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# Ridgecrest Home Inspection Service

Ridgecrest Home Inspections

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- [Welcome](https://www.russmathewson.com/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Welcome! Whether you are moving into a new house to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new job, or downsizing to simplify life in a turbulent economy, buying and selling houses is stressful. Choosing a certified home inspector to represent
- [Mold Inspection](https://www.russmathewson.com/mold-inspection/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com There are two options when considering a mold inspection. Complete Mold Inspection $320.00 Limited Mold Inspection $120.00 A Complete Mold Inspection consists of a visual inspection of the entire home inside and out, searching for moisture intrusion, water damage, musty odors, apparent
- [Mathewson](https://www.russmathewson.com/mathewson/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Thirty-three years of construction experience ranging from carpet and paint replacement, to building Aircraft Hangers from the ground up, a core strength of Mathewson Home Inspections is problem analysis associated with new or existing home structures. The US Army Corps
- [Price List](https://www.russmathewson.com/prices/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Pricing is for the Indian Wells Valley. Out of town inspections may incur a travel surcharge. Call for details. Home Inspection Prices Square Feet Heated, 0 - 2000 $ 350.00 Square Feet Heated, 2001 - 2500 $ 400.00 Square Feet Heated,
- [Links](https://www.russmathewson.com/links/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Below are some links that can take you to more information about elements that are sometimes found in homes. Radon: https://www.epa.gov/radon/ EPA https://www.epa.gov/- which includes information on asbestos, clean-up, Lead, Mold, etc. Asbestos https://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com/ provides information on mesothelioma and other asbestos
- [Home Inspection Defined](https://www.russmathewson.com/home-inspection-defined/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com According to the State of California Business & Professions Code, "a home inspection is a noninvasive, physical examination, performed for a fee in connection with a transfer, ... of real property, of the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems or the structural and essential
- [Your Report](https://www.russmathewson.com/get-your-report/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Mathewson Inspection Services uses the HomeGauge computerized home inspection reporting system. This means our reports are available to clients and their agents on the Web as soon as the report is completed and stays there for 5 years. To view and print these reports
- [Sample Reports](https://www.russmathewson.com/samples/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Almost no home is going to be perfect (even new or recently built construction). Inspectors usually will discover some issues needing attention or that the buyer and seller should be aware of. Click on the links to see reporting examples and
- [Interiors and Garage](https://www.russmathewson.com/interiors-and-garage/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Interiors: Observe & describe the walls, ceiling, and floor systems; Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; Counters and a representative number of installed cabinets; and a representative number of doors and windows. Operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; and Report
- [Client Reviews](https://www.russmathewson.com/client-reviews/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com CLIENT REVIEWS: Powered by HomeGauge home inspection software.
- [Buying](https://www.russmathewson.com/buying-a-home/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes
- [Roofing & Exterior](https://www.russmathewson.com/roofing-exterior/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Roofing: Observe and describe Roof covering; Roof drainage systems; Flashings; Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and report signs of' leaks or abnormal condensation on building components. Exterior: Observe and describe Wall cladding, flashings, and trim; Entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Decks,
- [Structural](https://www.russmathewson.com/structural/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Structural: Observe and describe structural components including foundations, floors, walls, columns or piers, ceilings and roof. Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the
- [Plumbing](https://www.russmathewson.com/plumbing/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Plumbing: Observe and describe Interior water supply and distribution system, including: piping materials, supports, and insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections; Interior drain, waste, and vent system, including: traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation;
- [Electrical](https://www.russmathewson.com/electrical/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Electrical: Observe and describe the service entrance conductors; service equipment, grounding equipment, main over current device, and main and distribution panels; Amperage and voltage ratings of the service; Branch circuit conductors, their over current devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages;
- [Heating & Cooling](https://www.russmathewson.com/heating-cooling/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Heating & Cooling Systems: Observe & describe permanently installed heating and cooling systems including: Heating equipment; Cooling Equipment that is central to home; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible; Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems
- [Insulation and Appliances](https://www.russmathewson.com/insulation-and-appliances/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Insulation & Ventilation: Observe and describe the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and the operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of
- [Selling Your Home?](https://www.russmathewson.com/selling-your-home/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Thinking of selling your home? Nearly all buyers purchase a home inspection report during escrow. You need to be prepared! Having a Pre-Listing Home Inspection helps you in many ways: It may reduce your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your
- [Certification Page](https://www.russmathewson.com/certification-page/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com Mathewson Certified Home Inspections is a proud member of: InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Training Certificates: Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Structural Roofing Crawlspaces & Foundations Energy Auditing Pools &
- [Radon Information](https://www.russmathewson.com/radon-information/) - This is blank information as a placeholder until the owner puts in new information.
- [Mold Information](https://www.russmathewson.com/mold-information/) - Introduction to Molds Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
- [Inspection Guarantee](https://www.russmathewson.com/inspection-guarantee/) - Inspection Services in Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas Telephone 760 382 2195 Email: russ@russmathewson.com To help keep your escrow moving, Mathewson Home Inspections will provide: A detailed, easy to understand, fully illustrated report within 48 hours of your inspection or the cost of the inspection is free. The support of a virtual office, backed by state-of-the
- [ASHI Member](https://www.russmathewson.com/ashi/) - I am a proud member of: ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors. Let an ASHI Home Inspector Perform Your Home Inspection The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America's oldest and largest professional society of home inspectors. ASHI's goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance
- [CREIA Member](https://www.russmathewson.com/creia/) - I am a proud member of CREIA. The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) is a voluntary, nonprofit public-benefit organization of real estate inspectors. Founded in 1976, CREIA provides education, training and support services to its members and the real estate community. CREIA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are recognized by the California
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- [Your Report](https://www.russmathewson.com/your-report/) - Learn more about how Mambo is licensed and how this affects you. Mambo is released under the GNU General Public license (GNU GPL).The GNU GPL provides for a person or persons to distribute Mambo for a fee, but not actually charging for the software itself, because Mambo is free. Mambo is free to share and