In addition to our regular Buyer's Home Inspection (click "Inspections" on the menu), we also offer the following three types of inspections -
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PRE-LISTING (Seller's) HOME INSPECTION:
While pre-sale home inspections are common, inspection requests from the homeowner/seller are a reasonably new concept. Driven by the “insane” real estate market in Toronto a few years ago, they have become more and more common throughout the province. A pre-listing inspection is completed by the home owner before they list their home or during the listing process, and is sometimes recommended by their real estate agent. There are numerous advantages to having a pre-listing inspection done:
ALL-TECH EXCLUSIVE: ON-SITE REVIEW A home inspection is typically done for the contracting client, therefore the contents are for their exclusive use. Every home inspection has a clause stating that the responsibility for the contents is exclusive to the client and not transferable to a third party. While an All-Tech Pre-Listing Inspection is detailed and comprehensive, nothing beats being able to talk to our team of professionals. That in mind, with the homeowner's permission, we offer an “On-Site Review” of the homeowner/seller’s inspection to the buyer. During the review, we walk through the inspection with the buyer and then transfer the report to the buyer. This gives them peace of mind as they have had a chance to talk to the inspector, personally. The buyer can then contact All-Tech with questions or requests for trade assistance after the sale. While there is a fee for an On-Site Inspection Review, it is substantially less than the full cost of a conventional home inspection. |
HOME OWNER MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
Why a Home Maintenance Inspection? Think of this as a check-up for your home. With today’s busy lifestyles, the homeowner often does not have time to do annual maintenance work, and some areas may get missed. If you are contemplating getting some repair work done, this type of inspection can be vital. Our team of skilled, experienced inspectors, who are all retired/former home builders/contractors, have no vested interest in selling you something; you will get an honest opinion on the condition of the home and its operation. This may help in negotiating with companies attempting to sell you service and/or products.
Seniors find this service especially helpful. They are often preyed upon by unscrupulous sales persons/companies to do maintenance to their home that is either not needed or, if needed, not to the degree of work they recommend, and/or not at the cost quoted.
During the inspection, you will get the chance to walk with the team members ask questions and get an unbiased opinion on your home. The client is asked to prepare a list of concerns they have, before we arrive at a home maintenance inspection; this, so that the concerns can be discussed at the beginning of the inspection. Recent invoices, documenting any repair work that has been done, should be available for viewing, so that we can confirm the work was done correctly.
A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection with an additional three lists provided. Along with the customary report, you will receive:
Why a Home Maintenance Inspection? Think of this as a check-up for your home. With today’s busy lifestyles, the homeowner often does not have time to do annual maintenance work, and some areas may get missed. If you are contemplating getting some repair work done, this type of inspection can be vital. Our team of skilled, experienced inspectors, who are all retired/former home builders/contractors, have no vested interest in selling you something; you will get an honest opinion on the condition of the home and its operation. This may help in negotiating with companies attempting to sell you service and/or products.
Seniors find this service especially helpful. They are often preyed upon by unscrupulous sales persons/companies to do maintenance to their home that is either not needed or, if needed, not to the degree of work they recommend, and/or not at the cost quoted.
During the inspection, you will get the chance to walk with the team members ask questions and get an unbiased opinion on your home. The client is asked to prepare a list of concerns they have, before we arrive at a home maintenance inspection; this, so that the concerns can be discussed at the beginning of the inspection. Recent invoices, documenting any repair work that has been done, should be available for viewing, so that we can confirm the work was done correctly.
A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection with an additional three lists provided. Along with the customary report, you will receive:
- A Required Items List, outlining areas that need immediate attention, (along with a list of three or more reputable local trades to contact for quotes and further evaluation;
- A Deferred Items List, which include the things that should be dealt with soon;
- A Future Maintenance List, outlining areas that should be monitored but that are not urgent.
TARION ONE YEAR WARRANTY INSPECTION
In Ontario, new home buyers are protected by a new home warranty provided by Tarion Warranty Corporation, a provincial administrative authority that oversees new home builders and how they operate within the province. Your Tarion Warranty has five parts to it. The original PDI, a 30 day inspection list, a one year and a two year report along with the full warranty of the structure only that covers this for seven years. The First year inspection has shown to be the most important after the PDI.
The builder’s package can be a bit daunting and you should take all the time you need to understand the process. Once your new home is ready for occupancy, your builder is required to complete a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and there are a number of forms for you to complete. Reputable builders will take their time, often upwards of 3 to 4 hours, going over the home so that you understand how it operates. The onus is on you, as the new owner, to take note and identify any incomplete, missing, damaged or non-operational items in the home before the builder hands it over to you. The PDI is “very important,” as it sets the bench mark for any repairs needed. It can be difficult to demand repairs after the fact if the issues were not noted to the builder during the PDI.
We advise that you get the Tarion New Home Warranty Guide and a copy of their Tarion Pre-Delivery Check List Guide before you attend your PDI. For the most part, new home builders are reputable and want you to be satisfied, especially at the outset. We do not do these PDI Inspections. The home is new and there are a percentage of builders who resist a home inspector present for a PDI, while they still actually own the home. Click here for a “New Home Walk-Thru Booklet,” put out by John MacDonald Architect inc. This is an excellent guide in understanding how to complete your PDI.
In our experience, new home buyers often miss the following items during the PDI.
All-Tech Consulting Group’s experienced team is available to complete the “One Year Warranty” inspection for homeowners:
Please call our office at 613-546-9876 or email alltechconsultinggroup@gmail.com before the eleventh month of your occupancy to book your One Year Warranty Home Inspection.
In Ontario, new home buyers are protected by a new home warranty provided by Tarion Warranty Corporation, a provincial administrative authority that oversees new home builders and how they operate within the province. Your Tarion Warranty has five parts to it. The original PDI, a 30 day inspection list, a one year and a two year report along with the full warranty of the structure only that covers this for seven years. The First year inspection has shown to be the most important after the PDI.
The builder’s package can be a bit daunting and you should take all the time you need to understand the process. Once your new home is ready for occupancy, your builder is required to complete a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and there are a number of forms for you to complete. Reputable builders will take their time, often upwards of 3 to 4 hours, going over the home so that you understand how it operates. The onus is on you, as the new owner, to take note and identify any incomplete, missing, damaged or non-operational items in the home before the builder hands it over to you. The PDI is “very important,” as it sets the bench mark for any repairs needed. It can be difficult to demand repairs after the fact if the issues were not noted to the builder during the PDI.
We advise that you get the Tarion New Home Warranty Guide and a copy of their Tarion Pre-Delivery Check List Guide before you attend your PDI. For the most part, new home builders are reputable and want you to be satisfied, especially at the outset. We do not do these PDI Inspections. The home is new and there are a percentage of builders who resist a home inspector present for a PDI, while they still actually own the home. Click here for a “New Home Walk-Thru Booklet,” put out by John MacDonald Architect inc. This is an excellent guide in understanding how to complete your PDI.
In our experience, new home buyers often miss the following items during the PDI.
- Pay attention to the ceilings, look for cracks or any unevenness.
- Doors should fit well and locks should be tight; neither should rattle.
- Drywall should have no noticeable seams or fasteners popping out.
- Walk the entire floor and ensure there are no uneven areas or squeaks.
- You should not see any ridges in the floor or flooring like tiles.
- Check all sinks, tubs and showers for “complete” caulking.
- Turn each tap on and wait for hot water to arrive, flush the toilets. With your knee, gently press against the bowl of the toilet; it should not move.
- Operate every bathroom and kitchen fan and ask your builder to show you where they exhaust to the exterior.
All-Tech Consulting Group’s experienced team is available to complete the “One Year Warranty” inspection for homeowners:
- confirming that the repairs noted from the PDI and the 30 day inspection have been resolved;
- do a complete residential home inspection, confirming everything is functioning as it should and if not, documenting this for the client so they can report this to Tarion and the Builder for corrections and repairs.
Please call our office at 613-546-9876 or email alltechconsultinggroup@gmail.com before the eleventh month of your occupancy to book your One Year Warranty Home Inspection.