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Buying a Flipped House? If you are, get it inspected! What is a flipped house? Commonly, a flipped house is one that was bought post REO Foreclosure or during a short sale, then fixed up and refurbished and put on the market! I’ve seen and inspected a bunch of these over the years. Continue Reading
While performing real estate inspections… I’m always amazed at how much trouble goes into doing things wrong. Recently, while inspecting an attic in Lancaster CA, I was blown away… literally shocked that the structure hadn’t caught fire or suffered structural damage Continue Reading
During a home inspection, I used my thermal camera to scan walls and suspicious areas… I noted that an unusual anomaly was visible… Continue Reading
High Cooling and Heating Bills? Where is your money going? Thermal Imaging Can Help! If you are experiencing high cooling and heating bills, you may be wondering what to do, “where is my money going”? Continue Reading
Spec Rite is going THERMAL If you are looking for a Home or Commercial inspector, look no further.. We can see things that other’s CAN’T. Real Estate Agents and Buyer’s – Don’t worry or GUESS about defects that we can now “SEE” Thermal Infrared with Inspections NOW Continue Reading
Should a seller ask for a copy of the buyer’s inspection report? Why I generally don’t dabble into real estate advice… I’ve learned something after a few thousand inspections Continue Reading
Home Inspection Material Defects, what does that mean? First of all, I think there should be a better understanding of what a home inspection is… and isn’t!! Perceptions of a Home Inspection A home inspection is expected to be a lot of things, there are expectations by the buyer, worry by the seller, a… Continue Reading
Carbon Monoxide Detectors – New Requirements in California During my inspection duties, I’m asked quite often about where and what the requirements are for Carbon Monoxide detectors. It would seem that after a year and a half now there’s some confusion, let’s clear it up! Where are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in my Residence? On… Continue Reading
Smoke Detector Requirements in California One of the frequent items I get calls about from lenders, real estate agents, appraisers, home buyers and sellers is “Why do I have to install smoke detectors, my home didn’t require them when it was built. And in response, that’s probably true… unless it’s a relatively new home, say in last… Continue Reading
We're open and doing inspections during COVID 19 in compliance with local regulations
In an effort to ensure the safety of our customers and to remain in compliance with LA County's Current Health Order, we ask that only those persons absolutely essential for access are present, per Health Order for LA County would include that only a single agent be present for access and only a buyer and guest in the same household be present, for more information feel free to call or message us! Thank you! We understand that while such may be of inconvenience, we must remain in compliance with current requirements. Thank you for your understanding and support! You can visit LA County Health for current information http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/reopening-la.htm#orders