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Comprehensive Property Inspections

Pre-purchase & recurring home inspections for South Bay properties. Paragon's RED/YELLOW/GREEN triage report shows what's failing now vs. later.

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I.OVERVIEW

Pre-Purchase & Recurring · RED/YELLOW/GREEN Triage Report

You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Paragon's home inspection covers every major system in your property — foundation to roof — and delivers a plain-language report using our proprietary RED/YELLOW/GREEN triage: what's failing now, what will cost you in a few years, and what's sound. We do pre-purchase (buyer's) inspections that fit your escrow contingency, and recurring maintenance inspections for owners and landlords who want to stay ahead of repairs.

II.WHY IT MATTERS

What Sets a Paragon Inspection Apart

RED/YELLOW/GREEN Triage

Most inspection reports bury the important findings in 40 pages of boilerplate. Ours grades every system: RED = failing or unsafe now, YELLOW = will need money within ~3 years (budget for it), GREEN = sound. You leave with a prioritized capital-expenditure picture, not a jargon dump — so you can negotiate a purchase or plan a maintenance budget with real numbers.

Pre-Purchase vs. Recurring

A pre-purchase (buyer's) inspection is a one-time, contingency-ready report during escrow — the leverage you use before you close. A recurring maintenance inspection (annual or semi-annual) is for owners and property managers who'd rather catch a failing water heater or roof in a scheduled visit than a 2 a.m. emergency. Many clients start with a buyer's inspection and move to a maintenance schedule after they move in.

Built by People Who Do the Repairs

We're a full-service South Bay contractor, so our inspectors know what a repair actually costs and how these homes actually fail — 1950s galvanized plumbing, undersized panels, coastal salt-air corrosion, hillside drainage. You get repair-grounded findings and realistic cost context, not a checklist from someone who has never opened a wall.

III.PROCESS

Our Home Inspection Process

01Scheduling — we book around your escrow timeline (priority for active contingencies) or your maintenance calendar, and confirm access with the listing agent or tenant.
02On-site inspection — a crawlspace-to-roof walkthrough of structure, roof and exterior, foundation, plumbing, electrical panel and wiring, HVAC, attic and insulation, windows and doors, and visible moisture or drainage issues.
03Photo documentation — every finding is photographed and located so the report is unambiguous and defensible in a negotiation.
04RED/YELLOW/GREEN grading — each system is triaged and, where useful, given rough repair-cost context so you can prioritize.
05Written report within 24 hours — a clear, photo-documented report delivered fast enough to fit your purchase contingency.
06Walkthrough call — we walk you through the findings and answer questions, so you know what matters before you sign or plan repairs.

IV.CAPABILITIES

What the Inspection Covers

Roof, gutters, and exterior condition
Foundation, structure, and visible framing
Plumbing supply, drainage, and water heater
Electrical panel, service capacity, and wiring
HVAC — heating, cooling, and ductwork
Attic, insulation, and ventilation
Windows, doors, and moisture/water intrusion
Drainage, grading, and site conditions
Add-on: sewer lateral camera scope
Add-on: moisture mapping and thermal imaging

V.FAQ

Home Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home inspection cost in the South Bay?: Most single-family home inspections run $375–$650 depending on square footage, age, and add-ons; larger estate properties on the Palos Verdes Peninsula run higher. Recurring maintenance inspections are quoted at a reduced rate. We give you a firm price before we schedule — never a surprise at the door.
What's the difference between a pre-purchase and a recurring inspection?: A pre-purchase (buyer's) inspection is a one-time report during escrow, written to fit your contingency and give you negotiating leverage before closing. A recurring maintenance inspection is a scheduled annual or semi-annual check for owners and landlords who want to catch problems early. Many clients do a buyer's inspection first, then switch to a maintenance schedule.
How fast do I get the report?: We deliver the written, photo-documented report within 24 hours of the visit, and we prioritize active escrows so it lands inside your contingency window. We can typically schedule within a few business days.
Can you camera-scope the sewer lateral during the inspection?: Yes — it's a common add-on and we recommend it on older South Bay homes and Peninsula properties. Aged sewer laterals are a frequent and expensive post-purchase surprise; a camera scope during the inspection can save you a five-figure repair.
Do you inspect condos and multi-unit / rental properties?: Yes. We inspect condos and townhomes (interior systems and the unit envelope) and handle multi-unit and rental inspections for landlords and property managers, including documented condition checks between tenants.
Are you licensed and insured?: Yes — Paragon is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, with 18+ years of hands-on South Bay construction experience. Because we also do the repairs, our findings come with realistic, repair-grounded cost context.

VI.THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE

The Work

A comprehensive, crawlspace-to-roof home inspection of your South Bay property — pre-purchase (buyer's) inspections and recurring maintenance inspections.

The Paragon Difference

We grade your home's infrastructure on a Green/Yellow/Red matrix. We tell you exactly what is failing right now (Red), what will cost you money in 3 years (Yellow), and what is safe (Green). Brutal honesty before you move your furniture in.

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What Sets a Paragon Inspection Apart

RED/YELLOW/GREEN Triage

Pre-Purchase vs. Recurring

Built by People Who Do the Repairs

Our Home Inspection Process

01Scheduling — we book around your escrow timeline (priority for active contingencies) or your maintenance calendar, and confirm access with the listing agent or tenant.

02On-site inspection — a crawlspace-to-roof walkthrough of structure, roof and exterior, foundation, plumbing, electrical panel and wiring, HVAC, attic and insulation, windows and doors, and visible moisture or drainage issues.

03Photo documentation — every finding is photographed and located so the report is unambiguous and defensible in a negotiation.

04RED/YELLOW/GREEN grading — each system is triaged and, where useful, given rough repair-cost context so you can prioritize.

05Written report within 24 hours — a clear, photo-documented report delivered fast enough to fit your purchase contingency.

06Walkthrough call — we walk you through the findings and answer questions, so you know what matters before you sign or plan repairs.

What the Inspection Covers

Roof, gutters, and exterior condition

Foundation, structure, and visible framing

Plumbing supply, drainage, and water heater

Electrical panel, service capacity, and wiring

HVAC — heating, cooling, and ductwork

Attic, insulation, and ventilation

Windows, doors, and moisture/water intrusion

Drainage, grading, and site conditions

Add-on: sewer lateral camera scope

Add-on: moisture mapping and thermal imaging

Home Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home inspection cost in the South Bay?

Most single-family home inspections run $375–$650 depending on square footage, age, and add-ons; larger estate properties on the Palos Verdes Peninsula run higher. Recurring maintenance inspections are quoted at a reduced rate. We give you a firm price before we schedule — never a surprise at the door.

What's the difference between a pre-purchase and a recurring inspection?

A pre-purchase (buyer's) inspection is a one-time report during escrow, written to fit your contingency and give you negotiating leverage before closing. A recurring maintenance inspection is a scheduled annual or semi-annual check for owners and landlords who want to catch problems early. Many clients do a buyer's inspection first, then switch to a maintenance schedule.

How fast do I get the report?

We deliver the written, photo-documented report within 24 hours of the visit, and we prioritize active escrows so it lands inside your contingency window. We can typically schedule within a few business days.

Can you camera-scope the sewer lateral during the inspection?

Yes — it's a common add-on and we recommend it on older South Bay homes and Peninsula properties. Aged sewer laterals are a frequent and expensive post-purchase surprise; a camera scope during the inspection can save you a five-figure repair.

Do you inspect condos and multi-unit / rental properties?

Yes. We inspect condos and townhomes (interior systems and the unit envelope) and handle multi-unit and rental inspections for landlords and property managers, including documented condition checks between tenants.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes — Paragon is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, with 18+ years of hands-on South Bay construction experience. Because we also do the repairs, our findings come with realistic, repair-grounded cost context.