Philip Smith, Certified Inspector NACHI, CREIA, IAC2

5 years ago

Philip Smith is a home inspector with certifications from InterNACHI, CREIA, and IAC2. Having a passion for inspecting homes, I…

Pool Safety Requirements

5 years ago

Sadly, the second largest cause of death in California is drowning. In 1996, California introduced the Pool Safety Act. This…

Buyer and Agent Survey

5 years ago

Numerous inspections exist in addition to the general home inspection including drain lines, meth, mold, etc. What ancillary inspections are…

Were There Pets in That House?

6 years ago

If you need to know about allergens, we can help. Consider getting air samples performed in addition to your home…

How Septic Systems Work

6 years ago

Thousands of houses throughout Southern California have septic systems. These include rural houses or those on large properties. Hooking these…

Dryer Flues Are a Major Source of House Fires

6 years ago

There are so many items in a house that require regular maintenance. As homeowners, we often ignore maintenance on items…

A colonoscopy for your house

6 years ago

Home buyers should always consider having a drain line inspection. Nearly 2/3 of every drain line we inspect requires...

New 2018 Legislation Adds Liability to Inspectors, Realtors

6 years ago

California SB 422 – Pool Safety Act As if selling real estate didn’t have enough liability, it has now become…

Understanding Firewalls

6 years ago

Garage firewalls are often over-looked in a home inspection. This system is intended to slow the spread of fire from…

Why Smoke Detectors Beep at 2:00 AM

6 years ago

Why do Smoke Detectors Beep at night? There is an explanation. Learn some background and solve the mystery.