Home inspector

[Ryan.M.Anderson]

My wife and I are building a home and there is a walk through once framing,electrical, and plumbing is done. I am looking for a home inspector to go through the property with us as this is not my area of expertise. Looking for a real particular SOB.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Kanonfodder]

Your location would probably be helpful

[Ryan.M.Anderson]

Good point - in Calgary

[bison]

The average home/building inspector don't know his azz from a hole in the ground.

[CaberTosser]

Pre-drywall? Sounds pretty easy, you could also consider having a few journeymen from various trade disciplines through for a gander, but whether some are capable of writing a legible report is another matter. I could certainly handle the plumbing & gas aspect.

[biggyJ]

I just used Joel yesterday. Seemed highly knowledgable, took 4 hours to walk us through our first home (built in 92) explained everything and things to watch out for.

Used a thermal cam to look for foundation leaks and wiring hot spots.

This was my first inspection but he seemed really good. Took his time, checked all nook and crannies.

http://www.housespec.com/region.php?...2&name=Alberta

[scesfiremedic]

If the inspector is using a thermal imaging (infrared camera) make sure they have certification/training on the device. Any putz can buy one and tell you that they see a problem, but it isn't that easy to use and interpret the image on the device without formal training.

[CaberTosser]

Originally Posted by scesfiremedic

If the inspector is using a thermal imaging (infrared camera) make sure they have certification/training on the device. Any putz can buy one and tell you that they see a problem, but it isn't that easy to use and interpret the image on the device without formal training.

There wouldn't really be much of a use for an infra-red camera at the pre-drywall stage, everything would still visible to the naked eye....

[benamen]

Caber, you would think that to be the case. I just added onto my cabin and the cold weather hit just after I put up the vapour barrier. Surprised to see all the little leaks show up on the vapour barrier as frost. Gave me a chance to fix them little leaks up. So the camera may show if the insulation was not installed properly. But I don't know as I have never operated one.

[fajita123]

I used Accu-Home in Calgary and was very impressed. They come highly recommended on the Beyond forum.

[cfinn]

Roger Edey with Wall to wall in Cochrane is suppose to be good.