I highly recommend changing your washer supply hoses to the metal burst proof type. These hoses are constantly under full water pressure and hidden away in the back of the machine. This is a small investment but gives you piece of mind that your home is protected from unnecessary water damage due to a burst washer hose. 

 

This area should be checked during any qualified home inspection; plus should be included on your yearly checklist.  

The structure of a house includes the roof, exterior walls, floor systems and the foundation. This is what is commonly called the "Bones of the House".

This is one of the most important systems of your house and for the most part is not on the top of the minds of home buyers.


Buyers commonly look at the floor coverings, stainless steel appliances and the Granite countertops. This is called the "Eye Candy". Vendors may do the quick fix up when trying to sell their property potentially hiding defects that are present.

This is why it is so important to get a Professional Inspection from a Certified and Licensed Home Inspector.

Click to download the full article to view more pictures from my inspections to show you examples of the structural defects that I have uncovered and what I look for during an inspection.

This inspection is popular with vendors who want to minimize their stress during the selling process of their home. If you are fully aware of the homes condition prior to listing the property the selling process is much smoother and less stressful.

Vendors and realtors are often surprised by the home inspector's findings and this sometimes jeopardises the sale of the home. These findings are often small maintenance issues that can be easily corrected by the vendor prior to listing the home or reset the asking price based on the homes condition.

These inspections can be customized for the vendor with a full or partial inspection performed. Our full inspection looks at the major components of the home such as: Roof, Foundation, Structure, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating systems.

Hansen Home Inspections Ltd. is a licensed professional home inspection firm in North Vancouver, BC. We serve buyers, sellers and those maintaining their homes in the North Shore and Metro Vancouver areas. If you would like to discuss my services please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.

Take a Police Officer
to Lunch

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
11:30am - 2pm
Stella Jo Dean Plaza
147 East 14th St., North Van
More Info and to RSVP

Join the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce for networking and a BBQ to thank members of the law enforcement community for keeping our community safe.

Entertainment provided by students from Windsor Secondary School's Housetop Quintet. The price includes lunch for you and an Officer.