How much does the Shield Certified package cost?

The bundle starts at $649 for homes up to 1,800 square feet, which includes the full pre-listing inspection and the CCTV sewer lateral scope — a savings versus booking them separately. Larger homes are quoted using our standard size-based pricing plus the sewer scope.

How do listing agents use the certificate?

Agents link the certificate page in the MLS listing description, marketing flyers, and email campaigns. Every certificate has a unique ID served directly from Coastal Shield, so buyers and buyer's agents can verify it is genuine and current.

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Q: Does the certificate share my full inspection report publicly?

Only if you choose to. By default, the public certificate page shows that the inspection happened, what was evaluated, and documented equipment — buyers are directed to the seller or listing agent for the full report. You can turn on a direct link to the full report at any time.

Q: What if the inspection finds problems?

That is the point — you find out first. You choose what to repair and what to simply disclose, before a buyer's inspector turns it into renegotiation leverage. Certification confirms the home was professionally inspected; it does not require the home to be perfect.

One appointment, one price: a full pre-listing inspection plus a CCTV sewer scope — and your home earns a public Shield Certified page with a verifiable certificate ID your agent links right in the MLS.

✓ 400+ Point Inspection ✓ CCTV Sewer Scope Included 🏅 Public Certificate Page

See what buyers see ↓

Shield Certified Home

1234 Example Lane, Santa Barbara

Professionally inspected · Certificate CS-2026-A1B2C3

✓ Full Home Inspection ✓ Sewer Scope (CCTV)

✓ Roof

✓ Electrical

✓ Plumbing

✓ Foundation

Served & verified by Coastal Shield Home Inspections

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One Appointment. One Price.

What's in the Shield Certified Package

The two inspections that make or break a Santa Barbara escrow — bundled, so the surprises get found while you still control the timeline.

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Full Pre-Listing Inspection

The same rigorous 400+ point, roof-to-foundation evaluation a buyer's inspector would perform — roof and attic, electrical (including uninsurable Zinsco/FPE panels), plumbing, foundation, moisture. Photo-rich digital report delivered same day.

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CCTV Sewer Scope

A camera down the main lateral — the single most expensive surprise in older Santa Barbara homes (Orangeburg, clay pipe, root intrusion). Recorded video included. Why it matters →

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The Certification

Your home gets a public Shield Certified page with a unique, verifiable certificate ID — listing every system evaluated and documented equipment. Your agent links it in the MLS; buyers can check it's genuine in one tap.

From $649 for homes up to 1,800 sq ft — a bundle savings vs. booking separately. Larger homes use our standard size-based pricing + sewer scope.

How Certification Works

We Inspect Everything

One appointment: the full home inspection plus the sewer camera. You get the complete, unfiltered picture of your home before any buyer does.

You Decide What to Fix

Repair the deal-killers, disclose the rest — on your terms, at your prices, before escrow. Our strategic repair guide shows you exactly how.

Your Listing Gets Certified

We publish your home's Shield Certified page. Your agent links it in the MLS, flyers, and email blasts — buyers see a home with nothing to hide.

The Buyer's View

A Certificate Buyers Can Actually Verify

Anyone can claim "pre-inspected" in a listing. Shield Certified is different: the certificate page is served directly by us and reflects the live certification status — revoked or expired certificates immediately show as inactive.

✓ Unique certificate ID tied to the property and inspection date
✓ Every system evaluated, listed on the certificate
✓ Documented equipment ages — water heater, HVAC, and more
✓ You control the report — share the full report on the certificate, or keep it with your agent

Certification confirms a professional inspection was performed — it's a verified record, not a warranty. That honesty is exactly why buyers trust it.

Why sellers & agents love it

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Fewer renegotiations. Issues surface before offers, not during escrow — so credits don't blow up your net.

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Price with confidence. A certified condition record backs your asking price in a tough market.

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Faster, cleaner escrows. Buyers who trust the condition write stronger offers with fewer contingencies.

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A real marketing asset. "Shield Certified" in the MLS remarks, on the flyer, and at the open house sets the listing apart.

⚖️ "But don't I have to disclose what you find?"

Yes — and that's your biggest advantage. Defects disclosed upfront are baked into the offer price and can't be used against you mid-escrow. We wrote a full guide on how California disclosure law actually works in your favor.

Read the Seller's Guide

Shield Certified FAQs

Everything sellers and listing agents ask about the program.

What does Shield Certified actually mean?

It means the home completed a professional pre-listing inspection (plus a CCTV sewer scope) by Coastal Shield, and the certification can be verified online. The certificate lists every system evaluated and documented equipment. It's a verified inspection record — not a warranty or guarantee of condition.

How much does the package cost?

From $649 for homes up to 1,800 sq ft — the full inspection plus the sewer scope, a savings versus booking them separately. Larger homes use our standard size-based pricing plus the sewer scope.

Does the certificate share my full report publicly?

Only if you choose to. By default the public page shows the inspection happened, what was evaluated, and documented equipment — buyers are directed to your agent for the full report. You can switch on a direct report link at any time.

What if the inspection finds problems?

That's the point — you find out first, while repairs are on your schedule and at your prices. Fix the deal-killers, disclose the rest. Certification confirms the home was professionally inspected; it doesn't require the home to be perfect.

How do listing agents use it?

Link the certificate page in the MLS listing remarks, add "Shield Certified" to flyers and email campaigns, and mention it at the open house. Because every certificate has a unique ID served directly by us, buyer's agents can verify it's genuine in seconds.

Questions first? Call Louis directly: (805) 222-6164

Don't Just List It.Certify It.