Townhouse Inspection
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Townhouse Inspection
When you purchase a new townhome, you need reliable expert opinions that you can trust. Home inspections give you a professional opinion on the overall condition of the home along with expert technical advice that will allow you to complete your real estate transaction with confidence.
As a recognized industry leader, we have performed thousands of home inspections in the Greater Vancouver area and, as such, are familiar with the different types of housing structures in the area.
Townhouse ownership rules vary from strata to strata. We will assess the single townhouse as well as the condition of the overall complex as a whole. Our detailed report will allow you to fully understand the current state of the townhome within the property that you will own and be responsible for, as well as anything we feel might be an issue within the structure itself so that you may have a fully educated assessment if you choose to purchase the property.
We recommend that you join us during our inspection. We find we’re better able to communicate our findings this way and are more effective at addressing your concerns. Once the inspection is completed, you will receive a detailed report containing numerous photographs and you will have an opportunity to ask more questions.

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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.
