• A Dive into Swimming Pool Inspections: Essential Checks While Buying a Home

    Posted by: Eric Van Riesen |

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    Imagine the joy of owning a home with a beautiful swimming pool—a place where you can relax, exercise, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. If you're considering buying a property with a pool, it's essential to understand the importance of a thorough swimming pool inspection. In this blog, we'll dive into the key aspects of swimming pool inspections and why they are crucial before making your purchase.

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  • The Importance of Septic Inspection While Buying a Home

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    As you envision your future in this idyllic setting, it's easy to get swept away by the excitement of purchasing your new abode. However, amid the whirlwind of home-buying, there's one crucial element that you shouldn't overlook – the septic system. Yes, beneath the surface lies a hidden hero that plays a vital role in your home's sanitation and well-being. Conducting a septic inspection may not be the most glamorous part of the home-buying process, but it is an absolutely essential one. However, before you sign on the dotted line, there's a crucial aspect you shouldn't overlook—the septic system. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of septic inspection when purchasing a home and why it should be a top priority for any prospective buyer.
     

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  • Thermal Imaging Cameras and Home Inspections

    Posted by: Elementary Property Inspections |

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    Thermal imaging or Infrared cameras (IR) have been steadily gaining popularity with home inspectors over the past twenty years now. Professional inspectors want to provide a more thorough inspection. It is also because the next generation of home buyers are more technically savvy and expects the use of all available technology for their prospective home’s inspection.

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  • What every homeowner should know about the home inspection process

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    A Niagara-based industry expert answers your questions, including how to find the best home inspector

    Having questions about home inspections is only natural since it’s not a process many of us will go through very often. Eric van Riesen RHI, a certified home inspector and owner of Elementary Property Inspections gives us the scoop on what every homeowner should know.

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