Oct 11, 2026 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners
Exterior home maintenance is the category of home care that most directly affects the home’s ability to protect everything inside it. The roof that needs attention, the caulk around the windows that has cracked, the gutters full of debris, none of these announce...
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...
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