The desert always moves in eventually
Arizona homes share the landscape with residents that do not pay rent. A home inspection is not a pest inspection, but a good inspector recognizes the evidence and tells you what deserves a specialists attention.
Termites: the quiet ones
Desert subterranean termites build pencil-width mud tubes up stem walls and drop tubes from ceilings. Activity is common across the Valley and treatable; what matters is knowing whether it is live and how far it reached. Many lenders, especially VA, require a formal WDI report, which we bundle with inspections.
Scorpions: the unwelcome amenity
Bark scorpions favor block walls, mature landscaping and homes near desert washes. During inspections we note the conditions they love: gaps at expansion joints, unsealed penetrations and debris against walls. Sealing is the real defense.
Pack rats: the expensive ones
Pack rat middens in garages, sheds, attics and under solar panels mean chewed wiring risk, and vehicle wiring is a favorite. Nests near or under arrays deserve prompt attention; see our solar inspection service.
Roof rats and birds
Citrus neighborhoods know roof rats well: gnawed fruit, droppings along beams and entry gaps at roof returns. Birds nesting under tile starter courses bring debris and mites.
Buying in the desert? Get an inspector who reads its signs. Call or text (480) 250-1136 or schedule online 24/7.