Most home inspections are performed by buyers after they have bought a home. A pre-listing inspection, however, is a little different. It is a home inspection that the seller performs before their home is on the market. But why would you perform a pre-listing inspection to begin with? Here are four compelling reasons: You Can… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Home Inspection Calgary
CHIC Aims to Protect Buyers’ Rights to a Home Inspection
Hardly anyone could contest the fact that buying a home is often the largest financial investment you will ever make. Some buyers even go so far as to spend their entire life’s savings. So, with such a significant commitment, why would anyone ever put themselves at risk by foregoing a home inspection? Throughout Canada right… Read more »
The Secret’s Out: One of Calgary’s Only Female Home Inspectors
The funny thing about male-dominated industries, such as construction, automotive services, and utility trades, is that they’re only deemed “man’s work” until a capable woman comes along and shakes things up. This is largely because, for centuries, society has groomed us to associate certain mental images with what is considered “woman’s work” and man’s work.”… Read more »
The Hidden Dangers of Appliance Recalls
Say there was a recall on your vehicle; some glitch may cause the engine to stall or the breaks to fail. You’d want to know about it so you could have the issue fixed, right? Of course, that’s an obvious one. The average weight of a midsize vehicle is a little over 1,500 kg. The… Read more »
How Does COVID-19 Affect My Home Inspection?
Since the initial spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) throughout Calgary and the rest of the world, it seems as though time has stood still. Businesses closed their doors, people are staying at home, and we’re collectively holding our breath as we wait for it all to be over. However, many can’t just sit… Read more »
Home Inspection Findings that Could be a Sale Deal Breaker
We’re all guilty of it; when searching for a new home we’re so busy focusing on paint colors and kitchen that we overlook the finer details. Details like poor drainage, missing roof shingles, and the creepy crawly uninvited guests in the basement. That’s why a buyer’s home inspection is so important. It’s pretty much a… Read more »
The Top 5 Most Common Findings During a Home Inspection
It’s a great feeling to find a home you like. However, before you buy, it’s essential to hire a professional home inspector to identify potential problems. Here are the top five most common findings that come to light during home inspections: Roofing problems Aged or damaged shingles are indicators of serious roof damage. All shingles… Read more »
Tips for Negotiating Repair Costs After a Home Inspection
It happens more often than you think. You’ve made an offer on a home you really like only to be surprised when a few costly issues are discovered by the home inspector. You’re still interested but want the current owners to make repairs before you go through with the deal. So how exactly do you… Read more »
Newer Homes Burn up to 4x Faster than Older Homes
On average, those who live in a home built 30 years ago have 14 more minutes to escape in the event of a fire compared to those occupying newer homes. That amount of time can truly mean the difference between a close call and a devastating incident. So what’s the cause? It all comes down… Read more »
Winterize Your Home
Winter is coming’ they say, not just in Game of Thrones, but also in Calgary, and this year it seems it is coming a little early. It is important that homeowners take steps to add comfort and prevent or minimize damage to your home during winter. Below are several steps that you should take to… Read more »