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Looking For A Property Condition Assessment Near Me In Ontario?
Before you take possession of your new home, it is important for you or your builder to do a property condition assessment to confirm the house is built to safety standards and to the clients standards. We will provide you a comprehensive checklist detailing the findings that we find.
What is a Property Condition Assessment?
A Property Condition Assessment is a crucial part of every new building's construction. ​After the property has been completed, we will guide you through a comprehensive inspection of everything in the building to see if it complies with safety and your standards. The purpose of this inspection is to see if everything in the house is constructed properly. If any errors are found it will be highlighted on the checklist and given to your builder to fix the outlined problems. This type of inspection is crucial for warranty claims to be accurate.
Do we do commercial Property Condition Assessments?
Yes, the process for commercial inspections for condominiums, apartments, hotels, etc is very similar to a regular household. although the checklist may be longer, the process remains the same.
What We Provide After Every Inspection
After every Property Condition Assessment you will receive a brochure that entails our inspection process and a check list detailing what we found during the inspections. Feel safe knowing a qualified inspector will be providing you everything that you need to know to feel confident with your newest property.
What will be inspected in a Property Condition Assessment?
All Areas
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Walls – Drywall should have no noticeable marks, indentations, joints, or seams.
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Paint – Were the correct colours used?
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Floor – Have they been installed properly? Are they the right colour?
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Ceiling – Look for defects, cracks, and dents.
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Light fixtures – Do they work? Are they the right ones?
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Doors – Do they open and close properly?
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Windows – Are they well fitted?
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Staircases – Listen for squeaking.
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Thermostats – Is it too cold or too hot?
Kitchen
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Cabinets and Drawers – Open and close all cabinets and drawers. Are there marks or dents?
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Sink – Does the tap work? Does the sink drain?
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Countertops – Are they even? Are they well installed?
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Backsplash – Is there any visible caulking or grout issues?
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Appliances – Are they the ones you choose? Do they work?
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Fridge
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Stove/Oven
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
Bathroom
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Vanity – Double check cabinets and drawers.
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Tile – Have the tiles been installed well?
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Sink – Run water to see if it drains properly.
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Mirror – Is the mirror hung straight?
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Toilet – Flush to make sure it works.
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Shower/Tub – Check water pressure and drain.
Basement
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Heating system
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Water system
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Air Conditioning System
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Ventilation
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Electrical
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Plumbing
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Central Vacuum
Laundry Room
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Plumbing – Is there a hook up for your washer and dryer?
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Appliances – Were appliances included in your package? Do they work?
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Washing Machine
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Dryer
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Cabinets – Are the cabinets even and well installed?
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Tile – Do the tiles look nice, with no grout or caulking issues?
Exteriors
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Front Door – Is it aligned and does it lock easily?
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Windows – Don’t forget to check all the windows on the exterior as well.
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Siding/Brick Work – Does everything look well installed?
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Foundation – Is it crack free?
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Driveway – Is it level, smooth, and free of cracks?
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Garage Door – Does it go up and down without any issues? Does it stop if there is an object under it?
Outdoor Living Spaces
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Grass – Was sod part of your package?
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Fence – Is the fence solid? Do any gates open and close quietly?
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Additional Landscaping – Did you pay for plants or trees to be planted?
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Pool – Is all the pool equipment installed and functioning?
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Patio/Deck/Veranda – Are they safe and is the railing up to code?