• Pre-Listing | Home Buying | New Construction Pre-Drywall | New Construction Pre-closing | Condo/Townhome | Infrared Thermal Imaging | Mold Inspection | Asbestos | Radon   

Home Buying Inspections
Similar to a Pre-Listing Inspection, a home inspection is one of the most important steps in the home purchase process. Hiring a certified home inspector is essential to ensure the inspection is conducted to a recognized standard, providing the buyer with valuable information about the condition of the home.  The goal of the inspection is to identify any MAJOR problems that are apparent on a visual inspection of the property.  A listing of minor building flaws or minor  repairs and maintenance items may be provided as a courtesy, at the inspector’s discretion.

New Construction Pre-Drywall Inspections
Call GDHI for information and pricing. 

Note: In most cases the inspection schedule will need to be    part of the new home purchase agreement with the builder.

New Construction Pre-Closing Home Inspections Move in Certified & Green Certified

Today new home builds / purchases are protected under the Tarion Warranty Corporation, (formerly, Ontario New Home Warranty Program).  Even with this protection many new homes are built with defects.  The builder does not always inspect sub contractor’s work and/or the local municipal inspector cannot always be available during the entire home construction.

Inspections are normally conducted at the completion of the home construction before the final walk through with the builder. Items inspected as part of a home buying inspection   are listed under the previous section (Pre-Listing Inspection).

Condominium/Town-home Inspection
Like single family dwellings, condominiums and townhouses should also be inspected before purchase. GDHI’s extensive inspection of the condominium or townhouse interior reviews the structure, mechanical, and plumbing, electrical and heating/AC systems within the unit, along with any built-in appliances. This inspection takes the home inspector 1 to 2 hours to complete and will provide you with peace of mind in knowing that the unit is sound.

Home Energy Audits   -The Energuy
The Energuy is a team of energy advisors that provide specific energy efficiency solutions for residential homeowners.  www.energuy.ca


Infrared Thermal Imaging
 
Should You Have Your Home Tested for Infrared Thermal Imaging?

Home inspections have been, traditionally, visual inspections. This has been taken to mean visual to the human eye and readily seen. The newest such tool is the Infrared thermal
imaging camera (ITI).

Using thermal imaging in home inspections will:

• Extend the inspector’s ability to inspect the house.
• Help find conditions that would otherwise go unnoticed.
• Serve as an additional method of verifying defects suspected or found by other means, thus better proving the existence of the defect.
• Provide better understanding of other problems with the house, and their causes.

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"Consumers Guide To Infrared Thermography"

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Mold Inspection
 
Should You Have Mold Testing in your Home?

There are over 270 species of mold identified as living in Canadian homes.   When mold is permitted to grow and multiply indoors, health problems can occur and building materials, goods and furnishings may be damaged. 

When molds grow inside the home, there may be health concerns as molds release chemicals and spores.  Breathing in, swallowing or through direct skin contact with mold contaminants are some ways you can be exposed to the chemicals and spores. Depending on the type of mold,   amount, degree of exposure and health condition of the occupant, health effects can range from insignificant to causing allergic reactions and illness.

Pregnant women, infants, the elderly and those with health problems (e.g respiratory disease or weak immune systems) are more at risk when exposed to mold. 

What is involved in Mold Testing?

If visual mold is found during the inspection either a Surface swab and/or Tape-lift sample will be taken. Air samples, Bulk samples and/or Dust samples may be performed at an additional charge in order to identify if mold is present and the identification of the molds.

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