Home Inspections and the Building Code

Many Professional Home Inspector’s do not comment of their regions Building Code which is understandable if they have no training in that area.  In the Barrie area for instance our local college is pumping out Home Inspector’s with Part 9 courses in...

Cottage Inspections in Barrie

In North America, most buildings known as cottages are used for weekend or summer getaways by city dwellers. It is also not uncommon for the owners of cottages to rent their properties to tourists as a source of revenue. In Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands, most...

Barrie Home Inspections

A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The...

Buying Century Homes

Most purchasers of older homes love the character and look of Century homes. Older homes have stood for decades, some centuries, and weathered many storms. Some were built by hand by genuine craftsman, with meticulous attention to detail. Old foundations are typically...

Buying Older Home – Typical Problems

When buying an older home you are usually buying a home with built in character which has withstood the test of time and is still in habitable condition.  There are some inherent problems that you might encounter when purchasing an older home.  I have listed...