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What Everyone Should Know About Mold Inspections Not all mold, mildew and environmental impurities pose a threat. Obviously, no one can know what kind of fungus is present, or the degree of harm it may cause, without laboratory testing. That’s where we come in. Mold is typically found in areas with poor air circulation (attics, […]

What Everyone Should Know About Sewer Line Scopes   Why getting the sewer scope inspection is important Most sewer lines have cracks, separation or material breakdown, which results in root intrusion and/or blockage. When the flow of waste is blocked, the lines can back up into your building. More often than not, the clients are […]

What is included in the inspection? Per ASTM E2018 guidelines, an inspector’s main focus is the major systems, such as the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and heating/air (excluding those that are covered by an HOA). We also do the interiors, which include doors, windows, outlets, bathrooms, water heaters, etc. For more information, check out our […]

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 […]