Evans Essential Home Inspections

Due Diligence:
With subject-free offers, there is no opportunity for the buyer’s due diligence after the offer has been accepted. This requires the buyer to do all their research before their initial bid. Because it is firm and binding, a buyer who decides to back out will likely be met with serious legal ramifications.

Subject free offers can lead to a much higher risk investment on your end.

Hire a home inspector you can trust. Visit Evans Essential Home Inspections at EEHI.CA and book your inspection today!

• Be skeptical of renovations and ask for receipts.
• Ask about the legality of renovations ( ask about the status of the permits)
• Think about safety when it comes to electricity – (aluminum wiring is common in 1970’s homes) Overtaxed systems can cause fires.
• Look for water damage. If there’s water and moisture in your crawl space, there’s a good chance there’s also mould down there,.
• Signs that you might need a secondary inspection (signs of bug infestation)

Finding a good home inspector will help you make an informed decision when you’re looking to buy a home. Visit EEHI.CA if you live in the Central Vancouver Island area to book your inspection today. A proud member of HIABC (Home Inspectors Association BC) who’s ready to help!

TIP FOR THE MODERN HOMEBUYER!

These days, smart technology is all around your new potential home.

Before you get the keys, and start enjoying your new home, it’s important to get all of the passwords, technical information (manuals and guides) and contact information for warranties if they are applicable.

You don’t want to get stuck with a cold furnace that won’t run because the smart thermostat has to be re-booted and you’re stuck without a password!

Any passwords that you have received should be changed to your own as well. Change the locks or locking codes on the doors, and store all the manuals and guides in a secure (and memorable) place.

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It's fall, and heaters and furnaces are being turned on.

Electric space heaters are often used in basement suites or rooms that have inadequate ducting to receive heat from conventional sources. A common problem associated with portable electric heaters is the use of extension cords.

Typically, recommendations by the heater manufacturer state that the electrical space heater should be connected directly into an electrical receptacle and that is by far the safest method.

An electric space heater should not be connected to an electrical extension cord or an electrical power strip. Supplying any electrical load with an underrated cord can lead to overheating of the cord’s wiring insulation materials, potentially resulting in personal injury burns or shock if handled or a short circuit that could lead to a fire.

At Evans Essential Home Inspections we care about your safety. Every time we perform an inspection there are many safety components that we are looking at and review on.
Find your home inspector at Evans Essential Home Inspections. EEHI.CA I look forward to meeting you.