It’s the largest purchase most of us will ever make in our lifetimes. Buying a home comes with a lot of excitement – but can also come with equal amounts of stress. We all have a list of wants when we’re searching for a home, but how can you be sure that the home that checks all those boxes is also structurally sound and safe?
The smartest tool in your toolkit when shopping for Barrie real estate is the third-party home inspection.
Buying a Home in Barrie, Ontario with Confidence
When it comes to buying a home, you want the best team possible – and that includes your home inspector. Mike Holmes Inspectors keep up to date with the latest trainings and technologies to provide you a home inspection that goes beyond the industry standard.
This means a better home inspection for you – and more peace of mind when you make an offer. They check all major systems in the home to assess if they’re in working order and will provide you with a thorough inspection report that details their findings. When you go to buy your next home in Barrie, Ontario, you want the help of the Mike Holmes Inspections team.
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Hiring a Home Inspector in Barrie, Ontario
Do you know the right time to find your home inspector? It’s around the same time you hire your realtor. It’s important you start this process early because you never know when you’ll see a home that you want to make an offer on.
Many of our Mike Holmes Inspectors have extensive construction or engineering backgrounds giving them a competitive edge in the field. That expertise means a better, more thorough home inspection for you. Even better, Mike Holmes Inspections are now available in Barrie, Ontario.
Once you’ve received the keys to your new home there are no refunds. That means you’ve got the house, no matter what state it is in. That’s why third-party home inspection services are so critical.
Make sure you take the time to read the thorough home inspection report you receive. This is how you can make the most informed decision about your potential future home.
What is Covered in my Home Inspection?
A good home inspection isn’t just a quick tour through the home. The best inspections can and should take several hours. This will allow the inspector to get a detailed look at the state of the home as it is on the day of the inspection.
You want an inspector who knows it will take several hours to look through the home – you also want an inspector who will let you be on site during the inspection. Why? It shows they are open to you asking questions about your inspection, and that they have your best interests at heart. It’s important to hire a home inspection team that you can trust.
A home inspection provides a snapshot of the state of the home on the day of the inspection. While they can’t check every outlet and light switch out – the inspection will cover all major components of the home to assess their working order.
Your home inspection will typically include the following:
Property Inspection
- Foundation
- Grading
- Water drainage and disbursement
- Roof
- Chimney
- Waste systems such as the septic tank
- Porches, decks, and patios
- Garages and carports
- Landscaping
Interior Inspection
- Plumbing
- Electrical system
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air condition systems (HVAC)
- Attics
- Water drainage and disbursement
- Window and doors
- Basements and crawlspaces
- Ceilings
- Kitchen appliances
- Bathrooms
- Fire safety
While the above will typically be included in most inspections, you can include certain add ons to your inspection package to ensure that your inspection report is as thorough as possible.
You can include thermal imaging in your inspection package. This infrared technology can determine the energy efficiency of the home by measuring the temperature behind the walls. You can see where in the home where air is creeping in.
It can also detect potential water penetration behind the walls. If you’re worried about mold in the home, you’ll want to include thermal imaging in your inspection.
If the air in the home is a concern – consider a premium home inspection package. This inspection will include air testing for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold, and most importantly, radon gas.
Did you know that radon gas is found in every home? A high concentration can cause severe illness if breathed in over long periods of time. The only way to know how much radon is in the home is by testing.
READ MORE: What is Radon Gas in a House?
Are you planning to buy your next home in Barrie, Ontario? The Mike Holmes Inspections team is ready to help you find the home of your dreams. Book your inspection today.
