Grandfathering | Home Inspection | Building Code | Santa Clarita Grandfathering as most of us understand it… is acknowledging that a building component is for the most part, installed in a substandard manner. That is, when compared to a newer more modern standard or requirement. Home Inspection As a General Contractor and Residential inspector for over 25 years, it still …
Will Digital Disruption Upend the Traditional Real Estate Model in Santa Clarita? Digital disruption is fundamentally rewriting the business landscape, creating new business models, and changing the way individuals run their business and personal lives. Consider the travel industry. There was a travel agency in every town 25 years ago. Now, most people book their travel on a tablet. You …
What is a building code? What exactly are building codes? While there are many different types of codes and countless codebooks, there are some specifically just for California. But to be clear, for those of you out there who think these codes are essentially laws, although enforceable, they are not. First things first Let’s first start with zoning. In a …
Garage to Single family home separation is not a “FIRE WALL” | Santa Clarita For many of us who are living in our Santa Clarita single family or multi family homes, we go about our day to day activities without knowing that there are literally thousands of building codes which make up your building’s structure. Many of of these codes …
CA Bus. & Prof. Code Sect. 7191(a)(1) – What is a home inspection? According to section 7191, A home inspector who performs a home inspection includes evaluations of a home’s systems and structures. Inspections must be completed in person, and they are done by home inspectors in exchange for fees. An inspector may look at the home’s plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. …
2018 | The Swimming Pool Safety Act SB 442 broken down As of January 1, 2018, in an effort to bolster the current law which has been untouched for over 20 years and to amend Sections 115922 and 115925 of the Health and Safety Code, the Pool Safety Act or SB 442 was signed into law. Henceforth, how home inspectors …
2018|Santa Clarita City Pool Barrier and Enclosure Policy In 2018, the city of Santa Clarita requires a homeowner who wishes to construct or remodel a swimming pool, spa or install a hot tub to protect anyone from drowning or otherwise become injured should they find themselves wandering into the (your) yard which possess a swimming pool, spa or even a …
Repair To Resale: Projects That Can Sell Your Home Photo credit by Pexels It’s time to sell your home and you’re ready to move quickly. Unfortunately, you don’t feel like your house is up to snuff. If there are cosmetic flaws, it could impact your resale value and your ability to get buyers in the door. What updates can you …
Choosing a home Inspector – The 2018 Ultimate Guide Buying California Real estate while protecting your family and your investment What is a Home Inspection? If you were to wander off into the WWW you’d find that the term Home Inspection has a few different meanings. For example, Wikipedia describes a Home inspection as follows; “A home inspection is a …
FREE Los Angeles DIY home inspection checklist In the state of California, there are no minimum requirements for anyone who wishes to conduct a home inspection. As a result, anyone can and do conduct home inspections. For the most part, all an individual needs are some basic tools and a checklist to follow. Our FREE DIY Home Inspection Checklist. We took …
