Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on wine storage cabinets. New Home Perfection… Almost A must have feature in many West Vancouver new homes is a wine storage closet or display cabinet. This can become a prominent feature in a dining room or family room. On two recent inspections in British Properties, both had such …
Photo: Stucco blister that when pressed, squeazed out water. Never a good sign to have water behind an exterior surface. Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector notes on a building envelope that is not performing as required, indications and consequences. Building Envelope Defined Think of the building envelope as a raincoat for the house. Its purpose …
Abstract: West Vancouver home inspector notes on Kitec plumbing, its troubled history, how to identify it and what to do about it if you have it in your house. Photo: Kitec plumbing is typically bright orange for hot and blue for cold water service. Failure of Kitec Plumbing Kitec was a brand name for flexible …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector notes on how home buyers should make best use of the home inspection report prior to subjects removal date. The report has actionable items that can be used to negociate a better offer. Photo: There are still many surviving cottages in West Vancouver. Here is a detail of the soffit …
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Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on an older condo and its location. There are many gems in West Vancouver to be found in older condos. Many have been owned by mature adults with no children (pristine condition) and are located in prime locations with easy (walkable) access to shopping, the library, recreation centre and …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on cautions about renovations that have incorporated the open floor plan. Open Floor Plan | Fads and Fades Where did it come from? Some time in the 1970’s, open floor plans came into the vernacular of real estate. For whatever reason, having larger expanses of a visible area became …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on plumbing leak and consequential damage and extensive repairs. Photo: Water damage to sheeting and the stud walls looks like this. The wood can be stained black, decomposed to a spongy softness and easily flaked off with finger pressure. Plumbing Leak Recently a home owner in West Vancouver called …
Abstract: North Shore and Sunshine Coast Inspector note on what it means when the house is described in its MLS listing as having ‘good bones’. This should be a red flag for buyers. MLS Listing Information Prior to doing an inspection we always review the MLS listing. In particular we carefully read the realtor’s description …
Photo: In the photograph above, the UST in the centre of the frame. It has been crushed and rolled up, ready for transport to a metal recycler. Behind the UST, the contaminated soil has been stockpiled onto plastic sheeting. The soil is awaiting lab analysis. It will then be transported to a processing facility where …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector notes on how some home inspection firms only have a virtual presence in the community, yet appear on-line as if locally based. Does this inspire trust? Google Search Results Let’s take a look at which firms are located in West Vancouver and do home inspections. The following information is from …
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. …
A condo inspection in West Vancouver noted evidence of pest activity in the hallway. The building super was notified to take action. Condo inspections have two parts to them, first the owner’s apartment and second, the common areas. By the way, EKAN recommends that both areas be inspected, in spite of some building inspectors giving …