Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on mold smell, how a buyer should proceed and options to dealing with it. Mold Expertise We recently had a telephone consultation with buyers who really liked a house but one spouse could definitely smell mold. However, the house was recently painted and so there was no visible signs […]
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Abstract: Home Inspector notes on drywall cracks and how to decide if it is just cosmetic or a serious structural concern. 3 Causes of Drywall Cracks Finished drywall corners, ceilings or walls may develop cracks over time. These cracks are typically caused by one of three root causes: Poor installation during construction… Framing constructed with
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I recently completed a home inspection for a client who referred to the subject property as a ‘granny house’ as it reminded her of her own grandmother’s home. I’ve see many of these properties before and they are usually reasonably priced, structurally sound, but dated. This house was no exception to that category. A granny
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Solar systems are installed for both off-grid (totally stand alone) and net-metering (interconnected to the utility) applications. Based on EKAN Home Inspection experience, here’s a quick primer on what to look for in an installed system. For net-metering applications, be sure to locate: Locate the certificate of agreement with the utility. Identify the main disconnect
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This blog discusses the option of purchasing land and building an architecturally designed home as opposed to considering a pre-owned house. At EKAN, on occasion we are requested to accompany a buyer on a prospective purchase of land. We can only comment on site features and their impact on the proposed future development. For your
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A Sunshine Coast home inspection of a revenue property notes that the building has been optimized for revenue generation. How should the buyer approach the purchase? Yesterday we were at an acreage property that had been built for a specific purpose, that was, it was there to produce revenue for the owner. For that purpose
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Abstract: Sunshine Coast Home Inspector notes on glass panels used as deck guardrails. Perfect for unobstructed views but be sure they are approved for fall protection. Photo: Glass panels are frequently used on decks. Check for the glass watermark to determine if they are approved for the application. Many a time when the homeowner has
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Abstract: Sunshine Coast home inspector notes on frequently asked questions about septic systems. Here’s what you should know about them before the ‘subjects removal’ date. Where to Find Them Septic systems are found throughout the coast islands (Bowen, Passage, Gambier, Keats) as well as in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). Whereas North and West
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A mobile home inspection has some different feature to consider. First time buyers or anyone new to mobile home living will find this post useful. Full disclosure. My very first residence with my young family was a mobile home. It was in Labrador Canada. It was a harsh climate where the ice did not come
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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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