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What to expect from your inspection

If you are in need of a home inspection in the Okotoks and Calgary area. InspectWest Home Inspection is here to help. Whether you need a buyer’s inspection, a pre-listing inspection, or you just are interested in a home inspection to ensure proper maintenance of your current home. You can trust us to deliver excellent services.

Our certified home inspector is always here to help. He will ensure that you are aware of any potential issues. Whether with your current home or a home that you’re interested in purchasing.

At InspectWest Home Inspection we are focused on education. Our goal is to provide you with all of the information you need about the property in question and it’s overall condition. We welcome our clients to walk through the home with us and to ask any questions they may have throughout the inspection process.

InspectWest Home Inspection has a thorough multi-point checklist that ensures that no stone is left unturned. We will explain the overall, general condition of the home and its systems to you and your agent after your inspection is complete.

In addition, we will compile a comprehensive Spectora report. This will be delivered online via HTML, or in PDF format, documenting all of our findings. The report will includ images, references and further details to help. This report will be available for you both in a desktop-friendly format and a mobile format, so that you can stay in-the-loop and check your report even when you’re on the go.

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Wondering what’s included in a standard home inspection from InspectWest Home Inspection?

Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection. The major systems that we analyse and assess throughout the process will be detailed in the report.

Roof
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Exterior
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Electrical Systems
We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

Appliances
We will test and examine all major appliances like hot water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. Home inspections are designed to protect the buyer, by revealing problems they might not have noticed otherwise.

HOW MUCH DOES A HOME INSPECTION COST?

Our home inspections start at CAD$350. The cost will vary based on the square footage of the home, the age of the home, and location of the home. Call, text, or email us for a quote today!

HOW LONG DOES A HOME INSPECTION TAKE?

Home inspections generally take 2 to 4 hours to complete. The duration of a home inspection depends on many factors such as the size of the home, the condition of the home, and the ability to access certain areas of the home (roof, crawl space, attic, etc.).

SHOULD I ATTEND THE INSPECTION?

Although it is not necessary, we do recommend that you attend the inspection so you can ask questions and learn more about the home. You will learn a lot from the inspection report, but we always encourage you to attend!

WHAT IF THE INSPECTION REPORT REVEALS PROBLEMS?

It is important to note that no house is perfect. At the end of the home inspection process, we will provide a detailed report that describes the physical condition of the property, with images and videos highlighting what may need repair or replacement. The information provided is to allow a potential buyer to make an informed decision about moving forward with the transaction. It is not pass or fail.

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Phone: 1-403-498-9378
Email: dale@inspectwest.com

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InspectWest Home Inspection provides Residential Home Inspections, Condo Inspections, Thermal Imaging, Insect Inspections and Deck Inspections to Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Vulcan, Strathmore, Nanton, Millarville, Bragg Creek, Priddis and Airdrie.

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