About The Inspection People
Straight answers from an inspector who has actually built homes.
The Inspection People helps buyers, sellers, agents, and property owners understand what is really going on with a home or building before they make big decisions.
Why we do this
A home is the center of life. The decision deserves a clearer picture.
From a first home to an empty-nester home, the decision is rarely just financial. Buying a home can be emotional, complicated, and expensive. The goal of The Inspection People is simple: give clients a clearer picture, a detailed report, and practical guidance so they can move forward with more confidence.
Termite and pool considerations are part of the conversation because they are part of the home. The job is to cover the bases and respect the property like it is already yours.
Meet the owner
Iain Findlay
Iain is the owner and chief home inspector at The Inspection People. He has spent decades around homes, first building them and then inspecting them. That construction background is the backbone of how he walks a property.
- Owner and chief home inspector at The Inspection People
- Metro Phoenix resident since 1993, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Former licensed commercial and residential general contractor
- Built 1,000+ homes and multiple commercial projects
- Arizona certified home inspector since 2005
- Thousands of residential inspections completed
- Worked with hundreds of real estate agents across the valley
- Nationally and state certified / accredited
- Annually re-certified for pest and termite inspection work where applicable
Iain also has a very specific sense of humor. If he asks if you want to hear a joke, you have been warned.
What makes the inspection different
Built-it experience, not just checklist experience.
Construction background
Iain has actually built homes. That shows up in how he reads what he is looking at, not just what a checklist asks.
Practical explanations
Plain language on what matters, what is normal wear, and what is worth a follow-up.
Detailed report with photos
Findings documented clearly so buyers, sellers, and agents can act on them.
Respect for the property
It is somebody's home. Iain treats it that way, every visit.
All sides of the deal
Experience across buyers, sellers, investors, agents, and new construction.
Honest follow-up
If something needs a specialist, Iain will say so instead of guessing.
Service area
The Inspection People serves buyers, sellers, agents, investors, and property owners across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Goodyear, Peoria, Surprise, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Litchfield Park, Glendale, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley. Outside that map? Check the full service area or text Iain the address.
Termite inspection services provided under business license #5440 Strike Force Pest & Termite Control.
Ready when you are
Ready to schedule or ask Iain a question?
Schedule online, text Iain, or call 602-717-5399. If the scope is unusual, Iain can confirm the right next step before booking.