• WHEN PRIOR WORK/UPDATES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON THE HOME

    Tue, 02/13/2024 - 00:00

  • Drain health in the home

    Mon, 01/01/2024 - 00:00
    It is important to keep all the drains in the home—sinks, bathtubs, and showers—clean and clog-free. If you notice a sink, bathtub, or shower draining slowly, it should be cleaned out as soon as possible. 

  • Toilet maintenance 101

    Sat, 12/16/2023 - 13:49
    With time and usage toilets can become loose and the wax seal underneath can deteriorate. Water can leak below the toilet and cause damage to components within the floor and ceiling below. It is recommended to maintain the toilet by tightening the bolts, and updating the caulking to minimize movement. If you notice movement it is a good idea to remove the toilet, reinstall the wax seal, make any needed improvements, examine the floor, and reinstall the toilet. 

  • Let's talk washer hoses----Rubber VS Steel braided

    Mon, 07/27/2020 - 21:06
    As I constantly search for new ways to provide added value for my clients in VANCOUVER and the LOWER MAINLAND during the inspection, I'm always happy to suggest simple improvements that can save them dollars and heartache. With the rising insurance costs and thinking back to an old inspector I trained with who always reminded us that "WATER WILL MAKE YOU BANKRUPT", we need to talk about washer hoses.

  • Which hold is right for me..Freehold or Leasehold??

    Wed, 06/24/2020 - 14:33
       The other week I attended a home inspection in Westbrook Village VANCOUVER close to UBC. As part of my pregame preparation I go on the MLS website to check the listing (Look at pictures, age of property, square footage, etc). I was alerted to the price being a bit lower than comparable houses in that area. When I arrived the realtor greeted me and told me it was a leasehold sale. LEASEHOLD?? What is that??

  • Bad odors and gurgling sounds!! Blame it on your Plumbing Ventilation

    Wed, 06/17/2020 - 20:24
    So you've moved into your Vancouver dream house or after a few years living there you go into the bathroom and ugh....what is that smell? After checking for feces on the floor you finally come to realize its coming from the drains.  Or your sinks no longer drain as quick as they used too or they gurgle when draining? All these symptoms can be blamed on your plumbing ventilation system.