Expert Home Inspectors in Cochrane, AB

What is a Home Inspection? The Scope of a Home Inspection A home inspection is a professional consulting service that determines the present condition of the home’s major systems, based on a visual inspection of accessible features. It focuses on the performance of the home, rather than cosmetic, code or design issues. Inspections are often performed during a real estate transaction, but may be done anytime. A Home Inspection is • An in-field evaluation and professional opinion of the performance of the readily accessible installed systems in a home at one point in time • Primarily a visual examination • Intended to identify components that are significantly deficient, unsafe or near the end of their life • Documented with a written report A Home Inspection is not • An insurance policy, guarantee or warranty on the home • An invasive or destructive exercise • Intended to identify concealed defects • A code or design review • Intended to predict future performance or life expectancy • An environmental review or energy audit Systems Included • Roof • Structure • Exterior • Electrical system • Heating and Air Conditioning system • Plumbing system • Insulation and Vapour Barriers • Interior • Mechanical and Natural Ventilation systems What’s Excluded • Cosmetics • Outbuildings • Swimming pools and spas • Specialty systems including telephone, cable TV, alarm systems, lawn sprinklers...