As the housing supply ages it has become more necessary to obtain an inspection of the premises you wish to purchase this safeguard could save you from buying a lemon, remember buyer beware.
Think back how many times were you on the roof of a house, almost never is my answer so how can you get an up to date answer about the roofs condition from the seller?
Remember the owner is selling a property moving on sort of speak who know’s what that fresh coat of paint under the basement stairs is covering up, water damage maybe?
How about the wiring, out of date? this could cost you the new owner dollars to replace as changes to the fire code could leave you stuck with the retrofit costs. Insulation ever heard of UFFI urea-formaldehyde foam insulation or Vermiculite “asbestos” attic insulation.
All home inspectors in Ontario are registered call more than one and find out there charges and what they will be inspecting even new houses need an inspection land shifts all the time as the home settles changes to the structure could appear.
Remember a home is most likely the biggest investment you will ever make take your time ensure the property is a sound investment better safe than sorry everyone’s know this dont forget it in all the excitement.
Source…. Rob “torontorealty” Paterson
