An interesting statistic is that at least 20% of undetermined house fires are believed to have been started by rodent activity. When you consider the number of structures in existence, 20% having rodent issues is a huge number. That said, when it comes to home or business fires, any number is too high.   […]

Buyer’s Guide Find the handy booklet here which details the inspection sequence and preventative measures so that your escrow goes as smoothly as possible. • Save time explaining the inspection process to your client by sending them to our website!• Feel free to download and distribute to your buyers and sellers.  See the booklet here

By Robert Gaudreault I frequently see inspectors use instruments, such as lasers or infrared, and include that information in their reports. This can seem pretty cool to the client and make him/her feel like they are getting more for their money. But too often, the inspector is not certified to use the machine, or the […]

Start 2020 with our holiday discount! Only 15 more days to take advantage of 10%* off any inspection.   Please find our holiday hours below. Holiday hours: New Year’s Eve: 9-5pmNew Year’s Day: Closed Our usual non-holiday our hours are: Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-2pm. Normal business hours resume after New Year’s Day.  We offer: […]

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We’d like to take this time to let you know our holiday hours, and remind you of our holiday discount going on now until January 15, 2020*. Our usual non-holiday our hours are: Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-2pm. Holiday hours: Christmas Eve: 9-2pm Christmas day: Closed Saturday, December […]

Our Holiday Gift to You: Mention this post to receive 10% off* any inspection booked between Dec 1, 2019 through January 15, 2020. From Your Real Estate Inspection Team: Robert, Jerry, Ryan & Jim Cecilia, Joceline & Jeniffer. (818) 353-2885. (*Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other discounts.)

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Not all mold, mildew and environmental impurities pose a threat. Obviously, no one can know what kind of fungus is present, or the degree of harm it may cause, without laboratory testing. That’s where we come in. Mold is typically found in areas with poor air circulation (attics, crawl spaces, basements) or places exposed to […]

Why getting the sewer scope inspection is important Most sewer lines have cracks, separation or material breakdown, which results in root intrusion and/or blockage. When the flow of waste is blocked, the lines can back up into your building. More often than not, the clients are thankful they had the sewer line scoped, since so […]

What is included in the inspection? Per ASHI and CREIA guidelines, an inspector’s main focus is the major systems, such as the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and heating/air (excluding those that are covered by an HOA). We also do the interiors, which include doors, windows, outlets, bathrooms, water heaters, etc. For more information, check out […]