Buying a new house is not the same as buying an existing one, and the older the house, the more there is to consider. You won't be surprised, then, to learn that buying an ancestral home presents specific challenges and considerations because of its age, of course, but also because of its heritage character. Read…
You've owned a magnificent bungalow in the greater metropolitan area for several years, but since the departure of your children, the house seems too big. So you're thinking of putting it up for sale. A friend suggests you call in a building inspector to find out the market value. But you thought this kind of…
François bought a new car almost 5 years ago, and its warranty is coming to an end. Being cautious, he called in his trusted mechanic to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle and see if any items still under warranty could be repaired at the manufacturer's expense. We're all familiar with this scenario,…
If you own a home, you know there's always something to maintain or repair. Stay with us as we look at how a maintenance inspection can be an important tool in keeping your home in better shape, for longer.
Imagine the following situation: you live in a condo or apartment and are sometimes invaded by a strong smell of tobacco. You have some work done to put an end to this situation, which, to your great misfortune, soon reoccurs. An unpleasant situation, isn't it? Well, that's exactly what one of our customers had to…
The importance of a pre-purchase inspection when buying an existing home is well known. However, it's a different story when it comes to buying a new home. And our home inspectors know that a new home doesn't have to be perfect... Stay with us and see why our inspectors always recommend a pre-acceptance inspection when…
Although the importance of a pre-purchase inspection during a real estate transaction is well established, we realize from the many calls we receive that the content of such an inspection is much less well known. If this is the case for you, read our article as our home inspectors explain what they inspect during the…
When she contacted us for a water infiltration problem, our client expected the problem to be solved in a jiffy. Unfortunately, water infiltration are often the result of another, deeper problem and this was exactly the case for our client. But the quick response of our client allowed her to intervene before the sky fell…
As you may know, the building world is full of standards, regulations, and laws, each targeting different aspects. The most well-known is undoubtedly the building construction code, which ensures the quality of work and public safety—but it’s not the only one! Stay with us as our building experts explain what ASTM E783 and E1105 standards…
Mr. Lachance loves his new home. Settled in just over a year ago, he decided to remodel the basement. When he made an opening in a wall covering the foundation, he discovered that the concealed materials were completely rotten. Water infiltration seems to be responsible for the damage. What should Mr. Lachance do now? Who…