Steve Stenros
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Steve Stenros
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sdstenros's blogThe Importance Of A Home Inspection Before You BuySubmitted by sdstenros on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 16:15Congratulations! You searched and searched and finally found your dream home! Do you realize the importance of a home inspection before you buy? This may be one of your largest purchases ever. Would you buy a car without giving it a test drive? Of course not! Doesn't it make sense to have a set of experienced eyes examine your new home before you invest your hard-earned dollars? Of course!
The Mount Soledad Cross- La Jolla, CaliforniaSubmitted by sdstenros on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:47The Mount Soledad Cross- La Jolla, California I just conducted a La Jolla home inspection not far from the Mount Soledad cross and War Memorial. After finishing the inspection, I took a few moments to stop at the site and take in the beautiful vistas of the surrounding terrain. It is one of my favorite places to visit in San Diego!
Mount Soledad stands at 822 feet above sea level. From the top, there is a stunning 360-degree view: La Jolla shores, Scripps pier, Mission Bay, the Coronado bridge, the skyline of downtown San Diego, and the northern and southern shorelines can all be seen. And, of course, there is always an abundance of fresh ocean air and drenching California sunshine! Home inspection tips- How to protect the siding and foundation of your San Diego homeSubmitted by sdstenros on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 11:10
Pool And Spa Safety At A Home InspectionSubmitted by sdstenros on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 16:54Pool And Spa Safety At A Home Inspection
Let's look at three commonly-seen issues concerning pool and spa safety at a home inspection here in San Diego County, California: Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 1Submitted by sdstenros on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 12:30
Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 1
First Choice Inspections is a San Diego home inspection company owned and operated by Steve Stenros, a CREIA MCI home inspector (Master CREIA Inspector). Steve provides professional inspection services
A home inspector is a house detective- looking for clues or evidence- ways to find out the history of a home. I was conducting a San Diego home inspection at a 1950-built single family residence in La Mesa, CA. I was on the roof and one of the plumbing vents caught my eye. (The plumbing vents are the pipes you see sticking up through the roof.) Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 2Submitted by sdstenros on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 12:16Drain 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 best way to determine if there is blockage in the system is to have a video inspection of the sewer line- something this San Diego home inspector often recommends. A video inspection involves inserting a camera scope into the sewer line and visually inspecting the interior of the pipe. If trench repairs into the street are necessary, costs can easily run into the multiple thousands of dollars. A $200 video inspection by a qualified plumber is worth it's weight in gold!
If you are interested in buying a home built prior to 1975, here are five important items to look for: A Client Story- Coronado Home InspectorSubmitted by sdstenros on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 14:12A 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 occupation so very interesting. As a Coronado home inspector, I realize I am in the people business. I love meeting new people!
Some clients are actively involved in the inspection process while others would rather relax until their personal walk-through at the end of the inspection. Either way suits me just fine. It is an individual thing- it varies from client to client. I want my clients to feel comfortable. Cast Iron Drains- Del Mar Home InspectorSubmitted by sdstenros on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 15:54
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
"Help! My House Is On Fire!"- La Jolla Home InspectorSubmitted by sdstenros on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 17:49"Help! My House Is On Fire!"- La Jolla Home Inspector Home values in La Jolla, California are among the highest in the nation, and with good reason. La Jolla is located only 15 minutes from San Diego, has one of the most beautiful and majestic coastlines in southern California, and boasts some of the finest weather in the world. It is known to be one of the most affluent communities in the United States.
Look at the exterior of your home (in most cases) for the following: Is Your Water Heater Safe?- Chula Vista Home InspectorSubmitted by sdstenros on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 17:36
Is Your Water Heater Safe?- Chula Vista Home Inspector
I recently made a video while inspecting a water heater at a Chula Vista home inspection. This water heater has several safety issues which I identify in the video. Discovering unexpected expenses after purchasing a new home can ruin your experience! Replacing a water heater can cost you $750- $1500, so you want to be aware of it's condition. It is our goal at First Choice Inspections to make sure you don't have any surprises once you move into your home. ![]() |
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