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Some Questions You Might Have:
Do
you have another question or want to know the latest thinking on
asbestos, Knob
& Tube wiring or some other issue? Contact us – we like
to help. A:
Yes - Mike Woodbridge is an associate member of Q: Are All Home Inspectors
Qualified? A:
No - unfortunately, at the moment the industry is unregulated so
anyone, even
without training or experience, is able to call themselves a home
inspector. CAHPI
(the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors) is one of
the two
main professional associations for Home Inspectors in BC.
Members of CAHPI have completed a series of
stringent exams and other qualification requirements.
BCIPI is the other organisation - both have
broadly similar standards and interests. A:
Yes – we work solely for our client and their best interests. Mike’s years of training and experience
as an
architect has lead to a thoroughly professional and ethical approach to
everything we do. We do not pay or
accept referral fees to or from anyone, as it would be foreign to
everything we
believe in. Q: Do You Do Repairs Or
Recommend
Contractors? A:
No. We are a professional consulting firm specializing in building
inspections
and consultation. We believe it is a conflict of interest for a home
inspector
to recommend contractors to perform repairs. We offer an unbiased
opinion on
the condition of the property. Q: How Much Does An
Inspection Cost? A:
Our typical fee for an inspection of a 2700 sq. ft. home is $475 -
factors such
as size, age or complexity may affect the fee. Please
call regarding fees for consultation or commercial work. If
you are comparing inspection firms, we suggest that the level of
service
offered is more important than the lowest price. We
suspect the house you are buying is not
the cheapest house on the market, but rather the house that you feel
represents
the best value for you. We urge you to
choose your home inspector the same way. Q
: How Long Does An Inspection Take? A:
A typical home inspection takes between 3 and 5 hours on site - older
or larger
homes can take longer. As a courtesy to
the seller of the home, they should be informed of the time involved
once the
inspection is arranged. Q: Can I Follow Along During The
Inspection? A:
We encourage clients to accompany us on the inspection, except while we
are on
the roof or other area that might be unsafe. This
can be a useful time to get to know the property and also to see
the many things we look at. It is a good
way to get to learn more about the property, and perhaps a time to
think about
furnishing or decoration. Q: Do You Provide A
Written Report And
Photographs? A:
Yes - our written report is prepared on site and is ready for you at
the end of
the inspection. In addition, we take
photographs of things of particular interest or significance and
forward these,
along with a commentary, after the inspection. The
report is comprehensive, but is presented in a way that is concise
and easily understandable. We take the
time with each client to go through the implications carefully. Q: Can We Contact You
With Questions After
The Inspection? A:
Please do - at any time. We would be
glad to answer any questions you might have after the inspection or
after you
move into your new home. A:
We perform a visual inspection of the major systems of the property. These include the roof, exterior, structure,
electrical, heating, cooling, plumbing, insulation and interior. Our goal is to identify any existing major
problems that would affect a typical purchaser’s buying decision
and to
identify problems that might cost $500 or more to correct (we will draw
your
attention to smaller items as we see them). There are further details
in the
Standards of Practice that we follow We
will add significantly to your knowledge of the home, but cannot tell
you
everything about the house. Home
inspections
have to be based on what we can see at the time of inspection. We cannot see through walls etc, but use
careful observation and experience to try and identify signs of damage
that
might otherwise be missed. No
destructive testing or investigation can be performed as we cannot
damage the
owner’s property.
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