ENG Inspections Inc. Home Inspection Services

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SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS - Often during inspections, there are no carbon monoxide alarms present and expired smoke alarms, which is a safety concern that can easily be corrected. Natural gas, propane, oil, and wood-burning appliances that are not operating correctly produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, tasteless, toxic gas that is hazardous to human health. Carbon monoxide alarms should be on each floor and where gas or fuel appliances are present; smoke alarms should be installed inside and outside of sleeping rooms. Alarms can range anywhere from $50 to $100; dual smoke/carbon monoxide alarms are the best option, and upgrading to current standards can be a significant expense with hardwired, interconnected units.

Nigel Greenidge serves as the sole inspector at ENG
Inspections, exemplifying a steadfast dedication to accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability in all aspects of his work. His meticulous approach ensures that every client receives detailed and essential information necessary to make informed decisions regarding property purchases and investments.
Within the industry, Nigel has earned a reputation for being exceptionally thorough —so much so that he is sometimes described as "too thorough." While this label may seem unfortunate, it ultimately underscores his commitment to maintaining higher standards and consistently placing the needs of his clients first.

Window fall hazards are very common to come across during new construction which are safety concerns and should meet the BC Building code requirements - All guards at windows within dwelling units (when the ground on the other side of the window is more than 1,800mm (70-inches) shall be not less than 900mm (35.4-inches) above the high of the floor.

This guard was an interesting but thoughtful approach found on a recent inspection to meet building code requirements. In some cases 4” limiters can be used, but a home without fire suppression the bedroom windows must remain accessible for egress in the event of an emergency.

Certified & Licensed Since 2016 - Did you know? Home Inspectors in most provinces in Canada are mostly unregulated by the Government mandates meaning there may be no education, training, insurance, and ethical standards.

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This new home had a leaking roof, I found that the built in gutter system was poorly installed with my drone and found the leaks when I actually went on to the roof. This home was actually 2 years old but never occupied and still under 2-5-10, this will get fixed under the builders warranty coverage.

I get a lot clients and realtors asking me to help complete a cosmetic (green/blue tape) deficiency walkthrough with the builders representative. Most often I will decline helping with this type of inspection and here is why. The cosmetic deficiency inspection must be done by the buyer to ensure THEY are happy with the condition of the home at possession. New homes are filled with cosmetic defects, sometimes there can be hundreds and it’s very difficult to document them into a report when there are many other components to inspect. Also a cosmetic defect can be very subjective, what is defect to me may not be to someone else. My experience from actually working in new construction, these deficiency walkthroughs can get out of hand quickly and can just overwhelm the builder or workers trying to address the issues. Sometimes little dents, dings and missing paint are acceptable to some people. Definitely if an important cosmetic concern is found during my inspection it will be documented. Usually I like to focus on items that are expensive to fix or repair like flooring or cabinets and items that are covered by the Residential Construction Performance Guide. My recommendation is to always remember to be reasonable, new homes are not perfectly built or engineered like a brand new car that you buy from a dealership. There will be imperfections and concerns that need to be addressed.