The Complete Home Inspection - What does it entail?Canadian Consumer Magazine - 1989 No. 3, p. 36
We asked two experts - Paul Wilson of the Ottawa-Carleton Building Inspectors' Association and Ian Woods, a chartered surveyor - to describe an appropriate home inspection for us. Both agreed that inspectors should look for (among other things) any signs of foundation movement, moisture penetration, infestation by insects and rodents - and problems with the structural stability of the building (such as with the wood frame). The inspection should also focus on the quality and safety of roofing, plumbing, electrical and heating systems (including chimneys). It should also give you some idea of how much heat the house may lose in the winter, whether because of improper insulation or air leakage through deteriorating windows, doors and caulking. While inspectors shouldn't be expected to take the house to pieces and examine every part, they should be willing to dig in and get their hands dirty, according to Mr. Wilson. "That means getting into the fireplace and checking the chimney for loose bricks and creosote buildup; inspecting the attic for adequate and proper insulation, and for signs of roofing and structural problems; checking electrical wiring and, where applicable, opening up parts of the heating system to determine its state of maintenance."
While inspectors shouldn't be expected to take the house to pieces and examine every part, they should be willing to dig in and get their hands dirty, according to Mr. Wilson
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