Clogged Drains Over time, the drains in your sinks begin to build up with gunk. If you wait for them to plug up, then you have to clear them using aggressive chemicals. Instead we recommend that during January you treat your drains with an all natural solution of vinegar and […]
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Why we recommend thermal imaging Thermal imaging allows us to identify possible concerns that a standard visual inspection cannot. This can at least alert you to the possibility that there is a reason to perform further, more invasive inspection than a normal home inspection is allowed to do. The […]
Buying a home in Canada is slightly more complex, and compared to England, Wales and Northern Ireland can be significantly more litigious. I’m writing this because I recently had the pleasure of performing a home inspection for a couple from the U.K. They only had their Inspection and Finance clauses […]
Advantages of Flat and low-slope roofing Thermal advantages – They can help keep the interior warmer by absorbing sunlight at a higher rate than slated roofs. Accessibility – They are also more accessible, allowing for easier inspection processes. Economical – Flat roofing, for smaller areas, is generally considered to be […]
I tend to leave my fellow professionals alone when it comes to their way of inspecting. We all do things differently, and while we might have an opinion on how to inspect homes, the vast majority of my peers are professional. When you read the press, however, it seems as […]
Another day, another inspection. This one was a PDI for clients. This house was an energy star “compliant” home. Saving energy from waste water – well partly. Retention of energy was the name of the game. After all, it had a Drain Water Heat Recovery Unit (DWHRU) fitted to […]
I am frequently asked “Why should I hire a Home Inspector to inspect a home when I could just as easily hire a General Contractor?” Well, in Ontario at the time this piece is being written, there is no requirement for Home Inspectors to be regulated in law, so you […]
There has been much said in the press over recent years about what happens when conflicts of interests run rampant. The most prevalent are the ones surrounding the Universities and Medical professional that, respectively, perform study work on drugs or dispense drugs that are made by large Pharmaceuticals. Any search on […]
What is the concern? Recent fires in residential properties have brought to light a possible concern with Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, otherwise known as CSST. The concern is that lightning, striking on or near a property can cause an electrical arc to puncture the CSST tube and subsequently ignite the […]
I frequently see poured concrete cracks appearing in the foundation walls of homes I am inspecting. The majority of these are typical shrinkage cracks or in older properties small settlement cracks and not considered structural. That said, they ought to be repaired to prevent water intrusion or further deterioration. I am […]
Over the years ground settles and heaves. Anything that is not completely engineered to withstand this movement will move with it. Commons areas that suffer from this type of movement are mortar-less crazy paving and brick paving. When they are first installed these paving surfaces present a pleasing landscape and […]
Mould (or Mold spelled the U.S. way) is the common word for any Fungus that grows on food or damp building materials. It often looks like a stain and comes in a variety of colours. In some cases, however, mould may not be visible but may have a musty odour. […]