Are you a business owner that is looking to rent/lease office space? There are some great spaces out there, but beware.Leasing a space obligates you for a long period of time and a sum of money that may not be small. Many people lease space without it ever being...

Ever since the fire many people have been moving into their homes and have many questions, such as: How do I get rid of smoke smell in my home? Is there a concern with my windows after the fire? How can I tell if the structure of my home was affected? We want to be...

We have all had experience with fires lately. But did you know that if a fire were to start in your home, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape from it?That is not much time. The best way to protect your family, yourself, and your home is to identify fire...

We reached a milestone this past Wednesday. Alberta Forestry lifted the fire ban around Fort McMurray. Read more here: ​http://globalnews.ca/news/2765744/fire-ban-lifted-in-fort-mcmurray-area/

With all that has transpired, I thought having a short and simple blog post about something not related to the fire might be a nice change and a small diversion. In the picture to the left we see a vent hose for a bathroom fan. You will notice that it goes through the...

We wanted to take a moment and tell everyone that our hearts go out to you. This fire has been devastating, but it will not be the end. We will be back, and we will restore our lives.I hope that all of you and your families are safe somewhere. My family and I have...

Many times people ask me if a crack in their basement slab is a structural defect. While every crack is very institutional, for the most part there is a general answer o this question.The simple answer is: Most likely no. The vast majority of slabs are non-structural...

Many people who are buying a home have asked themselves "Can I just do my own home inspection?". Especially f someone has a construction background this is a question that they may seriously consider. So why hire a home inspector even if you have a construction...

Well, judging from the picture to the left, either they garage door has a manufacturer's defect, or it looks like someone hired the wrong contractor.As a home inspector, seeing things like this bothers me, but doesn't shock me - because I see it far too often. How can...

A commercial property assessment is a crucial step in purchasing a commercial building. Any purchase of a commercial property is an investment, and one that you obviously want to protect.One of the best ways t protect your investment is to get a commercial property...