Constructing a home in Mexico, without the benefit of building codes, building inspectors or licensed trades, has the potential of becoming a multifaceted headache. This is where Paradise Inspection can truly give you peace of mind.

Quality control

If you are planning to build a home, I highly recommend that you hire a professional inspector to perform progress inspections during the construction of your home in Mazatlan.  Home construction is very different here than what is typically seen in the US and Canada. Mazatlan homes are made primarily of concrete, rebar and bricks. The homes are very sturdy, but you may need to alter your expectations and perceptions to suit the type of construction in Mazatlan.

Problems encountered during construction in Mazatlan

Progress inspections can help to insure architectural accuracy, confirm electrical and plumbing layout and deal resourcefully with any problems encountered.

With over 30 years in the construction trades, I am trained to spot the problems before they occur. Here are a few of the typical problems that could manifest during the construction of a new home in Mazatlan:

• Insufficient electrical outlets, especially in the kitchen.
• Toilet drain lines not being properly located, resulting with the toilet standing away from the wall or not centered in an alcove.
• Electrical feed from the meter base too small to accommodate multiple air conditioners.
• Inconvenient or improper door swings.
• Uneven risers on stairways.
• Electrical junction boxes buried in walls.
• No splash curbs at shower entries.
• No thresholds at outside doors.
• Lighting layout inconsistent with counters and furniture placement.
• No accommodation in the wiring for data lines or electronics.
• No ground wires in the electrical outlets.
• Electrical service not grounded

These problems and many others can be either avoided or corrected during your construction in Mazatlan. Attempting to correct serious discrepancies after construction has been completed is very costly and sometimes impossible.

Finished product

My inspections can be critical to the outcome, especially when you cannot be present during the construction of your home or condominium. Paradise Inspection will provide pictures and written reports directly to the owner and will also work creatively with the architect and builder to insure the quality of the finished product. Our rates are reasonable for progress inspections and can be tailored to the needs of the individual client.