Wainwright Home Inspections

Wainwright Home Inspections Offering home inspection services to Wainwright and the surrounding area

One of the most common issues I find in row houses/duplexes. The party wall (firewall) between units must be fully finis...
03/30/2026

One of the most common issues I find in row houses/duplexes. The party wall (firewall) between units must be fully finished (pink tape at joints as seen) through the attic space with 5/8” type X drywall, no gaps or framing visible to maintain a 60min fire rating between units. A gap like this creates a tunnel for fire/smoke to travel and completely negates the fire rating.

This particular unit had passed the superior safety code initial occupancy inspection as well as a home inspection at a later date (by another inspector).

Another reason to get a home inspection? Knowing what you’re buying. First 2 pics are from a home listed as a 2007 build...
01/09/2026

Another reason to get a home inspection? Knowing what you’re buying. First 2 pics are from a home listed as a 2007 build. Except the wiring in the attic was obsolete in the mid 70’s and we stopped using copper as venting/drainage when PVC replaced it in the early 70’s. The second 2 pics are from a mobile listed as 1996….except Canada stopped permitting the 2 prong razor bathroom outlets in the early 1970’s and that electrical panel company stopped existing by 1980. Realtors have to list as what they’re given. Municipality records are not always accurate (as confirmed in these inspections).

Merry Christmas, happy holidays! This fella was spotted and had to share
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, happy holidays! This fella was spotted and had to share

*GIVEAWAY* Wainwright Home Inspections and K*T are giving away 2 adult weekend passes to the Lazy Bison Music Fest Nov 2...
11/07/2025

*GIVEAWAY* Wainwright Home Inspections and K*T are giving away 2 adult weekend passes to the Lazy Bison Music Fest Nov 21-23rd!! (And some K*T swag)!

To enter simply like and comment on this post, 1 name will be drawn for both passes on Saturday November 15th!

Attic space. Disconnected bathroom fan soaking insulation, plumbing vents terminated in the attic. Both causing organic ...
01/17/2025

Attic space. Disconnected bathroom fan soaking insulation, plumbing vents terminated in the attic. Both causing organic growth and rot in roof sheathing and trusses.

Duel issue today with major consequences:Went into an older home and was overwhelmed with a strong sour smell. Upon ente...
11/28/2024

Duel issue today with major consequences:
Went into an older home and was overwhelmed with a strong sour smell. Upon entering the basement I quickly became lightheaded and sore stomach/ill feeling. Immediately began using gas detector to sniff around hot water tank and furnace, no leaks. Soon discovered the original cast iron main drain cleanout cap had broken and was leaking sewage gases into the home. This had been made exponentially worse due to the low vent stack exit on the roof being covered with snow and plugged off, so all venting was being done into the home. With heavy snowfall, make sure your plumbing vent stacks aren’t covered! If they’re older and low, recommend extending to 12” above roof exit. Also, I really don’t recommend gun tape for drainage pipe fixes. Homeowner was notified immediately, explained the headaches they’ve been having recently…. 🤯

Reasons to get a home inspection: These images are of rain water leaks detected through a specialized piece of equipment...
09/14/2024

Reasons to get a home inspection: These images are of rain water leaks detected through a specialized piece of equipment called a thermal imaging camera. Mobile home with stipple ceiling and wall panels rather than drywall, even a moisture metre would have missed them. Images show the roof leaking into a wall, and windows leaking at bottom corners into the wall and down into the subfloor. No visible evidence.

Old furnaces can absolutely last a long, long time with proper Maintanence. Without? It can get scary. If you have an ol...
07/23/2024

Old furnaces can absolutely last a long, long time with proper Maintanence. Without? It can get scary. If you have an older conventional furnace, please remember to have it serviced annually each fall before use!

Here’s an easily addressed issue I see on most homes with central AC. Compressors off level. Check the unit after instal...
06/21/2024

Here’s an easily addressed issue I see on most homes with central AC. Compressors off level. Check the unit after install, especially when installed next to the home on the backfill location. When the unit isn’t level, the oil and refrigerant can become trapped in parts of the tubing, preventing the AC equipment from being properly lubricated. A severely leaning unit can cause liquid to be released into the compressor unevenly, which can cause problems.

Why does the fire department always say “electrical fire”? This. While testing a bathroom receptacle, it immediately sta...
05/06/2024

Why does the fire department always say “electrical fire”? This. While testing a bathroom receptacle, it immediately started arcing. Electrical shock trying to remove the tester. Ran to the breaker panel and cut power, opened it up to discover….double tapped breakers, doubled up neutral lugs, half a dozen grounds sharing a lug and the leftover grounds wrapped around panel screws. And no smoke detectors present.

Remember to check your CO detectors (or make sure you have them in the first place)! I was getting a little lightheaded ...
04/30/2024

Remember to check your CO detectors (or make sure you have them in the first place)! I was getting a little lightheaded recently in a utility room checking electrical, turned around to start working on plumbing/furnace and realized why 🤪

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1930 8ave
Wainwright, AB

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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