Why You Need A Home Inspection by Roger Frost A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector...
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Preparing for your Home Inspection
This first section will deal with home owners who are still living in their homes and will be having a home inspection to have condition removed from Real Estate Offer. Ensure your annual maintenance items have been done, which are not limited but can include the following: Check all eaves troughs to...
Vermiculite Insulation – Health Hazard ?
Health and Safety Advisory: Vermiculite Insulation May Contain Asbestos When the Libby Mine in Montana began production of vermiculite ore in the 1920s, the mineral was becoming well known for its fire-resistant and insulation qualities. The Libby Mine supplied the majority of the world market with vermiculite-based insulation, and sold it in Canada as...
Septic Tanks Explained
A septic tank is a sealed underground container — generally made of reinforced concrete — that collects and processes sewage discharge from residential or commercial structures. Common sources of wastewater include toilets, showers, sinks, dishwashers, and washing machines. Septic tanks are used wherever it is not practical or cost-effective to tie into a city...
Home Inspection News
- How to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection - Fox BusinessHow to Get the Most Value From Your Home InspectionFox BusinessOnce an offer on a property is accepted, most buyers hire a professional home inspector to assess the condition of the home. The inspector will write a detailed report for the buyer to use in deciding how to proceed with the se. Should the buyer cancel ... […]
- Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ... - Mlive- flintDavison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ...Mlive- flintDAVISON TOWNSHIP, MI – Officials have temporarily suspended in-home inspections after homeowners said they are concerned they are violating their rights. Township board members said they need more time to review the property assessment process. […]
- Entrepreneur brings home inspection business to Mississauga - MississaugaEntrepreneur brings home inspection business to MississaugaMississaugaMISSISSAUGA — A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections, a Nova Scotia-based company with nearly 120 branches across Canada, has arrived in Mississauga. The local franchise is being opened with entrepreneur Marty McIntyre at the helm. McIntyre says he ... […]
- Ontario commits to more unannounced inspections of nursing homes - CTV NewsOntario commits to more unannounced inspections of nursing homesCTV NewsOntario is planning to increase its scrutiny of long-term care homes, including ensuring that each facility receives at least one unannounced inspection per year. Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Monday that her ministry will also be ... […]
- How a house sale repair clause led to a law suit - Toronto StarToronto StarHow a house sale repair clause led to a law suitToronto StarMost home sale deals are conditional on the buyer being satisfied with an inspection. If the inspector finds problems that are big enough, the buyer usually wants them corrected in order to go through with the deal. As the following case shows, if you ... […]