Buying Your First Home? Get A Home Inspection

What Is A Home Inspection?

A home inspection is a comprehensive overview of the home you’re interested in purchasing. This inspection goes through everything to ensure there are no hidden defects or issues that may affect your decision to complete the sale.

At PCL Inspections, we go through everything so you can rest assured that your home inspection is completed with attention to detail and thorough examinations. You receive a comprehensive report with the results of the inspection emailed to you so you can have specific details about the property that you may have overlooked in your excitement.

A home inspection will go through:
● Structural components
● Foundation, basement, attic
● Roof and gutters
● Heating and cooling systems
● Plumbing
● Electrical systems
● Walls, ceilings, floors
● Windows and doors

A home inspection will take anywhere from 2-4 hours to complete. We will complete the inspection and invite you to attend at the end so you can explore the new home in detail and ask questions. The cost of the home inspection is the responsibility of the potential buyer. So make sure you hire someone you can trust to be thorough and reliable (hint hint: pick us).

Do I Need A Home Inspection?

Inspections are recommended in all provinces whether it’s brand new or 50+ years old. A home inspection is a great way to get an inside look at the property you’re interested in buying. If a home inspection reveals a serious problem, the potential buyer can back out or renegotiate if the sale is conditional on the inspection results.

The pre-sale inspection takes place after you’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage loan and submitted an offer to purchase. A home inspection provides a detailed report on the property, so it’s important to obtain this information before you commit to purchasing. There may be a number of “defects” on your report, but that’s expected with regular wear and tear on a home. You should, instead, examine the severity of the issues and determine if it’s something you’re comfortable taking on to repair or replace.

Choose PCL Inspections for Your Pre-Sale Inspection

When selecting a home inspector, make sure they are:

• Qualified
• Certified
• Knowledgeable
• Experienced

Any worthy home inspector will be able to provide referrals and references.

PCL Inspections is the best home inspection service in Central Alberta (okay, we don’t have the cred to back that claim up but we think we’re awesome). We call Lacombe home but we service our neighbours in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds, Rocky Mountain House, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Innisfail, and surrounding areas. Our owner, Gabe Potter, is an experienced carpenter, starting his career in 2003. After completing his apprenticeship and obtaining his Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter Certification, Gabe started his own construction business offering new home construction, renovations, finishing, and more.

All that experience allows PCL Inspections to offer trusted and reliable residential inspection services in Red Deer, Lacombe, and area. We offer a variety of services, including pre-sale inspections, sewer scopes, septic inspection, well inspection, and thermal imaging to ensure your property is in tip-top shape.

To book your inspection, give us a call or contact us online. We look forward to meeting you!