MULTI FAMILY INSPECTION

WHAT IS A MULTI FAMILY INSPECTION?

A multi family inspection is a professional evaluation of a residential property with multiple living units, such as duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes. The main objective is to evaluate for safety and maintenance needs. We inspect properties with 2 – 4 units. Properties with 5+ units require a commercial inspection through TrueLine Commercial Inspections.

WHAT’S INSPECTED?

• Structural Components (foundation, framing, and roof)

• Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Systems

• Common Areas (hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms)

• Exterior Elements (parking, drainage, siding)

• Interior Elements (Interior (Walls, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Ceiling, Fixtures)

WHAT IS NOT INSPECTED?

• Sewer Scope (included w/ additional fee - Learn More)

• Radon Testing (included w/ additional fee - Learn More)

• Low-voltage Systems (Landscape Lighting, Alarm Systems, Audio-Visual Equipment)

• On-site, Attached Generators

• Septic Systems

• Pools and Spas

WHO PERFORMS MY MULTI FAMILY INSPECTION?

Good question! One of our exceptionally trained, knowledgeable, and certified home inspectors will take excellent care of you on inspection day! All of our inspectors are InterNACHI® certified, which means they are among the most elite group of professionals within the industry. Our team services properties up to 4 doors. Properties larger and more complex in nature need to be performed by an experienced and certified commercial building inspector. We refer to TrueLine Commercial Inspections.

HOW LONG DOES THE INSPECTION TAKE?

It really depends on the property size. It’s common for an inspection to take anywhere between 2 - 4 hours. We can give you an exact duration when you schedule.

HOW MUCH DOES A MULTI FAMILY INSPECTION COST?

Fees are based on total sq footage, including all finished areas, such as basements. The fee increases for each additional door. We inspect properties consisting of 2 - 4 doors. Anything over 4 doors would need to be inspected by commercial property inspectors at TrueLine Commercial Inspections.

Below 2,500 sq ft: $475 + $100 per additional door

2,501 - 3,999 sq ft: $575 + $100 per additional door

4,000 - 4,999 sq ft: $675 + $100 per additional door

Above 5,000 sq ft: Custom quote

Additional fee for travel beyond 60 miles.

WHAT ARE ACCEPTED PAYMENT OPTIONS?

We accept major credit/debit cards, ACH, cash, and check. Eligible buyers may have the option to pay for their home inspection at closing rather than paying upfront. This option allows the inspection fee to be deferred until the purchase closes, subject to eligibility and approval by the closing company.

If you're interested in our pay at closing home inspection option, check with your closing company before selecting this payment method.

WHERE DO YOU PERFORM INSPECTIONS?

Great question! We perform multi family inspections in Des Moines and surrounding areas, such as Ankeny, Bondurant, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, Adel, Clive, West Des Moines, Waukee, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pleasant Hill, Granger, Elkhart, Cumming, Woodward, Allemen, Perry, and more.

We are willing to travel, so give us a call and ask about our service area before scheduling.

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