Choosing between a professional home inspection and going for a low-cost fee inspection is an important decision when buying or selling a home. Here are some key considerations to help you make an informed choice: Ultimately, the choice between a professional home inspection and a low-cost inspection depends on your priorities and risk tolerance. If …
A home inspection is essential in a high-interest climate for several reasons: In summary, a home inspection remains a valuable step in the home buying process, esoecially in a high-interest rate climate. It helps you make an informed decision, negotiate effectively, and protect your investment, which becomes even more crucial when borrowing costs are higher.
A compression type crack may be a warning indicator of a major structural failure within the wall.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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, …
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 …
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 …
