TLDR
Inspection and Evaluation for Newport Beach RV, van, trailer, and truck owners. Typical range $250 to $800, direct carrier billing, all work completed in shop.
About Inspection and Evaluation in Newport Beach
Inspection and evaluation covers written pre-purchase inspections, insurance claim assessments, and damage evaluations. OCRV Center performs all inspections in shop for Newport Beach buyers and owners, delivering a written report with photographs and moisture readings.
The most expensive RV anyone buys is the cheap one with hidden water damage. Recreational vehicles conceal their problems better than almost any other purchase, because the failures that matter happen inside walls and under floors where a walkthrough will never find them. A seller who genuinely does not know the coach has a wet sidewall is not lying to you, and neither of you will discover it until the repair bill arrives. Our inspections exist to close that gap before money changes hands. We meter, we survey the roof and every penetration, we cycle the slides, we test the systems on each power source, and you get a written report with photographs. All inspections happen at our facility in Newport Beach's neighboring city of Yorba Linda. We do not offer mobile or roadside inspection.
Problems We Solve
These are the situations Newport Beach owners bring us most often for this work. If yours is not listed, call and describe it. We would rather tell you it is outside our scope than take a job we are not the right shop for.
- Considering a used purchase with no way to see behind the panels
- Seller cannot document repair or maintenance history
- Needing a documented condition report before filing or disputing a claim
- Suspecting prior damage was repaired without being corrected
- Wanting a systems check before a long trip
- Disputing a carrier valuation on a total loss determination
Our Process
- Structural and moisture survey: Walls, floor, and ceiling metered throughout, with readings recorded rather than summarized.
- Roof and penetration survey: Every seam, vent, skylight, and mount inspected and photographed.
- Systems testing: Electrical on each source, LP, plumbing under pressure, appliances, and slide operation.
- Structural review: Frame, suspension mounting, and prior repair work assessed for correctness.
- Written report: Findings delivered as a written report with photographs and a prioritized issue list.
What Is Included
- Full moisture metering with recorded readings
- Roof and seal condition survey
- Slide operation and seal compression testing
- Electrical, LP, and plumbing system testing
- Appliance function verification on each power source
- Written report with photographs and prioritized findings
Ballpark Pricing
Every job is quoted from the vehicle after inspection. The ranges below let you plan before you call. Body and paint labor is billed at $210 per hour, mechanical and electrical at $260 per hour, and diagnostics at $285 per hour with the diagnostic hour refunded as a credit against an authorized repair.
| Scope of Work | Ballpark Range | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer and camper inspection | $250 to $800 | 2 to 4 hours |
| Van and truck inspection | $285 to $800 | 2 to 4 hours |
| Full RV pre-purchase inspection | $400 to $1,200 | 3 to 6 hours |
Ranges are ballpark figures for planning. Your written estimate is built from the actual vehicle after inspection.
Collision estimates are provided at no charge and insurance walk ins are always welcome. RV systems estimates covering slides, awnings, water, electrical, and generators are $150, refunded as a credit against an authorized repair. See the full posted rates and terms.
Insurance Notes
An independent written evaluation carries real weight in a claim dispute, particularly on total loss determinations where the carrier valuation rests on assumptions rather than inspection.
We bill direct with every major carrier and hold direct repair relationships with several. Read how the claim process works or the 25 things carriers do not tell you about RV and van claims.