Carson Dunlop - The Forman Team

10/13/2026

Repair or replace: Which solution do you tend to choose? 🛠️♻️

These household items are worth DIY repairs. Try fixes first, before tossing them or ordering a replacement.

10/12/2026

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving with friends and family today! What's one thing you're thankful for?

10/09/2026

Have you considered stretching your green thumb this season? It's not too late! 🌱🍂

Learn the top three reasons why growing vegetables is easier in the fall than summer, and the best crops to grow, depending on where you live.

10/08/2026

If you're in the market for a new home, trust an unbiased inspector backed by decades of experience dating back to 1978! 🏡🔍

Questions about what's included in a standard buyer's inspection? Give us a call! 📞 +1 204-599-0694

Don't leave the condition of your largest investment up to chance. Close with confidence—call Canada's most trusted home inspection professionals.

🌐 https://www.carsondunlop.ca/forman

10/07/2026

🔥 New gear. Same mission 🚨

Solo detector testing kits just arrived!

October is Fire Prevention Month.
Don’t guess if your detectors work. Test them. 😉

10/06/2026

Outdated wiring is not something to take lightly. This article breaks down some of the earliest warning signs that your home's electrical system may need some attention. 🔌💡

Most people don’t give too much thought to what’s behind their walls. Yet every time you flip a light switch or use your toaster, you are drawing on your home’s internal wiring—and that can cause big problems if your wiring is old or damaged. In fact, overloading an older home's wiring can s...

09/21/2026

🏠👀 It looks like stucco… but your walls might have a few secrets! 🤫

Buying a home with EIFS (synthetic stucco)? Don’t panic! 😄 It doesn’t mean the house is a problem. But it DOES mean it deserves a closer look. 🔍

Think of EIFS like a layered cake 🎂. The outside might look perfectly fine, but what matters is what’s happening underneath. If water sneaks in through:
💧 Cracks
🪟 Failed window sealants
🔧 Wall penetrations
🌧️ Poor flashing
🏠 Roof-to-wall details
…that water may decide to stay for a while. And water that overstays its welcome can cause some very expensive surprises. 😬💸

The good news? A professional home inspection can help identify visible concerns and determine when further investigation may be needed.
So remember:
👀 Don't just inspect what you can see.
🔍 Look for clues about what's happening behind the surface.
Swipe through 👉 and become your own EIFS detective! 🕵️‍♂️

📞 (204) 599-0694
✉️ [email protected]
📍 Winnipeg & Surrounding Areas

09/02/2026

🌡️ Can thermal imaging really make a difference during a home inspection? Absolutely!

Thermal imaging can help uncover issues that may not be visible to the naked eye, including:
🔍 Hidden moisture
⚡ Electrical hot spots
🏠 Insulation gaps

It’s another tool we use to provide a more detailed and thorough inspection.

📩 Have questions about your home inspection?
[email protected]

08/29/2026

🚨 This is why fire & life safety systems matter

An early-morning call came in from a client who said they couldn’t reset the fire alarm panel. Based on the information provided, it sounded like a simple reset call.

When I arrived and went to the 5th floor, something immediately didn’t seem right. There was a strong smell of something burnt, and fire extinguisher chemical was visible on the floor.

That’s when I discovered there had actually been a fire inside one of the suites.

The client hadn’t mentioned the fire because they were under the impression that the issue was simply a pull station that needed to be reset. They also weren’t aware that the heat detector inside the suite had activated the building-wide fire alarm system.

Because the fire alarm system was properly monitored, the alarm signal was transmitted to the monitoring station, which resulted in the fire department being dispatched. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire. Fortunately, the other occupants of the building were able to remain safe, although the affected suite sustained fire damage.

🔥 This is exactly why properly maintained fire and life safety systems matter.

A fire alarm system doesn't just make noise. When properly maintained, it can:
✅ Detect a fire
✅ Alert occupants throughout the building
✅ Transmit an alarm to a monitoring station
✅ Help initiate an emergency response
✅ Give occupants valuable time to evacuate safely
You may not know there is a fire, but your fire alarm system can.

Keeping fire alarm and life safety equipment inspected, tested, and maintained isn't just about compliance. It's about giving people the best possible chance to get out safely when something goes wrong.
Don't wait for an emergency to find out whether your system works.

08/24/2026

🏠 When “More Layers” Aren’t Always Better! ⚠️

🔍 During a recent property inspection, we discovered multiple layers of asphalt shingles installed over one another.

While the roof may look fine from the ground, multiple layers can hide potential issues such as:
💧 Moisture intrusion
🪵 Damaged or deteriorated decking
⚠️ Improper flashing
🏚️ Deterioration of the original roofing system
💰 Unexpected repair costs
👀 Sometimes, you have to look beyond the surface to understand what’s really going on.

🏡 Buying a home? Don’t judge the roof only by what you can see from the ground. A proper inspection can help identify potential problems before they become expensive surprises.

🔎 We inspect beyond the surface, so you can make informed decisions.

📍 Winnipeg & surrounding areas
🏠 Carson Dunlop – The Forman Team