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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A West Vancouver home inspector returns with a contractor to to investigate deteriorating stucco. The results were distressing both to the home owners as well as to the building envelope. Back in the 1980’s to mid-1990’s there was an architectural style of flat roof with no roof overhang. In many cases it was used with an
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A West Vancouver home inspection of a property on West Hill Drive highlights some of the issues associated with south facing windows and the affect on the building systems. On the weekend EKAN completed a home inspection on West Hill Drive in West Vancouver. The orientation of this community is such that there are great
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A West Vancouver town-home inspection was performed with special attention to the rain screening that was now 5-years old. Would there be performance issues? One of the outstanding features of most homes along Folkstone Way in West Vancouver is their amazing southern view out over the waters of Georgia Straight. Most of the area was developed in
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At this West Vancouver home inspection we encountered a feature that is worthy of tagging it as a ‘gold standard’, where the seller leaves behind something most useful to the buyer. I always look for the original construction drawings during a home inpection. The most common location where those documents are found is in the
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Abstract: West Vancouver Home Inspector note on when a stucco exterior finish is showing signs that it is in trouble… meaning moisture has penetrated behind the stucco finish. A West Vancouver home inspection identified pealing and blistering of the stucco exterior finish. Further evaluation by a specialist was recommended as building envelope failure was suspect.
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A West Vancouver home warranty inspection noted a feature for future use that qualifies the build for mention as a ‘gold standard’. It’s great when contractors consider future improvements and make provision for them. During a recent new home warranty inspection in West Vancouver I came across a brilliant feature, that shows attention to detail
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