Through the media, we heard of some sad stories about people buying homes that appeared on the surface to be sound but in actual fact were not. So, we were concerned to make sure that we were basing our decision to purchase a home on the best possible information about its condition and soundness. Read More…
As with many things, in the current deregulated marketplace, many organizations are getting in on the qualifying of service providers. Licensing was supposed to create a level playing field so consumers would have confidence in hiring home inspectors, yet it is simply a way for the government to reach into home inspectors pockets for annual licensing fees. Read More…
A threatening email recently landed on my desktop. It’s quite a story – and illustrates just how difficult it can be to trust the word certified. In the year 2000, the state of Pennsylvania enacted a home inspection law requiring home inspectors to be certified by a ‘recognized national organization’. Senate Bill 1032 did not specify any of the individual contenders by name. It described instead the criteria they would need to meet. Read More…
If a real estate agent tells you a particular inspector is not approved by the Real Estate Board of BC or is not CAHPI Certified it does not necessarily mean the inspector lacks certification. These type of statements are a red herring to sway your choice of inspector to a lesser threat to the sale. Read More…
Ted Gilmour is a Vancouver home inspector and industry recognized professional with a commitment to best practice in client service and reporting excellence.