Whether you’re buying or selling, a professional home inspection can give you the peace of mind you need to make the right decision, and protect your most important investment. Ask your Home Inspector the following: 1. What standards do you follow? Home inspectors should follow standards of practice for the Province in which they conduct home inspections. One of the most stringent standards of practice are those issued by the Canadian Association of Home & Property inspectors. You should ask your home inspector which standards they follow and those standards should be referenced in the home inspection contract that you sign with the home inspector. 2. Are you a full time inspector? The home inspector that you select should be inspecting homes on a full-time basis. This service should not be offered by a part time inspector since they will not typically perform a sufficient number of inspections to maintain…
What are some typical pests encountered in Canada that can affect my home? Household pest types vary significantly across Canada, and include animals, such as birds, bats, mice,…
How do I determine the electrical capacity of my home? Will it handle my requirements? The electrical service provided to a home is measured in amps, which is…