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As Santa Clarita home inspectors, we get asked a lot of questions. The most popular being, “How did this pass inspection with all of these things wrong“? My replay is usually something like… “it most likely was not inspected. As a contractor myself having had water heaters permitted in Santa Clarita, I know many of the water heater the codes. …
In case you’re one of the many, searching for a “Good home inspector near me, thorough home inspectors near me, meticulous home inspectors near me, or certified home inspectors near me”, well, unfortunately the Pickens are pretty slim here in Santa Clarita. That is, for all of those things in one single person. Look, I’m just being honest. I know …
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 …
Certified Home Inspectors In Santa Clarita– Why They May Not be Your Best Choice What most home buyers are unaware of when searching for a home inspector here in Santa Clarita is that the majority of them are only “Certified“. So what’s the big deal & why is that a problem? Well, the big deal is that the term suggests …
New law requiring home inspectors to inspect for pool safety If you haven’t heard of it yet, you can expect to hear about SB 422 the next time you’re looking to buy a home in Santa Clarita. The good news is that the new law isn’t making huge changes. Instead, it’s mostly aimed at keeping homebuyers informed about relevant swimming pool …
Aluminum Patio Covers in Los Angeles Summer is almost approaching us and here in Southern California that means one thing… it’s about to get hot. Afterall, heat for the most part is inescapable no matter where you try to hide. There is however, relief ladies and gentlemen and it’s name is Alumawood. By appearance, Aluminum Patio Covers in Los Angeles …
What to know about yard drains for proper drainage Back in the days when you could buy a house that sat on an acre of land there was no need for yard drains. Here in Los Angeles and local newer communities such as Santa Clarita, yard drains are almost a necessity. Regardless of the soil types present in your area, …
The Home Inspector Missed Problems-Now What? The home inspector plays a huge part in the decision buying process. Many home inspectors now days are complacent in their roles as home inspectors or as i like to refer to them as… “home buyer protectors“. At the present time, there are no California requirements to actually work as a home inspector. Wow …
