About Us - Desert Diamond Home Inspections

Alex Byron – Owner, Home Inspector

I love being a home inspector because it is so rewarding. I am very passionate about helping people, and I really enjoy sharing my knowledge with my clients. So much, actually, that I wrote a book about home maintenance for my clients.

Home buying/owning/selling is pretty stressful as it is. There is so much to learn and consider. There is so much information coming at you. It’s quite overwhelming, especially for first time buyers. As a result, when my clients show up to the home inspection, they are often nervous, intimidated, hesitant, anxious.

I know I have done my job right when at the end my clients leave with a smile on their face, a spring in their step, a sense of relief and direction, and generally so much happier than when they first walked in the door. Seeing this makes me really happy.

As your home inspector, I will be your advocate. I only work for you – not the realtor, not the seller, not the lender, or anybody else. I have a fiduciary duty to you, my client, and will always act only in your best interest.

My goal is to make sure that after the inspection you:

Are confident that I gave you all the information I possibly could about the home
Are confident that you can now make a good decision to either buy the home with confidence – or walk away knowing that it was not meant to be after all
Walk away from the inspection feeling empowered with knowledge
Feel more at ease and less stressed

Mojo The Home Pro – Company Mascot, Director of Barketing

Mojo (which is short for Lord Mojo Filthwad von Sheddington II) is the official mascot of Desert Diamond Home Inspections. He is a rescue from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). When people ask what kind of breed he is, we usually say he’s a German Sh**bull (German Shepherd-Pitbull mix, geddit?). That’s our best guess, anyway.

Mojo feels strongly about home maintenance. So much, in fact, that he provides home maintenance tips on social media and helped co-author the home maintenance book. Whenever I work on home maintenance tasks at home, his furry snoot is always right next to me, supervising.

In addition to being a mascot, social media star, and author, he is also a calendar model featured in the 2022 PACC calendar, and he was the cover model/story of Tucson Dog Magazine Dec. 2021. Quite the accomplished fur bag, ain’t he?

If you want to see more of Mojo The Home Pro, follow us on social media: Instagram – Facebook – Google Business

FAQ

How long have you (Alex, not the dog) been doing this?

I have been a successful home inspector since 2015. See next answer how to verify this information.

Are you certified?

Yes. Here in Arizona, home inspectors must be certified by the Board of Technical Registration. I am a Arizona certified home inspector and my registration number is 60786. You can verify on their website that I’m in good standing and have no disciplinary actions on my record.

In addition, I am a certified ASHI home inspector. ASHI is the American Society of Home Inspectors, the most respected professional association for home inspectors in North America. Membership is voluntary. Being a certified ASHI home inspector means that I live up to their standards, abide by their code of ethics, and continuously educate myself to be as knowledgeable as possible.

I heard some inspectors use thermography/infrared cameras. Do you do that?

Yes. I use a commercial grade infrared camera to find hidden leaks, identify areas with missing insulation, document functional or non-functional appliances, identify hot electrical circuits, or identify other thermal anomalies. More importantly though, I am a certified residential thermographer (CRT), meaning I have gone through the necessary training and exam to ensure I know how to properly apply thermography.

Do you have other certifications?

Yes. I am also a certified roof inspector per the standards of the National Roof Certification And Inspection Association (NRCIA).

Any other qualifications that make you better than the other guys?

Yes. I am German. I bring to the job my German sense of organization, curiosity, and attention to detail. If you read my reviews online, the most frequent words clients have used to describe me and my work are professional, thorough, friendly, and beyond expectations. Several past clients chose me specifically because I am German. They were very pleased with their choice as I lived up to their high expectations.

I am also a member of the Enforcement Advisory Committee (EAC) of the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (BTR). The BTR is a state regulatory agency that regulates multiple professions including home inspectors. The EAC is a group of seasoned experienced home inspectors that volunteer their time to help the BTR investigate complaints from the public. EAC members provide their technical expertise and recommendations to the BTR when investigating complaints. This helps ensure maintaining quality standards and protecting the public.

What did you do before becoming a home inspector?

Prior to this venture, I enjoyed a successful career in the computer hi-tech industry spanning almost two decades. I worked hands-on with computers and writing technical documentation, providing help and instructions to computer users around the world.

The company

A local business, not a franchise

Desert Diamond Home Inspections is a privately owned local Tucson business. We are not a franchise.

We are a proud member of Local First Arizona to help keep money in our community and support local wherever we can.

Honest and ethical

We are proud to run an ethical business with honesty and integrity. Customer service comes first and we work hard to make our clients happy.

We do not give kickbacks to realtors for referrals (pay-to-play). In addition, we do not accept kickbacks from other professionals we recommend.

Recommendations to and from us are solely based on reputation and quality of work.

We are also very proud to be the winner of the 2024 Torch Award for Business Ethics for Southern Arizona. It is a reflection of how hard we work to ensure that we always do what’s right and what’s best for the client – not for us, not for our bank account, not for the realtor. As my partner jokes, “Nobody out-ethics the German!”

LGBTQ+ friendly

We treat all our clients equally, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender or any other personal preferences. Really, we do not care which bathroom you use or for what reason. Just wash your hands, please.

Teachers/Medical Frontliners/First Responders/Military discount

We appreciate hard-working teachers and medical professionals working on the front lines (e.g. ER or Urgent Care). We also appreciate first responders and members of the military. Show your credentials and receive a discount on your inspection fee.

Dog friendly

We love pets. As long as they are friendly, we are happy to have your dogs around. The inspection might take a little longer though due to ear scratches and belly rubs. We also support the Pima Animal Care Center. No matter whether you are looking for a new companion of the canine or feline persuasion, or a place to volunteer your time, please consider visiting the Pima Animal Care Center first.

Highly rated

Our customers love us, the quality of our work, the attention to detail, and the amount of time we spend with them. Check out our hundreds of 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google, and the Better Business Bureau (click the logo to see our profile and accreditation).