Home inspections across every era of Scottsdale
Scottsdale runs from the 1950s and 1960s ranch homes of Arcadia to the custom desert contemporaries and golf-course estates of DC Ranch and McDowell Mountain Ranch. That range means an Arcadia classic and a north Scottsdale new build need very different eyes, and we bring both. Blackstone Property Inspections gives every home 3 to 4 unrushed hours, includes thermal imaging free, and delivers a photo and video report the same or next day.
What we watch for in Scottsdale homes
- Older central homes, Arcadia and nearby, may still carry original galvanized plumbing that gives trouble at the slab, a strong case for a sewer scope.
- Some homes from the mid-1960s to early-1970s have aluminum branch wiring worth evaluating.
- Stucco from the 1980s through the 2000s can crack and let moisture in at penetrations, which free thermal imaging helps reveal.
- Many 1990s and newer homes sit on post-tension slabs, which means any plumbing work needs the cables located first, something we flag so you avoid a costly mistake.
- Scottsdale’s many pools see equipment and plaster age fast in mineral-heavy water, a natural pool and spa inspection.
Straightforward reports, plain language
You are invited to attend your inspection. We show you what we find, explain how your home’s systems work, and back every finding with photos and video.
Buying in Scottsdale? Call or text (480) 250-1136 or schedule your inspection online, any time. Blackstone Property Inspections serves Scottsdale and the entire Phoenix Valley.
