Inspection Archives - Calavera Hills Real Estate https://calaverahills.net/category/inspection/ Carlsbad, CA Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:42:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://calaverahills.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-favicon1.gif Inspection Archives - Calavera Hills Real Estate https://calaverahills.net/category/inspection/ 32 32 Do I Have Mold in My Home? https://calaverahills.net/do-i-have-mold-in-my-home/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:39:22 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3992 by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. The presence of mold in homes, schools and business is of growing concern in California and the rest of the U.S. Mold can thrive on virtually any organic material such as wood, paper, carpet, food, insulation, etc. Just add water and in 48 hours mold can begin to […]

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]]> Common Inspection Problems & Solutions https://calaverahills.net/common-inspection-problems-solutions/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:37:09 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3918 There are a few common problems found on inspection that you may be able to take care of yourself. Missing Smoke Detectors Missing Carbon Monoxide Detectors Missing GFCI Outlets Clogged Drains Garage Doors Problem #1: Missing Smoke Detectors The law has evolved over the years and varies depending upon the year in which the home […]

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]]> Automatic Garage Door Opener Safety & Maintenance Guide https://calaverahills.net/automatic-garage-door-opener-safety-maintenance-guide/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:00:24 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3909 by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. Safety Is Everyone’s Business A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety and maintenance tips. Refer to your garage door and opener owner’s manual for details specific to the model you own. Then […]

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]]> When and Where are GFCI Receptacles Required? https://calaverahills.net/gfci-receptacles-required/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:00:05 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3818 by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Home Inspections. Saying that disagreements can arise over a home inspection is an under-statement. One item that can cause frustration is the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, or GFCI. A GFCI is typically a receptacle with small buttons on it that usually say “Test” and “Reset”. It can also be built […]

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]]> Why you need a duct cleaning https://calaverahills.net/need-duct-cleaning/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:00:03 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3809 by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. Clothes Dryer Venting Safety Clothes dryers have either a gas or electric heating component that is used to evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum.  Some heavy garment loads can contain more than a gallon of water which, […]

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]]> Why should you get a home inspection? https://calaverahills.net/get-home-inspection/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 20:54:15 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=3792 by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections.   If you’re at that point in your life when it’s time to become a first-time home buyer or you’re looking to trade up or down, a home inspection can help alleviate some of the mental anguish you might experience during a real estate transaction. With the price […]

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]]> Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector https://calaverahills.net/questions-to-ask-your-home-inspector/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:00:55 +0000 https://calaverahills.net/?p=2939 When you buy a Calavera Hills home, you need to know exactly what you’re buying. Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working—in the middle of a shower! This is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home. A home inspection is an important […]

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