home inspection sunshine coast bc: Home Inspection of a 1985 Beauty
- 12/03/17 06:26 AM
As a home inspector I like to go above and beyond my responsibilities to the profession. Given the opportunity I provide opinions after the inspection on how best to make a dated house more comfortable for the new owners and how to overcome issues that would otherwise drive the cost of living higher than necessary.
This was a waterfront property. Oceanfront. I don't need to tell anyone on this forum that this 'type' has amazing appreciation potential over time. The house was lightly used. I was told that it was a vacation property only, although the house was a built as a … (3 comments)
home inspection sunshine coast bc: Maximize Deck Space - Forget Common Sense!
- 07/24/17 06:18 PM
Here's an example where a seller has maximized their deck space and forgotten all about safety. In this case, we have a deck on the upper floor which is almost at the height of the overhead electrical service wires. When it gets wet (and believe me that on the west wet coast, in our rainforest environment, we get a lot of wet), electricity is on the skin of the conductors because of micro-cracks in the insulation and if someone were to touch the wires then they would be stung, possibly with fatal results! http://ekan.biz/…/langdale-home-inspection-zapping-the-buyer
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home inspection sunshine coast bc: Septic System Deal Breaker?
- 06/15/17 07:11 AM
I recently had an inspection cancelled because my client learned that the listing information was incorrect and the property was right on the boundry with the municipality. In this case it was just outside in the rural district and on septic. This was enough for this buyer to walk away from making an offer. Here's my take on the issue. … (2 comments)
home inspection sunshine coast bc: Home Inspections - When to call a Geotechnical Engineer
- 06/04/17 09:44 AM
On occasion, a home inspection report has as a recommendation... "further investigation required". When this 'call for action' is used effectively, what it means is that there is a serious condition that requires a technical expert's opinion on an issue. Here's a case study where a risk has been identified and it requires a subject matter practitioner to be able to make a call on whether the issue should be acted upon. In this situation a geotechnical engineer is required to use his knowledge of rock mechanics to investigate the stability of a natural cliff face, assess the risks and if necessary, … (0 comments)
home inspection sunshine coast bc: Home Inspection Tip: Winter Water Meter Check
- 02/12/17 08:23 AM
Last week at a home inspection in West Vancouver, a leak was encountered in the municipal water supply somewhere between the roadside meter and the shut-off valve in the house. Due to our recent cold snap and the associated freeze-thaw cycle, it's not surprising to find damage to water lines. In the photo, the rectangular cover plate has been removed from the in-ground water meter. The meter compartment was flooded and the sound of flowing water was heard. Obviously there is a break in the line or the water meter itself needs attention. When all water taps are turned off in the … (5 comments)
home inspection sunshine coast bc: Yes or No to Home Inspection? Easy Decision Process!
- 10/25/16 10:11 PM
Fork in the road (metaphor), to make a decision. Here's a simple guide to determining if you need a home inspection or not. Yes!... to a home inspection: - In the best interest of a first-time or non-technical buyer - Third party objectivity - Informs on probability of failure in systems and components - Lists needed major repairs and timelines - Supplements an incomplete disclosure statement - Identifies conditions detrimental to the property No!... to a home inspection: - Not willing to have a "looser" offer with competitive bidding - Not accepting offers with conditions - No time for an inspection - Not mandatory - … (3 comments)
As a home inspector I like to go above and beyond my responsibilities to the profession. Given the opportunity I provide opinions after the inspection on how best to make a dated house more comfortable for the new owners and how to overcome issues that would otherwise drive the cost of living higher than necessary. 
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