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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 …
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 …
List of Some Common Repairs Needed After a Home Inspection A good thorough Home inspection can uncover many different issues. Some of these issues can be categorized as superficial and some significant. Of these issues the buyer will have to decide which ones are common repairs and can be put off for say, a later date, which are in need …
