My Home Inspection Blog

My List Of Top 10 Home Inspection Defects If you're buying a new home, it is important you know the most common problems found at home inspections. Here is my list of top 10 home inspection defects: 1. Improper Surface Grading/Drainage This is the most frequent issue I find. If the drainage aroun...

Don't Get Caught In The Heat Without Air Conditioning!- Temecula Home Inspector   In the summer, temperatures here in the Temecula Valley of southern California can reach into the 100's. A well-tuned air conditioning (A/C) system will be more efficient and can save you money when it comes time to...

Hazardous Federal Pacific Electric Panels- Escondido Home Inspection   Steve Stenros- First Choice Inspections just found another hazardous Federal Pacific electric panel at an Escondido home inspection. A home's electric panel provides over-current protection for it's electrical system. If the p...

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 leak, it's WHEN! If your home was built between the late 1970's to mid-1990's, you may have po...

Pool And Spa Safety At A Home Inspection   If a property has a swimming pool, Steve Stenros of First Choice Inspections also evaluates pool and spa safety at a home inspection. A swimming pool or spa is defined as a permanent vessel used for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water ov...

Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 2 (Continued from... Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 1)... "However, the problem may not be completely solved"...   The sewer line (lateral) between the house and the municipal connection (in the s...

Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 1   First Choice Inspections is a San Diego County home inspection company owned and operated by Steve Stenros, a CREIA MCI home inspector (Master CREIA Inspector). Steve provides professional inspection services in San Diego, La J...

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 adversary? Rodents. San Diego county is home to the wood rat. Rats carry diseases and can be a he...

A Client Story- Coronado Home Inspector I meet some very interesting clients as a home inspector here in southern California. Some young- some old, some first-time buyers- some veteran investors, some native Californians- some from out-of-country. Every new day is a surprise. It's what makes my o...

Cast Iron Drains- Del Mar Home Inspector   Steve Stenros- First Choice Inspections: 888-335-3040, a Del Mar home inspector, discusses the importance of having a thorough evaluation of the drain piping in a home before purchasing it. Steve is a CREIA-certified inspector with the MCI designation (M...