General Advice for California Homeowners from our Master Inspectors.
Commercial Property Condition Assessments vs. Residential Inspections The approach when inspecting a residential building should be significantly different than when assessing a commercial structure. On a residential inspection, an inspector will follow the guidelines of CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) or ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). The procedure involves examining systems or portions […]
Continue readingBuilding Maintenance Tips for Summer Air conditioner As spring turns into summer and temperatures rise outside, so do the use of air conditioners. With just basic regular maintenance, building occupants won’t be caught off guard and subjected to sweltering heat. Change the filter regularly—every three months is considered standard. But the more the air conditioner […]
Continue readingAccording to the US Department of Energy, energy is the highest annual cost to a homeowner! What is a Home Energy Audit? A Home Energy Audit will rate the home’s energy efficiency on a 1-10 scale (5 being the national average). This is an assessment of your home’s energy use and what improvements can be made […]
Continue readingMore and more real estate agents are asking their clients to get a physical inspection before putting a property on the market. Benefits to a pre-listing inspection by a competent inspector: A pre-listing inspection is ideal for as-is sales. If your seller has already declared they will not do any repairs on the property, you […]
Continue readingMany people think if they are buying a brand new home they don’t need to get it inspected. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have seen a lot of new construction in the Santa Clarita Valley over the past decade, and there are definitely issues that home inspectors have found even with newly […]
Continue readingWhat should you look for when trying to find a good home inspection company in a city as large as Los Angeles? This can be a daunting task with so many companies to choose from. Whether you are buying a house, selling a property, or just want an inspection of your home for your piece […]
Continue readingMost people don’t even think about getting a home inspection unless they are looking to purchase a new property. Home inspections, however, can be a useful tool for a homeowner even if there is no plan to sell the property in the near future. Using a home inspection company to identify problems now, so you […]
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