The good news for the Los Angeles area (and much of Southern California), is the current housing boom. Though there has been a wide array of projected statistics, we do know that housing prices have increased at least 5% this year, with some estimates up to 28%. But don’t let that fool you. Though foreclosure […]
Continue readingHow to find the right home inspection company in LA
What 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 readingPrevent Costly Repairs – Get a Home Inspection
Most 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 […]
Continue readingRobert Gaudreault interviewed on SouthernCaliforniaHomes.com
What makes your inspection services better/different than other comparable companies? The difference is that we look at it as an educational process. We’re not there to tell you whether you should buy the house or not. Our job is to uncover all defects that we can and relay our findings in such a way that […]
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Cal Shake roof material
A popular roof material that was used in the late 1980s, turned out to be very problematic. Cal Shake was the manufacturer. This cement shingle, in most cases, turned out to be a bad product. The material was very brittle. I never walk on the stuff when inspecting a roof and I suggest that no […]
Continue readingCustom pool plastering like no other
We came across this graffiti in the pool of a vacant house. Amazing. Check out the little man with the paint roller near the steps. It’s actually pretty good.
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Foundation Out of Level
I did an inspection on a newer home – less than a year old. The client could not understand why there were many stress cracks starting to occur throughout the interiors. Doors went out of true and plumb and were becoming difficult to operate, the floors sloped and the hardwood flooring started to show large […]
Continue readingWhen an A/C is Toast
Rusty spill marks. Due to the age and looks of it, you can tell that this component has seen its day. Evaporator coils are more than likely bad, and the system was not cooling adequately. Why try to save this old beast? You will save money in the long run by upgrading to a more […]
Continue readingInspecting Bugsy Seigel and Mickey Cohen’s gambling house
Here is an interesting structure we inspected. The building below was built by Bugsy Seigel and Mickey Cohen. It was one of the first gambling houses on the west cost before Bugsy went on to Las Vegas. Later the place was turned into a brothel. It is now a Bed and Breakfast and the […]
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