Category Archives: Inspections

Home Inspections on Newer Houses – Episode #67

In the Toronto Beaches, the typical age of a home is 80-100 years old. There are many aspects of a house this age that needs to get repaired or replaced. Therefore, it makes sense to hire a Home Inspection Company to inform and advise buyers of these matters. However, when it comes to newer houses,Continue Reading

Plumbing Inspection in a Home Built in 1885 – Episode #59

We are back in the Trenches with Jeff Reed in this exciting renovation in the Prime Toronto Beaches! This is a continuation from Episode #47, #55, and #57. We are about a month and a half into the project and in this episode Marcin Wroblewski from Express Rooter will be conducting a sewer drain (Plumbing)Continue Reading

Thermal Imaging Scanner – Eposide #56

Getting a home inspection before purchasing a property is recommended. However, finding a home inspector that has a few extra special tools in his back pocket is a bonus. For example, David Ash from DASH Inspection Services, provides an additional service for his customers by using a Thermal Imaging Scanner. This device allows him toContinue Reading

Going Firm in The Beach – Episode #30

There is a lot of competition when it comes to putting an offer on a house in The Beaches. How do you differentiate yourself from other potential buyers trying to bid on the same house as you? Well….try going FIRM with all your offers! This may sound too risky but there are things you canContinue Reading

Mike Holmes Plumbing Home Inspection – Episode #18

The importance of getting a plumbing inspection before you buy your next house! Mike Holmes’ plumber, Marcin Wroblewski from Express Rooter, performs a plumbing inspection at a house in the Upper Beach in Toronto. He explains why it is so important and the unforseen costs if you don’t get them done. This is especially trueContinue Reading

Finding Mold in the Closet – Episode #9

A lesson learned by not looking in the closet. Mold can be found in many places so it’s important to look not only in the obvious places such as bathrooms and around windows but also in closets. Seller’s will hide all their junk in closets to hide all their clutter and then mold starts toContinue Reading