BCS Home Inspection Services is glad to welcome you to our
website!
We are excited to inform you about our latest
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing service!
I am a Registered Home Inspector (RHI) associated with OAHI (Ontario
Association of Home Inspectors), and a National Certificate Holder (NCA #00345), with CAHPI (Canadian
Association of Home and Property Inspectors). I
am also a certified WETT (Wood Energy Transfer Technology), Basic Inspector.
I am a Certified Engineering Technologist who has extensive experience
in the home building and renovation industry.
As your Home Inspector, my goal is to provide
peace of mind when making a major life decision - the purchase of your
home.
Our Guarantee:
I am pleased to offer my clients
a "Satisfaction Guarantee". If, for whatever reason, you are
not satisfied with our service at the time of the inspection, you simply
advise the Inspector that you are not happy, and you leave without paying
- it's that simple!
As your Registered Home Inspector I can assist you in several
ways:
I will conduct an impartial inspection of any type of home, or seasonal
residence you are interested in, by closely examining the many major
components of the home or cottage. The inspection is a top to bottom
examination – from roof design and its condition, to structural
issues such as foundation, wet basements and everything in between.
This includes the exterior, interior, electrical, plumbing, heating
and air conditioning components of the structure. Any identified deficiencies
are documented in a comprehensive 200-page binder. In addition, the
reporting system covers scheduling maintenance activities, and how much
to budget for those upcoming major expenses.
Thinking of buying?
The inspection can take place as part of the condition of sale. In the
case of a hot market, or if it looks like multiple offers will be presented,
I can do a pre-offer inspection. This will give you, the purchaser an
advantage. You will know what condition the home is in and you can feel
confident about putting in a firm offer.
Thinking of selling?
Something you may not have thought about - I can inspect your home so
that you are able to identify any existing areas of concern. You are
then able to decide whether to correct the problems before listing your
home for sale; or alternatively, be prepared to use identified items
as points of negotiation.
Builder Insurance Issues?
I can assist you prior to the expiration of the one-year new home warranty
with Tarion. I can either conduct a single item inspection, or a complete
inspection of the dwelling. Items identified can then be used in your
summary report.
House Insurance Issues?
I can specifically look at your house to advise you with respect to
ever-changing house insurance issues, such as knob and tube wiring,
aluminum wiring, furnace oil tanks, 60 amp main hydro panels, cast iron
and galvanized piping, just to mention a few.
What area do I cover?
I will gladly travel within the Districts of Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Parry Sound, and Simcoe including, but not limited to: Bala, Baysville, Bracebridge, Burk’s Falls, Dorset, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Kearney, Kilworthy, Magnetawan, Novar, Orillia, Parry Sound, Port Carling, Seguin, South River, Sundridge, Washago, and surrounding areas. Inspections conducted in Toronto and the GTA include, but are not limited to the Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, and Vaughan areas.
Cost?
Cost will vary depending on the age and size of the home being inspected. On average an inspection takes 3 to 4 hours, including time spent with the client reviewing the report. Please contact me to discuss fee details, but an inspection of a typical 2000 square foot house less than 50 years old will cost $395.00. This fee includes any subsequent time spent on questions regarding the report, contractor referrals where applicable, and questions concerning possible home maintenance issues at any future date. Additional services, Septic inspection, WETT certificate inspection, and Indoor Air Quality testing are charged separately.
Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you!
Bill Dickie RHI, CET, WETT, NCA
416-996-5562 (GTA)
1-866-545-6077 (Toll Free)