Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Home Inspector Choice

By Roger Frost


A home inspection is an overall, non-invasive analysis of the condition of a home at the time of inspection. This includes the different systems, such as the plumbing, roofing, exterior, structure, electrical, the interior, heating/cooling, insulation and ventilation. All of the mentioned components must work independently, while acting as a single system for a home to function properly.

The largest group of home inspectors are members of NACHI, The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Your Professional Commercial Building inspectors are usually also a member of NACBI, National Association of Commercial Building Inspectors. As a trained Commercial Building Inspector and a Residential Home Inspector you get the benefit of both areas of training during your home inspection.

The Barrie Home Inspector is a Certified Building Code Official through membership with the Ontario Building Officials Association. This certification is obtained after obtaining the necessary credits in both Part 9 and Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code. Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code is for smaller buildings typically under 600 M2 in size, Part 3 is generally used used for commercial and industrial buildings over 600 M2 in size.

When buying your new home you need someone with knowledge and experience to inspect and identify any visible or potential problems. Typically you will want someone with extensive knowledge in building homes and renovations. Although many trades persons are entering the home inspection field, that only gives them expertise in one area of the home. You require an inspector with a good overall concept of the entire building, from foundation to roof to protect your investment.

In many provinces, home inspectors are required to be licensed, but in Ontario the profession is not regulated at all. Typical requirements for obtaining a license are the completion of an approved training course and/or a successful examination by the Provinces licensing board. Some provinces also require inspectors to periodically obtain continuing education credits in order to renew their licenses.

Most professional home inspectors will back up their services with a Money Back Guarantee. This indicates true professionalism and gives a measure of security to the home buyer. Beware of home inspectors who do not post their prices, qualifications or experience on their website. Remember a smart consumer is an educated consumer.

Any home buyer should fully examine any qualifications offered to determine what kind of accreditation they actually have. Are they from a Government agency or other recognized institution or just some online certificates available to anyone. Remember, a smart consumer is an educated consumer.

The Barrie Home Inspector is available for all your inspection needs in the Simcoe County and Barrie area. They offer the best prices and the most knowledge and experience in the area. Free Thermal Imaging inspections, licensed electrician and 100% Money Back Guarantee are all items included with your new home inspection.




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