When a property for either a home or commercial building is evaluated for a septic tank installation, the inspector is checking to see if the site is suitable for onsite waste water treatment. An evaluation is very important because it helps protect homeowners from incurring costs in the future if there is a...
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Waterfront Cottage Inspections in Barrie ON
"Cottages" in Eastern Canada are generally located next to lakes, rivers, or the ocean in forested areas. They are used as a place to spend holidays with friends and family; common activities including swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, fishing, hiking, and sailing. There are also many well-known summer colonies. How many times has your cottage been...
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 ... […]