Name
Eragorn Northe
Company
Der Hous Inspector
E-mail
Contact Eragorn Northe (Der Hous Inspector)
Website
http://www.derhouseinspections.com
Office Phone
(306) 684-1748
Address
Moose Jaw, SK
Description
A Certified Home Inspector is your best option when it comes to making the most of your home investment.

Certifications/Qualifications

 

Graduated American Home Inspection training Institute (AHIT)

Graduated Foley Belsaw Institute - Diploma - Home Inspection

Member of Saskatchewan Building Officials Association

* Approved Inspector

For Federal Government Re-location, including

-R.C.M.P 

 -Military

-Federal Civil Service.

* Certificate of Completion as Certified Mold Inspector.

* Certificate For How To Inspect For Moisture Intrusion

* Certificate of Completion for Residential Plumbing.

*Certificate of Completion for Water Heaters.

* Certificate of Completion for Electrical Inspection.

* Certificate of Completion for Structural Issues.

*Certificate of Completion for Roofing Inspection.

* Certificate of Completion for Radon Gas Inspection.

* Certificate For Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection (WDO)

* Certificate For Green Building

* Certificate For Inspecting Foundations.

* Certificate For How To Inspect The Exterior.

 Member in Good Standing of International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors - Click here to verify.     courses to keep up to date, as per InterNachi standards,

 

 IAC2 Mold Inspection - Certification #IAC2-01-3648

video training- how to inspect a garage.

video training - HVAC - 16 hours-

Topics include:

  • Central Heating Systems
  • Furnaces: Gas, Oil, Electric, Solid Fuel, Air Distribution Systems, Filtration Systems
  • Classifications, Efficiencies, Categories
  • Major Components
  • Heat Exchangers, Blowers, Controls, Electronics
  • Pilots, Ignitors, Flame Sensors, Fan/Limit Controls, Safety Devices
  • Sequence of Operation
  • Boilers: Water, Steam, Oil, Gas, Wood, Coal, Electric
  • Forced Draft, Natural Draft, Induced Draft
  • Condensing: Wall-Hung, Integrated
  • Zone Valves, Mixing Valves, Water Cutoffs, Circulators, Air Separators, Temp Pressure Controls, Limit Controls, Backflow, Tanks
  • Oil Burners
  • Piping Systems, Hydronic Heat Distributions Systems
  • Heat Pump Systems: Components, Cycle, Operation
  • Thermostats and Controls
  • Chimneys and Venting Systems: Masonry, Fabricated, Vent Pipes, Types and Categories, Plastic, Direct, Unvented
  • In-Space Heating Systems: Room, Wall, Floor, Electric, Fireplaces, Stoves, Infrared Heaters
  • Humidification Devices and Systems: Induct, Bypass, Portable, Specialty
  • Central Cooling Systems: Refrigeration Cycle, Compressor, Condenser, Fan, Metering Devices, Valves, Evaporator, Coils
  • Evaporative Cooling Systems
  • System Defects: Identification, Recognition and Diagnosis
  • Basic Performance Evaluation
  • Inspection Tools
  • Heating and cooling systems are taken apart to demonstrate how they work.  Actual inspections are performed on numerous HVAC systems including boilers, furnaces, and heat pumps.  A gas-fired furnace is taken apart to reveal a cracked heat exchanger defect.

Exterior course-

This course has been approved by:

The Exterior Inspection course includes:

  • 43 sections;
  • 54,286 words;
  • 135 photos, graphics, and diagrams;
  • 3 tables;
  • 18 quizzes;
  • a 60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
  • instant grading;
  • a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and 
  • accreditations and state approvals.

The course covers the following categories:

  • Learning Objectives
  • Table of Contents
  • Inspection Tools
  • Inspection Procedure
  • Residential Standards of Practice
  • Identification
  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Siding
  • Siding Types
  • Wood Siding
  • Solid Wood and Lumber Siding
  • Plywood Siding
  • Shingles and Shakes
  • Hardboard
  • OSB Siding
  • Particleboard Siding
  • Considerations
  • Finish Problems
  • Chalking
  • Rot
  • Aluminum or Steel Siding?
  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Grounding Metal Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • SIPs
  • Brick
  • Stone
  • Stucco and EIFS
  • Asbestos Cement-Based Siding
  • Clay and Slate Shingles
  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Insulation Value of Siding
  • Siding Materials Chart
  • Masonry Exterior Wall Covering
  • Concrete Blocks
  • Manufactured Stone
  • Load-Bearing or Veneer?
  • Common Problems with Masonry Exterior
  • Foundation Cracks and Water
  • Inspecting the Visible Masonry and Foundation
  • Checking the Masonry
  • Masonry Foundation and Piers
  • Shrinkage Cracking
  • Sweeping or Horizontal Cracking?
  • Above-Ground Masonry Walls
  • Eaves, Soffit and Fascia
  • Wall Assembly
  • Housewrap
  • Waterproofing and Damp-proofing
  • Permanent Wood Foundations
  • Common Problems with Walls
  • Inadequate Clearance from the Roof Cover
  • Dense Vegetation
  • Wood and Soil Contact
  • Water Intrusion
  • Flashing of Wall Components and Moisture Problems
  • Understanding and Inspecting Flashing
  • Flashing
  • Flashing and Caulking
  • Sealants for Through-Wall Penetrations
  • Kickout Flashing
  • Exterior Drainage Systems
  • Site Surface Drainage
  • Foundation Drainage
  • Roof and Surface Drainage
  • Roof Overhangs and Projections
  • Roof Drainage, Gutters and Downspouts
  • Checking the Site and Foundation
  • Inspection of Drainage Slope
  • Property Drainage
  • Sump Pumps
  • Landscaping 
  • Fences
  • Windows and Doors
  • Common Problems
  • Windowsills and Door Sills
  • Window Sill Height
  • Putty
  • Weather Stripping
  • Shutters
  • Awnings
  • Fogged Windows
  • Egress Doors
  • Ramps
  • Stairways
  • Risers and Treads
  • Guards
  • The Spheres
  • The Handgrip
  • Attachment
  • Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
  • Window Wells
  • Basement Walkouts
  • Exterior Decks
  • Inspecting a Garage
  • Garage Door Opener Inspection
  • Other Systems
  • Chimneys
  • Defensible Space
  • Retaining Walls
  • Driveway, Walkways and Pavements
  • Buried Oil Tanks
  • Other Exterior Considerations
  • Additional Exterior Structures
  • Yards and Courts
  • Flood Zones
  • Exterior Water
  • GFCI-Protection for Exterior
  • Clothes Dryer Exhaust
  • Private Wells
  • Septic Systems
  • Other Exterior Factors
  • Guide for Homeowners: Water Management and Water Damage Prevention
  • and more

Inspections

Types of Inspections available:

  • Move In Certified, pre listing inspection
  • IAC2 Mold Inspection
  • Complete with professional lab analytical privileges, including chain of custody documentation.
  • Pre-Purchase Inspections
  • Prompt, Professional, Quality Service.
  • Brookfield Global Relocation Services, (BGRS)- Government and Military Personal
  • soon to offer thermal Imaging FLIR i/T/P-Series cameras are especially designed for building inspections.
  • The cameras are ideal for predictive maintenance and planned inspection of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure they operate at maximum efficiency and safety with minimal energy consumption. 

  • A complete top to bottom, detailed visual inspection of the Home, providing you with peace of mind, knowing your decision is based on the knowledge of an informed decision. 
  • Good testimonials

    Hi Eragorn,

    Thanks again for being so prompt and thorough.  

     A.S. Unity, Sk.

     

     Hi Eragorn,

     Thanks for a job well done and for being so quick to get back to me.

    J. S. Gravelbourg, Sk.