importance of home inspection
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Your Home Inspection
The Barrie Home Inspector
EDUCATION
Understanding the basics of what a home
inspection entails and what you can expect.
KNOWLEDGE
Learning about Systems, Structure, Building
Envelope, Insulation and Life Expectancy of
Major Components
Education & Knowledge
Make You a Smarter Consumer
CHOOSING YOUR HOME INSPECTOR
The Barrie Home Inspector
01. ASK QUESTIONSHow Long will the inspection take ?
What is inspected ?
What type of report is provided ?
02. QUALIFICATIONSWhat Professional Qualifications do they
have. Do they belong to an accredited
Association ?
03. EXPERIENCEHow long have they been in business.
What did they do before they became a
Home Inspector ?
CALLHome inspector
VerifyQualifications
TrainingPrevious
experience
Call at least 3 people
Qualifications
Experience
What is a Home Inspection
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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Hire a Professional Home Inspector
A home inspector is sometimes confused with a real estate appraiser. A
home inspector determines the condition of a structure, whereas
an appraiser determines the value of a property.
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 prepares and delivers to the client
a written report of findings. The client then uses the knowledge gained to make
informed decisions about their pending real estate purchase. The home
inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of inspection but
does not guarantee future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems
or components
WHAT IS INSPECTED
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o Roof
o Exterior Cladding
o Windows
o Doors
o Roof Drainage
o Porches & Decks
o Lot Drainage
o Doors & Windows
o Interior Finish
o Stairs and Handrails
o Interior Walls & Supports
o Floor Finish
o Plumbing Fixtures
o Gas & Wood Fireplaces
o Heating
o Central Air Conditioner
o HRV units
o Plumbing
o Heat Ducts & Registers
o Electrical Panel & Wiring
o Exhaust Vents & Ducts
INTERIOR SYSTEMSEXTERIOR
Home Inspection Defects
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Vermiculite Insulation Knob & Tube Wiring Floor Joist Compromised
Plumbing Vent in Attic Sewage in Crawl Space Damaged Roof Truss
TOP 3 CONCERNS FOR HOME OWNERS
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Water Intrusion
A wet basement is something that is
feared by majority of home buyers.
Most water issues stem from improper
grading or issues with the roof drainage
system.
A professional home inspector can help
determine cause of water issues and
suggest methods of correcting problem.
If you are in an area where there is a
high water table then you can probably
expect water to be an ongoing issue.
Water
Mould
Aluminum
Wiring
TOP 3 CONCERNS FOR HOME OWNERS
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Mould
Mould spores are present everywhere,
inside your house and outside.
Mould only requires heat, moisture and
protein, (such as drywall paper) to grow.
Any moisture or water leak that is not
repaired and remediated within 24 to 48
hours, has the potential for mould
growth.
Always have a mould test performed by
company that is also trained for mould
remediation. Hiring a professional is
always a worth while investment.
Water
Mould
Aluminum
Wiring
TOP 3 CONCERNS FOR HOME OWNERS
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Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum was used in mid sixties due to
increase in cost of copper wire.
Many insurance companies will not
insure a home with aluminium wire.
Having electrical system inspected by
Master Electrician and obtaining an ESA
Certificate will satisfy some insurance
companies.
If planning on upgrading aluminium
wiring get a quote prior to purchasing a
home. Accessibility to wiring can greatly
affect cost of replacement.
Water
Mould
Aluminum
Wiring
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ATTEND THE HOME INSPECTON
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Home Buyer Selling Agent
Your home inspector will point
out shut offs, switches, pumps,
panels, controls, access panels
and other important features of
your new home. He will also
explain maintenance
requirements, inside and
outside your home.
It is very important for the
home buyer to attend the
home inspection. This will
enable you to get full value
from your inspection and
learn valuable information
about your new home and its
major components.
Your Realtor is required to
attend the inspection. They
can suggest methods of
resolving unforeseen issues
that can turn up during a
home inspection. The selling
agent should be working for
your best interests only.
INSPECTION ANALYSIS
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1. DETERMINE CONDITON OF PROPERTY
2. IDENTIFY FAULTY EQUIPMENT
3. EXAMINE WORKMANSHIP
4. IDENTIFY SAFETY ISSUES
5. IDENTIFY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
1. COST OF $350.00 TO $450.00
2. LOSS OF 2 – 3 HOURS OF TIME
3. DECIDE NOT TO PURCHASE HOME
4. RENEGOTIATION OF PURCHASE PRICE
1. LESS STRESS ON HOME BUYER
2. SELLER WILL TYPICALLY FIX ITEMS
3. PREVENT BUYING “MONEY PIT”.
4. PREVENT FINANCIAL SURPRISES
1. PRE-PURCHASE HOME INSPECTION
2. PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION
3. PRE-DELIVERY HOME INSPECTON
4. WETT INSPECTION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
POSITIVES TYPES OF INSPECTION
WHAT WE OFFER
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TRAININGGRADUATE CARSON & DUNLOP CRSE
MEMBER OF NACHI.
MEMBER OF NACBI
MEMBER OF OBOA
EDUCATIONCertified Building Code Official
Certified Master Inspector.
Former builder with HUDAC
WETT Certified
EXPERIENCEOver 10 years Home Inspection Experience
Performed over 5,000 home inspections.
Project Reviews for over 7 years
Former Registered Builder.
THERMAL IMAGINGFREE with every home inspection. Can find
hidden moisture, missing insulation.
hot spots on electrical equipment.
TRAINING EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THERMAL IMAGING
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MASTER INSPECTOR COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR CBCOROGER FROST
Registered with HUDAC
In Charge of Project Reviews
Experienced Contractor
Fire Inspector for 7 years
10 Years of Home Inspections
ROGER FROST CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL
Designation issued by Master
Inspection Certification Board.
Over 1,000 inspections and
review of reports. Background
check required.
Certified Building Code Official
with the Ontario Building
Officials Assn. Certified in Part
3, 9, 10, 11 & 12 of the Ontario
Building Code
Member of the National
Association of Commercial
Building Inspector’s. Over 20
years experience in Commercial
& Industrial Inspections.
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