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 […]
Continue readingTraditional 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 […]
Continue readingBuying 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 […]
Continue readingWhen buying a Short Sale or Foreclosed Property you need a Home Inspection
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 […]
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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 […]
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