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Home Buyers Pre-Purchase Home Inspections
Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make. A pre-inspection gives you the facts about the home before you buy. We are a member of CAHPI(BC) and our reports meet their requirements allowing you to make an informed decision. Sometimes the best surprise is no surprise! Our Inspections Include:
• All rooms in the interior living space • Building envelope, framing, structure • Siding and soffits • Doors and windows • Foundations and crawl spaces • Attics and garages • Chimneys • Walkways, patios, decks, driveways • Perimeter drainage
• Plumbing and hot water supply • Heating equipment (HVAC) • Fireplaces • Custom installations, such as saunas or hot tubs
• Inspection of all accessible common areas • Visual inspection of the common mechanical systems such as life safety systems • General overview of roof and building envelope
Many home buyers believe that it is the role of government regulatory authorities to ensure that new buildings are properly constructed and that older buildings meet current standards. This is simply not the case. Building codes are designed to ensure that buildings meet health and safety standards. Even in the rare jurisdiction where they are vigourously enforced, these regulations do not guarantee overall construction quality. Plumbing, wiring and roofing may not have been inspected thoroughly or at the right stage of construction. Design, workmanship, finishes, landscaping and driveways are all areas which are not covered by regulations, and are often the focus of complaints by new home owners. Any one of these, or a host of other elements, could cost you an arm and a leg. › Click here for a list of questions to ask before selecting a house inspector.
Home Sweet Home Inspections Ltd. is owned and operated by Christopher Stockdale, a Registered Home Inspector, with life-long experience in the building trades, Chris is committed to furnishing homebuyers with as much of the pertinent information needed to make informed decisions. He has a Bachelor of Science degree, is a graduate of BCIT's Home Inspection Program and brings many years of experience as an independent contractor and inspector to every home inspection he undertakes. You are assured up-to-date inspection knowledge as Chris regularly attends course updates and professional seminars. With over 3,000 inspections to his credit, Home Sweet Home Inspections is trusted by Realtors to inspect their homes. |
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