Inspect-Ed Home Inspections

Vinyl siding, it may look good but sometimes it just isn't held up very well.

As a Home Inspector I can't recommend enough, if you own an older home get it tested for asbestos. You can live with asbestos in your home but knowing it is there is the first step to living with it safely.

Asbestos - In the Home When is asbestos a hazard? Asbestos is a hazard to health when the fibers are disturbed and become airborne.

A friendly reminder to change your furnace filter, and clean your HRV filters.

Why your home inspector will tell you about "inherited" electrical issues. The current owner are responsible for remediation.

Happy New Year everyone! With winter back with snow and wind, remember to check your exhaust vents and the depth of the snow on your roof. Check my blog

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If you want to put a sink in the basement don't do this. The plumbing installation is against code and electrical panel is too close to water for electrical safety.

Might be time to get a chimney repair.

A good home inspector will check the details of every construction job. For example, looking for Interior screw used outside is an example of something that is often missed. It is expected that interior screw will last about 1 year in pressure treated wood before failing completely. If your contractor uses the wrong fasteners, things will literally fall apart.