"Consolidated Furnaces Are A Fire Hazard"- Fallbrook Home Inspector
"Consolidated Furnaces Are A Fire Hazard"- Fallbrook Home InspectorIf you have a horizontal, gas-fired furnace in your attic and your home was built between 1983 and 1995, you should contact a...
View ArticleOceanside Home Inspector Finds Surprise In Furnace
Oceanside Home Inspector Finds Surprise In FurnaceWhat were they thinking?! I was at a home inspection in Oceanside, California. I turned the heating system on, grabbed my ladder, and started up the...
View ArticleCarlsbad Home Inspector Battles Rats!
Carlsbad Home Inspector Battles Rats!It's Springtime! Steve Stenros, owner of First Choice Inspections and a CREIA-certified MCI inspector, leaves his office every morning prepared for battle. His...
View ArticlePolybutylene Water Piping Found During Home Inspection
Polybutylene Water Piping Found During Home Inspection When asked about the probability of polybutylene water pipes leaking, Steve Stenros of First Choice Inspections says, "It's not IF it is going to...
View ArticleDiscounting Your Fees In Exchange For A Promise
Have you been asked about discounting your feesin exchange for a promise of future business? "If this works out well, I have A LOT more work to send your way. Take that into consideration when sending...
View Article"Four Tips For Garage Door Safety"- Encinitas Home Inspector
"Four Tips For Garage Door Safety"- Encinitas Home Inspector The home inspection business can be quite entertaining at times! I was inspecting the garage door at an Encinitas, CA home. A new door...
View ArticleDoes Your Weep Screed Weep?- Temecula Home Inspector
Does Your Weep Screed Weep?- Temecula Home Inspector If you're having a new patio installed at your home, be sure your concrete contractor knows the required clearance to be maintained from the stucco...
View ArticleMy Home Inspector Said Aluminum Wiring Will Catch My House On Fire!
My Home Inspector Said Aluminum Wiring Will Catch My House On Fire! Single-strand aluminum wiring was installed in many homes built in the mid 1960's to early 1970's. After a decade of use, inherent...
View ArticleThe Importance Of A Home Inspection Before You Buy
Congratulations! You searched and searched and finally found your dream home! Do you realize the importance of a home inspection before you buy? This may be one of your largest purchases ever. Would...
View ArticleIs Your Foundation Under A "Crack Attack"?- Encinitas Home Inspection
Is Your Foundation Under A "Crack Attack"?- Encinitas Home Inspection One of the biggest concerns my clients have may be foundation cracks. If the foundation has problems, the entire structure may be...
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