Why doesn’t the inspector comment on termites or other pests? The above are specialty inspections and not part of the standards of practice that general inspectors are required to follow as part of their certification. A general inspector may not even know what a termite looks like. Also, any pest control operator must be licensed […]
Why won’t the inspectors light a pilot? Because he doesn’t know why the pilot went out. For all he knows, the gas company red tagged it and someone removed the tag. The pilot may have gone out for another reason, but he can’t risk lighting the pilot under potentially unsafe conditions. The gas company or […]
Too often, buyers and investors opt out of getting the building assessed, citing that they are only leasing the property, or since it is brand new, it should already be perfect. Even if your builder is top notch and strives to deliver the best possible product, anyone can make a mistake. Also, he may use […]
February brought record rainfall to Southern California. We experienced the wettest winter in decades! With excess water, surprise leaks can develop and possibly weaken your structure. What to Watch For Your roof is the biggest deterrent to water intrusion. Make sure it gets checked for soft spots, gouges, loose shingles and defective flashings. If liquid […]
Skylights are a wonderful architectural feature and serve many purposes. One benefit with both commercial and residential use is that they allow natural light. However, the following are problems that could arise from poorly maintained skylights: Improper installation of flashing* is a frequent source of roof leaks. Inadequate roof flashing. Other common issues are cracked, […]
Your Commercial Consultant Team Find the handy booklet here which details the Property Condition Assessment sequence and preventative measures so that your escrow or transaction goes as smoothly as possible. • Save time explaining the Property Condition Assessment process to your client by sending them to our website! • Feel free to download and distribute to your […]
In addition to providing an outstanding Property Condition Assessment on all types of commercial buildings, we provide the following services: Using state-of-the-art equipment, the inspector accesses the main line and uses a camera to look for cracks, pipe separation, root intrusion, blockages, etc. Client will receive a link to the report and video. More info […]
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Why do Consultants always recommend specialists? Our purpose as general consultants is to look for structure or system defects, flag them and then recommend the appropriate specialist(s) for further evaluation. If we were to do the specialty examination on every part of the structure, we would be onsite hours longer and charge much more. Because […]
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