Home Inspections in Citrus Heights

Walker Home Pros provides home inspections with Matt Walker in Citrus Heights and nearby Sacramento County communities. Established neighborhoods mean homes with history, and you get a thorough inspection and a clear, same-day report to help you understand it.

Citrus Heights homes

Most homes in Citrus Heights were built from the 1960s through the 1980s, with many from the 1970s. Single-story ranch homes on established, tree-lined streets are common. Many have been updated over the years, so a home can have a new kitchen or new flooring alongside original wiring, plumbing, or ductwork. Knowing which parts are original and which have been replaced is a big part of understanding the home.

What Matt pays attention to in Citrus Heights

• Electrical panels and wiring. Matt notes the panel type, visible wiring, and any signs of overheating or amateur work. Some older panel brands have known concerns and are worth a review by an electrician.
• Older plumbing. Homes of this age may still have galvanized steel supply pipes or older drain lines. Matt notes visible pipe materials, leaks, and water pressure. A separate sewer camera inspection is worth considering for older homes.
• Remodels and additions. Matt looks at how updated areas tie into the rest of the home. Ask the seller about permits for any work that was done.
• Attics and cooling. Insulation, ventilation, and the age of the heating and cooling system all affect comfort and energy bills through Sacramento summers.

Inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners

Matt inspects single-family homes, condos, townhomes, duplexes to fourplexes, ADUs, and manufactured homes. If you are buying your first home, Matt will walk you through what he finds and what can wait.

About Citrus Heights

Originally known as Sylvan, the area took the name Citrus Heights in 1910, when it was subdivided into 10-acre lots. It stayed largely rural through the 1960s, then grew quickly in the 1970s as Sunrise Mall and Birdcage Walk made it a regional shopping area. It incorporated in 1997.

Local amenities include Rusch Community Park and the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, Arcade Creek Park Preserve, Stock Ranch Nature Preserve, and the Sunrise Boulevard shopping corridor.

Public schools are run by San Juan Unified School District. Attendance boundaries can change, so check with the district about a specific address.

Local resources for buyers

• Building permits: City of Citrus Heights Building Permits and Inspections. Ask about permit history for past remodels and additions.
• Electric: SMUD.
• Water: Varies by address. The city’s Utility Providers page lists each provider.
• Garbage and recycling: Residential Garbage and Recycling Services
• Police: Citrus Heights Police Department
• City government: City Council

These are independent organizations, and providers can vary by address, so confirm the details for the specific property.

Nearby areas

Matt also inspects homes in Orangevale, Antelope, Carmichael and Fair Oaks, Roseville, and across the rest of the Walker Home Pros service area.