• Do We Need a Wood Stove or WETT Inspection?

     
  • The Benefits of Including Thermal Imaging as Part of a Home Inspection

    Savvy home buyers should include an infrared inspection when contracting for a home inspection of a property they are seriously considering purchasing. 
  • Essential Home Maintenance for New Home Buyers

    Regular maintenance is a critical part of home ownership! For most new buyers, their home is easily their most substantial asset. Ensuring home maintenance is a routine part of their ownership experience pays off. Diligent new buyers will almost certainly see an improved return on this significant investment. 
  • What you should know about buried oil tanks

    Any house built prior to 1970 has a very high probability of a buried oil tank. This is an environmental concern and may affect both your insurance and mortgage.Residential heating oil storage tanks have been installed and used in Canada for over 60 years. There are two types: aboveground tanks (typically found in basements or outside of a home) and underground tanks (buried). Many of these storage tanks are now abandoned or unused, as alternative heating sources – such as natural gas, propane, and electricity – have become available.