Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Home Inspector Choice

By Roger Frost


A home inspection is an overall, non-invasive analysis of the condition of a home at the time of inspection. This includes the different systems, such as the plumbing, roofing, exterior, structure, electrical, the interior, heating/cooling, insulation and ventilation. All of the mentioned components must work independently, while acting as a single system for a home to function properly.

The largest group of home inspectors are members of NACHI, whose inspectors have all successfully passed InterNACHI's Inspector Examination, taken a Standards of Practice Quiz, completed a Code of Ethics Course, adhere to Standards of Practice, abide by a Code of Ethics, attend required continuing education courses, and are InterNACHI Certified.

The Barrie Home Inspector has taken courses in both Part 9 and Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code and has been recognized as a Certified Building Code Official by the Ontario Building Code Officials Association. This specialized training allows your home inspector to identify code deficiencies when inspecting your home. Any government or municipal courses are professional in nature and a desired qualification for a home inspector. For example, a municipal inspector is not allowed to inspect any part of a building or structure unless he has taken the required courses.

When buying your new home you need someone with knowledge and experience to inspect and identify any visible or potential problems. Typically you will want someone with extensive knowledge in building homes and renovations. Although many trades persons are entering the home inspection field, that only gives them expertise in one area of the home. You require an inspector with a good overall concept of the entire building, from foundation to roof to protect your investment.

In many provinces, home inspectors are required to be licensed, but in Ontario the profession is not regulated at all. Typical requirements for obtaining a license are the completion of an approved training course and/or a successful examination by the Provinces licensing board. Some provinces also require inspectors to periodically obtain continuing education credits in order to renew their licenses.

Most professional home inspectors will back up their services with a Money Back Guarantee. This indicates true professionalism and gives a measure of security to the home buyer. Beware of home inspectors who do not post their prices, qualifications or experience on their website. Remember a smart consumer is an educated consumer.

Any home buyer should fully examine any qualifications offered to determine what kind of accreditation they actually have. Are they from a Government agency or other recognized institution or just some online certificates available to anyone. Remember, a smart consumer is an educated consumer.

Choose the Barrie Home Inspector for Guaranteed Peace of Mind and save yourself some money at the same time. Knowledge and experience are the tools of our trade and we guarantee the results.




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