Four Point Home Inspection Inc.

03/19/2026

Home Inspection Tip of the Day! Let’s talk about smoke detectors and CO2 detectors. 🏡🧐

01/27/2026

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01/20/2026

Tuesday Tip 🏡

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10/06/2025

Super excited to be speaking this week at the MLS Marketing Meeting and Caravan.😎

See you Tuesday at 8:30am.

06/09/2025

Now offering a second report that is fully translated to Spanish from the original home inspector report for free.

02/20/2025

Another five star review!! Thank you so much for supporting Four Point Home Inspection! Our goal is to keep our customers satisfied with the inspection so they can be confident in buying or selling a home. Inspected once, inspected right! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

09/27/2024

09/17/2024

Follow Four Point Home Inspection on the Home Inspection Diaries of the Central Coast! Be on the lookout for my neon shoes in upcoming posts and stories, and see where they are traveling to next. 👟🌎

09/03/2024

In most cases a home inspection cost is based on these factors and an average inspection takes 2-3 hours to complete on site.

1. The square footage of the home – larger homes have more areas to inspect and will require more time to properly evaluate.
2. Additional service added to the home inspection (i.e. Pool/Spa, ADU and/or other outbuildings, Sewer line inspection)
3. The type of foundation: Raised crawlspace foundation or Slab foundation. Crawlspace foundations require more time/effort to inspect properly.
4. The age of the home – Due to different building practices and safety standards over time, homes built prior to 1970 may have additional fees added.

Most inspections cost less than $800 with all services included. The average homebuyer can save over $14,000 off in negotiated repairs or with a reduction in price after they have had a home inspection.

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08/20/2024

Can I add an EV charging station to my electrical panel?

Yes, an EV charger can be added to an electrical panel, but it requires wiring directly into the panel and a separate breaker by a licensed electrician

Electrical service
A 100 amp electrical service with limited appliances may be able to support a charger, but it might not be at the maximum charge rate. A 200 amp service is generally well-suited for an EV charger, but a large home with many appliances may be close to its limit.

· If the electrical panel is full you will have to add a sub-panel

This increases the number of breaker spaces and service capacity by feeding directly from the meter.

· Install a load management system

This equipment automatically disables breakers to ensure the charger has enough power. A qualified electrician must install this device, which can cost less than upgrading the panel.

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08/13/2024

A missing cover plate on an electrical outlet poses a significant safety risk due to the potential for direct contact with live wires that can lead to electrocution and electrical fires.

Key reasons for the safety concern:

-Exposed live electrical parts
-Protection from tampering
-Preventing sparks and fires
-Maintaining structural integrity of the outlet
-Compliance with electrical codes and safety

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