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Depreciation Reports

February 10, 2018June 14, 2022 nigelHome Inspection, Home Inspections, Home Inspector, House Inspection, Strata

Recently, I was reviewing a depreciation report for a client and I found a glaring error. The depreciation report stated that the water supply piping was copper and had a 50 year life expectancy. However, during the inspection I noted […]

Age Doesn’t Matter – Home Inspections Are Required

October 31, 2017June 14, 2022 nigelbc inspection, Fresh air intakes, Home Inspection BC, Home Inspections, Home Inspector, House Inspection, inspectors, Natural Gas, New Home Inspection, Warranty Inspections

Just because your home is new, has occupancy, and passed city code inspections, do you think that it is safe to live in? For many, the common-sense answer would be yes. But, here’s a great example of why you should […]

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