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About Home Inspections
Benefits of a Home Inspection
Buyers - Pre-Purchase Inspection:
A professional home inspection provides buyers with a thorough understanding of the condition of the home. This provides buyers with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions. Our comprehensive written report covers deficiencies as well as positive features.
Sellers - Pre-Listing Inspection:
Pre-inspections are a very strong selling point for sellers. An inspection can prevent surprises from cropping up at closing time and provide prospective buyers with an atmosphere of good faith and confidence. By knowing about problems in advance, you can then decide if you wish to fix the problem or disclose it to the buyer. Pre-inspections make your home easier and faster to sell!
Agents - Pre-Listing Inspection:
A home inspection benefits the relationship between the agent and purchaser in many ways:
- Provide "Peace of Mind" for buyers
- Enhance your professional image and credibility
- Reduced delays at closing time
- Reduced "after sale" problems
- Reduce after-sale law suits
- More referrals from satisfied clients
- Sell homes faster
- Demonstrate your good faith and instill confidence
- Provide a marketing advantage
Inspections... who pays us?
We are paid by you, the prospective buyer. Although a realtor may refer us, you are our client. This allows for an independent, conflict-free, inspection of your prospective new home.
Our fees are based on the time required to conduct a thorough inspection and prepare a detailed report of our findings.
Our Inspections Include:
- Grading
- General Safety and Security
- All rooms in the interior living space
- Building envelope, framing, structure and foundation
- Roofing and Gutters
- Siding and soffits
- Doors and windows
- Interior Flooring, Ceiling and Walls
- Foundations and crawl spaces
- Attics and Garages
- Chimney and Fireplace
- Built-in Kitchen Appliances
- Bathroom Fixtures
- Walkways, Patios, Decks, Driveways
- Perimeter Drainage
We also test mechanical systems:
- Electrical Service
- Plumbing and Hot Water Supply
- Heating Equipment (HVAC)
- Fireplaces
- Custom installations, such as saunas or hot tubs
For condos and townhouses we:
- Review of strata council minutes to identify possible problem areas and assess maintenance schedules
- 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.
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 Chris discovered a potential deal breaker during a pre-listing inspection that my client had repaired before her house went on the market. It sold in a few days.
Victoria Bell, Dexter Associates
I liked your honesty, straight-forwardness and your concern for my personal safety. You just saved me $300,000... thanks!
R. Ringdahl, Vancouver
The photos pointing out problem areas, the summary and supplemental information were great.
R. Marks, Vancouver
The inspector told us his findings as he went along. The detailed findings and pictures are nicely put together in a binder.
S. Peters, Langley
The inspector was easy to talk to and allowed me ample time for questions. He was extremely patient and I felt comfortable.
C. Salgado, Richmond
The very thorough evaluation of our purchase allowed us to make our decision confidently. Excellent value and service for the money.
T. Pickett, Vancouver
Once again, thanks for doing the inspections and answering my follow-up questions. Both my wife and I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely recommend you to my friends in the future when they are looking for a house inspector.
Phil K., Burnaby
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