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Don't guess your way through a home purchase. Learn what a certified RHI inspector checks, what to expect on inspection day, and how to use your report in New Brunswick.
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HOME SYSTEMS
Oil Tanks and Oil Heating: What Every Home Buyer in Southern New Brunswick Needs to Know
What I check on every oil tank, what your insurer will ask, and what a replacement or heat pump conversion costs in Southern New Brunswick today.
NEW BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS
Buying a Home in New Brunswick: A Newcomer's Pre-Inspection Guide
This guide covers what I wish every newcomer buyer knew before their first home inspection in Southern New Brunswick.
Recent Articles
NEW BUILD INSPECTION
Do You Need a Home Inspection on a New Build in New Brunswick?
New builds are not flawless. From unfinished grading to missed egress windows, here is what a home inspector in Saint John with over 2,000 inspections wants every new home buyer to know before closing on new construction.
TOP 10 LIST
10 Things I Find in Every Older Home in Southern New Brunswick
After 10 years and thousands of inspections, the same issues show up again and again. Here's what they are and what they cost.
POST-CLOSING INSPECTION
Waived Your Home Inspection? Here Is What to Do Next
You did what you had to do to get the house. Now that you own it, a post-closing inspection helps you understand exactly what you bought.
TOP 10 LIST
Top 10 Attic Checks That Predict Condensation and Mould
A home inspector's checklist of the 10 attic conditions that commonly lead to condensation and mould in Southern NB homes, and what to do about each one.
HOME SYSTEMS
Sewer Scope Inspections in New Brunswick: What is Hiding in Your Line
A sewer line replacement in Southern NB costs $5,000 to $10,000+. A sewer scope takes 30 minutes and can save you from the surprise. Here's what to know.
RADON
Radon Testing in New Brunswick: Is Your Home's Air Safe?
1 in 4 New Brunswick homes have radon above Health Canada's guideline. How to test, what results mean, and what to do, from a C-NRPP certified professional.
SAFETY AND BUILDING CODE
Egress Windows New Brunswick: Code Check Before You Buy
About 3 out of 10 homes I inspect in Southern NB have egress window violations. Here's what to check before you buy.
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