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...
Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Healthy and Safe Home, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Video Tips
A new home may have passed its municipal inspections, but that does not necessarily mean every installation detail is perfect. During this new construction home inspection, the exterior conduit serving the garage was missing proper strapping. Without adequate support,...
Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Video Tips
🇨🇦🏒 Heading into the long weekend, here’s a home inspection find that could only happen in Canada: Hockey pucks supporting the water heater. Creative? Definitely. A hat trick? Maybe. A proper installation? That still needs to be verified. During a home inspection, we...
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