13/2/2019 0 Comments when things go wrong
There may come a time when purchasers discover something wrong with the house, and may be upset or disappointed with the home inspection.
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A career in home inspection is not for everyone. As a new, and largely unregulated industry, it takes an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to be flexible, change and grow at a high rate of speed, and constantly challenge yourself to improve. If you’re a highly technical person, and you’re ready to swim with the alligators, then you’ll find home inspection an extremely interesting and rewarding occupation. 13/2/2019 0 Comments vague real estate terms
Through the years humorous articles have been written poking fun at comments in real estate ads. However the following are examples of vague terms that can get real estate salespeople into trouble. 10/2/2019 0 Comments Estimating home improvements
To be successful, every home improvement project should be based on sound planning. After you decide exactly what you want to do, try to estimate your costs as accurately as possible. 10/2/2019 0 Comments questions to ask a home inspector9/2/2019 0 Comments more about pex piping
Although simple PEX (polyethylene, cross-linked) plastic tubing still seems to be reliable, similar tubing with an aluminum core "PEX-AL-PEX" is known to split, and installations made prior to 2007 are also prone to failure due to corroded brass fittings. 9/2/2019 0 Comments How do i spot kitec?Short Guide to Identifying IPEX Plastic Piping, Connectors and Fittings Kitec tubing was sold in Canada and the United States for a range of applications including water supply and distribution piping, and in-floor heating systems. System failures resulting in leaks - and often substantial property damage, led to a class action suit and eventually a settlement agreement. 8/2/2019 0 Comments what the heck is kitec?Kitec is a plastic plumbing system installed Canadian and US homes from the early 1990’s until it was initially recalled in 2005, with some installations completed as late as 2007. In addition to hot and cold water piping in homes it was also used for in-floor, and other hot water radiant heating systems. Premature failure has led to a cross-border class-action lawsuit. Unique solutions for changing markets Home inspections, like the real estate market have changed dramatically in the past 25 years. As technology advances and consumers become more web-savvy, there is a greater need for products and services that can keep pace. |
AuthorGil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994. CategoriesAll Appliances Buying And Selling Cooling Electrical Environmental Exterior Health And Safety Heating Home Improvement Home Inspection Insulation Insurance Interior Plumbing Roofing Special Structure Archives
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