Condominiums are a popular option for many buyers. The overall cost is often lower than purchasing a traditional house and, in some condos, there is a real sense of community among residents which can be perfect for those looking for a sense of community near the comforts of home. Despite the benefits that condos provide,… Read more »
Five Summer Threats to Your Home
Summer is a time for vacations, family barbecues and other fun outdoor activities. Unfortunately, despite the seasonal fun, summer weather can also bring some unique problems for homeowners. Let’s explore five summertime threats to your home that you may want to keep watch on this season. Excessive Heat Summer heat may do more than burn… Read more »
Hail and Homes: What to Be Aware of With Summer Storms
Summer hailstorms often make a big impression when they hit. Whether a minor dusting of small ice pellets or a severe storm with large hailstones, large hail is an infrequent occurrence here in Calgary, but it does happen. In fact, just last fall, a hailstorm smashed car windshields all throughout the northeast side of the… Read more »
Asbestos, Lead and Natural Gas: Invisible Threats to Your Home
During the home inspection process, a good home inspector will look at everything on both the inside and outside of a house. From the plumbing and electrical systems to the foundation, home inspectors are tasked with checking every nook and cranny to uncover any potential hidden issues with a home. As part of this inspection,… Read more »
Inspecting and Repairing Your Roof: What Lasts Longest?
Roofs can easily be one of the most expensive repairs that a homeowner will face. The good news is that with periodic inspections, roof problems can be identified early and sometimes corrected before the damage gets worse – and more expensive. Here’s what you need to know about inspecting and repairing your roof. The cost… Read more »
Filters, Energy Efficiency and Fires
If you’ve ever had trouble with one of your favorite kitchen appliances, like your dishwasher, only to learn that it needs to have a filter cleaned or replaced, you might know the importance of changing filters first hand. But did you know that this also applies to lots of other areas in your home, and… Read more »
Spring Thaw and Ice Dams
Even though spring brings with it higher temperatures, the rising mercury could lead to problems with your home. One issue, in particular, that could cause quite a bit of damage is ice dams, which can form on the roof of your home or business. As you already know, snow accumulates on the roof all throughout… Read more »
Identify Heat Loss and Drafts Easily in Winter
As homeowners, we do what we can to keep bills down. That’s why when the price we’re paying to heat our homes goes up, and the utility rate hasn’t changed, it’s a sign that your home is losing heat somewhere. Now that winter is here, it is the perfect time to have thermal imaging done… Read more »
Value of an In-Depth Inspection Report
When you are looking into purchasing that dream home, the most important step you can take is getting a full-scale home inspection from a company you trust. A property inspection is much more than just a simple walk through. It covers a wide range of concerns, creating a detail-filled account of everything going on at… Read more »
Scariest Finds from Home Inspections
It’s that time of year again! Put on your costumes, unwrap that bag of candy corn and listen to some of the scariest, spookiest, bone chilling tales! At Accurate Home Inspection, we have been saving up our scary stories all year – scary home inspections, that is! You know that it’s important to have your… Read more »
