Inspection Choices Defined
STANDARD Inspection

My STANDARD Inspection is my “above and beyond” inspection.  It is my most popular
inspection and has a reputation as being very thorough.  I never blow things out of
proportion however I report everything I find and you get to decide which issues are
important to you.

It is suitable and recommended for both Buyers and Sellers.  It is excellent for all types of
properties (although my INVESTOR inspection may be a better value for Investors or
anyone who will be doing a complete renovation).

The key question you have to answer when deciding which inspection is right for you is
whether you want to know everything I find or will be happy with just knowing about the
major defects.

If you want to know everything then my STANDARD Inspection is the right
choice for you.

It includes the following features:

    1. Cosmetic damage and “minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and “minor”
    defects are determined solely by me and may differ from your opinion or from the
    opinions of third parties)
    2. Common information about your home
    3. Common maintenance and safety tips about your home
    4. Free neatly bound hard copy Inspection Report
    5. Free Appliance Package to document the necessary details about your appliances
    in one convenient place
    6. Re-inspections (to confirm repairs) are available for additional charge
    7. Clear, colour photos to accurately detail any deficiencies I find

In my STANDARD Inspection I note cosmetic and minor defects such as holes in screen
windows; loose hardware on cabinets, doors, and drawers; doorknob holes in walls, etc.  In
the overall scheme of things, it is relatively easy to resolve these problems.  However, for
my STANDARD Inspection, I believe it is your privilege to determine what you consider
cosmetic, nitpicky, or “minor” defects, and what you would like to do about them.  
Contact me and let's talk.


4 - POINT Inspection

My 4 - POINT Inspection is generally for insurance companies needing to ascertain the
condition of the Four Major House Systems only - Roof, Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC.  It
does not meet the Standards of Practice of many Home Inspection trade associations as it
does not include cosmetics, descriptives or built-in appliance testing.  

The 4 - POINT Inspection does not include:

    1. Permit Check with local permitting authority (if applicable) to ensure that any
    additions and renovations have been properly permitted.
    2. Recall and Safety Research on appliances and equipment
    3. Cosmetic damage and “minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and “minor”
    defects are determined solely by me and may differ from your opinion or from the
    opinions of third parties)
    4. Disclosure Statement Check to confirm claims made in the disclosure with facts
    on the ground
    5. Common maintenance and safety tips about your home
    6. Free neatly bound hard copy Inspection Report (you will receive your report via
    Email)
    7. Free Appliance Package to document the necessary details about your appliances
    in one convenient place
    8. Re-inspections

LIST Inspection

The LIST Inspection is available only to Sellers since it is a pre-listing inspection.  The
inspection and report covers major defects only.

It does not include:

    1. Permit Check with local permitting authority (if applicable) to ensure that any
    additions and renovations have been properly permitted.
    2. Recall and Safety Research on appliances and equipment
    3. Cosmetic damage and “minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and “minor”
    defects are determined solely by inspector and may differ from your opinion or from
    the opinions of third parties)
    4. Disclosure Statement Check to confirm claims made in the disclosure with facts
    on the ground
    5. Common information about your home
    6. Common maintenance and safety tips about your home
    7. Free Appliance Package to document the necessary details about your appliances
    in one convenient place

It DOES include: more colour photos than my BASIC inspection, which you can use to
show prospective Buyers any “before & after” repairs or improvements.

This inspection does not meet the standards of practice of many home inspector trade
associations.  Why?  While thorough, I note only major defects.  Common (or descriptive)
information about the structure, such as type of foundation, type of roof, type of siding,
etc., is not included unless such common or descriptive information in and of itself could
indicate a problem.  For example, problems could be indicated by cast iron drain pipes, knob
& tube electrical wiring, rotted wood shingles, etc. as the person living in (or selling) the
house already knows about the common and/or descriptive information.

The LIST Inspection is invaluable and meets all general requirements for correcting or
disclosing major defects concerning the structure.  Note that major defects listed are those
that were present or visible at the time of the inspection.  I cannot, and will not, take
responsibility for something that has failed since the inspection, for damage caused by
someone doing repairs, for the quality of repairs, or for damage caused by those living on
the property in the course of daily living.  However, I'll be there with you until your house
is sold in order to help address problems that the Buyer’s home inspection discovers.  
Simply contact me to discuss the Buyer’s home inspection report or the Buyer’s list of
requested repairs.


PREMIUM Inspection

With the possibility of Three Inspections in One, my PREMIUM Inspection is for the most
meticulous, discerning client, or perhaps relocating client, and includes:

    1. All the features of the STANDARD Inspection
    2. Disclosure Statement Check to confirm claims made in the disclosure with facts
    on the ground
    3. Recall and Safety Research on appliances and equipment
    4. A Permit Check with the local authority (if applicable) to confirm that any
    additions and renovations have been properly permitted
    5. If repairs are done by the seller it includes one free re-inspection of the seller’s
    repairs to make sure they were done properly
    6. A six month BASIC follow-up inspection to ensure things are still working as
    intended

This inspection is for Clients who want not only a thorough Home Inspection, but as much
information as I am able to gather during (and after) your inspection.  It is best for Clients
who might be unable to attend the home inspection itself or the final walk-through; Clients
who might be involved in a rent back situation with the Seller or the Seller’s tenants; or
Clients who will have tenants in the property.
If you have any questions, please contact me.


RENTER Inspection

My RENTER Inspection is for Renters Only and is used mainly to document the condition of
the property at the time of move-in, thus avoiding any conflicts (and risk losing your
damage deposit) at the time of move-out.  The RENTER Inspection does not meet the
standards of practice of any home inspector trade associations for what most people
consider a home inspection to be.  It is a specialized inspection for a very specific purpose.
If you have any questions, simply contact me to discuss them.
© 2007 West Coast Home Inspections Ltd. all rights reserved
Download my
Brochure!