Home Inspection Glossary

Ants.. they can be everywhere and anywhere in your home. Yet, whenever you look for them, you can never find them. How can you look for an invasive species in your home when they aren't looking to be found? Well, the first thing that you can do is look for their nest...

Are you currently renovating a part of your home, and you're wondering what you would like for your wall decoration? Well, whether it be wallpaper or wall coloring, here are a few pros and cons for each to help you decide. First of all, wallpaper is very aesthetically...

Slips and falls are one of the most common reasons why elderly ones are injured, either in a home or in a business. How can you make sure your business or home is accessible and safe for the elderly? First of all, keep all power chords and lines free from the flow of...

The safety of a young child is number 1 on parents minds. However, some areas in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard your...

Engineered wood flooring is now becoming one of the most common floorings in consumers homes these days. Why is this so, and is it for you? Well for starters, any type of engineered wood flooring is any type of wood flooring that is not solid wood. For instance,...

Have you recently had a heating bill that seems higher than the last one, but you try and save on your heat by leaving it at 65 degrees all the time? Well here's just a few simple things that you can do to be energy efficient with your heating and cooling systems....

What can a safe room be used for in your house? Well, it's not that kind of safe, like those in a bank, rather, they can be extremely useful in the times that we live in, with crime steadily growing, a safe room can be a great asset for your house. But what exactly...

What really is a defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to think of this would be...

Have you recently had a heating bill that seems higher than the last one, but you try and save on your heat by leaving it at 65 degrees all the time? Well here’s just a few simple things that you can do to be energy efficient with your heating and cooling...

There's a new addition to the family... and you want to protect them the best way you can. In order to do this, a necessary check of the crib will make sure your baby remains safe at home. But what are you looking for? Any screws or bolts that may be...

Knowing fire safety for your house is of absolute importance. Here are just a few simple things you can do to practice good fire safety in your home. Knowing your escape route from your house in the case of a potential fire will be your second line of...

Every homeowner has a common fear... that their house might be broken in to. What are some things you can do to protect yourself from burglars? Here are a couple facts and tricks you can do to burglar-proof your house. On your exterior door, you may have a...

Sad to say, in this world we need to be on our guard most of the time. This is certainly the case when it comes to having work performed on our home.  As home inspectors, we get to see all too often the handy work of dishonest tradesmen. What...

This year, California has seen an enormous number of wildfires. While stopping a wildfire once it has taken hold, is very hard, are there things we can do to our properties to help prevent them from spreading?   Something we can do is...

Do you live in an area close to a major road or highway, train tracks, or flight path etc.? If you do, then outside noise is most likely an issue. Is it so bad that the time has come to do something about it? Besides moving to a quieter...

When conducting an inspection, typically, one of the first places we look to in the bathroom is the ceiling.  Near the area of the ceiling fan, it's not uncommon to see stains.  The reason for this can be varied but it's good to keep an eye on...

Unfortunately, we have been seeing so much destruction due to fires lately. What happens though, if we are looking to buy a home or building that has a history of fire? We know that not all building fires result in complete destruction, but how...

No one relishes the thought of this, but as we get older and well into our retirement years, we might need to start thinking about ways to adjust our home to be more convenient to use in the future. Maybe you're thinking what do we mean by...

When was the last time you had your electric panel inspected? How about your branch wiring? How about the wiring in your attic or crawlspace? For most people, the answer to those questions would likely be "never", or "when I bought my home". But when it...

We here at The Property Inspection Pros realize how much your new home means. It is not just a house, and it is not just a financial investment - it's your home. It's where you raise your family, make memories, enjoy the company of friends, and make your...

Any of us who have moved house know that it is one of the most stressful things to deal with. There are so many things we need to do. Very often, even when we think we have planned it all well, when it comes to the day of the move we just end...

Have you been looking to build your own home? Have you started the process of looking for a developer? If this is your situation or are thinking about it in the future, then you may want to keep in mind ways to detect dishonesty in the...

How much does a home inspection cost in San Diego? That is a question that many people ask when searching for a home inspector. When we are buying a home, often times we get focused on mortgage rates, fees, and other "dollar signs". But when it comes down...

We are proud to announce here at The Property Inspection Pros that we now offer Ariel Roof Inspections. What does this mean for you? It means a more thorough inspection, even when a roof is not accessible. It means we are better able to find defects, and...

When buying a commercial building, the property inspection is one of the most critical steps. Any property comes with risk, but even more so with a commercial property. As a business person, you know the value of having a complete and thorough inspection...

Have you just bought your dream house? Perhaps its everything you have been looking for. The only problem is that the previous owners were smokers. Now you have the issue the whole home seems to be saturated with tobacco fumes. What can you do...

Selling your home is a big step. There are items to fix, walls to paint, documents to get ready, and so much more. But what are some things you can do to get ready to sell your home here in San Diego? Watch this short video and see!  

In our last article, we looked at the potential causes of air pollutants in our home. In this article, we will look at ways to reduce and treat these pollutants. Here are a few suggestions: Make sure when using gas or kerosene heaters or even...

More and more people nowadays are being affected by pollutants in the air, and here in San Diego is no exception. These can cause many different allergies and respiratory ailments. It's important then, to analyze how good the air quality is in...

So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to iPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep...

A lot of people don't realize how easy it can be to use less energy in the home. With just a few simple adjustments you can   save lot of money. Here are a few simple ways this can be done: Instead of using an air conditioner, which uses a lot...

When buying a home, it is important to make sure that a radon test has been performed. A certified home inspector usually does this as part of the seller's home inspection. You might ask yourself, though, what exactly is Radon? How dangerous is it? How common is it?...

As we know here in San Diego, earthquakes arrive without notice and bring with them a lot of destruction. How can you make sure your chimney would be safe in an earthquake? Did you know that your chimney doesn't just fall on the exterior of the home, but can also...

Are you looking for a home inspector for your San Diego home inspection? Choosing the right home inspector is a critical part of the home buying process. The right home inspector will find issues in your home - and many of them. But the right home inspector will also...

Are you purchasing a working farm? A farm is more than just a home inspection, and takes a trained eye to find the issues that could interfere with your farm's productivity. If there is a farm house on the property, then you will obviously want a home inspection. But...

So you put an offer in, it was accepted, and now you are doing your due diligence and having a home inspection. Congratulations! A home inspection is a very important step in the home buying process. I home inspection is designed to empower you with information and...

Many times when the real estate market is hot (kind of like San Diego this time of year) and there are multiple offers on homes, people sometimes choose to skip the home inspection to make their offer look better – but this is a dangerous thing to do whether or not...