A Residential Home Inspection is a snapshot in time, visual, non-invasive inspection of a property. The Home Inspector does not have a crystal ball to allow them to see into the future. The Home Inspector does not have a time machine to go back in time to see what may have happened in the past. …
Questions to ask the seller to augment the Home Inspection. Read More »
Inspecting the Roof Safely Recent regulations regarding the working at heights requirements prompted a couple of members of your board to attend the WAH training sessions to see what is required for Home Inspectors who wish to traverse the roof to inspect them. We came to the conclusion, with the trainers, that as a single …
We are offering a new news brief service to all Inspectors in Ontario, Canada. We will be sending out very short, simple messages on a regular basis that provide tips, advice, tricks and guidance on helping develop a more professional Home Inspection business and assist in your endeavours to protect the consumer and at the …
1. ALWAYS ensure you give a thorough explanation of the agreement and ALWAYS get a signature from the client PRIOR to starting the inspection. It is imperative that the limitations of the inspection be explained to the customer. Having the customer initial the onerous clauses in addition to the signature is the best practice. An …
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES Hot tub health and safety issues can be thought of in three categories: related illnesses; people who are particularly at risk; and common accidents which need to be avoided. ILLNESSES Let’s start by looking at the illnesses which are likely to strike hot tub users. In many ways, hot tubs are …
Roof Inspections of a property have always been a topic of concern for Home Inspectors and for their clients. Indeed it is known that a large amount of complaints about Home Inspections come from the inspection of a roof. Viewing from the ground Many Home Inspectors choose to view the roof from the ground, using …
Are you breaking the law when performing a roof inspection? Read More »
