I offer a series of personalized home inspection services.
Cost of inspections can very between 250$ to 500$ or more depending on the type of building and amount of units in buildings.
Payment methods can be cheque, debit, credit or e-transfers on the day of the inspection..
A home is an important and stressful purchase. Having a qualified inspector review your future new property help provide you with the assurance. Knowing what you’re getting into and how to maintain your biggest investment is crucial.
Just because it’s new doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have it inspected. Having an unbiased 3 rd-party inspector can go a long way in ensuring builders are delivering the product you’re expecting and deserve.
Partner with us to enjoy the benefits of having us ensure your property portfolio is regularly inspected to identify issues early on.
Is another inspection service that we offer to get an in depth view of your home.
A closer look at the major systems and components of your home.
Proper lot grading is an important consideration when dealing with wet basements. The likelihood of water penetration problems into basements and crawl spaces is partially dependent upon the grading of the lot adjacent to the foundation walls.
Walks and driveways should be slightly sloped to drain water away from the house. Improper slopes can cause wet basement problems, erosion and frost damage to building foundations.
When grading, basement windows may require window wells to help prevent water penetration, protect window frames and keep the window area cleaner.
Tree branches can damage roof and wall surfaces. Leaves can clog gutters and downspouts, while roots can clog drainage pipes.
Steps should be easy to negotiate and arranged so they do not collect water. Railings should be provided wherever there is a danger of falling.
Some roofing configurations are more prone to ice damming. Vulnerable areas often occur where the roof changes direction or where different materials meet.
Flashings are designed to keep water out and are used where materials meet, change direction or connect at joints.
Downspouts should discharge water a good distance away from the house, six feet or more if possible.
Chimney deterioration is common. Water can cause metal chimneys to corrode and masonry chimneys to deteriorate.
The structure of a home includes the foundations, footings, floors, walls and roof. Structural integrity is essential to the safety and usability of the home.
Adfreezing occurs when damp soil freezes to the building and soil movement can affect the foundation wall.
Water penetration can deteriorate mortar in masonry foundations, reducing strength and potentially allowing shifting.
A well-designed heating system should provide adequate heat, reliability, efficiency, comfortable distribution and safety.
Heat may be generated centrally in a furnace or boiler and distributed throughout the home using air in ductwork or water in pipes.
Air conditioning systems move heat from a relatively cool space to a relatively warm space using refrigerants that change between gas and liquid states.
The plumbing system supplies water for drinking, washing and cooking and removes water and waste from the home.
The main shut-off valve allows the water supply to the house to be shut off at one location and should be readily accessible.
Water heaters may be gas, oil or electric. Their typical life expectancy is eight to twelve years.
The electrical system is important for both safety and convenience and is commonly expanded or upgraded throughout the life of a house.
A ground wire connects an electrical system to ground and provides a safe place to dispose of unwanted electricity.
Fuses and breakers perform the same basic function by protecting circuits from overload conditions.
Aluminum wiring was commonly used from the late 1960s until about 1978 as a less expensive alternative to copper.
The interior provides clues to structural problems and is often where water leakage is first detectable.
Good floors are level, have an even surface and should provide a durable surface for many years.
Wall and ceiling finishes conceal structural members, insulation, ductwork, pipes and wires.
Common sources include roof leaks, flashing leaks, ice damming, window leaks, plumbing leaks and condensation.
Common safety concerns include cracked hearths, deteriorated firebrick, inadequate clearance and chimney openings.
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