Your home is more than bricks and mortar! Check out our home inspection services to find out how.
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Our certified home inspector comes equipped with the latest tools, technology, and knowledge to help you understand the components of your home. Whether you're a new buyer or a seasoned veteran, a home inspector is an invaluable resource. We offer an impartial, third-party examination of the defects and/or conditions of your potential or current home.
The following is a selection of what we may find during a typical inspection:
 Old/worn out roof shinglesShingles don't last forever, and there are several signs to look for to determine when replacement is needed |  Discharged TPR valveThe TPR valve (temperature pressure relief) discharges when there is too much pressure within the water heater |
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 Unsecured support postsSupport posts should be secured in order to stop or reduce any movement. A loose post can lead to structural damage |  Destructive vegetation growthVegetation such as these growing vines can grow along the outside of the home and damage your siding |
 Dirty or outdated furnaceFurnaces have a limited life expectancy, and a dirty furnace may not have proper combustion, which can lead to dangerous carbon monoxide emissions |  Structural cracksCracks can allow water to enter a home and damage the interior spaces |
 Brick spallingOver time, moisture can damage brick and mortar, which causes spalling (broken or flaky brick) |  Improper trapTraps keep sewer gases and odours from entering the home. An improper trap does not |
 Excessive corbellingThe stress from the weight of a chimney can cause damage over time if unsupported |  Knob and tube wiringThis type of wiring is no longer used, and is considered a major fire hazard |
 Gutters drain into storm drainsDownspouts should shed water above ground about 3 feet away from the home. Storm drains may be clogged or broken, and can cause water to backup |
Our inspections don't end on site! We want to give you the best inspection service we can and continue to be a valuable resource long after we leave the home. Ask us for our trusted, professional referrals.