A home inspection takes approximately 3-5 hours to complete depending on the size of the property. The inspection is mostly visual, with some physical testing of the structure and materials to make sure they are safe, and we use thermal imaging to detect lack of insulation or moisture issues. At the end of the inspection, a walk through of the property is completed with each customer. We go over the deficiencies, and answer any questions regarding the report. A digital copy of the report is sent to the customer within 24 hours, which includes some of these components:
All these components are inspected on homes, townhomes, condos if accessible.
Buying your first home is a life changing event and major investment. Before committing to the purchase based on location, size and appearance, make sure you have a certified inspector conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection to determine whether there are any hidden deficiencies that could become very expensive and cause undue stress.
Selling your place can sometimes be tricky based on the current market. Having a certified inspector complete a pre-listing inspection prior to putting your home on the market is one of the ways your listing will stand out from the others, helping you sell your home faster!
New construction in BC comes with a warranty guarantee. If deficiencies aren't reported before their warranty expires, you could miss out on the builders repairing their accidental omissions. A new home warranty offers an examination of your main systems, such as roofing, structure, building envelope, and interior finishing to identify defects and other problems.
A deficiency walk-through is a great time to hire an inspector. We will be able to point out hidden deficiencies and save you time and money in the long run. We inspect:
Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to show homeowners things about their homes that can't be revealed using conventional inspection methods. With thermal imaging we can detect such things as:
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