brand-new home?
A: New construction homes need an objective third-party to inspect. The city or county inspectors often don’t catch everything, they are checking code compliance, not workmanship or the details you will live with.

Q: When should a new-build inspection happen?
A: Before you close, and again before the builder’s warranty period ends if you want a second look. Call with your closing date and we will tell you what timing makes sense for your build.

### Mold Testing & Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/mold-testing/
Moisture problems do not always announce themselves. Mold testing shows what is happening behind the walls, in the attic, and around past water intrusion, before it becomes your liability.
Mold is sneaky and often hard to detect. Make sure you know if action needs to be taken.

Q: How do I know if I have a mold problem?
A: Mold is sneaky and often hard to detect. Visible staining and a musty smell are the obvious signs. Testing is what tells you whether action needs to be taken, and where.

Q: Is mold testing included in a standard home inspection?
A: No, mold testing is a separate service you can add to any inspection. It gives you a clearer picture of what is happening around any past water intrusion, before it becomes your liability.

### Indoor Air Quality Testing
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/indoor-air-quality-testing/
The air inside a home can carry more than you can see or smell. Our particle check looks at a broad range of airborne particles and biological material, extra peace of mind if allergies or breathing sensitivities are a concern.
We run the latest tests to check the air quality of your new home.

Q: What does indoor air quality testing check for?
A: AZHI runs the latest tests to check the air quality of your new home. It is a separate service from mold testing and is worth considering before you move a family into a property you have not lived in.

### Pool & Spa Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/pool-and-spa-inspections/
Pool and spa problems are stressful and expensive. Our certified process finds them before you buy.
Pool & Spa problems can be stressful & expensive. Our certified inspection process ensures you know of any issues before making a purchase.

Q: Is the pool included in a standard home inspection?
A: No, pool and spa inspection is a separate certified service. Pool and spa problems can be stressful and expensive, and the certified inspection process ensures you know of any issues before making a purchase.

Q: Is Bob certified for pools and spas?
A: Yes. Bob Clardy is Pool & Spa certified alongside his ASHI certification and AZ BTR registration.

### Certified Termite Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/termite-inspections/
The wood-destroying insect report (WDIIR) Arizona lenders ask for, tied to your inspection visit.

Q: Do I need a termite inspection in Arizona?
A: A wood-destroying insect inspection report (WDIIR) is commonly requested by Arizona lenders as part of a purchase. The WDIIR is completed by an Arizona OPM certified applicator working through a licensed pest-control business, and it can be scheduled alongside your home inspection as one visit.

Q: Is the termite report part of the home inspection?
A: It is a separate certified service that can be scheduled alongside your home inspection, so you only coordinate one visit.

### Commercial Property Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/commercial-inspections/
Commercial properties come with their own systems, codes, and risks. Our team brings the same thorough, experienced approach to commercial buildings that we bring to every residential inspection.

Q: Do you inspect commercial buildings?
A: Yes. AZHI provides certified residential and commercial inspection services across the Phoenix metro area. Our team brings a combined 50+ years of experience across home and commercial inspecting, construction and home performance.

Q: How is a commercial inspection quoted?
A: Case by case, square footage, building age and the number of mechanical systems all move the number. Call 480-805-2025 with the property details for a firm quote.

### Sewer Scope & Camera Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/sewer-scope-inspection/
The main sewer line is buried and invisible during a standard inspection. A camera shows what is really down there, before it becomes your problem.

### Radon Testing
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/radon-testing/
Radon is invisible and odorless, and it varies home to home. Testing is the only way to know what is in the home you are buying.

### Lead & Asbestos Testing
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/lead-and-asbestos-testing/
Older homes can hide lead paint and asbestos you cannot spot by looking. Testing before you disturb them protects your health and your remodel.

### VA/FHA Certified Water Testing
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/water-testing/
On a well or municipal water, testing tells you what is really coming out of the tap. VA and FHA buyers may need certified testing before closing.

### Solar System Evaluation & Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/solar-inspection/
Buying or selling a home with solar? We evaluate the panels, mounting, wiring, and inverter, and the findings come back in a graded SPRK solar report.

### 1-Year Warranty Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/warranty-inspection/
Your builder’s warranty closes at a year. A warranty inspection makes sure everything that should be covered gets addressed before that window closes.

### Phase 2 (Pre-Drywall) Inspection
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/services/pre-drywall-inspection/
Once drywall goes up, the framing, plumbing, and electrical rough-in disappear for good. A pre-drywall inspection catches problems while they are still easy to fix.

## Services NOT offered

- Mobile home inspection.

## Service areas

**Core Valley:** Phoenix (https://www.azhiservices.com/), Scottsdale (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/scottsdale/), Tempe (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/tempe/), Mesa (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/mesa/), Chandler (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/chandler/), Gilbert (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/gilbert/), Glendale (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/glendale/), Peoria (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/peoria/)
**West Valley:** Avondale (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/avondale/), Goodyear (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/goodyear/), Buckeye (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/buckeye/), Verrado (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/verrado/), Litchfield Park (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/litchfield-park/), Tolleson (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/tolleson/), El Mirage (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/el-mirage/), Surprise (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/surprise/), Waddell (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/waddell/), Youngtown (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/youngtown/)
**North Valley:** Cave Creek (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/cave-creek/), Carefree (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/carefree/), Anthem (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/anthem/), New River (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/new-river/), Rio Verde (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/rio-verde/), Fountain Hills (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/fountain-hills/), Paradise Valley (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/paradise-valley/)
**East Valley:** Queen Creek (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/queen-creek/), San Tan Valley (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/san-tan-valley/), Apache Junction (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/apache-junction/), Gold Canyon (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/gold-canyon/), Florence (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/florence/)
**South Valley & Pinal County:** Casa Grande (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/casa-grande/), Maricopa (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/maricopa/), Coolidge (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/coolidge/)
**Sun Cities:** Sun City (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-city/), Sun City West (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-city-west/), Sun Lakes (https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-lakes/)

### Scottsdale, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/scottsdale/
Region: Core Valley
From the Old Town grid up through North Scottsdale, one of the areas where AZHI has done hundreds of inspections.
What an inspector watches for here: Larger custom homes mean more systems to cover: multiple HVAC zones, extensive irrigation, pools and spas, and long tile roof runs where flashing details matter more than the tile itself.

### Tempe, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/tempe/
Region: Core Valley
Older, denser and closer in than most of the Valley, with a large share of rentals and investment property.
What an inspector watches for here: A lot of Tempe stock is mid-century and has been through several owners and several remodels. Undocumented work is the recurring theme: added circuits, reworked plumbing, enclosed patios. Those get looked at closely.

### Mesa, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/mesa/
Region: Core Valley
The East Valley's largest city, and one of its most varied: mid-century tracts in west and central Mesa, decades of growth in between, and new master-planned communities on the east side.
What an inspector watches for here: Mesa's size and age range mean the inspection focus swings hard by neighborhood. An older central-Mesa ranch home and a brand-new east-Mesa build are close to different inspections, so knowing the build era shapes where the scrutiny goes.

### Chandler, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/chandler/
Region: Core Valley
Southeast Valley, with a mix of 1990s–2000s subdivisions and newer infill.
What an inspector watches for here: Chandler homes are hitting the age where the original roof underlayment, water heater and condenser are all reaching end of service life at once. That cluster is worth knowing about before you close, not after.

### Gilbert, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/gilbert/
Region: Core Valley
A Southeast Valley town built almost entirely in the last thirty years, and still building.
What an inspector watches for here: Mostly newer production housing, which shifts the emphasis: builder-warranty timing, workmanship items the municipal inspector is not looking for, and the first HVAC and water-heater replacement cycle coming due on the earlier phases.

### Glendale, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/glendale/
Region: Core Valley
Historic core near downtown Glendale, Arizona, with 1910s Catlin Court bungalows and postwar brick ranches, plus 1980s Arrowhead Ranch and newer master plans to the north.
What an inspector watches for here: Glendale's historic districts mix homes from the 1910s through the 1960s, many built one lot at a time, so no house is judged by its neighbor. Watch-items include flood-irrigated yards, steel casement windows, roof coolers and enclosed carports, while Arrowhead Ranch homes are read for 1980s-onward systems.

### Peoria, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/peoria/
Region: Core Valley
Northwest Valley, stretching from established neighbourhoods up into newer growth.
What an inspector watches for here: Peoria covers a wide age range in a small area. Roof age and attic ventilation are the two items that most often separate an easy report from a complicated one here.

### Avondale, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/avondale/
Region: West Valley
West Valley city where the Agua Fria meets the Gila: older homes in Old Town, Cashion and Las Ligas, then master-planned growth beginning with lakeside Garden Lakes.
What an inspector watches for here: An Avondale inspection depends on the part of town: Old Town and Las Ligas homes span the 1930s to the 2000s, some with later additions, while master-planned tracts need replacement-age checks. Near the Agua Fria and Gila, site drainage gets extra attention and flood zones are checked separately.

### Goodyear, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/goodyear/
Region: West Valley
Southwest Valley city built mostly after 1990 in large master plans: Palm Valley north of I-10, PebbleCreek's 55+ golf community, and Estrella's lakes and foothills below the Sierra Estrella.
What an inspector watches for here: Goodyear inspections follow the master plan and the lot: PebbleCreek's early-1990s homes are at the age for major replacements, Estrella's foothill lots put runoff and grading in scope, fairway lots bring stray-ball and overspray items, and new phases call for pre-drywall checks.

### Buckeye, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/buckeye/
Region: West Valley
Far West Valley city along I-10 where master-planned communities from Verrado to Teravalis are still building around a historic downtown on Monroe Avenue.
What an inspector watches for here: Much of Buckeye is new or under construction, so timing drives the inspection: stud-stage framing and rough-ins, startup and punch-list items ahead of closing, and a written list before the builder's one-year window closes. Downtown's older homes get a traditional resale read.

### Verrado, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/verrado/
Region: West Valley
A DMB master-planned community inside the City of Buckeye at the foot of the White Tank Mountains, opened in 2004 with front porches, alley garages and a Main Street.
What an inspector watches for here: Verrado homes sit under community design rules on foothill ground, so the inspection centers on porch roofs and columns, rear-alley garages, fill lots that can settle unevenly, slope drainage to swales, and street-tree roots near walks and drives.

### Litchfield Park, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/litchfield-park/
Region: West Valley
Goodyear Tire's former company town, later planned as a village, with mid-century homes around The Wigwam under mature palms and citrus, plus newer neighborhoods like the Village at Litchfield Park.
What an inspector watches for here: Mid-century homes under a mature canopy of palms, citrus and shade trees mean roots and limbs are part of the inspection: sewer laterals, roof drainage and walkways near trunks all get attention, along with low-slope roofs and systems updated over decades.

### Tolleson, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/tolleson/
Region: West Valley
Compact West Valley farm town from 1912: older single-family streets around 91st Avenue and Van Buren, Tolsun Farms' large lots, and newer Tolleson Meadows, all ringed by distribution centers.
What an inspector watches for here: Tolleson has a significant number of older single-family homes on a street pattern set between 1940 and 1970, so inspections center on original wiring and grounding, aging sewer laterals and gas connections, with 1950s ranches in Tolsun Farms and newer small-lot homes at Tolleson Meadows.

### El Mirage, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/el-mirage/
Region: West Valley
Northwest Valley city on the Agua Fria River, with 1950s homes around its original townsite and subdivisions such as Sundial and Rancho El Mirage built since 1999.
What an inspector watches for here: El Mirage splits by build year: 1950s homes near the original townsite need an older-house read, parcels by the Agua Fria or the wash that crosses town need drainage attention, and the newer subdivisions reach replacement dates street by street.

### Surprise, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/surprise/
Region: West Valley
Northwest Valley city with 55+ golf communities such as Sun City Grand, master plans like Surprise Farms and Marley Park, Royals and Rangers spring training, and a 1938 townsite.
What an inspector watches for here: Surprise needs the inspection matched to the community: fairway lots and aging original equipment in the 55+ golf neighborhoods, city pool-barrier and patio-cover details across the master plans, and farm-era homes in the Original Townsite.

### Waddell, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/waddell/
Region: West Valley
Unincorporated Maricopa County area (ZIP 85355) below the White Tank Mountains, with irrigated horse-property acreage and newer subdivisions such as Cortessa.
What an inspector watches for here: Waddell acreage brings systems a city lot does not: septic under the county's transfer rule, well water on some parcels, Maricopa Water District flood irrigation, and barns, tack rooms or guest houses, each with its own roof and wiring.

### Youngtown, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/youngtown/
Region: West Valley
Arizona's original retirement community, founded in 1954 and open to all ages since 1998: small mid-century homes, early-2000s Agua Fria Ranch and new 2020s subdivisions.
What an inspector watches for here: Youngtown's first homes were two-bedroom retirement houses with a carport and storage room, so the inspection focuses on ungrounded mid-century wiring, aging drain lines, pre-1978 paint and finishes, and carports or storage rooms later turned into living space.

### Cave Creek, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/cave-creek/
Region: North Valley
Rural town north of Phoenix where homes sit on desert acreage with town or well water and septic, a place AZHI has covered in hundreds of inspections.
What an inspector watches for here: On a Cave Creek property the checklist runs past the walls: whether water comes from the town or a well, the septic system outside the sewered core, dry washes near the house, desert brush against it, and barns or shops on Desert Rural lots.

### Carefree, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/carefree/
Region: North Valley
Planned 1950s desert town north of Scottsdale with custom homes set among granite boulders; AZHI has done hundreds of inspections in Carefree.
What an inspector watches for here: Carefree's rules keep boulders and natural washes in place, so houses wrap around rock. An inspector follows water where stucco meets granite, where scuppers and downspouts drop onto boulders, and along the drainage paths between rock and foundation.

### Anthem, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/anthem/
Region: North Valley
Del Webb master plan along I-17 north of downtown Phoenix, founded in 1999 at the base of Daisy Mountain, with production homes, a gated golf section and condos.
What an inspector watches for here: Anthem homes come from one builder's 1999 to 2008 run, so original equipment may still be in service at resale. Lots backing onto protected 404 washes, HOA-approved add-ons, and which side of I-17 the house sits on also steer the inspection.

### New River, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/new-river/
Region: North Valley
Unincorporated desert community north of Phoenix along I-17 where homes on rural lots rely on private wells, hauled water or a piped system, and on septic.
What an inspector watches for here: In New River the first question is water: a private well in an area where some have run dry, hauled water in an on-site tank, or a piped supply. Septic, washes, split-lot access and decades of add-ons fill out the rest of the list.

### Rio Verde, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/rio-verde/
Region: North Valley
Age-restricted golf communities northeast of Scottsdale near the Verde River, plus the separate, unincorporated Rio Verde Foothills; AZHI has handled hundreds of inspections in Rio Verde.
What an inspector watches for here: First confirm which Rio Verde: the 55-plus golf communities east of 172nd Street draw EPCOR water, while Foothills homes west of it may depend on hauled water, a well and septic. Early Verde homes date to 1973, so age-related systems matter too.

### Fountain Hills, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/fountain-hills/
Region: North Valley
Built into the hillsides northeast of Scottsdale, another area with hundreds of AZHI inspections behind it.
What an inspector watches for here: Hillside lots put grading and drainage at the front of the report. Retaining walls, site drainage away from the foundation, and how the lot sheds a monsoon downpour all get real attention here.

### Paradise Valley, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/paradise-valley/
Region: North Valley
Large lots, custom architecture, and one of the service areas where AZHI has done hundreds of inspections.
What an inspector watches for here: Custom homes rarely repeat, so nothing is assumed from the floor plan. Expect longer inspections: multiple mechanical systems, pools and water features, extensive glazing, and roofs that combine several assemblies on one structure.

### Queen Creek, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/queen-creek/
Region: East Valley
A Southeast Valley town, mostly in Maricopa County, where acre-lot rural and equestrian properties sit beside master-planned neighborhoods that builders have kept adding to in recent years.
What an inspector watches for here: The inspection depends on the property. Acreage can mean a septic system plus barns, shops or a casita, each with its own roof and wiring, while new master-planned homes benefit from a pre-drywall visit and an 11-month inspection before builder coverage ends.

### San Tan Valley, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/san-tan-valley/
Region: East Valley
A Pinal County town since 2025, set between Queen Creek and Florence and made up largely of planned communities built during the early-2000s boom.
What an inspector watches for here: Homes here are largely early-2000s production builds, so original cooling equipment, roof underlayment and tank water heaters are reaching replacement age together. Permit history for additions and pools sits with Pinal County, which permitted the area before incorporation.

### Apache Junction, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/apache-junction/
Region: East Valley
A city at the western foot of the Superstition Mountains, mostly in Pinal County, with older site-built homes on desert lots, rural acreage and new master-planned phases.
What an inspector watches for here: Older site-built homes here raise questions that start outside the walls: septic or sewer, whether a wash or FEMA floodplain crosses the lot, and, in the southwest, how near a mapped earth fissure runs.

### Gold Canyon, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/gold-canyon/
Region: East Valley
An unincorporated Pinal County community below the Superstition Mountains, started in 1974, with custom, golf-course and foothill homes set into natural desert along U.S. 60.
What an inspector watches for here: Custom desert homes here can combine flat and pitched roofs, drain through parapet scuppers or internal drains onto native ground, and sit beside washes or fairways, so roof drainage and water paths around the pad get the closest look.

### Florence, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/florence/
Region: East Valley
Pinal County's seat, founded in 1866, pairing a National Register historic townsite of adobe and brick buildings with Anthem at Merrill Ranch, a Pulte and Del Webb master plan.
What an inspector watches for here: In the historic townsite the questions are adobe questions: water at the base of walls, damage hidden behind cement plaster, and drainage on flat roofs behind parapets. At Anthem at Merrill Ranch, the first homes, built from 2006, are reaching their first water heater and cooling replacements.

### Casa Grande, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/casa-grande/
Region: South Valley & Pinal County
Midway between Phoenix and Tucson, a city born as a railroad stop, whose Evergreen Addition holds 1920s to 1950s homes, ringed by newer subdivisions like Villago and Mission Royale.
What an inspector watches for here: Older Casa Grande homes are masonry of many kinds, from brick and block to stone and adobe, sometimes on shallow footings or over crawl spaces, so walls, foundations and drainage come first. For any purchase here, a look at the state's earth fissure maps is worthwhile.

### Maricopa, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/maricopa/
Region: South Valley & Pinal County
A young Pinal County city, incorporated in 2003, whose master-planned subdivisions, starting with Rancho El Dorado, were mostly laid out for the 2000s production-home boom.
What an inspector watches for here: Because so much of the city was built in the same few years by production builders, original roofs, air conditioners and water heaters tend to come due at once. Exceptions matter too: stalled subdivisions picked up by later builders, basement homes in Cobblestone Farms and shared roofs in Province.

### Coolidge, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/coolidge/
Region: South Valley & Pinal County
A farm town founded in 1925 beside Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, with its original townsite near downtown and newer subdivisions such as Heartland Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch.
What an inspector watches for here: Coolidge's farm valley works on every house: dust loads filters and coils, clay loam soils can shift when wet, and low-lying streets collect storm water. Older townsite homes add aging sewer lines, and homes past the City's sewer mains need their wastewater setup confirmed.

### Sun City, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-city/
Region: Sun Cities
Del Webb's first retirement community, opened in 1960 and built out by 1978: unincorporated, with single-level homes, Gemini twins and condos on circular, pinwheel streets.
What an inspector watches for here: Most Sun City homes date from 1960 to 1978, so the report sorts out which roof, cooling and water-heating equipment has been replaced and when, then turns to what is replaced far less often: drain lines, the sewer lateral and wiring.

### Sun City West, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-city-west/
Region: Sun Cities
Del Webb's follow-on community just west of Sun City, unincorporated and built mostly from 1978 to 1997, with single-family and attached homes set around its golf courses and recreation centers.
What an inspector watches for here: Most Sun City West homes went up between 1978 and 1997, nearly the span polybutylene pipe was made, so visible supply piping gets a hard look, along with tile relays, low-slope Arizona-room roofs and water heaters working against hard groundwater that is not softened.

### Sun Lakes, AZ
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/areas/sun-lakes/
Region: Sun Cities
Robson's first active-adult community, begun in 1972 on Chandler's southern edge: five largely unincorporated country club neighborhoods built into the 2000s around golf courses, including gated IronOaks.
What an inspector watches for here: Many Sun Lakes homes back onto a fairway or lake, so the report covers golf-ball strikes on tile, glass and stucco, course sprinkler spray on rear walls, and whether the lot drains toward the street as HOA rules require.

Phoenix is served from the homepage (https://www.azhiservices.com/), not a separate area page.

## The report

AZHI uses Spectora inspection software. Your comprehensive, photo-rich digital Spectora report is typically delivered the same day. It is a visual HTML and PDF document with high-quality photographs against every finding. It includes a table of contents that jumps to any section, a text summary of defects that can be copied into a repair addendum, filters that show only major safety hazards or defects, a summary count of items to be aware of, and a printable PDF version. An optional Zoom review of the report is available. Each report includes a Repair Request Builder that turns the findings the client chooses into a repair request document, with a requested credit amount or a comment on any item.

## Pricing

Q: How much does a home inspection cost in Arizona?
A: Residential home inspections start at $325. Your exact quote depends on factors such as the property’s size, age, type, features and any specialized services selected.

Q: Why does inspection pricing vary?
A: Homes differ in size, age, design, condition and features. The time and scope required to inspect them can vary, and selected specialized services also affect the final quote.

Q: Is $325 the price for every home?
A: No. $325 is the residential starting price. The exact quote depends on the property and the services selected.

Q: Can I add services to my home inspection?
A: Yes. AZ Home Inspection Services offers specialized services such as sewer scope, termite, solar, pool & spa, IAQ/mold, radon, water testing, lead and asbestos services when appropriate.

Q: When will I receive my inspection report?
A: Your comprehensive, photo-rich digital Spectora report is typically delivered the same day.

Q: How do I get an exact price?
A: Request a quote or call 480-805-2025 with the property details. Our team can help determine the appropriate inspection scope and services.

## Frequently asked questions

Q: How long does a home inspection take?
A: Most residential inspections take a few hours on site. Inspection time varies with the property’s size, age, type, features and condition, and larger, older or more complex properties may require additional time.

Q: How much does a home inspection cost in Arizona?
A: Residential home inspections start at $325. Your exact quote depends on factors such as the property’s size, age, type, features and any specialized services selected. Call 480-805-2025 with the property details for your exact price.

Q: What does a home inspection include?
A: Your AZHI inspector visually evaluates accessible major systems and components of the property, including exterior and structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, water heaters, heating and cooling, interiors, bathrooms, laundry, built-in appliances, attic, insulation and ventilation.

Q: When will I receive my inspection report?
A: Your comprehensive, photo-rich digital Spectora report is typically delivered the same day. You also get an email with a link to the report, and an inspection review over Zoom if you want one.

Q: Should I attend my home inspection?
A: Clients are welcome to participate in the inspection process. Your inspector can explain significant findings and answer questions about observed conditions.

Q: What happens after my inspection?
A: Your inspection is just the beginning. HomeBinder helps organize important home information for future reference and ownership, Repair Pricer can help with repair-cost considerations where the service is applicable, and our inspection team remains available when questions arise.

Q: What areas do you serve?
A: AZ Home Inspection Services serves communities throughout the Valley of the Sun and selected surrounding Arizona areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, Carefree, Cave Creek, Peoria, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert. AZHI has done hundreds of inspections in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Carefree, Cave Creek and Rio Verde.

## More questions (https://www.azhiservices.com/faq/)

Q: What does a home inspection include?
A: Your AZHI inspector visually evaluates accessible major systems and components of the property, including exterior and structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, water heaters, heating and cooling, interiors, bathrooms, laundry, built-in appliances, attic, insulation and ventilation.

Q: How long does a home inspection take?
A: Inspection time varies with the property’s size, age, type, features and condition. Larger, older or more complex properties may require additional time.

Q: Should I attend my home inspection?
A: Clients are welcome to participate in the inspection process. Your inspector can explain significant findings and answer questions about observed conditions.

Q: What isn’t included in a standard home inspection?
A: A home inspection is a visual evaluation of accessible conditions at the time of inspection. It is not technically exhaustive, destructive testing, a code-compliance inspection or a guarantee against future problems.

Q: Do you inspect new construction?
A: Yes. AZ Home Inspection Services offers new-construction inspection services, including applicable construction-phase and builder-warranty inspection options.

Q: Can AZHI inspect older, luxury or more complex homes?
A: Yes. Property age, size, design and features are considered when determining the appropriate inspection scope, time and quote.

Q: When will I receive my inspection report?
A: Your comprehensive, photo-rich digital Spectora report is typically delivered the same day.

Q: What does the report look like?
A: The digital report organizes findings by system and includes photos and clear descriptions designed to make important information easy to understand and share.

Q: Can I ask questions after the inspection?
A: Yes. AZHI’s service does not end when the report is delivered. Our team remains available when questions arise.

Q: What is HomeBinder?
A: HomeBinder helps organize important home information for future reference and ownership.

Q: What is Repair Pricer?
A: Repair Pricer can help with repair-cost considerations where the service is applicable.

Q: How much does a home inspection cost in Arizona?
A: Residential home inspections start at $325. Your exact quote depends on factors such as the property’s size, age, type, features and any specialized services selected.

Q: What affects my inspection price?
A: Property size, age, property type and features, and any specialized services selected can affect the final quote.

Q: How do I schedule an inspection?
A: Use the Schedule Your Inspection form or call 480-805-2025. Provide the property details and any services you’re considering, and the AZHI team will help with the next steps.

Q: How far in advance should I schedule?
A: Availability varies. Contact AZHI as soon as you know you need an inspection so the team can review current scheduling options.

Q: Do I need every additional service?
A: No. Every property and transaction is different. Tell us about the home and any concerns you have, and the AZHI team can help you determine which services make sense.

Q: Can I add a sewer scope?
A: Yes. Sewer scope inspections are available as a specialized service.

Q: Do you offer termite inspections?
A: Yes. Certified termite inspection services are available.

Q: Can you evaluate a home’s solar system?
A: AZHI offers a Complete Solar System Evaluation as a specialized service.

Q: Do you inspect pools and spas?
A: Yes. Pool and spa inspection services are available.

Q: Do you offer IAQ or mold testing?
A: Yes. Indoor air quality and mold testing options are available based on the property and client needs.

Q: What other testing is available?
A: Additional services include radon, water testing, lead and asbestos services. Specific applicability and scope should be confirmed when scheduling.

Q: Where does AZHI provide inspections?
A: AZ Home Inspection Services serves communities throughout the Valley of the Sun and selected surrounding Arizona areas.

## Customer reviews

A curated selection from the business's Google, Spectora and HomeAdvisor profiles, quoted verbatim. No star rating is published by this business in its own voice, so none is asserted anywhere.

- "Bob is knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly thorough. Your home is a big investment, and Bob can help you feel confident as you’re making this major decision. I can’t recommend him highly enough.", Anne A. (via Google)
- "Bob was extremely thorough and detailed, identifying both major concerns and smaller issues that we would have never noticed ourselves. His expertise was evident in the way he explained each finding, not just pointing things out, but helping us truly understand what it meant, how serious it was, and what our next steps should be. He covered everything with confidence and care, giving us peace of mind during a very important decision.", Cody S. (via Google)
- "I recently hired Bob for a home inspection on a listing of mine, and I was thoroughly impressed. Not only was he professional and detail-oriented, but also incredibly personable. Bob took the time to connect with the seller as a person, not just a client, which made a huge difference. He showed genuine respect for the home and the relationship the current owner has with it. His thoughtful approach, clear communication, and prompt, thorough report made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend Bob to anyone looking for an inspector who combines expertise with true care and respect.", Martin T. (via Google)
- "My inspection was very thorough, the warranties & 5yr roof protection plan are awesome, also Bob was super professional & friendly. This is my first home, but I shared the report with my parents who have owned multiple homes & they were very impressed. I highly recommend AZ Home Inspection Services, especially for first time homeowners!", Christie E. (via Google)
- "Bob was very friendly and thorough. He was responsive to all communications and since I am from out of state he kept me abreast of the situation every step of the way. He even called me during the inspection while he was on my roof in Arizona. I appreciate his counsel and insight into this project. I would highly recommend him. Thanks Bob", Dan G. (via Google)
- "Bob did an amazing job. He walked us through each item he found and gave us recommendations on how to resolve since we are first time home owners. 10/10 would recommend him!", Zoe J. (via Google)
- "Bob did a fantastic job. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of our home. He explained and offered suggestions on how to fix the issues that he had discovered during his inspection. His final report was very detailed and was sent to us the same day as our inspection. I highly recommend AZ Home Inspection Services.", Kevin L. (via Google)
- "We are moving to AZ from out of state. Stacy Hodges performed our home inspection in Goodyear, AZ in October of 2025. He did a thorough job and then spent a considerable amount of time on the phone explaining his findings in a way that was easy to understand. We received a detailed inspection report by email with multiple photos and videos to clearly show Stacy's findings. When we had questions, we sent him emails to which he responded promptly and even answered one more detailed email by calling us with his answers. We highly recommend Stacy and AZ Home Inspection Services.", Diana C. (via Google)
- "Once again Bob came through. As a Real Estate agent, I'm tasked with being the conductor of scheduling with a variety of vendors to help ensure that a buyer successfully closes on their home, on time, and with peace of mind. Bob is one of my vendors that I can always count on making me and my clients a priority. He's incredibly detailed with his inspections and better yet, explains it to my clients with easy to understand explanations. I've been an agent for 12 years. Bob and I only connected about a year ago, which was 11 years later than I would have liked.", Jeremy F. (via Google)
- "Bob is one of the most thorough, precise and professional trades people I’ve met. If you are thinking of buying a home or you’re a realtor who looks out for their clients, contact Bob for the best inspection experience.", Phaedra E. (via Google)
- "We think that Bob Clardy did a very thorough inspection putting our minds at ease. He was professional, easy to talk to and explained everything in great detail. Thanx Bob and we will refer you whenever we can. Can’t wait to move in to our new home.", Kim D. (via Google)
- "Bob was great and made the process easy. He did additional inspection of the pool and we appreciated his flexibility.", Nancy G. (via Google)
- "Bob is a really pleasant, professional and efficient fellow. He took time to explain what he was doing and what his findings were. Very good experience overall. Would highly recommend using his company.", John K. (via Google)
- "They are super knowledgeable about houses and what to look for when buying or selling a home. Very impressed by how detailed and thorough they are on the inspection. I would definitely recommend them for anyone needing a home inspection.", Brandon M. (via Google)
- "Bob was on time and very thorough in his inspection of the home I was preparing to purchase. I prefer to pay at the time service is rendered and he expects pay in advance, but I thought he was very thorough and an expert at covering all the bases and major systems of any home. I would recommend him and Az home inspection services.", Shelby H. (via Google)
- "Bob is amazing. He is not only thorough in his inspections but goes above and beyond to make sure the inspection is done in a professional manner and is there to protect his customers!", Nick P. (via Google)
- "We recently had our home inspection done by Bob Clardy of Arizona Home Inspection. Bob was very thorough and helpful. The insight he shared was excellent. We liked Bob’s patience with our questions and his professionalism. Bob’s experience is exceptional. Highly recommend Bob!", Susan K. (via Google)
- "Bob was accessible and quick to schedule us. He worked well with our agent to inspect the home and gave us a thorough inspection report. His comprehensive services, guarantees and follow-ups gave us peace of mind. Would definitely recommend.", Joel P. (via Google)
- "One of the easiest home inspections we have been through. Very pleased with the service and how promptly we received the inspection report. Bob Clardy with AZ Home Inspection is wonderful to work with. Highly recommend.", Tim M. (via Google)
- "You can tell right away that Bob is a perfectionist and LOVES finding the hidden home issues. Highly recommended the best in the biz", Brett M. (via Google)
- "Thorough inspection report and easy to understand. Very reasonable pricing. Bob Clardy was great. Highly recommend!", Cody V. (via Google)
- "Bob was very thorough with the inspection and took the time to explain everything to me, even my follow-up questions that I had a few days late. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection!", Cheri B. (via Google)
- "Bob is awesome! He is very thorough in his inspection and provided a great breakdown for me once complete. Highly recommend!", Jaxson H. (via Google)
- "Bob was very thorough and showed us all issues that need correcting. I was impressed with his knowledge and comfortable demeanor. I would definitely hire his services again.", James B. (via Google)
- "Bob was so great! Super nice, easily reachable and great at explaining anything I had questions on.", Angela M. (via Google)
- "Bob knows everything about homes and is a person you can trust.", Tracy C. (via Google)
- "Thorough evaluation. Showed me where shut offs were, pointed out minor issues that need repair or to be evaluated by expert. Stephen was great!", Karen C., 2026-09-18 (via Spectora)
- "The inspection was done very thoroughly and completely. After the inspection Stephen showed us everything that was found and made sure we understood the problem and also the best solution. He provided detailed pictures of a full report that was exactly what we needed. We would highly recommend anyone to use them for their home inspection.", Chuck & Dora T., 2026-08-30 (via Spectora)
- "Stephen was extremely knowledgeable and professional.", Jim A., 2026-08-30 (via Spectora)
- "Absolutely impressed. Stephan had a long drive to get to us but he was great. I appreciate that he initially asked if we had areas of concern and went with me to look at anything that I was worried about. He was quiet and professional when he was getting the inspection done and clean and tidy. His review of the report was not rushed, and he was thorough and walked around to show us things we needed to see. I am very happy with the professionalism and scope of the work.", Marla & Juan R., 2026-09-08 (via Spectora)
- "Stephen is very thorough and knowledgable and willing to go above and beyond. Thanks for amazing service, as always.", Stacey C., 2026-08-24 (via Spectora)
- "I had an excellent experience with AZ Home Inspection Services. Bob and Stephen were extremely professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and attentive to detail. They did an outstanding job inspecting the home and explaining everything clearly. I have no complaints whatsoever and would highly recommend Bob and Stephen to anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy home inspection. Excellent work!", Syed A., 2026-08-15 (via Spectora)
- "Bob is an outstanding inspector whose professionalism and expertise truly set him apart. His thoroughness is remarkable. He carefully examines every detail and leaves no question unanswered. What really stands out is his ability to explain his findings clearly and patiently, making even complex issues easy for any buyer to understand. Bob’s commitment to quality and his genuine care for his clients make the entire inspection process smooth and reassuring. I highly recommend Bob to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional inspector!", Jennifer B., 2025-11-25 (via Spectora)
- "Bob was very easy to communicate with! He made sure my clients understood what he was saying and answered all of their questions!", Sarah N., 2026-07-28 (via Spectora)
- "Bob is the best!  He’s very thorough, and is great with the buyers.  He is able to explain and communicate his findings with ease, and is always there to answer any questions that arise after the inspection as well.", Andrea S., 2026-06-19 (via Spectora)
- "Bob was so thorough, kind & knowledgeable. The entire experience was seamless, Bob provided exceptional service beyond my expectations.", Jacy Lee F., 2026-05-21 (via Spectora)
- "As always, you did a great job! I appreciate your professionalism in explaining the report to my clients and the time you take to answer their questions.", Kevin D., 2026-05-18 (via Spectora)
- "Bob did a terrific job on our inspection. He is very thorough, helpful and very practical with the concerns found. We couldn’t be happier with the service provided!", Matt H., 2026-01-20 (via Spectora)
- "Very thorough and complete. Great job with photo’s and descriptions of findings.", Patricia D., 2026-01-10 (via Spectora)
- "As always wonderful!  Excellent communication, quick to respond and thorough investigation. Thank you for your continued hard work!", Kim C., 2025-11-19 (via Spectora)
- "Very thorough and explained in detail everything found to be a possible problem. Very much appreciated!", Barbara B., 2025-11-07 (via Spectora)
- "I have used Bob for my last 2 home inspections and been very pleased with his quality of work. He is what you expect out of a home inspector, which is rare in this market. Friendly, reliable, and thorough. Will continue to use and refer.", Spencer C. (via HomeAdvisor)
- "Go ahead and hire this guy, because you won't regret it. The detailed report is user friendly and comprehensive. He provided a full consultation afterwards along with professionalism and clarity in his explanations.", Kenneth Dotson, 2021-08-27 (via HomeAdvisor)
- "This is a great company. Thorough, professional and highly-detailed. Consulted fully with every aspect of the inspection and provided an excellent reference report. So pleased with this company!", Patti A Hartley, 2021-10-01 (via HomeAdvisor)
- "I have excellent experience with this company very professional, on time and very responsive to all my questions with no hesitation at any time.", Tonya Goodman, 2021-09-17 (via HomeAdvisor)
- "Great reporting that was user-friendly and I appreciated the consult afterwards with me by phone.", Lisa Taylor, 2021-08-27 (via HomeAdvisor)
- "Showed up right and time and went the extra mile to make sure home is safe.", Holly Averbeck, 2021-09-25 (via HomeAdvisor)

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URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/blog/buying-a-house-with-solar-panels-in-phoenix-what-to-check/
Published: 2026-10-02
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### How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/blog/how-long-does-a-home-inspection-take/
Published: 2026-09-04
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URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-a-home-has-a-mold-problem/
Published: 2026-09-04
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### What Is a GFCI, and Why Does Your Report Flag It?
URL: https://www.azhiservices.com/blog/what-is-a-gfci-outlet/
Published: 2026-09-04
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