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FAQs
At Home Detective Inspections Inc we do our best to answer all of your questions. Below you will find a list of what we believe are the most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that have not been answered below, do not hesistate to contact us.
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A typical inspection should take 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. This can vary, given the current condition and size of the home, the accessibility of mechanical systems, and so on. As a courtesy to sellers, we recommend that they be informed of the timeframe in a pre-purchase home inspection situation.
We inspect the major systems of the house. These include the Roof, Exterior, Structure, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Insulation, and Interior. Our goal is to identify any existing major problems that would affect a typical buyer's decision to purchase.
Our typical fee for an inspection is $575 + HST. However, some factors will affect the fee. If you are comparing home inspection firms, the fee charged should not be the deciding factor unless the level of service offered is identical. Remember, you are considering a major purchase and your choice of home inspector should be based on getting the best value, not just the best price.
- Complete home inspection conducted by an experienced professional.
- Use of a Infrared Thermal Camera to detect potential moisture issues in the walls.
- Use of a Moisture Meter to detect and confirm the presense of water issues.
- Comprehensive digital home inspection report.
Definitely. We encourage you to attend. The inspection is a valuable learning experience for most homebuyers.
You don't have to take notes during the inspection. We will document everything in a comprehensive digital report. It's much better to follow the inspector though, listening to his comments to make sure you understand. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions and to clarify anything that you want to understand about the home.
Absolutely! You may want to bring some questions that you have regarding the home. You should also feel free to stop the inspector and ask questions as you go. If the inspector's comments or explanations are not clear, please ask for clarification.
You should dress comfortably and be prepared to spend roughly 2 1/2 hours walking through the home with the inspector. You won't have to climb on the roof or go into the attic, so your clothes won't get dirty.
We recommend that you not bring your family; this is a technical evaluation, and you will be interacting with the inspector — the fewer distractions, the better.
You do receive a detailed digital report. It would be unfair to ask you to remember all of the things we cover during a home inspection. The report includes a summary of the condition of the home and details on all the major systems of the home. It is delivered digitally the same-day as the inspection.
No. Our goal is to report on the condition of the house, indicating potential repairs and expenses. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether or not you buy the house. The home inspection is very important but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Only you know all of the factors at play. Your real estate professional can help you here.
A home inspection is a professional opinion based on less-than-complete information. It's a little like getting a check-up from your doctor. It improves your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty. Some problems can only be discovered by living in a house; they cannot be discovered during a home inspection. For example, some shower stalls leak when people use the shower but don't leak when you simply turn on the shower. Some roofs and basements only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Some problems will only be discovered when carpets are lifted, furniture is moved or finishes are removed. As such, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house.
Ryan is a gradute of an extensive Home Inspection Training Program and Register Home Inspector. Ryan has been an entreprenuer since 2006 and has nearly 12 years experience in the construction and home renovation industry. He applied his life experience and knowledge to become a home inspector in 2021 and has been performing home inspections for some of the Halifax's most successful realtors and brokers alike and has over 700+ completed inspections in that time. He also mentored under Brian Hutchinson - RHI, who was one of the most experienced home inspectors in all of Canada who retired after dedicating 26 years of service to the home inspection profession.
After just 3 years in the profession, Ryan found himself sitting on the Board of Directors for CAHPI - Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors. Becoming part of this team and his strong business connections in Halifax played a pivitol role in bringing the National Home Inspector Conference to Halifax in 2024, the first time since 2012. The conference drew 150+ home inspectors and industry partners from across the nation.
We are ready to serve you quickly. However, when the sale of a home is conditional on the results of a home inspection, we recommend that you allow at least three days to arrange for a home inspection.
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Ryan was highly recommended to conduct our house inspection. He was thorough and provided detailed explanations of his findings and recommendations. He was friendly and professional and I recommend his services without hesitation.
Philip Walsh (Client)