Bring building access and transaction questions into one plan
TCIS serves the City and County of San Francisco with buyer and seller inspections, specialty property services, and construction and transaction consulting. We help agents and their clients organize the reports, understand accessible building conditions, and identify practical next steps.
Better Understanding Creates Better Deals.
TCIS provides buyer and seller/listing inspections, specialty property inspections, construction consulting, and executive Advisory Summaries in San Francisco. Plan the right services for your purchase, listing, or ownership needs.
Buyer and seller inspections in San Francisco
Buyer’s inspection
Understand the property before completing your purchase. A buyer’s home inspection documents the visible, accessible condition of the home and helps you identify repair needs, maintenance concerns, and questions that call for further evaluation. Choose additional roof, termite, foundation, sewer, or other inspections to fit the property and your transaction.
Seller’s inspection / pre-listing inspection
Prepare for the market with a clearer picture of your property. A seller’s or listing inspection helps identify conditions before buyer inspections begin, so you can plan repairs, gather records, and discuss how to present the findings with your agent. TCIS can coordinate the inspection services appropriate to your listing.
For either side of the transaction, an optional Buyer’s Advisory Summary or Listing Advisory Summary turns the report findings into an organized plan for the decisions ahead.
Property inspection and consulting services
TCIS serves San Francisco with the following services. Select the services you need when requesting a quote; specialty inspections and consulting are scoped separately from a general home inspection.
Home inspections. Buyer, seller/listing, and homeowner inspections, with the property’s accessible systems and components documented in the report.
Roof inspections and certifications. Roof condition evaluation, repair recommendations, and certification when the roof qualifies.
Foundation inspections. Focused review of accessible foundation and related conditions, with recommendations for appropriate follow-up.
Termite / wood-destroying organism inspections. A separate inspection scope addressing wood-destroying organisms and related findings.
Construction consulting. Property and transaction consulting, report review, repair-scope comparisons, renovation planning, and practical construction questions.
Repair estimating and remodeling consulting. Planning guidance on repair scope and anticipated contractor costs.
Sewer lateral camera inspections. Camera evaluation of the accessible sewer line to help identify conditions that an ordinary home inspection cannot show.
Pool and spa inspections. Evaluation of accessible pool and spa components and equipment within the agreed inspection scope.
Mold and indoor air quality services. Targeted evaluation and sampling based on the moisture or indoor-air concern being investigated.
Construction-phase and warranty inspections. Inspections during construction and 11-month warranty inspections before the builder’s warranty period ends.
Commercial property inspections. Inspection planning for commercial properties, with scope established for the building and intended use.
Additional property needs. Ask about ADU and detached-building inspection scope, follow-up inspections, chimney and fireplace evaluation with specialist referral when appropriate, sidewalk inspections, and fire escape certifications. We confirm service availability, jurisdiction, and the appropriate scope for the address.
One city-and-county guide
San Francisco is a consolidated city and county, so this page serves as both its city guide and county destination. Provide the neighborhood, full address, unit number, and building description when requesting service so the appointment is tied to the specific property.
Distinguish the unit from the building
For a condominium, tenancy-in-common property, or multi-unit building, identify the requested units, common areas, and shared systems. Arrange access through the appropriate parties. The inspection agreement should clearly describe the areas included and any limits on the assignment.
Gather property information before planning changes
San Francisco Planning provides property information and zoning resources. Available records can inform questions about additions, altered spaces, or proposed work; official approval and use questions remain separate from an inspection of accessible physical conditions.
Make exterior and specialty requests explicit
Tell TCIS about roof access, rear stairs, decks, fire escapes, sidewalks, and sewer concerns before booking. Specialty services and certifications depend on the requested scope and applicable requirements. Consulting can help connect existing findings with the next appropriate evaluation.
Use the advisory to connect multiple reports
A San Francisco transaction may involve an individual-unit report, building information, and specialty findings. The Buyer’s or Listing Advisory Summary can bring the supplied material into a practical order, keeping unresolved questions and report limitations visible to the agent and client.
Executive Advisory Summaries for buyers and sellers
Several inspection reports can leave you with a long list of findings and no clear order of action. TCIS offers two executive advisory options: the Buyer’s Advisory Summary and the Listing Advisory Summary for sellers. Each brings the available reports together into a practical decision guide.
Buyer’s Advisory Summary
Understand the findings that deserve attention before your purchase decision, the follow-up questions to resolve, and the repairs or maintenance to plan for after closing. The buyer’s edition organizes inspection concerns, explains their significance, and helps you discuss repair requests, credits, and priorities with your agent.
Listing Advisory Summary
Give your listing a clear plan before it reaches buyers. The seller’s edition helps you prioritize pre-listing repairs, organize supporting reports and repair records, and prepare for questions about remaining conditions. It also gives you and your agent a structured basis for discussing repair work, credits, and presentation of the inspection findings.
What the advisory includes
Executive risk overview. A plain-language explanation of the significant findings and unresolved questions across the supplied reports.
Priority ranking. An organized view of conditions needing prompt attention, further evaluation, planned repair, or routine maintenance.
Repair matrix and scope clarity. A practical list connecting each finding to its recommended action and the appropriate contractor or next step.
Cost planning. Approximate Contractor Estimates, where the available information supports them, to help frame a repair budget. These are planning figures; actual contractor pricing depends on the confirmed scope and site conditions.
Photo highlights. One to three selected report photographs, when available, that help explain the most useful findings.
Negotiation considerations and next steps. Buyer- or seller-focused discussion points, follow-up questions, and an action plan to review with your real estate agent.
Advisory Summaries are an optional service, included with the TCIS Premium package and available as an upgrade. They can draw on TCIS reports or reports from other inspection companies. The summary explains the supplied findings alongside the original reports; additional inspection or specialist evaluation may still be recommended.
Ask about a Buyer’s or Listing Advisory Summary
Questions about your San Francisco inspection
Does TCIS serve San Francisco neighborhoods beyond the city center?
Send the exact address anywhere in the City and County of San Francisco, the property type, and your requested services. TCIS will confirm availability, access needs, and scheduling.
Does a condominium inspection cover the entire San Francisco building?
Only the areas and components established in the agreement are included. Shared systems, common areas, and other units require an explicit scope and access discussion.
Can TCIS review reports from other inspectors?
Yes. Supply the complete reports and the decision you need help with. Consulting and the advisory explain the available findings and can identify where more evaluation is needed.
Local resources
San Francisco Planning property information
City and County of San Francisco
Better Understanding Creates Better Deals.
Get to know TCIS through our team, sample reports, and warranty information. Tell us the property address, your timing, and the questions you want answered. We will help you identify the inspection services to include in your quote.