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Hamilton Home Inspector in Hamilton, Burlington, Dundas, Grimsby.

Hamilton Home Inspections. 

One of the most expensive and important purchase decisions you will make, is your home. Trust your home inspection to our Registered and certified Master home inspector for peace of mind. 

Home inspections typically take between 2-3 hours, after which the inspector will go through the inspection findings with you and answer any questions you may have about your home. A detailed and thorough written report will be emailed to you, typically within 24-48 hours. Your report will contain many photos of the deficiencies found and recommendations for repair, to help you finalize your transaction.

Below is a list of what is typically looked at during your home inspection:

• Exterior wall covering, flashing and trim.
• Exterior doors.
• Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
• Eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.
• Vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building.
• Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.
• Roof covering, roof drainage systems, roof flashings.
• Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
• Structural components including foundation and framing. Probing of a representative number of visible structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist.
• Interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets.
• Drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures.
• Water heating equipment.
• Vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
• Fuel storage and fuel distribution systems.
• Drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.
• Electrical service drop.
• Electrical service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
• Electrical service equipment and main disconnects.
• Electrical service grounding.
• Interior components of electrical service panels and sub panels.
• Electrical overcurrent protection devices.
• A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
• Installed heating equipment.
• Heating vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
• Installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.
• Interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
• Steps, stairways, and railings.
• Countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets.
• A representative number of doors and windows.
• Garage doors and garage door operators.
• Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
• Ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
• Mechanical ventilation systems.

And more.

The home inspection is performed to professional standards of practice and code of ethics, ensuring you get a quality home inspection. 

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