Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on mold smell, how a buyer should proceed and options to dealing with it. Mold Expertise We recently had a telephone consultation with buyers who really liked a house but one spouse could definitely smell mold. However, the house was recently painted and so there was no visible signs […]
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Abstract: Home Inspector notes on drywall cracks and how to decide if it is just cosmetic or a serious structural concern. 3 Causes of Drywall Cracks Finished drywall corners, ceilings or walls may develop cracks over time. These cracks are typically caused by one of three root causes: Poor installation during construction… Framing constructed with
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Steep Access Considerations Abstract: Keats Island Home Inspection notes on a recreational property with a steep driveway approach. What will be the resulting issues for the buyers? Buyer Advantage In general, I have found that the majority of buyers will not consider a property with a steep driveway. As such, the seller will likely be
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Is Your House Under 10 Years Old? BC Housing Warranty Requirements Every house in British Columbia less than 10 years old must have a home warranty on it. The warranty is sometimes referred to as the 2-5-10 year warranty. That is, it is to be free of defects as follows: 2 years on labour, material
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Commercial Inspection, 10 Year Structural Warranty In June 2018 we completed the 10 year structural warranty inspection for a 30 plus unit complex in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast. Our client was a most proactive property management firm. The inspection was conduced by two professional engineers. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if
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Abstract: North Shore Home Inspector notes on the purpose and implementation of a new home Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) with these frequently asked questions (FAQ). What is a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)? When you buy a new house, you are trusting a builder to complete a house according to the standards and requirements that were agreed to
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Spring is here and so is the demand for recreational property inspections. In many cases the sellers have long moved on and the vacation use of their cabin or cottage has diminished over time to minimal visits, if any. Unfortunately the building condition suffers but the location and lot value maintain or increase its assessed
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We consider disclosure statements useful only if they are complete. In the future, more items should be added to the disclosure. A thorough buyers’ review of Property Disclosure Statements should be considered a mandatory “best practice”. Incomplete Disclosure Statements In my opinion, it is entirely unacceptable to have such lax requirements for one of the
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I recently completed a home inspection for a client who referred to the subject property as a ‘granny house’ as it reminded her of her own grandmother’s home. I’ve see many of these properties before and they are usually reasonably priced, structurally sound, but dated. This house was no exception to that category. A granny
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Solar systems are installed for both off-grid (totally stand alone) and net-metering (interconnected to the utility) applications. Based on EKAN Home Inspection experience, here’s a quick primer on what to look for in an installed system. For net-metering applications, be sure to locate: Locate the certificate of agreement with the utility. Identify the main disconnect
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Spring is the season where big boys and girls are now starting to look at RV’s. With all the boat shows, outdoor living expos and hunting-fishing trade conventions, it gives one all sorts of ideas on how to live large. It reminds me of my RV purchase last year. I was looking for either a
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The above photo was taken during a home inspection in West Vancouver in British Properties. It’s a photo of the floor drain in the mechanical room. The drain is located where all the copper pipes come together in the lower centre of the photo. Note all the floor staining in the vicinity of the drain.
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