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The Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) makes the following statement about home inspectors:
One of the best ways to understand about a home's condition, habitability and safety is to hire a professional home inspector. A properly trained home inspector will review your house as a system, looking at how one component of the house might affect the operability or lifespan of another. Home inspectors will go through the property and perform a comprehensive visual inspection to assess the condition of the house and all of its systems. They will determine the components that are not performing properly as well as items that are beyond their useful life or are unsafe. They will also identify areas where repairs may be needed or where there may have been problems in the past. Inspections are intended to provide the client with a better understanding of property conditions, as observed at the time of the inspection.
A pre-purchase inspection for a 165 to 205 m2 (1,800 to 2,200 sq. ft.) home typically takes about three hours and costs around $500.
Following the inspection, the buyer is presented with a written report, consolidating the details of the inspection. The home inspector should be willing to answer any questions a buyer might have and to clarify the limitations of the inspection to avoid misunderstandings. CMHC recommends that potential buyers accompany the inspector as the inspection takes place. It can be a valuable learning experience.
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Ten Tips To Speed Up Your Home Inspection
Sellers can speed their home inspection by following these suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
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Confirm that water, electric and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning.
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Ensure pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
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Replace burned out bulbs to avoid a "Light is inoperable" report that may suggest an electrical problem.
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Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.
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Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.
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Remove stored items, debris and wood from foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for termites.
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Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electric service panels, water heaters, attics and crawl spaces.
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Unlock areas the inspector must access - attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, fence gates and crawl spaces.
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Trim tree limbs to 10' from the roof and shrubs from the house to allow access.
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Attend to broken or missing items like doorknobs, locks and latches; windowpanes, screens and locks; gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.
Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property. Your real estate agent will thank you! |
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Please call anytime to set up a home inspection, or for a more detailed price quote. |
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GO Lund Consulting did a great job of showing their findings and conclusions.
If you're looking for a home inspector, Grant is it!
Anne Hasbrook
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Grant was very professional. I will be recommending the services of GO Lund
Consulting to every other realtor and home seller in my area.
Carly L.
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The service you provided was superior. I was impressed by your professionalism, thoroughness and competence. In particular, I found your descriptions of the tests you were conducting along with their outcomes to be very helpful. Similarly, the comprehensive written report and verbal summary you promptly provided were extremely informative. Your inspection pointed out a number of concerns, which - if left untreated - could lead to major problems. This information alone made the inspection well worthwhile.
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