The word retrofit was coined in the 1950s and is a combination of retroactive and refit. It means that some part or component is being added that wasn’t there when it was originally manufactured or built. When contractors, inspectors or real estate agents refer to retrofitting, they mean altering some part of the building or […]
Air conditioner As spring turns into summer and temperatures rise outside, so do the use of air conditioners. With just basic regular maintenance, building occupants won’t be caught off guard and subjected to sweltering heat. Change the filter regularly—every three months is considered standard. But the more the air conditioner is used, the […]
If you’re home a lot these days, like many of us, you’re using the heater or air conditioner more often and it has probably increased your expenses. Here are some ways to ease up on your wallet: Staying Cool Service your air conditioner. Replacing or cleaning your air filter alone can lower your unit’s energy […]
Alliance Inspections is still providing all services! From Safer at Home Order for Control of Covid-19, issued March 19, 2020, page 4 under (t) “Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities, and the permitting, inspection, construction, transfer and recording of ownership, of housing and anything […]
Buyer’s Guide Find the handy booklet here which details the inspection sequence and preventative measures so that your escrow goes as smoothly as possible. • Save time explaining the inspection process to your client by sending them to our website! • Feel free to download and distribute to your buyers and sellers. See the booklet […]
An interesting statistic is that at least 20% of undetermined house fires are believed to have been started by rodent activity. When you consider the number of structures in existence, 20% having rodent issues is a huge number. That said, when it comes to home or business fires, any number is too high. Rodents […]
By Robert Gaudreault I frequently see inspectors use instruments, such as lasers or infrared, and include that information in their reports. This can seem pretty cool to the client and make him/her feel like they are getting more for their money. But too often, the inspector is not certified to use the machine, or the […]
Happy New Year! Start 2020 with our holiday discount! Only 15 more days to take advantage of 10%* off any inspection. Please find our holiday hours below. Holiday hours: New Year’s Eve: 9-5pm New Year’s Day: Closed Our usual non-holiday our hours are: Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-2pm. Normal business hours resume after New […]
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We’d like to take this time to let you know our holiday hours, and remind you of our holiday discount going on now until January 15, 2020*. Our usual non-holiday our hours are: Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-2pm. Holiday hours: Christmas Eve: 9-2pm Christmas day: Closed Saturday, December 28th: […]
Our Holiday Gift to You: Mention this post to receive 10% off* any inspection booked between Dec 1, 2019 through January 15, 2020.From Your Real Estate Inspection Team: Robert, Jerry, Ryan & Jim Cecilia, Joceline & Jeniffer. (818) 353-2885. (*Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other discounts.)