gibsons home warranty inspection: 1-Year Labour and Material Warranties
- 01/19/18 10:53 AM
When a home renovation is completed the homeowner has a 1-year warranty period against deficiencies in the contractor's labour and material. From time to time, there are installation shortcomings or failures that can only be discovered through the course of normal use. Contractors are obligated by contract to return and make good on an accepted warranty claim, and it's important to their reputation to do so. Here's what you as the homeowner should know... … (2 comments)
gibsons home warranty inspection: Home Inspection Diary: Eugene's Believe It or Not!
- 02/12/17 10:24 AM
Here's a 120 Volt receptacle with a 240 Volt supply behind the faceplate. I would not have spotted this as it was in the garage behind an appliance. The owner had stated that they had plugged in the garage fridge and burned out the motor. No wonder. At some time in the past the outlet was used for 240 Volt service, likely for an appliance that came from an off-shore household move. A very dangerous situation that required immediate correction. As this inspection was also in advance of the building's two year construction completion anniversary, it was included in the list of defects … (2 comments)
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