Posts Tagged ‘ installation ’

Replacement and Repair Costs

May 23, 2013
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    Use the following information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects. If you have any other prices you think should be added or changed, please email us with any updates and or changes. All rights are reserved and...

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Renovation and Building Costs

September 3, 2012
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Renovation and Building Costs

?     Use the following information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects. If you have any other prices you think should be added or changed, please email us with any updates and or changes. All rights are reserved...

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Buying and Installing a New Furnace

June 26, 2012
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Buying a new heating system is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for your home! The following information is designed to help you make an informed decision about choosing a high efficiency heating system that is right for your comfort, energy savings, and your budget. Efficiency Ratings The Efficiency Ratings standards...

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Garage Door Maintenance

June 15, 2012
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Garage Door Maintenance Tips Annual inspection of your home garage door is very important to prevent premature replacement or opening difficulties. Painting is the first and most important defense against moisture and sun damage to your door. Most wood doors will require to be painted every couple of years. Once rotted wood is hard...

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Common Electrical Problems Found

June 6, 2012
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If you are installing pot lights into your attic, carefully read your manufactures instructions and specifically look for required clearances. It is possible to build a 3 sided box out of drywall or plywood and install this over the pot light. You have now met the manufactures installation requirements and can now cover you...

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Power Line Clearances

May 29, 2012
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The Canadian Electrical Code Part I gives electrical utilities an exemption from the code for "installations and equipment in its exercise as a utility, located outdoors or in buildings or sections of buildings used for that purpose." The CEC Part I is "a voluntary code for adoption and enforcement by regulatory authorities." When adopted...

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RSS Home Inspection News

  • How to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection - Fox Business
    How 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 ... - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
    Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ...The Flint Journal - MLive.comDAVISON 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 - Mississauga
    Entrepreneur 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 News
    Ontario 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 Star
    Toronto 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 ... […]