Home Inspections in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County and one of the older incorporated cities in California. The historic districts — Floral Park (1920s–1930s), French Park (mostly 1900s–1920s), and Washington Square (1900s–1930s) — contain hundreds of original Spanish Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor, and Victorian homes. These are some of the most beautiful homes in OC, and they come with a full slate of pre-war inspection considerations: knob-and-tube wiring, post-and-pier foundations, original galvanized plumbing, and 100+ year-old structural framing.

Outside the historic districts, Santa Ana is largely 1950s–1970s mid-century tract with the typical aged-system findings. ADU activity has been substantial, particularly in single-family neighborhoods around Park Santiago and the older Wilshire Square area.

We've inspected hundreds of Santa Ana homes and understand the specific neighborhood patterns. French Park and Floral Park homes deserve historic-aware scope. Mid-century neighborhoods get the standard scope. Newer infill gets builder-quality scrutiny.