A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections North Shore NS with Germain Gautreau

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Home repairs often come with a hefty price tag.💸 That’s why it’s essential to have a home inspection before you make among the largest financial purchase of your life.

We’ve outlined the 5️⃣ most expensive issues uncovered by a home inspection to help you better understand what can go wrong with any property and how to spot problems. https://hubs.ly/Q02wf8H00

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👋 Hey there, everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that I've recently become a Home Inspector with A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections, and I'm now live and ready to serve in the beautiful Truro - North Shore area.

🏡 If you're curious about my journey and why I became a Home Inspector, I'd love to share it with you. You can find out more about me and my story by checking out this link: https://hubs.ly/Q02vYlw60

Inspectors CARE! 🌟 ABCHI Inspectors all across Canada have generously donated $6500 to Make-A-Wish Canada

Since 2015, the ABCHI Family has given back over $36,000 to community projects, including Inspectors Care and other local initiatives. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vDnzC0

Decks are an important outdoor ☀️ living space that enables us to spend quality time with family and friends, but there are so many considerations to keep in mind when building the type of deck that best meets your needs and budget.💲

Check out our blog for details to help make building and using your new deck even more enjoyable ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02vtbD80

Plywood window well?! Now we’ve seen everything!

Concrete is a durable and versatile material commonly used in residential properties for driveways, walkways, patios and foundations. As with most materials, proper maintenance is essential to ensuring its longevity and visual appeal. 💯🏡

Check out our blog for some regular maintenance tips to help preserve your concrete surfaces. https://hubs.ly/Q02tK2H20

It’s important to understand what tasks a home inspector completes as part of an inspection to help realistically set your own expectations and manage the expectations of potential homebuyers. 🏡

Here are some common home inspection myths dispelled. https://hubs.ly/Q02fxkMc0

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During colder months, there’s an increased risk of moisture within a home’s attic space. If left unattended, attic moisture can lead to a lot of problems, the worst of which includes water damage and the formation of mould.

Here’s how to spot attic frost and moisture issues before they turn into major problems. https://hubs.ly/Q02dY_SQ0

Happy New Year to you! Cheers to a brand new year filled with new opportunities and adventures! ✨

Duct tape cures all problems?... 🤔

Winter weather can take its toll on our homes – especially the roof – when we get into heavy snowfall and mixed precipitation like freezing rain that can cause thick layers of ice to form. The key is to have a plan in place to monitor your roof condition and take action before a major issue arises.

Here’s how to help ensure your roof remains in good repair throughout the winter months while keeping yourself safe as well. https://hubs.ly/Q02dJWHP0

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! ☃️

Home Inspection School: Day 1 🦌

Once your offer to purchase is accepted, financing has been approved ✅ and you’ve picked a closing date 📆, you may breathe a sigh of relief. But then there’s another important step left before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home. 🏠

Here are five common property title issues you may encounter and how they can be solved. https://hubs.ly/Q02dl_Qf0

The official start to winter is just around the corner. It’s important to establish a regular home maintenance schedule to help prevent the most common – and also costly – problems from occurring. ☃️

Here’s a checklist that will help guide you in keeping your home a safe and healthy place to live this winter and year-round. https://hubs.ly/Q02cMCVD0

If you know, you know!

Sunken tub anyone? 🙃

Navigating the real estate market like: 'It works fine, just get the car going fast enough... up the stairs and straight into your dream garage!' 🚗💨

Buying a home is likely the largest financial investment💰 you’ll make throughout your lifetime. And since each property is different, it’s important to ensure you hire a professional home inspector to confirm your investment decision is sound before finalizing your purchase.

Check out our blog for ways to dig deeper and be certain you can trust that your home inspector is offering you the very best expertise before you buy a home. https://hubs.ly/Q029wJJK0

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster across Canada, causing approximately $1.5 billion in damage to households, property and infrastructure annually, with residential property owners bearing approximately 75% of uninsured losses each year, according to Public Safety Canada.

Read our blog for key areas to address in order to protect your home and family from flooding. https://hubs.ly/Q028Ndxz0

Having high expectations for your home inspector when they’re passing along expert advice as you prepare to make one of the largest financial commitments of your lifetime should be a given.

Read our blog to understand what we do to ensure our inspector training levels exceed all mandatory requirements in regions where licensing exists in North America. https://hubs.ly/Q027-gSJ0