Inspectors
National Property Inspections
National Property Inspections, Inc. has provided home and commercial property inspections since 1987. The work is performed by local inspectors at hundreds of independently owned and operated locations across North America, so the exact menu of services varies by inspector.
Residential inspections are visual and non-invasive, covering the property from roof to foundation, including the lot, grading, decks, attic, and the major systems, with a digital report of photographs and plain-language findings delivered within 24 hours. Other residential work includes pre-listing inspections, new construction draw and phase inspections, builder's warranty inspections, manufactured home inspections, HUD/FHA permanent foundation certifications, and annual maintenance inspections.
Commercial work covers building inspections, property condition assessments, draw inspections, maintenance inspections, and triple net lease inspections for owners, managers, leasing agents, lenders, and tenants. Buyers with property in several markets can go through the corporate office, which schedules from a single point of contact and reviews each report for quality and consistency. Inspections carry a free 6-month limited warranty covering most systems, and a Repair Estimate Report produced with Thumbtack turns the findings into repairs ranked by price and priority.
NPI is part of Carson Dunlop, founded in 1978, and both are members of the Co-operators family of companies. Because each location is independently owned, confirm the individual inspector's licensing, insurance, scope, and fee before booking.
Best for
Buyers, owners, lenders, and managers who need a pre-purchase or condition inspection and want one number to call across several markets. For a large or unusual commercial asset, confirm scope with the local office before booking.
What they do
- Homebuyer's pre-closing inspections
- Pre-listing seller's inspections
- Commercial building inspections
- Property condition assessments (PCAs)
- Commercial and new construction draw inspections
- Triple net lease inspections
- Manufactured home inspections
- HUD/FHA permanent foundation certifications
- Builder's warranty and annual maintenance inspections
- Repair estimate reports produced with Thumbtack
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Ownership | Franchise |
What stands out
- Has inspected property since 1987 and reports hundreds of locations across North America.
- Backs inspections with a free 6-month limited warranty covering most systems.
- Says inspection reports are delivered within 24 hours.
- Part of Carson Dunlop, founded in 1978, and of the Co-operators family of companies.
- Named Best Overall Inspection Company by Investopedia, according to the site.
Common questions
- How should a property be prepared for an NPI inspection?
- Inspections are visual and non-invasive, so access decides how much gets covered. The site asks the occupant to secure pets, clear space around the furnace, electrical panels, and water heater, leave utilities connected and pilot lights lit, open access to the basement, crawl space, and attic, and leave any needed keys with directions.
- What does a commercial property inspection include?
- Commercial services include building inspections, property condition assessments, draw inspections, maintenance inspections, and triple net lease inspections, for owners, property managers, leasing agents, lenders, and tenants. The corporate office can coordinate inspections across multiple locations from a single contact and reviews each report for consistency.
- Are NPI locations owned by the company?
- No. Each NPI location is independently owned and operated and services vary by inspector. The site says inspectors are trained through the national brand, comply with state licensing regulations, and are insured.