Royal LePage - Your Community Realty, Independently Owned and Operated, (905) 731-2000  Jim Reid, Broker, (905) 731-2000

Note: Unfortunately, I can not accept any responsibility in regards to the services or work of any of the persons or services mentioned in this website. In the past, I have found their services quite satisfactory or they have been recommended to me by other realtors. Home Inspectors Claude Michaud - (416) 409-8162 Carson Dunlop - (416) 964-9415 Canspec Home Services - (416) 993-2954   Home Inspectors provide a valuable service to Buyers in showing you what maintenance will be needed and how to take care of your new property investment. Home Inspectors can sometimes uncover some safety or immediate maintenance problems that need to be taken care of before the new owner takes possession. At present, the regulations governing Home Inspection practitioners are not too rigid. In a few instances, realtors have been exposed to inspectors who "fail" an abnormally large number of the properties that they inspect. These inspectors produce abnormally extensive lists of flaws and safety violations that are not later verified by professional tradespeople. Both the Buyers and the Vendors suffer unnecessary distress and anguish when a Home Inspector makes alarmist or exaggerated claims. When the deal falls through it also creates doubts for future Buyers and may force a price reduction. Consequently, Purchasers and Vendors should consult with professional tradespeople to validate any significant issues raised by Home Inspectors. With very few exceptions, all issues raised by Home Inspectors can be remedied. Homes are constructed to very demanding building codes, so almost all deficiencies may be remedied by appropriate service or maintenance work. It is customary for Owners to be responsible for rectifying safety issues. Other issues with respect to health, (pet odours/stains), are usually dealt with by the Purchasers. Neglected maintanance or end-of-life appliances and equipment are usually remedied in the negotiated purchase price.