Clear Start Home Inspections

03/24/2017

Hemlock inspection. Snow banks are two storey's high!

09/17/2016

Consider hiring a home inspector, even if the house is only a year old. Builders will typically have a home owner warranty (2-5-10) in place. If it never gets noticed, it's out of your pocket down the road.

Here is a furnace I opened up a few months back. Only a year old and already showing a moderate amount of rust! High efficiency furnaces are expected to last 25 years, but under these conditions it is not likely. Fortunately, the cost falls on the builder and not my clients. Not to mention the additional list of deficiencies that require some attention.

06/29/2016

Got to inspect a true log home today up at Hemlock Resort. Looking forward to the huge future plans with ski runs and mountain biking!

06/19/2016

Hey friends, if you plan on purchasing a house make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.

Love it or hate it, I want to hear your thoughts. Thanks for weighing in!

07/21/2015

Buying a condo? We inspect those! Read the strata minutes while we tackle the interior. Get a Clear Start and know your home. Inspecting the view at no charge!

07/08/2015

Been keeping busy as the housing market keeps moving along. Came across a giant indoor hot tub!

06/26/2015

Five Inspections this week! Been seeing a lot of Deroche, Agassiz and Lake Errock - beautiful views and peaceful forests. Was very tempted to hop off the dock at today's home inspection.

06/18/2015

An epic retaining wall spans this entire block!

Homeowner info - Retaining wall: If taller then 2 feet, it needs fall protection such as a fence. When over 4 feet, it needs to be properly engineered. This is why you may see staggered retaining walls. Staggered retaining walls should be separated by 4 feet. Summer projects done right 👍

05/31/2015

Consider a pre-listing inspection if you are worried about your home failing.

How to prepare for a home inspection when selling real estate. Home inspection preparation is a key to a smooth real estate transaction.

05/12/2015

Unfinished basements make my life much easier.

05/12/2015

Brand new builds have deficiencies like any other home. Let us find them before the builders liability ends!

04/24/2015