inspections Are important! Here's Why

The Home Inspection process is designed to uncover the unknown or hidden aspects of a homes health. A licensed and qualified professional thoroughly examining the home knows what to look for and how to asses severity/ associated risks. 

Home inspections, when conducted thoroughly, can reveal hidden issues such as: 

• Faulty Construction 
• Poorly Maintained Structures
• High Risk Materials/Hazards
• Exposure risks 
• Incorrect Installations
• Compromises to Structural Integrity 
• The Life Cycle of Major Home Components and Appliances
• Suspected Infestations 

If you've purchase a home without a proper inspection; you could be running risks on multiple levels 

• Personal safety
• Exposure to Environmental Hazards
• Loss in equity
• Costly repairs 
• Insurance Coverage Complications  

Potential risks or hazardous exposures can be very consequential. Let us take the guess work out of the equation!    

Safety and home health are a top priority to us. We strongly urge and recommended to our clients not be mislead by temping "Cost friendly or do it yourself repairs or tests". 

Although temping, when it comes to health hazards or environmental exposures, the consequences are never worth the risk. 

If suspected health/ safety concerns are discovered, it's always best to air on the side of caution big or small. Our motto is "It's always best to professionally test!" What looks like a simple water mark or suspect stain of sorts could actually be something entirely different and likely of an unpleasant nature.   

When potential environmental hazards are identified, such as:

• Mold
• Lead Paint
• Asbestos
• Hazards' such as faulty electrical 

             and more

We will work with our clients to get them in contact with the appropriate licensed and trained professionals should any testing be recommended. 

It is our firm belief when health and safety comes into question, we advise clients to hire specialists trained in the specific issues of their respective fields.- The Total Team

  Our reports incorporate reliable and modern detailed imaging to enhance documentation.  We use a multi-part design and summary of information, organized by sections and their respective subsections all including:

• Clear Explanations 
• High Resolution Imaging
• Detailed Documentation 
• Severity Ratings 
• The Latest Home Inspection Devices 
• Drone assisted Inspections to Increase Inspection Coverage and accuracy!
• Infrared Imaging 

             And More!

 "Using advanced infrared imaging devices, means we can take a in-depth look into your homes structures and provide you with the most accurate and reliable home inspection. From finding leaks behind walls and ceilings, missing insulation, air leaks, and electrical hot spots and more!" - Ashley

Not all home inspectors are the same, each one brings a level of expertise and experience to the table. When searching for a quality home inspector, it can be challenging because many share similar accreditations. 

So how exactly can you spot a quality home inspector?

We start by encouraging our customers to look towards the fundamentals in which a home inspector has started from. Any skilled or quality inspector should have fundamental experience in the home industry not just accreditations or licensing. 

Our advantage comes from our collective back grounds. Fully equipped with years of generational construction and restoration knowledge. Before we began inspecting homes, we were building, renovating, and repairing them across BCs coast. 

Over the span of 20+ years we've garnered an indispensable wealth of knowledge this truly sets us apart. Having learned the ins and outs from highly skilled and reputable trade professionals, we know what to look for above the standard scope. 

We meticulously examine all aspects of a home, from it's foundation to it's roof, ensuring our customers understand the homes current condition and its potential maintenance / repair /replacement needs. 

Each inspection is non invasive, fully transparent and covers all accessible areas of your home and more thanks to thermal and drone imaging. We provide you with a modern comprehensive report! 

 Our scope includes:

• Foundation
• Roofing 
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical systems
• Exterior 
• Structure
• Interior
• Insulation Ventilation 

             and more! 

  Total Home Inspections will coordinate with the seller or agent to arrange an inspection in a timely, and efficient manner. We want to foster a confidence in customer education. 

The Customer is encouraged to attend the inspection. The preliminary report can be viewed onsite, along side a walkthrough of the home. 

This helps the buyer understand the issues in context, and allows them to ask as many questions as they like and take the time they need. 

Once the final report is provided, the buyer can call or email any questions or concerns they may have. We do regular follow ups to maintain support even after you've settled into your home.