Why Condos Need a Home Inspection
Post updated: July 2019 As of June 2019, condos make up more than 25% of…
Fireplaces – The Magic and the Mystery
While fireplaces are no longer used as the primary source for heating homes, there are…
Jumping Jack Frost – A Winter Tune-up Treatise
One of the great joys of living in Canada is the change of seasons. Autumn’s…
When Things Go Wrong
There may come a time that you discover something wrong with the house you purchased,…
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
The outlets with the colored “Test” and “Reset” buttons are specially designed to better protect…
When Your Ant Comes To Visit
Mistaken Identity Carpenter Ants should not be confused with termites. Termites are white in color…
Synthetic Stucco Raises Some Concerns
With Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation, most of us pronounce it “you-fee” but some insisted on…
In Search of The Perfect House
The engineers of Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. have conducted over 85,000 home inspections and…
Your New Home: Kick the Bricks!
As a professional house and building inspection company, one of our primary jobs is answering…
Priority Maintenance for Home Buyers
There are so many home maintenance and repair items that are important; it can be…