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 […]

Why doesn’t the inspector comment on termites or other pests? The above are specialty inspections and not part of the standards of practice that general inspectors are required to follow as part of their certification. A general inspector may not even know what a termite looks like. Also, any pest control operator must be licensed by […]

Why won’t the inspectors light a pilot? Because he doesn’t know why the pilot went out. For all he knows, the gas company red tagged it and someone removed the tag. The pilot may have gone out for another reason, but he can’t risk lighting the pilot under potentially unsafe conditions. The gas company or […]

Due to power outages resulting from recent fires, some residents were unable to open their garage doors, then became trapped and perished. Law already existed requiring certain safety features, including that the door have an automatic reverse safety device. Beginning July 1, 2019, SB 969 requires that automatic garage door openers in a residence must […]

February brought record rainfall to Southern California. We experienced the wettest winter in decades! With excess water, surprise leaks can develop and possibly weaken your structure.   What to Watch For Your roof is the biggest deterrent to water intrusion. Make sure it gets checked for soft spots, gouges, loose shingles and defective flashings. If […]