Can I participate in the inspection?
An inspection can be a lengthy process, and you are encouraged to be present and are invited to ask questions. My findings will be listed in the inspection report where any issues in the home that may be of concern will be detailed. The report will also provide you with maintenance tips and advice on how to improve the operability of components in the home.

How long does an inspection take?
In order to provide you with the most informative and thorough report, I invest on average 3 hours for each inspection. The length of time required varies, depending on the size of the home and the accessibility of all the components. My objective is to provide my clients with the most thorough inspection possible.

How can the vendor prepare for the inspection?
It is important that all areas of the home are easily accessible. I am only able to inspect what I have access to, so it is in everyone's best interests to provide easy access to the following areas:

• attic access door (clear any stored items)
• crawlspace access door (remove stored items from crawlspace)
• water meter and main water valve and drain
• furnace and hot water tank area
• central air conditioning unit (please note that central air conditioner units
  cannot be tested in temperatures below 65ºF or 18ºC )
• main electrical panel (please provide 1 metre clear space in front of panel)
• electrical sub-panels

Please remember to turn off computers and any sensitive electronic equipment.

Can an inspection be done in the evening?
It is not recommended to perform an inspection during the evening or after dark as the lack of daylight makes it difficult to properly inspect the external components of the house. Ideal times for home inspections are 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

What will the report include?
My written inspection report provides you with a complete description of all my findings in a clear format with easy-to-understand terms.

If there are serious concerns with the home, what advice will you provide?
My responsibility is to provide you with a clear picture of the condition of the home at the time of the inspection so that you can make an informed choice on how to proceed. It is not my role to provide you with advice on whether to buy or sell a home, but to give you the facts based on my visual inspection.