Condo Inspection
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Condo Inspection
When you’re buying a condo, you need reliable and professional information that you can trust. Using the expertise of a home inspector is a wise choice. By using our services can you get a full picture of what you’re getting into and find out ways to avoid costly mistakes.
We have performed hundreds of condo inspections in the Greater Vancouver area and, as such, are familiar with the many types of condos in the region.
Our inspections include a detailed inspection of the suite and an opinion on the overall condition of the accessible common areas. The common areas in condominium complexes are the most problematic and expensive to maintain. These include exterior walls, parking, roof, the building envelope, storage rooms, recreational facilities and mechanical systems. The building’s age, design, construction quality and maintenance affect its overall condition.
Once the report completed, we will email you a digital copy and make ourselves available for a consultation as well so that you can ask any question that you may have. The report will include numerous photographs and highlight any problem areas that should be brought to your attention.

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Included With Every Home Inspection







Roofing
We inspect all the roof-covering materials; the gutters; the downspouts; the vents, skylights, chimney and other roof penetrations; and, we inspect the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs. We walk on all roofs when it is safe and conditions permit.

Exterior
We inspect all wall-covering materials, flashing and trim; all exterior doors; adjacent walkways and doors; porches, patios and balconies; carports; the eaves, soffits and fascia; a representative number of windows; and surface drainage, vegetation and retaining walls of the property where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture, and we describe the exterior wall covering.

Foundation and Structure
We inspect the foundation, the basement and the crawlspace and any structural components and report any indications of water penetration. We inspect for wood in contact with near soil, and report indications of possible foundation movement such as cracks or unleveled floors. We inspect and report on any notching, cutting and boring of framing members that may represent a safety concern.

Heating
We also look at the heating systems, using normal operating controls. We describe the location of the thermostat, the energy source and the heating method. We also inspect the central cooling equipment using normal operating controls and report on cooling systems that do not function as intended. We inspect the visible distribution methods for deficiencies and visible venting methods for improper or deficient installations.

Plumbing
We inspect the main water supply shut off valve; the main fuel supply shut off valve; all toilets for proper flushing; the drain, waste and vent system; all sinks, tubs and showers for to ensure the drains are working; the water heating equipment, including the energy source and venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief valves, Watts 210 valves and seismic bracing; we check the interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets; all toilets for proper operation; and the drainage sump pumps with accessible floats. The inspector will describe whether the water supply is public or private; the location of the main water supply shut-off valve; the location of the main fuel supply shut-off valve; the location of any observed fuel-storage system; and the capacity of the water heating equipment, if labeled. We report any in need of repair deficiencies and report any mechanical problems. We also look for and report any leaks.

Electrical
We inspect the service drop; the overhead service conductors and attachment point; the service head, gooseneck and drip loops; the electric meter and base; the service mast, service conduit and raceway; the service-entrance conductors; the main service disconnect; the panelboards and over-current protection devices; service grounding and bonding; a representative number of switches; smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors; a representative number of lighting fixtures and receptacles; and all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers. We will describe the main service disconnect’s amperage rating, if labeled; and the type of wiring observed. We will also report any deficiencies in the integrity of the service entrance conductors’ insulation, drip loop and vertical clearances from grade and roofs; any unused circuit-breaker panel openings that were not filled; we will report on the absence of smoke detectors; the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch-circuit wiring, if visible; and any tested receptacle in which power was not present or the polarity was incorrect.

Insulation and Ventilation
We inspect the insulation of unfinished spaces, the ventilation of attic spaces, mechanical ventilation systems, and report on the general absence or lack of insulation and ventilation in unfinished spaces.
