Home Inspections
A full pre-purchase inspection of structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances and moisture — with thermal imaging included. Photo report within 24 hours.
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IndependentNo referral fees from anyone
Published PricesFull rate schedule, no quote games
Same-Day Service AvailableWhen closings move fast
Thermal Imaging IncludedIn every inspection, no extra fee
Bilingual ReportsEnglish & Spanish
What we do
Three ways we protect your property
Whether you're closing next week, renting out a condo you never see, or trying to keep salt air from eating a hillside villa — there's a service for it.
Rental Inspections
Move-in, move-out and turnover documentation for landlords and property managers. Timestamped photos, so a deposit argument is about evidence rather than memory.
How it worksMaintenance Services
Found a problem? We can fix it. Scheduled upkeep, absentee-owner check-ups, and coordinated repairs with trades we actually trust.
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Why an inspection matters here
Vallarta is beautiful. It is also hard on buildings.
Salt air, 90% summer humidity, hurricane-season rain, and hillside construction on decomposed granite — Banderas Bay puts stress on a building that a home in Denver or Toronto never sees.
Most of what we find isn't dramatic. It's a slow leak behind a shower wall, a corroded breaker panel, a roof membrane two seasons past its life, an A/C unit that was never serviced. Individually small. Together, the difference between a good buy and a five-figure surprise in your first year.
- Salt-air corrosion on panels, rails and rebar
- Water intrusion and hidden humidity damage
- Improvised or unpermitted electrical work
- Failing roof membranes and drainage
- Cracked or leaking cisterns and tinacos
- Pool equipment and pump-room issues
- Termites and wood-boring insects
- Mini-split A/C units never serviced
The process
Simple, fast, and built around your closing date
From first message to report in hand — usually inside a week, faster if you need it.
Tell us about the property
Message us on WhatsApp or send the form. Address, size, age, and your closing date. We'll quote you a flat fee — no surprises.
We schedule around your deadline
Most inspections happen within 2–4 days. If your contingency period is tight, ask about same-day service — we keep slots open for exactly this.
We inspect the property, top to bottom
Two to four hours on site depending on size, including a full infrared scan. You're welcome to walk it with us — most buyers who do say it's the most useful hour they spent.
You get the report within 24 hours
An interactive online report plus a PDF, with photos of every finding rated Safety Hazard, Major Defect or Maintenance, in English or Spanish or both. Written so a buyer can read it and a contractor can quote from it.
We stay available after
Questions about a finding three weeks later? Call us. We don't disappear once the invoice is paid, and we'll happily talk to your agent or notario.
Who we work with
Buyers, owners and agents — different needs, same standard
Buyers
Usually buying from abroad, often sight-unseen, always on a deadline. We're your eyes on the ground and your leverage at the negotiating table.
Pre-purchase inspectionsOwners & Landlords
You're in Vancouver; the condo is in Vallarta. We check on it, document it, maintain it, and tell you the truth about what it needs.
For ownersReal Estate Agents
A deal that closes cleanly beats a deal that closes fast. Fast turnaround, calm reporting, and we never blow up a transaction for sport.
For agentsThe numbers behind the work
6Areas covered across Banderas Bay
24hReport turnaround
100%Inspections including thermal imaging
2Languages, one inspector — no translator needed
What clients say
We're usually hired by people who've never met us
★★★★★
“Brent's inspection saved us from making a costly mistake. He found issues the seller's contractor missed, and his report was incredibly detailed.”
★★★★★
“As a property manager, I need someone reliable for both inspections and quick repairs. Vallarta Inspections handles both perfectly.”
★★★★★
“Fast, professional, and honest. Brent fixed our plumbing issue the same day and gave us a maintenance checklist to prevent future problems.”
Questions
Common questions
How much does a home inspection cost in Puerto Vallarta?
Pre-purchase home inspections run from $5,000 MXN for a property under 139 m² up to $9,000 MXN for anything over 372 m². Condos and rentals start at $3,500 MXN. Thermal imaging is included at every level. The full rate schedule is published — no quotes-on-request games.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four days is typical. If your contingency period is closing in, ask about same-day service — we deliberately hold slots for urgent closings. Peak season (December to March) books up faster, so earlier is better.
Do I need to be there for the inspection?
No — a large share of our clients are still in Canada or the US when we inspect. But if you can be there, come. Walking the property with the inspector is the single best way to understand what you're buying. If you can't, we'll do a video call at the end to walk you through what we found.
Can I get the report in Spanish?
Yes — English, Spanish, or both. Same inspector, no translator in the middle, so nothing gets lost. That matters when your agent works in Spanish and your lender works in English.
Do you inspect new construction and pre-sales?
Yes, and you should get one. New does not mean correct. We do pre-delivery walkthroughs before you accept the unit from the developer, when your leverage is at its highest, and punch-list re-inspections after the fixes are supposedly done.
Do you work outside Puerto Vallarta?
Yes — Conchas Chinas, Amapas, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Punta de Mita and Sayulita, with a published travel fee for each so there's no haggling. Puerto Vallarta proper carries no travel charge at all. Further afield, ask; we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth the trip.
Know exactly what you're buying.
Book an inspection, or just send a message and tell us about the property. No pressure, no obligation — we'll tell you honestly whether you need us.