When most people think of a home inspection, they imagine a buyer or seller preparing for a real estate transaction. But what if you own a home and have no plans to sell? Is a home inspection still useful? The answer is yes. Home inspections provide valuable insights that help homeowners maintain their property, avoid costly repairs, and improve safety. This post explores why homeowners who are not selling should consider having a home inspection and how it can benefit them i

When you think about home inspections, spring and summer might come to mind as the obvious choices. After all, warmer weather makes it easier to check outdoor features and spot issues. But winter offers unique advantages that many homeowners and buyers overlook. Choosing to schedule a home inspection during the colder months can reveal problems that remain hidden during other seasons. This post explores why winter might be the best time for a home inspection and what you shou

Frost in your attic can be a surprising and worrying discovery. It signals moisture problems that can lead to serious damage if left unchecked. Understanding why frost forms in your attic and how to address it can protect your home’s structure and improve energy efficiency. This post explains the common causes of attic frost and offers practical solutions to keep your attic dry and safe. Frost accumulation on attic beams Why Frost Forms in Your Attic Frost appears when warm,

While everyone thinks about gutters being one of the most important aspects of maintaining a dry basement, gutters can also play a major role in preventing water intrusion at the exterior of the home. As water drains off the roof and hits hard surfaces next to the house, such as decks and patios, a lot of water splashes against the house in an unnatural manner.  Houses are designed to shed water from the top down.  When water travels up against a house or sideways, it can hav

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Pre Sale Home Inspection

Whether you’re looking to purchase a new home or you’re trying to sell your current one, I’m ready to work with you. We are a Alberta...