Construction Inspection

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

When building a home in Mazatlan, the quality control is normally left up to the architect or the contractor, both of which have vested interest in completing quickly and making money. With few regulations in place to control the actions of people in the real estate and construction industry, there is a large margin for both mischief and error. Without standards or codes to guide them, systems and components are installed with the carelessness that comes from many years of doing things the same way. I have discovered that when given the chance, the local trades people are more than willing to strive for a clean and correct installation.

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 this 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.
• Electrical feed from the utility 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.
• Lighting layout inconsistent with counters and furniture placement.
• Daylight visible between door frames and walls.
• No accommodation in the wiring for data lines or electronics.
• No ground wires in the electrical outlets.

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. I have learned over the years that the most expensive words in construction are "that's good enough".

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. Remember, it usually costs twice as much to correct a discrepancy than to do it right the first time.