Sep 30, 2026 | Blog Tips, Community, Home Inspection, New Construction, Video Tips
During this new construction inspection, we found several concerns with the Hardie / fibre-cement siding, including protruding nail heads and questionable fastening. Hardie siding is often blind-nailed, meaning many fasteners are concealed by the siding above. Proper...
Sep 30, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Inspection, Homebuyers, New Construction, Video Tips
Think a brand-new home doesn’t need a home inspection? This new construction inspection had a couple of surprises waiting in the bathroom. First, we found an elongated toilet seat installed on a round toilet. Close enough? Apparently. 😂 Then came the real showstopper…...
Sep 30, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Inspection, New Construction, Video Tips
Buying a new build in Edmonton or St. Albert? Don’t assume everything was installed correctly just because the home is brand new. This video was filmed during a new-build home inspection in 2025, but the lesson is just as relevant today. At this home, the sump basin...
Sep 30, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Inspection, Video Tips
Buying a brand-new home is exciting, and for most people, it’s one of the biggest purchases they’ll ever make. Even in a new build, there are a lot of moving parts, trades, and details that have to come together. In this home, we found multiple plumbing leaks that...
Sep 11, 2026 | Community, Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Homeowners
A sewer line inspection is one of the most consistently skipped steps in the homebuying process. Unlike the roof or electrical panel, the sewer line is invisible during a standard home inspection. It runs underground from the home to the municipal connection and can...
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