FAQs
How do I choose a Home Inspector?
What should I ask a Home Inspector?
What is a home inspection?
Why do I need a Home Inspector?
What does a Home Inspector do?
How long does a home inspection take?
Should I attend the home inspection?
What type of report does RMC INSIGHT provide?
How much does a home inspection cost?
What additional information would be helpful
to assist the process?
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What
Additional Information Would be Helpful to Assist in the Process?
- Bring
your particular concerns about the property to the attention
of the inspector.
- Read
the Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) carefully
and have your Realtor obtain information regarding any repairs
or renovations, particularly if work has been done without
relevant permits.
- Your
Realtor should also obtain information about any transferable
warrantees or guarantees on major components, i.e. roof, furnace,
etc.
If
you are buying a condominium apartment or townhouse,
be sure your Realtor provides you with:
- a
minimum of two year's strata council meeting minutes,
- copies
of the last two AGM (Annual General Meeting) minutes
- any
EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) minutes.
- When
reading the minutes, highlight any comments about membrane
or flashing failure, roof problems, hot water/plumbing problems,
exterior wall (building envelope) problems, foundation or retaining
wall cracks, or leaks of any kind in balconies, garage or planters.
- If
there are any references to an engineering report, get
a copy of the report. This information will help you and the
inspector evaluate the risk factors involved with the property.
- The
Realtor should also arrange access to the roof, utility rooms
(boiler, electrical), garage, storage rooms and other common
facilities.
- Remember
that you are not only buying a strata unit, but also a share
of all the exterior components and common areas.
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