House foundation cracks can be caused by a variety of factors, many of which are related to soil conditions, construction practices, and environmental factors. Here are five common issues that can contribute to house foundation cracks: It’s important to note that foundation cracks can vary in severity, and not all cracks necessarily indicate a serious […]
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Abstract: Gibsons Home Inspector note on making a claim under the Home Warranty program. Photo: Drywall crack may be indicative of structural movement. Parkland is one of the newer subdivisions in Gibsons. A recent home inspection there, of a two year old property identified a potential warranty claim issue. The house was lightly used, that
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Is Your House Under 10 Years Old? BC Housing Warranty Requirements Every house in British Columbia less than 10 years old must have a home warranty on it. The warranty is sometimes referred to as the 2-5-10 year warranty. That is, it is to be free of defects as follows: 2 years on labour, material
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Commercial Inspection, 10 Year Structural Warranty In June 2018 we completed the 10 year structural warranty inspection for a 30 plus unit complex in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast. Our client was a most proactive property management firm. The inspection was conduced by two professional engineers. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if
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Here’s what you need to know about the 1-year new home warranty inspection. This is one aspect of EKAN’s home inspection business that can assist the homeowner in understanding their coverage and provide support documentation for a claim. When a homeowner completes a renovation with a reputable contractor, there will be as a minimum a one
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The 2 year home warranty applies to the home’s mechanical and electrical systems. The heating, air conditioning, plumbing, receptacles, lighting and control systems should be operating according to as-constructed specifications. If not, then the owner may be able to file a claim with the warranty insurance provider. We had recently completed 2-year home warranty inspection,
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A West Vancouver home warranty inspection just before the 2-year anniversary date was done as a priority to meet the cut-off date. Don’t leave the inspection to the last minute, especially if you have issues. EKAN recently completed a 2-5-10 year new home warranty inspection, in advance of the two year house anniversary which is due
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A 5-year home warranty inspection focuses on the building envelope. EKAN performs warranty inspections and can assist in claim preparation, should it be required. A recent Gibsons new home warranty inspection prompted me to write this article as a wake-up call to all new home owners. Residents in British Columbia, after living in their new
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A property inspector’s tip on the importance of knowing about your new home warranty. You’ve paid for it so why not be ready to use it if the need arises? Based on all the new construction on the North Shore and Sunshine Coast, we thought a blog on this topic would be most timely. Most
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Home inspector tips on new home warranties and how they should be applied. It can be frustrating and expensive to have to deal with an issue that the warranty could have covered, had you only applied in time. Here are the key points: If your home is less than ten years old, then there will
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