Home Inspections

There are many reasons why property owners in Southern Alberta require inspection in your home in Calgary. They may be selling /buying a home, or they may be applying for a mortgage refinance. In some cases, home owners request an assessment simply because they want to know the current value of their property, or want to determine what is wrong with their house. Once they know their problem areas, they can start to schedule repairs.

When you want to schedule an inspection in your home, you want to make sure that your inspector is qualified for the job. Therefore, ask as many questions as you deem necessary to determine if the assessor you are calling is the right person for the job. The following questionnaire will give is an ample example of the questions you can ask.

• How long have you been performing inspections? Everyone needs a chance to prove themselves, but the longer the inspector has been in business, the more thorough your inspection will be.

• What items will you be checking? An experienced inspector will review over 400 items including structural components, the foundation, the roof and chimney, plumbing, heating an electrical components, windows, ventilation, etc. Request a list if you are interested in details.

• How much are you charging? There is a price difference between the different companies providing Calgary home inspections. Make sure that you know exactly what kind of inspection you will receive for your money. Cheaper is not necessarily better.

• What information can I find on your website? A Calgary home inspection company that cares about its customers will provide a myriad of information on its website. They will publish a guide to home inspections, a glossary of home inspection terms so you will understand the inspection report, a moving checklist in case you need the inspection because you are selling your home, etc.

The more questions you ask, the better prepared you will be, and the sooner you will find the right home inspector for the job.