Winter is definitely here and with colder weather comes rain. Some of us even got snow in our yards! And when it’s cold, a crackling fire warms our toes and tempts us into breaking our diet with roasted marshmallows. But before the fun begins, you should always ensure your fireplace is safe to use. Here […]

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. I think we can all agree that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man and an unswerving freedom fighter. He was arrested many times, his house was bombed and he […]

Nasty surprises can sour the buyers’ enthusiasm and, often, the cost to repair previously unknown defects can negatively affect their desire for the property. Every building has flaws. But if any safety issues or health hazards are resolved in advance, your chances at closing escrow are greatly increased. Here are the most common health hazards […]

Hallelujah! We made it!! Let’s all knock this year out of the park! A few of our team’s resolutions: –          Be more like my dog –          Have plenty of family time –          Travel somewhere new –          Exercise more (eek!!) –          Drink less Dr. Pepper (wish us luck!) Please enjoy 10% off* all inspection services booked […]

  Our Holiday Gift to You Mention this postcard to receive 10% off any inspection booked between December 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021.* From Your Real Estate Inspection Team Robert, Jerry & Jim Cecilia, Joceline, Courtney & Jeniffer (818) 353-2885

October precipitation has been mild so far, but it’s coming! Rather than bear the expense of damage after it happens, get a head start and invest fewer resources now. Here is a checklist: Get any gutters cleared of debris Make sure drains are clear of debris inside and out, on balconies, in the yards, etc. […]

Ideally, buildings would be constructed with ignition-resistant materials, including dual-pane tempered glass to resist heat. The roof and sidings would be made of steel to protect the building from flames. But those features are expensive and most people don’t have the resources to build themselves a state-of-the-art, fire-retardant home or office. However, if your home […]

To celebrate this Labor Day, please enjoy 5% off* all services now through September 12th. We will be open during our usual business hours (9-5) on Labor Day. Love, Your Alliance Team

It’s all about the water… Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water Spray or mist your skin with water Wet a towel and lay it on your skin, then turn on a fan Take a cool bath or shower Eat ice or freeze juice into popsicles If you’re outside… Wear loose, light clothing Protect your […]

Unfortunately, we have recently made the tough decision of discontinuing this service.  But we have appreciated being able to handle your sewer line scope needs these past few years. Here’s the good news… Kyle Holt is providing sewer line scopes on his own, separate from Alliance Inspections. Please hang onto his contact info, in case […]