Home Inspection Central

When buying a home, it is important to determine what main service rating the home has in the electrical panel. Why? The main service rating in typical homes today must possess at least 100 amp service to meet the demand of modern home electrical standards. You can determine the main service rating by looking at the main breaker at the electrical panel. The number on the main breaker usually indicates the main service rating of the home. If it has less than 100 amps (70, 6...0 or below) then you might want to consider upgrading, especially if you intend to add additional appliances. Another important thing to keep in mind is, certain insurance companies may refuse coverage if your home is equipped with less than 100 amp service (Condos not applicable). Insurance companies consider below 100 amp service to be a potential fire hazard when used with modern electrical appliances. Upgrading the service panel usually costs several thousand dollars, so there’s a few things to consider before you purchase a house with less than a 100 amp service. . . . . . . . . . . #homeinspection #realestate #homeinspector #realtor #home #newhome #Homeforsale #mortgage #investment #listing #realestateagent #realty #justlisted #Househunting #Property #Properties #Renovation #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #homebuyers #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #coquitlamrealestate #burnabyrealestate #vancouverrealestate #mapleridgerealestate #vancouverrealtor #surreyrealestate #fraservalleyrealestate See more

Is your clothes washer drain hose properly secured? The water supply connections and drains to your washer are mostly concealed so we don’t pay much attention to them. It’s common then to overlook whether the connections and drains are properly secured and we assume that they are. However, drains that are not properly secured possess a higher rate of accidental removal, leading to a leak. Installing a washer drain hose bracket and/ or zip tying your drain hose to secure it fr...om accidental removal are quick easy improvements to protect your home from an accidental leak. Cheap easy improvements that could prevent major expensive damage is an action worth taking every time. . . . . . . . . . . #homeinspection #realestate #homeinspector #realtor #home #newhome #Homeforsale #mortgage #investment #listing #realestateagent #realty #justlisted #Househunting #Property #Properties #Renovation #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #homebuyers #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #coquitlamrealestate #burnabyrealestate #vancouverrealestate #mapleridgerealestate #vancouverrealtor #surreyrealestate #fraservalleyrealestate

Moss growth on roofing material can retain moisture and shorten the life of your roof and increase the chances of roof leakage by slowing drainage. The initial remedy most homeowners consider is pressure washing it off the roof. While pressure washing will definitely remove the moss, it can also remove all the granules off your roofing material, especially on asphalt shingle roofing. Doing this can severely shorten the life of your roof more than if you had just left it alone.... We recommend removing the moss with solutions containing zinc sulphate monohydrate, which is a proven moss killer and deterrent. This is usually available at your local hardware store. . . . . . . . . . . #homeinspection #realestate #homeinspector #realtor #home #newhome #Homeforsale #mortgage #investment #listing #realestateagent #realty #justlisted #Househunting #Property #Properties #Renovation #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #homebuyers #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #coquitlamrealestate #burnabyrealestate #vancouverrealestate #mapleridgerealestate #vancouverrealtor #surreyrealestate #fraservalleyrealestate See more

Air sealing and insulating your attic access hatch is great way to save energy and prevent mold in your attic. Since heat naturally travels to colder spots, conditioned heated air from your home will look for pathways to enter colder spaces. The largest of these pathways is an uninsulated attic access hatch/ door. Not only do you waste money on energy bills but heated air entering colder areas promotes the potential for mold growth in your attic. Simple improvements like air ...sealing and insulating your attic hatch/ door has many long term benefits in relation to energy savings and improved air quality in your home. (NOTE: If you attic access hatch is located in a garage or unconditioned area, this improvement may not be applicable) . . . . . . . . . . #homeinspection #realestate #homeinspector #realtor #home #newhome #Homeforsale #mortgage #investment #listing #realestateagent #realty #justlisted #Househunting #Property #Properties #Renovation #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #homebuyers #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #coquitlamrealestate #burnabyrealestate #vancouverrealestate #mapleridgerealestate #vancouverrealtor #surreyrealestate #fraservalleyrealestate

YOU WANT TO BUY A HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME NOW WHAT?! If you are looking to buy a house for the first time and need more information on just how to do it, this upcoming event is for you! YOUR VANCOUVER TEAM will help you MAKE YOUR MOVE on Tuesday, February 25th at 5:30pm.... I, including your hosts and guest speakers will help educate and answer all your questions for each step of the home buying process. Come and learn what it takes to buy your first home! It’s FREE, SPACE IS LIMITED, so REGISTER TODAY! https://mailchi.mp/ff8b7351b6ef/make-your-move Located at 2531 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 2X7 .. . . . . . . . . #homeinspection #realestate #homeinspector #realtor #home #newhome #Homeforsale #mortgage #investment #listing #realestateagent #realty #justlisted #Househunting #Property #Properties #Renovation #homeimprovement #homemaintenance #homebuyers #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #coquitlamrealestate #burnabyrealestate #vancouverrealestate #mapleridgerealestate #vancouverrealtor #surreyrealestate #fraservalleyrealestate