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About Us
The Peace of Mind trade mark was the brain child of David Alvares and Michael Moradian back in 2007. When the Great Recession occurred and the real estate bubble popped, David saw the need for quality home inspectors in the Central Valley, and came up with the idea to start Peace of Mind. He approached Michael to become his business partner, and together they set out to build a brand that would service the residential and commercial real estate markets. The Peace of Mind TM brand has since developed into 4 distinct divisions:
Peace of Mind Home Inspections, Inc TM is 1 Home Inspections, which service the residential real estate market. 2 Commercial Real Estate Inspections service the commercial real estate market.
Peace of Mind Pest Control, Inc TM is 3 Pest Control (Branch II), a division that services residential, commercial and industrial general pest control, while 4 Termite and Repair (Branch III) services the residential and commercial real estate market along with the home owner and consumer market.
Since 2008, the Peace of Mind TM brand has grown to be one of the strongest and most reliable brands in Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.
Management Team
David Alvares - Owner, Home Inspector and Branch III Operator
David started his career working for local architect/structural engineer while going to college. Then he went to work for EarthCalc, Inc and became a regional manager estimating projects for the Bay Area region. David is home and termite inspector and holds the companies branch III operator license.
Michael Moradian - Owner, Home Inspector and Commercial Real Estate Inspector
Michael started his career at EarthCalc Inc in 1986, a construction estimating firm. He then went to work for a local civil engineering firm, until 1996 when he went back and purchased EarthCalc Inc. Michael is home and commercial real estate inspector for the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
More and more we hear of Americans purchasing homes without purchasing a home inspection. Why not spend just a few hundred dollars more when you are purchasing your home and be prepared for the future? For it is known, that purchasing a house is one of lifes largest expenses and it would be at your best interest to know what exactly you are getting yourself into when you turn the key to your new home!
A Peace of Mind certified inspector conducts a home inspection of a structure's condition as it exists, both interior and exterior, and then provides the home owner with a comprehensive written report.
Now the question is why getting a home inspection, would be of value to you?
1. Can you be objective?
Many home buyers get emotional when looking at a house. Home inspectors, fortunately, aren't distracted by pretty drapes, they're looking for problems because that is their job. We look at the house, while you look at the location and the potential.
2. Your biggest investment.
Purchasing a home is a huge investment, whether it is for first time home buyers, previous homeowners, rentals, or flip houses. Instead of Americans investing into their piggy banks, it is well known Americans invest into homes. With such a large amount invested into a home, you wouldn't want your newly purchased home to be full of unexpected surprises and expenses causing your investments to belly up, would you?
3. A Home Inspection Gives You Extra Room to Negotiate
If your home inspector informs you that the back porch is rotting or the roof needs to be replaced, you may opt to only purchase the home if the seller agrees to fix the items in question. A seller is always free to refuse your offer or respond with a counteroffer, but knowing exactly what is wrong with the property you wish to purchase allows you additional negotiation room with the seller. Even if the problem will be expensive to fix or the home is a foreclosure, it never hurts to ask the owner for a little bit of wiggle room.
4. Home Inspections Let You Prepare for the Future
If you obtain an inspection report that lets you know that the home needs work that you hadn't originally anticipated and the seller refuses to remedy the situation in order to close the deal, this doesnt necessarily mean that you shouldn't buy the home. It does, however, let you know that at some point in the future you will need to make these repairs to the property. By getting a home inspection, you can prepare yourself for any additional costs that may arise.
5. A Home Inspection Lets You Walk Away
In some cases a home that is beautiful on the outside can be falling apart on the inside. A faulty electrical system, extensive crawlspace mold, or termite damage can all cost you thousands of dollars to fix. Provided that your original offer was made contingent on an accepted home inspection, you dont have to try to plead with the seller to share the cost of repairs or start cashing in your investments to get the home fixed. You have the right to drop your offer and search for another home that is lower-maintenance than your first choice.
6. Newer Homes Don't Have Problems.
One of the big misunderstandings is that newer homes don't have problems. Many times hidden things aren't apparent like modified electrical wiring you can't see or broken roof tiles that haven't started to leak yet. Even in a new home it is a good idea to have a home inspection due to the fact that most of the trades (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing drywall, roofing, etc.) are sub-contracted out to the lowest bidder and it is nearly impossible for the builder to personally monitor all phases of home construction.
To sum it all up, you wouldn't buy a used car without having it checked out by a mechanic, so don't purchase a new or used home without ordering a home inspection report.
Testimonials
I've had the good fortune of dealing with Peace of Mind Home Inspection both personally and in business, and in both situations I was extremely pleased with the thoroughness and professionalism of their team. They completed nearly 20 inspections for me, my friends and my family and each time we were pleased with the results. I even insisted a family member use POM for a far-away property. In today's market, only the best survive. POM is not only surviving, but they're exceeding expectations.
As a REALTOR®, it is critical to every transaction that I work with a great team. With Peace of Mind, I can rest assured that my calls will always be answered, my appointments will always be promptly scheduled, and my inspector will always be professional, thorough, dependable, timely, and personable. Peace of Mind continues to exceed my expectations and I am continually grateful for the opportunity to work with such an exceptional company.
After working with Peace of Mind Home Inspections for the past 2 years we are pleased to say that both we and our clients are delighted to be doing business with such consummate professionals. The inspectors at Peace of Mind are always on time and will go out of their way to setup times that are convenient for us as well as our clients. They are friendly, courteous and take the time needed to attend to each client's concerns. We receive both and email and a hard copy of the report which makes communication with clients who are on the go very easy. They are always available when either of us have questions about the reports and on several occasions have met us for a second time at the property to discuss issues of concern. In today's market we often find the utilities are not turned on when we've been told they are and the Peace of Mind inspectors are always accommodating and work around these issues, coming back a second time and never a complaint. We cannot begin to tell you how much we appreciate the fine job Peace of Mind has done for our clients. Anyone who would like to speak with us on a personal level is welcome to call us any time. Professionals like this are hard to come by in today's world and we are lucky to have them here in the valley.
Peace of Mind has been #1 on my preference list for some time. I really appreciate the way they do business. Not only have they been extremely flexible and catering to our busy schedule, they also have what we need, a 3 in 1 inspection that is fantastic. Joanne is quick on the phone and returning calls, and the guys, what can I say, they know what they are doing. Dave has been out there with me and he does a smooth, quick and complete inspection. Not only are the reports delivered in timely fashion, they also include verbiage that's easy to understand and doesn't send our clients in a panic. They are informative and give the clients and Real Estate Professionals helpful hints. I've recommended this company to all of my agents and plan to continue to do so. Try them out, you'll be pleased!
Peace of Mind Home Inspections is a great inspection company. I use Peace of Mind Home Inspections on all my properties because: They are a larger inspection company; they have three inspectors and a transaction coordinator which allows them to be available to meet any deadline and any rush jobs I give them. They create professional reports that are full of digital images to allow for the problem areas to be easily distinguished and are always available if we have a question regarding the report. They are always friendly to my clients and use terms that do not scare my clients away from purchasing a home. They save me valuable time due to the fact they have teamed up with other inspection companies such as roof, pest, and chimney. Best of all, they have bundled pricing and schedule out all the inspections for you! I enjoy working with Peace of Mind Home Inspections - Mike, Dave, Chris, & Joanne makes a great team! I would recommend them to any agent or buyer in need of residential inspections.
We here at Trinity Ventures have been very pleased with the work of Peace of Mind Home Inspections. With their multiple inspectors they have been able to handle our workload (sometimes having six properties that need to be done ASAP) and have been able to meet virtually any deadline! I would strongly recommend Peace of Mind Home Inspections to any agent who wants to receive a professional report, be stress free when scheduling inspections, and have a quick turnaround time on the inspection and report. We also liked how all their inspectors were very friendly and easy to speak with. Their transaction coordinator ensures you can reach someone from their company at all times! We send all of our inspection requests to Peace of Mind Home Inspections and we think you should too!
I enjoy using Peace of Mind Home Inspections because they are always responsive. In today's marketplace, courteous and responsive service is so important to me and to my clients. Their reports are very user friendly, allowing my clients to understand where the specific problems are without being overwhelmed. I wholeheartedly recommend Peace of Mind Home Inspections!
I just want to let you know that if you are considering Peace of Mind Home Inspections for your Home inspection, that you will be Extremely HAPPY with their service! They are very easy to get hold of, I can either order my inspections online or via phone. I am promptly given a date and time, and the reports are completed very quickly. Mike, David and Joanne are very personable, and our clients are always very happy with their reports. I try to send ALL of my home inspection requests to Peace of Mind Home Inspection! You should too!!! :-)
Hello my name is Maria Pina. I am Realtor with Coldwell Banker and have been since 1992. I love my work but sometimes it can be challenging to close escrow when problems arise. The house does not meet appraiser standers and we did not anything about it. A simple solution to that is to have Peace of Mind Inspections, right way once your offer is accepted. Even if you are the listing agent, I advise to higher them to do their home inspections. They are the most professional inspection company I worked with. They are very detailed and prices. They don't alert or panic the client with silly recommendations for items with easy fixes. They address all issues of the home and advise correctly according to the safety laws. They so good that advise correctly with without making a big deal where a big deal is not the case. I give a list of inspectors to my clients, when offer are accepted and 9 out 10 my clients pick Piece of Mind. They are well known in our area and people are saying good things about their honesty and promptness. I love working with Peace of Mind and highly recommend them.
Having taught Home Inspection back in NY, I am quite fussy about who I refer to do home inspections. Peace of Mind gives me just that- peace of mind! They are professional, very thorough, patient -especially with first time home buyers, and all around nice people! If you haven't used them already- what are you waiting for??
Though we live in the SF Bay Area, we hired Peace of Mind to do our new home inspection. The POM team had been so highly recommended to us that I knew it would be worth the (small) travel fee. We were so right!
Mike came out on time and was incredibly thorough. We had an inspection on our previous home by another company and it took them just 45 minutes. Mike took over 3 hours to go through our potential new home. He literally looked at it from top to bottom. He documented everything both in writing and with a ton of photos and gave us a fantastic final report when he was finished. While on site, he patiently took me around and showed me everything he found and explained things in a way I could understand.
When Mike said that the home was in great condition, we knew we could proceed with the transaction. His expertise and care really gave us a ton of comfort as we made this very important purchase. I would recommend Peace of Mind to absolutely anyone.
I've dealt with inspectors for over 30 years in the construction field and these guys hold nothing back. I am really impressed with the reports complete with pictures that the buyers understand quite well. Peace of Mind is a very fitting name, that's what I receive.