A Gibsons home inspection came across a relatively uncommon feature which was a roof covered with concrete tiles. How to advise the buyer about this roofing product? Concrete roofing tiles are a rarity on the North Shore and Sunshine Coast, which is too bad as they can offer the homeowner 30 to 50 years of …
A Gibsons condo inspection with a first time home buyer is a special event when they accompany you for the duration. Lots of OJT for the buyer, not the least of which is the recommendation to read carefully all the strata documentation. Some inspections just go smoother than others. The client was a first time home …
Spectacular View A Gibsons home inspection on a steep lot brought out the need to call a geotechnical engineer for an expert’s opinion. It is always best to call in additional resources when a risk is identified but cannot be quantified. EKAN recently completed a home inspection in lower Gibsons for a client who is …
During a Gibsons home inspection of a modular home, we came across this noteworthy feature. What was it? It was the seller’s house binder, filled with instructions, operating manuals, receipts and warranty documents for the home. From appliances to heating systems to smoke alarms, they were all there. This is so rare and special that I …
A Gibsons home inspection in the rain. Very useful for the inspector to be thoroughly drenched. It all benefits our client because nature does a stress test not only on us but also for the benefit of the inspection. Just completed a home inspection in Gibsons. Rain so thick you’d think it was hail. But rain …
Abstract: A Gibsons home inspection noted that the ground floor was unfinished and ready to be turned into a secondary suite. What should be considered by the buyer to make it a rental unit? Just completed a home inspection in Gibsons. House was 6 years old, nearly 3000 sq.ft. with superior custom construction. All the …
A Gibsons home inspection was performed during a torrential downpour at the same time as the septic system was being inspected and pumped out. Benefit from our “Lessons Learned”. Just completed a home inspection in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast of a solid 1970’s rancher. The style is that of a raised rancher, which means, rather …
A Gibsons condo inspection highlights the need for the buyer to do their homework by reading through all the strata documentation. It’s an important source of background information, especially if costly repairs are anticipated. The other day EKAN Inspection did a condo inspection report for a +55 client in Gibsons. I never assume to know …