Photo: Rodent droppings in panel. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector discusses hazardous condition. If hot wires are touched, then expects sparks or worse. Prelude to Big Bang in Electrical Panel In May 2023 we were inspecting a property on Bowen Island. When we removed the cover plate on the electrical panel, the bottom of the […]
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Photo: Moss growth on roof was 4 to 6 cm. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector discusses potential risk to occupancy. Green Roof by Default A home inspection on the last day of 2020 presented a unique situation. The roof was completely covered in a layer of moss. This was not by design but rather due
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Photo: Snug Cove Marina Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector discusses renovation issues. Sherpa Certified Inspector We recently inspected a waterfront property on Bowen Island, built on a steep lot. From the listing information, we could see that this inspection would require ‘Sherpa’ skills. There was no access to the shoreline. A protective fence was at
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Photo: An all too common site on the West Coast. Buckets on a floor catching ceiling leaks. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector note on water leaks and spray foam insulation. Problem Leak We received a call from a client on Bowen Island for whom we had done a home inspection over a year ago. After
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Photo: House showing its age. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector discusses renovation issues. Renovation Opportunities Some of the best opportunities in real estate are when the assessed value of a house is only 10% to 20% of the total property’s assessed value. Another way of stating this is that, there is opportunity when 80% to
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Photo: Wooden ties acting as retaining wall. Expect them to rot and fail. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector notes on service life of inter-dependent systems. Steep Lots Need Terraforming Retaining walls are often overlooked or ignored, even when there are signs of distress. Here’s why it’s important to consider the life-span of systems and their
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Photo: 1920’s era cottage. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspection notes on a near-heritage status house. These homes typically have gone through several whole-house renovations, including restorations of craftsman features as well as additions to the original footprint. Limited Inventory A Bowen Island home inspection of an almost heritage status building is a special event for us.
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Photo: Streams and the areas immediately around them are wonderful natural habitats. Abstract: Bowen Island Home Inspector discusses cautions and limitations of having a stream run through a property. Riparian Area The term riparian is used to describe that area immediately adjacent to a river or the bank of a stream. Here in British Columbia
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