Why You Need a Home Inspection

•To ensure you have all the facts

•Inspect your homes Major Systems

•Provide Unbiased View of Home Condition

•Educate Buyer on any Issues or Concerns

Protecting Home Buyers

Run, This House is not for you!

What We Inspect

• Exterior– Roof, Gutters, Flashings, Chimneys

– Exterior Cladding, Doors, Decks & Windows

– Foundation, Steps, Porches, Columns

– Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Drainage

• Interior– Plumbing, drains, vents, taps, fixtures, tubs & fans

– Electrical, panels, outlets, lights, switches, type of wiring

– Heating, Cooling, Filters & HRV’s

– Windows, Doors, Stairs, Railings & Finishes

– Structural Supports, columns, walls & attachments

Structural Issues

• Decks not properly attached

To home indicate no building

Permit and safety hazard.

• Temporary screw jacks are

sometimes used for structural

support. Check instructions.

• Drilling holes within 2

inches of edge of joist is

not permitted.

Water Damage

• Exterior Water

Poor drainage and downspout

Discharge Areas are the most

common causes of water in

basements. Identification is important.

• Interior Water

Leaking fixtures can cause mould

Within 72 hours. Unidentified

sources of water in a home can

be an expensive repair.

Renovations

• Building Permits

• We have the training to evaluate whether a Building Permit was likely taken out for Renovations completed in a home.

• We will identify whether you need an Electrical Inspection to comply with local electrical codes.

• We will identify un-safe structures which have been added by home owner.

Check Qualifications

• What memberships does Inspector have

• How many years in business

• How many Home Inspections have they

done

• What certifications do they hold

• What services do they provide

• What guarantee do they offer

Typical Inspection Issues

• Water infiltration is #1

• Aluminum Wiring

• Asbestos in heating or insulation

• Galvanized Plumbing

• Knob and Tube wiring

• Structural Issues

Actual Pictures of Inspections

Aluminum Wiring

Knob & Tube

Wiring

Vermiculite

Insulation

Animal Feces in Attic

Galvanized Plumbing

Spalled Brick

Any Questions?

This is just a small preview of the home inspection

process. For more information on what a

Home Inspection entails, please contact Roger

Frost

Thank you for your interest in the Home Inspection Process.

Presentation by Roger Frost

The Orillia Home Inspector