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The Limited Building Inspection Fees starting at $295.* For significantly less than the cost of a full home inspection, we will: Inform you on the current condition of the home’s systems. Flag issues with systems that could be a deterrent to buyers. Help prioritize future upgrades. This is not a full inspection per ASHI or […]

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Potential Pitfalls in the Property Inspection Process (say that quickly 5 times!) and How to Prevent Them

Our purpose as general inspectors is to look for defects, flag them and then defer you to the appropriate specialist(s). Because the general inspection is non-intrusive, the inspector can’t excavate or dismantle anything to access components. It is the specialist’s job to do a more thorough investigation of the specific system in its entirety. For […]

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Is Transite or Asbestos-Cement pipe hazardous?

Transite pipe in the crawl space. What is Transite pipe? Transite is a brand name for a clay pipe that is commonly found in older buildings. The official name of this clay pipe is Asbestos-Cement or AC.  This material contains asbestos, and was used in the 1900s in venting for appliances, water heaters, floor furnaces […]

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Traditional Tank Water Heaters VS Tankless

If you or your client are preparing to replace your water heater and are unsure if you should switch to a tankless water heater, let us help you decide. Here are some pros and cons for both. Tankless water heaters Pros: They are smaller and take up less space, leaving room for other things. You’ll […]

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Buying a Newly Constructed Home? Get it Inspected

Many people think if they are buying a brand new home they don’t need to get it inspected.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  We have seen a lot of new construction in the Santa Clarita Valley over the past decade, and there are definitely issues that home inspectors have found even with newly […]

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Prevent 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 […]

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