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John McGibbon, a Santa Barbara resident since 1965, has developed a reputation as a competent, reliable, and thorough professional. John is Past President of the Central Coast Chapter of the California Real Estate Inspection Association ( CREIA ) and is a Certified CREIA Inspector. He is also certified by the International Code Council ( ICC ) as a combination residential inspector. This classification is a combination of four individual certifications in Building inspection, Electrical inspection, Mechanical inspection, and Plumbing inspection. As a result he has earned the designation CREIA New Construction Specialist ( CNCS ). John McGibbon is the only CNCS home inspector in Santa Barbara.

Our goal is to provide our clients with the information you need in an easy to read narrative format. Our inspection includes a visual examination of the building's components from top to bottom. An unbiased property inspection can help to uncover the true condition of the property. With more knowledge, differences can more effectively be negotiated. We communicate with you to describe conditions or defects found during the inspection. Our reports are thorough and include annotated pictures of areas of interest. We encourage you to be present at the time of the inspection for first-hand knowledge of what we discover.

John McGibbon Real Estate Inspections provides concise comprehensive narrative inspection reports on single-family residences, multiunit residential buildings, and commercial buildings. Our inspections and reports comply with CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) Standards of Practice. We provide home buyers, home sellers, property owners and real estate agents with accurate information essential to evaluating a property's condition. We review:

• Site and Grounds
• Exterior Systems
• Roof Systems
• Water heaters
• Plumbing Systems ( Water Supply and DWV )
• Electrical Systems
• Heating / Air Conditioning Systems
• Kitchen and Built-in Appliances
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Fireplaces
• Garage
• Attic ( Insulation, Structural Systems and Components)
• Foundation ( Type and Deficiencies)