Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on cautions about renovations that have incorporated the open floor plan. Open Floor Plan | Fads and Fades Where did it come from? Some time in the 1970’s, open floor plans came into the vernacular of real estate. For whatever reason, having larger expanses of a visible area became …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on plumbing leak and consequential damage and extensive repairs. Photo: Water damage to sheeting and the stud walls looks like this. The wood can be stained black, decomposed to a spongy softness and easily flaked off with finger pressure. Plumbing Leak Recently a home owner in West Vancouver called …
Abstract: North Shore and Sunshine Coast Inspector note on what it means when the house is described in its MLS listing as having ‘good bones’. This should be a red flag for buyers. MLS Listing Information Prior to doing an inspection we always review the MLS listing. In particular we carefully read the realtor’s description …
Photo: In the photograph above, the UST in the centre of the frame. It has been crushed and rolled up, ready for transport to a metal recycler. Behind the UST, the contaminated soil has been stockpiled onto plastic sheeting. The soil is awaiting lab analysis. It will then be transported to a processing facility where …
Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector notes on how some home inspection firms only have a virtual presence in the community, yet appear on-line as if locally based. Does this inspire trust? Google Search Results Let’s take a look at which firms are located in West Vancouver and do home inspections. The following information is from …
The above photo was taken during a home inspection in West Vancouver in British Properties. It’s a photo of the floor drain in the mechanical room. The drain is located where all the copper pipes come together in the lower centre of the photo. Note all the floor staining in the vicinity of the drain. …
A condo inspection in West Vancouver noted evidence of pest activity in the hallway. The building super was notified to take action. Condo inspections have two parts to them, first the owner’s apartment and second, the common areas. By the way, EKAN recommends that both areas be inspected, in spite of some building inspectors giving …
This blog is deals with EKAN Home Inspection experiences with renovated properties in both West Vancouver and North Vancouver. You can learn from our experience. Every home is defined by its age of construction… its colours, the fixtures, the build techniques and of course the codes of the day. The Dundarave and Ambleside neighbourhoods of …
Here’s a case study based on a home inspection of an older house in West Vancouver. The location is in Ambleside but the post applies equally to the Dundarave neighbourhood as well. The house was built before 1960, on a fairly steep hill, with a driveway down to the house. The layout is a one …
A North Shore or Sunshine Coast inspection which is schedule for a rainy day is a big plus for the buyer. Although the inspection will be somewhat uncomfortable, the information gathered on performance may be invaluable. Strange title… sure, but it does aid in a home inspection. If you plan to purchase on the North …
A home inspector comments on when the service may not required or even useful. Rather, the buyers should focus on another aspect of the purchase. Considering purhasing a 1960’s original condition condo in West Van? If so, think twice if you need to spend money on that condo inspection. The interior will likely require a total …
During a West Vancouver home inspection, I was gobsmacked by its stunning view. It was time to take a pause that refreshes. Just completed a home inspection of an 11 year old house. The building was custom built in superior condition, with a few surprises. But during the inspection I just had to pause and admire …