When buying a home, you must know what you’re committing to long-term. Fortunately, home inspections can help you understand the property’s condition and identify any potential problems. However, home inspections don’t cover everything. The Real Estate Inspection Company provides four examples of things a general home inspection doesn’t include.

Have you considered getting a mold inspection? Several valid reasons exist to have a mold inspection. If you haven’t been through the process, you may feel anxious and probably have questions. The Real Estate Inspection Company wants you to be prepared and comfortable with the process. Therefore, this post provides answers to your questions about […]

In California, AB-38 requires a disclosure form for residential homes built before January 1, 2010, and located in high or very-high Fire severity zones. The disclosure requires inspecting the home’s exterior to identify any potential fire hazards. The inspection’s documentation must be captured in the California Home Fire Hardening and Defensible Space disclosure form and included […]

Californians in search of a new home must navigate various challenges. For instance, the market continues to push housing costs higher. Additionally, California regulators require certain inspections that other states don’t. One such example is the new AB-38 Defensible Space inspection. In this post, The Real Estate Inspection Company explains what the law requires, how […]

Don’t Lose Your House to a Wildfire As we watch California burn every year, it brings back vivid memories of the Cedar and Witch Creek fires we had in San Diego. These huge wind-driven fires are so over-whelming that fire fighters cannot possibly defend ever house. Sadly, too many houses are lost. But what makes […]