Question 1

What's included in a home inspection?

Accepted Answer

A home inspection is a professional consulting service that determines the present condition of the home’s major systems, based on a visual inspection of accessible features. It focuses on the performance of the home, rather than cosmetic, code or design issues. Inspections are often performed during a real estate transaction but may be done anytime.
 
A home inspection is:
An in-field evaluation and professional opinion of the performance of the readily accessible installed systems in a home at one point in time
Primarily a visual examination
Intended to identify components that are significantly deficient, unsafe or near the end of their life
Documented in a written report
A home inspection is not:
An insurance policy, guarantee or warranty on the home
An invasive or destructive exercise
Intended to identify concealed defects
A code or design review
Intended to predict future performance or life expectancy
An environmental review or energy audit
Components included:
Roof
Structure
Exterior
Electrical system
Heating and Air Conditioning system
Plumbing system
Insulation and Air/Vapour Barriers
Interior
Mechanical and Natural Ventilation systems
What’s excluded:
Cosmetics
Code, bylaw and building regulation issues
Outbuildings
Swimming pools and spas
Specialty systems including telephone, cable TV, alarm systems

Question 2

What are your inspectors’ qualifications?

Accepted Answer

All of our inspectors are highly trained through the Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training Program with 10 post-secondary level courses.

Our inspectors also go through rigorous field training as part of our six-month training program.

Question 3

Can I attend the inspection?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We encourage clients to attend. The inspection is a personalized course in homeownership.

Question 4

Do you tell us whether to buy the house?

Accepted Answer

No, we provide you with the knowledge to make an informed decision. We understand that the condition of the home is one of many critical pieces of the puzzle when buying a property.

Question 5

How long does a home inspection take?

Accepted Answer

An average sized, straightforward home takes two hours plus or minus 30 minutes. Older, larger and more complex homes take longer.

Question 6

What areas do you service?

Accepted Answer

We serve Fredericton, Oromocto, Woodstock, Grand Falls, Edmundston & Surrounding Areas!

Travel charges may apply if outside our basic service area.