-Identify Hidden Issues: A home inspection can uncover difficult problems or defects that may not be obvious during a casual walk-through.

-Safety Assurance: It helps ensure the safety of the home's occupants by identifying potential safety hazards such as electrical issues or structural problems.

-Cost Savings: Discovering issues early can save you money in the long run. You can sometimes negotiate repairs or a lower purchase price based on the inspector's findings.

-Informed Decision: It provides you with a detailed understanding of the property's condition, enabling you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the purchase.

-Insurance Eligibility: Some insurance companies may require a home inspection before providing coverage, ensuring they are not insuring a high-risk property.

-Understanding Maintenance Needs: The inspector can provide guidance on routine maintenance tasks and their importance.

-Legal Protection: In some cases, a home inspection can provide legal protection in case undisclosed defects or issues arise after the sale.

A home inspection can cost anywhere from $320 for a small condo, up to $1500 for a large acreage with multiple buildings and septic systems. The price for an average sized home is around $600. Many companies will charge much less, if price is important to you then getting multiple quotes is encouraged.

Home Inspectors have varying qualifications and experience. Becoming a certified home inspector only requires passing an exam. Becoming a great home inspector requires years of experience and dedication. As well, the minimum standard for a home inspection is very low, Technologic Inspections goes above and beyond our Standards of Practice in almost all ways possible and achieves the most thorough of home inspections.

Absolutely, you should attend the entire inspection. The inspection takes about 1.5 to 3 hours. Attending the inspection can help you achieve a much better understanding of the severity of the problems found during the inspection. If your inspector does not want you to attend, you may want to find another inspector!

Yes, we inspect homes all over Alberta and are always willing to travel (sometimes for a price if it's too far!)

Home inspectors are not qualified to comment on the value of a house. To determine the value of a property, it is best to consult with your realtor or a professional home appraiser. A great place to start is a website like this: https://www.houseinaminute.com/pricing-your-home.php

Home inspectors may keep a list of trades that they have previously vetted. If you are interested in this list, please reach out to your home inspector.

Yes, a full infrared scan of the interior of the building is performed at every inspection. Primarily, the infrared camera is used to help find active water infiltration or leaks, missing insulation in walls or ceilings, and to prove that all heating systems are properly functioning in the home (ie: furnace, boilers, in-floor heating).