North Shore Property Inspectors: Protect yourself as a buyer - Get a professional opinion on that ho
As a realtor I believe that an inspection is a part of every home/condo transaction. Despite the fact I formerly worked as a builder and have a keen ability to measure quality of construction and find both latten and paten deficts - on almost every single contact I have written I have advised clients to have a professional inspector check the property before they make a buying decision. On numerous occasions the results of their inspections stopped buyers from moving forward with problematic properties and/or has assisted buyers better understanding the maintenance involved in their property.
A home inspection is a comprehensive visual examination of the homes structure and working systems. It should cover the exterior building envelope, all accessible structural components from the foundations to rooftop and includes basic testing of the bathrooms, plumbing, heating, electrical and ventilation systems. A home inspection will reduce the risk of having to deal with unexpected defects in a house. You will gain knowledge and familiarity with the house and determine whether or not it meets your expectations.
A home inspection should cover the following:
Foundations, crawl space
Structure
Garage or Carport
Exterior walls and windows
Doors, porches and decks
Roofing, gutters and skylights
Chimneys and masonry
Attic, ventilation and insulation
Interiors
Kitchen and bathrooms
Plumbing and domestic hot water systems
Heating systems
Electrical system
Abandoned fuel oil tanks
Moisture
The inspectors I recommend to my clients are as follows. NOTE: I do not have any connection with these inspectors other then I have clients who have worked with these companies and were satisfied with their professionalism and the manner in which they were able to advise Buyers about the quality of their home. Althougth many have a much larger service area I have been introduced to them via inspections that transpired on the North Shore. They are all reputable, although each has their own specialties - I would recommend any of the following;
James Dobney & Associates: 604-942-8272
EBI Engineered Building Inspections (Matt Foxall):604-926-6666
Pillar to Post (Derek Jaques) 800-294-5591
RMC Insight Building Consultants Inc.: 604-731-8215
Home Pro Inspections: 604-857-3780
Can-Am Home Inspection Services: 604-290-7296
AmeriSpec: 604-430-0343
If you have any questions about real estate and/or any of the inspectors that work within this industry contact Joel at 604-961-5365
Joel Carcone
Re/Max Crest North Vancouver
604-961-5365
www.joelcarcone.com