Home Inspection for Structural Problems
A compression type crack may be a warning indicator of a major structural failure within the wall.
West Vancouver Home Inspection
Inspection Report, So What?
OK so you’ve spent good money on that home inspector and their inspection report. You know what to expect from the house. You discussed the report’s findings with the seller and they have agreed to reduce the price accordingly, so as not to loose the deal in today’s buyer’s market. You feel that the report …
How Serious Are Water Leaks?
West Vancouver Rental Suite in Distress Ceiling Drip Wet Light Wall Drip Floor Stains In January 2022 we received an inquiry from a tenant about water leaks into their suite and if the temporary remediation was adequate until repairs were made later in the year. We also received a video file from the tenant, from …
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
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 …
Home Inspection Mentoring
For November and December, our inspector will be accompanied by student and or new inspectors. Our clients will benefit from extended hours on weekends and an additional level of scrutiny during the inspection.
West Vancouver Condo Inspection Expertise
A condominium in West Vancouver can easily cost as much as a single family home. Avoid entering into a condo real estate purchase without evaluating the entire financial risk of ownership. Never limit the inspection to the individual strata unit only, as the major costs are almost always associated with the common areas. In particular, …
Not Cool | West Vancouver
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 …
Building Envelope Distress | West Vancouver
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 …
Red Flag with Kitec Plumbing | West Vancouver
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 …
Defeat ‘Subject to Inspection’ Clause | West Vancouver
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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