Property inspector comments on cell towers, radiation and exposure limits. Neighbours living in close proximity to a new cell tower alarmed about hazards to health. Should they be?
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Photo: Do not neglect the condition of the common areas. Their repairs can be the biggest cost to the strata that is passed on to the individual unitholders. Underground parking garages are notorious for water damage to the concrete walls and ceiling… which are costly to repair. Abstract: We present a condo buyer’s home inspection
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Home inspector tips on indoor air quality. The important take-away action is to do something about it. Otherwise it can progress to damage of interior finishes and structures, or even pose a health hazard. Here on the North Shore and Sunshine Coast we spend a lot of time indoors due to the our long rainy
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Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on the most common insects and rodents that damage a house. How to identify these unwelcome guests and what to do about it. Here on the Sunshine Coast and North Shore, because of mild year-round weather, we may have year round pests that can damage your home or create
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Field notes from North Shore and Sunshine Coast home inspector on what to look for with a deck. Check for these top 3 failure modes. Here on the Sunshine Coast and North Shore we love our decks. However in our wet coast climate, decks take a beating. Here’s some tips for deck inspections, for keeping
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Home inspector tips on new home warranties and how they should be applied. It can be frustrating and expensive to have to deal with an issue that the warranty could have covered, had you only applied in time. Here are the key points: If your home is less than ten years old, then there will
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Whenever we do a pre-1960 West Vancouver home inspection, it’s a special occasion. A walk through history is always of interest, to see construction methods from half a century ago. Some of those methods have left their legacy issues behind. In this post we discuss one such item that cannot be overlooked. In the 1950’s
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A pre-delivery inspection should be performed prior to accepting the keys to a new house or condo. In this blog we discuss the process. Here’s a tip for new condo buyers on the North Shore and Sunshine Coast. Prior to settlement date on a new condo, there’s the walk-through inspection with the developer. Here’s why it’s important and what you need to
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Know before you buy. The Buyer’s home inspection reviews site influences, the condition of the building envelope, the structure, mechanical systems and interior factors that affect comfort and security. The inspection report is essential, not optional, to ensure that the Buyer is receiving full value for their investment, as well as being made aware of
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An owner should always confirm that the building components are performing as required by using a home inspector at the above milestone dates. The inspection report will document any deficiencies in a “punch list” of items needing attention under the warranty. It is important that this inspection be done at least six weeks before the
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This inspection is conducted prior to occupancy. The home builder notifies the Buyer when their property is ready for the walk through inspection. A prudent Buyer can request that a home inspector accompany them on the pre-delivery walk through. A “punch list” is produced with completion dates and signed-off by both parties. The Buyer cannot back
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When owners hires an architect to design and contractors to build their new home, the owner can uses the services of a qualified professional inspector to act as the Owner’s Representative. An Owner’s Representative can also be effective on a renovation project. The Owner’s Representative attends to the details during the construction period including: witnesses key
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