Stop My Inspection!
Should the Buyer stop the inspection when a major issue is identified? It all depends on your budget, risk tolerance and future use.
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Better Use of Home Inspections
So Much Potential The primary purpose of a home inspection is to inform Buyers of the condition of the property they are purchasing. The secondary use of the inspection report is to negotiate a better purchase price. Buyers Need Time Under best case circumstances, the inspection should be performed at least one week before ‘subject …
Choosing a Home Inspector in 2022
Decision Making In 2022 how do I choose a good inspector? A very good question. There are many inspection services and you have a limited amount of time to find the right company. Here’s how… Begin with your real estate agent. Every hard working agent will be working with equally hard working home inspectors. Ask …
Inspection Approach to Competitive Bids
Competitive Bids and Home Inspections Eliminate the Home Inspection In December 2021 we had a client inquiry about doing a home inspection on Sunday Boxing Day. Obviously we were not able to accomodate this rather desperate request. Instead, we suggested the day after, Monday. After we provided our fee proposal for a $1000 inspection of …
Cliff Face | Gibsons
Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector note on foundations built on a bluff. Rampart Foundations A rampart means a barrier and in this case the foundation wall certainly fit that description. When the inspector came around to the back or cliff-side of the property, he was momentarily transported to 16th century Europe with the sight of a …
Inaccessible Main Water Shut-off Valve | Gibsons
Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector notes on how the BC Plumbing Code is poorly worded and applied to the main water shut-off valve, and its accessibility in case of emergency. Photo: Main water shutoff valve located next to the foundation wall. Difficult to access because it is in the crawlspace, distant from the access hatch. What …
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1925 Local History | Gibsons
Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector notes on a vintage house and what it tells us about the history of the area and development of lower Gibsons, which was originally called Gibsons Landing. Photo: View of Gibsons harbour from a century old house. Pioneers South Fletcher Road still has a few of these pioneer homes, from a …
Condo Buyers Monthly Fees | Gibsons
Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector note to first time condo buyers, what to review and how far their liability extends. First Time Buyers Learning Curve We really appreciate having the opportunity to do condo inspections for first time buyers. It’s a huge financial commitment as well as a learning curve on property ownership. One such inspection …
Know Your Load Bearing Walls | Gibsons
A home inspection on a renovated home should identify if any walls have been removed or altered. If, so it is important to determine if they were load bearning structural elements.
Realtor Speak Good Bones | Sunshine Coast
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 …
Vaulted Ceiling Original or Reno | Gibsons
Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector notes on vaulted ceilings. If this feature is not original but a modification to the house, then be sure to confirm that it was built properly. View Property EKAN recently inspected a mid-century house in Lower Gibsons with a standout water view of the harbour. In fact, when doing the roof …
Gibsons | #1 Issue in 1970’s House
Photo: Loose flashing around the base of a chimney, at the roof line, can allow for water penetration. Damage to interior structures and finishes may occur. In this post we discuss how to investigate a property for “good bones” as opposed to considering a purchase that may turn out to be a bottomless money pit. …