Why Inspectors Don’t Re-Inspect Repairs It’s a common request: “Can you come back and confirm the repairs were done correctly?” While it sounds reasonable, this type of verification typically falls outside the scope of a general inspection. Inspectors are generalists. Our role is to identify visible issues and recommend further evaluation or […]
A Little Good News Goes a Long Way Here’s your monthly collection of stories to lift your spirits and remind you of the good happening every day. Heros of the Hour His ‘Granborghini‘ Project Gives Elderly People Joyrides in Supercars (WATCH) (Read here) Book Fairies Giving Away 25,000 Books to New York’s Children Thanks […]
Happy Memorial Day from Alliance On Monday, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. Please note that our office on the 25th will remain open during our usual business hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM As always, we’re here if you […]
Inspection Reports & Photos: Purpose & Misconceptions One of the most common questions we hear is: “Why isn’t there a photo of everything?” It’s a fair question — and the answer comes down to purpose. What an Inspection Report Is Designed to Do An inspection report is meant to clearly identify defects, concerns, […]
Before You Close, Check for What You Can’t See Mold doesn’t always show up during a standard general inspection and mold discovery is excluded from the inspection anyway — but it can show up after closing. A Smart Add-On for Pre-Purchase Inspections For realtors, a light-touch mold inspection is a simple way to add value […]
What’s Included in a Property Condition Assessment (PCA)? If you’re buying, selling, financing, or managing a commercial property, you’ve likely heard the term Property Condition Assessment (PCA). In simple terms, a PCA is a comprehensive look at a property’s overall condition — designed to give you clarity today and help you plan for tomorrow. […]
A Little Good News Goes a Long Way Here’s your monthly collection of stories to lift your spirits and remind you of the good happening every day. Heros of the Hour Half-blind, 12-yo Dog Fights off Hungry Bear to Protect Family and Pets in New Mexico: “She’s our little savior’ (Read here) Young […]
A smart add-on that can save thousands We’re excited to introduce a valuable addition to our inspection services — sewer line scope inspections — and the expert behind it. Meet Kyle Spingler Kyle brings years of hands-on experience in both construction and sewer line inspections. With a construction background dating back to 2006 and […]
A Quick Reminder About Exterior Elevated Element Inspections California’s SB 326 and SB 721 laws require inspections of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) such as balconies, decks, walkways, and exterior stairways. Many property owners completed these inspections when the laws first took effect. But the vast majority of HOAs and property owners still have […]
New to Alliance, but not new to inspections We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Charlie Wadhams. Charlie has been in the construction world his entire life, bringing a strong foundation of hands-on experience to every inspection. While he’s new to Alliance, he’s certainly not new to the field — he […]