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Home Inspections
The purchase of a home is likely the largest financial expenditure you'll ever make. And getting your home inspected is an essential step in the home-buying process. No one wants to buy a money pit - and once you have signed on the dotted line, there is no turning back. As of March 31, 2009 the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation requires all individuals who assess the condition of a residential dwelling or property to be licensed in order to practice in British Columbia. The purpose of a home inspection is for the inspector to be able to tell you everything you need to know about the home you're going to purchase so that you can make an informed decision. Following are 10 key questions you can ask your home inspector before they're hired to ensure the inspection will be completed professionally and thoroughly: 1. Can I see your licence/professional credentials and proof of insurance? Once you have the inspectors information you can confirm their license on the Consumers Protection BC website 2. How many years' experience do you have as a home inspector? (Make sure they're talking specifically about home inspection and not just how much experience they have in a single trade.) 3. What qualifications and training do you have? Are you a member of a professional organization? What's your background - construction, engineering, plumbing, etc 4. How many inspections have you personally completed? 5. Can I see some references? (Make sure you also check the references.) 6. What kind of report do you provide? Do you take pictures of the house and add them to your report? 7. What kind of tools do you use during your inspection? 8. When do you do the inspection? (Home inspections are best done during the day so the inspector can properly see the exterior of the home.) 9. How long do your inspections usually take? 10. Can you give me an idea of what kind of repairs the house may need? (Be wary if they offer to fix the issues themselves or can recommend someone else to complete the job cheap.) Home inspectors in British Columbia must meet the requirements of designated associations. For more information, please visit the following websites: Consumer Protection BC - Home Inspectors British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors BC The Canadian National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Inc. National Home Inspection Certification Council
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Home Inspections
The purchase of a home is likely the largest financial expenditure you'll ever make. And getting your home inspected is an essential step in the home- buying process. No one wants to buy a money pit - and once you have signed on the dotted line, there is no turning back. As of March 31, 2009 the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation requires all individuals who assess the condition of a residential dwelling or property to be licensed in order to practice in British Columbia. The purpose of a home inspection is for the inspector to be able to tell you everything you need to know about the home you're going to purchase so that you can make an informed decision. Following are 10 key questions you can ask your home inspector before they're hired to ensure the inspection will be completed professionally and thoroughly: 1. Can I see your licence/professional credentials and proof of insurance? Once you have the inspectors information you can confirm their license on the Consumers Protection BC website 2. How many years' experience do you have as a home inspector? (Make sure they're talking specifically about home inspection and not just how much experience they have in a single trade.) 3. What qualifications and training do you have? Are you a member of a professional organization? What's your background - construction, engineering, plumbing, etc 4. How many inspections have you personally completed? 5. Can I see some references? (Make sure you also check the references.) 6. What kind of report do you provide? Do you take pictures of the house and add them to your report? 7. What kind of tools do you use during your inspection? 8. When do you do the inspection? (Home inspections are best done during the day so the inspector can properly see the exterior of the home.) 9. How long do your inspections usually take? 10. Can you give me an idea of what kind of repairs the house may need? (Be wary if they offer to fix the issues themselves or can recommend someone else to complete the job cheap.) Home inspectors in British Columbia must meet the requirements of designated associations. For more information, please visit the following websites: Consumer Protection BC - Home Inspectors British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors BC The Canadian National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Inc. National Home Inspection Certification Council
