Jul 9, 2025 | Community, Homebuyers, Video Tips
Think a brand-new home doesn’t need an inspection? Think again. https://overviewpropertyinspection.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Wisdom-Wednesday-🚨Brand-new-build…-and-its-already-leaking.mp4 During a recent inspection on a newly built home — before the buyers even...
Jun 11, 2025 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
Here’s something we’re seeing more often on site: exhaust vents that look fine on the surface but are missing key details when installed through EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems). Why does it matter? When warm, moist air vents out through a poorly finished...
May 13, 2025 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
That “new home smell” might be fresh, but what’s hiding above your ceiling could cost you. One issue we often catch on new builds? Large roof penetrations that aren’t adequately sealed, like vents, exhausts, or plumbing stacks with gaping holes around them. Why is...
May 13, 2025 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Video Tips
“The garage passed city inspection — it must be solid!” Not necessarily. We’ve inspected garages that were city-approved but still had serious issues: 🔸 Improper framing 🔸 Gaping along the bottom plate 🔸 Missing sheathing 🔸 Poor drainage and electrical hazards City...
Apr 28, 2025 | Community, Home Inspection, Homebuyers
So, you’re buying a brand-new home! Congratulations! That fresh paint smell, the untouched appliances – it’s an exciting time. Many homebuyers assume that because everything is new, it must be perfect. After all, it just went through the builder’s...
Mar 27, 2025 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners
Cleaning your oven might not be the most exciting chore, but it makes a huge difference in your kitchen. A clean oven looks better, cooks more efficiently, prevents smoke and unpleasant smells, and has a longer lifespan. Whether you’re dealing with a light mess or...
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