Home Inspection Authority Podcast
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Home Inspection Authority podcast is hosted by John Laforme a CREIA certified inspector from Los Angeles California. John shares his home inspection experience and knowledge on the podcast to help home buyers, home inspectors and realtors better understand the home inspection process. Straight talk with John Laforme often covers commonly overlooked or ignored topics that occur almost daily..
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
2w ago
In This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your masterpiece. Fine tune your reports or risk having a potential legal issue with your clients.
A well written canned response for a system defect written in 1980 is probably not going to cover most of todays homes so remember to proof read your canned responses before sending your final reports.
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Home Inspection Authority Podcast
2M ago
In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California.
I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfied with the work they did and their professionalism before, during and after the electrical upgrade.
I highly recommend Electric Brothers Co.
Isaac explains what we all need to know about electrical outlets aka receptacles & plugs in your home including todays electric code.
What is a tamper resistant receptacle?
What is a GFCI Receptacle?
What is a weat ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
2M ago
Part 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring.
Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications.
Emil also gives ballpark costs for different types of flooring cost and installation.
Did you know that most engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring is discontinued after just a few years? This is great information from Emil, So if your buying flooring be sure to buy an extra box o ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
3M ago
I am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books.
Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Each Code Check book is a condensed guide to the most commonly used code sections. They include many of the most common code violations encountered by building inspectors, contractors, do-it-yourselfers and homeowners. New editions of codes typically are issued every three years. Each edition o ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
3M ago
I am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books.
Code Check Series books are the most widely used code reference series in the U.S. Each Code Check book is a condensed guide to the most commonly used code sections. They include many of the most common code violations encountered by building inspectors, contractors, do-it-yourselfers and homeowners. New editions of codes typically are issued every three years. Each edition o ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
5M ago
Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring.
Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underlayment and moisture barrier applications.
Did you know that most engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring is discontinued after just a few years? This is great information from Emil, So if your buying flooring be sure to buy an extra box or two so you are covered if you have flooring damage that needs repair.
Contact EKO Flooring for you flooring mat ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
6M ago
Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners or all homes?
Lets Ask Manny
I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez when he hired me to inspect his home from a referral courtesy of his realtor Larry Cook. I had no idea Manny was in the solar business, but when i found out i picked h ..read more
Home Inspection Authority Podcast
6M ago
Fire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday bad habits.
Are you cooking dinner on the range and then going outside to watch the kids while the open flame is unattended in the kitchen?
Are you lighting candles next to flammable materials?
Are you falling asleep with a lit cigarette?
If yes to the above you need to listen to this podcast.
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Home Inspection Authority Podcast
7M ago
Home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer Rihanna had a major house defect claim on a home she had purchased where a major water leak into the home was discovered during a major rain event. Greg fills in some of the details.
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Home Inspection Authority Podcast
7M ago
Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understand it and how solar would benefit me. So does it really work? And is solar for all home owners or all homes?
Lets Ask Manny
I met the owner of Solar Service Professionals Manny Hernandez when he hired me to inspect his home from a referral courtesy of his realtor Larry Cook. I had no idea Manny was in the solar business, but when i found out i picked h ..read more