We are excited to add Jim Johnson to our team of general inspectors. Jim has been with Alliance doing specialty inspections since early 2017. We have decided to fully utilize his knowledge and experience in construction and expand him into general inspections. Some of you may have already met Jim through a sewer scope or […]

Introducing Kyle Holt    We are pleased to welcome our new sewer line inspector, Kyle Holt! From his years in the military, as well as many years working in the family construction business, Kyle brings with him a wide range of construction experience, including basic carpentry, masonry, and roofing. He has excellent communication skills, and […]

The word retrofit was coined in the 1950s and is a combination of retroactive and refit. It means that some part or component is being added that wasn’t there when it was originally manufactured or built. When contractors, inspectors or real estate agents refer to retrofitting, they mean altering some part of the building or […]

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 is used, the more frequently […]

If you’re home a lot these days, like many of us, you’re using the heater or air conditioner more often and it has probably increased your expenses. Here are some ways to ease up on your wallet: Staying Cool Service your air conditioner. Replacing or cleaning your air filter alone can lower your unit’s energy […]

Alliance Inspections is still providing all services! From Safer at Home Order for Control of Covid-19, issued March 19, 2020, page 4 under (t) “Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities, and the permitting, inspection, construction, transfer and recording of ownership, of housing and anything […]

  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: […]