Residential Inspection Services
Residential Inspection Services
“We take pride in helping our clients make informed decisions about their real estate transaction. Our focus is on your family security.”
– Steven Hughes, CPI, CMI
President, Vancouver Island Hughes Home Inspection Services Ltd.
The cost of a home inspection is insignificant relative to the value of the home being inspected. Hiring a Certified Professional Inspector® is the best way to ensure that the home you are considering purchasing is properly inspected.
Home Maintenance Inspection
Your home could well be your greatest asset, and it makes sense to do all you can to ensure that its components are functioning properly and safely. We are pleased to offer Home Maintenance Inspections, a service any homeowner or property management company can take advantage of, to stay ahead of maintenance issues, ensure safety, and potentially avoid costly repairs.
With this service, clients receive a comprehensive assessment of the home’s condition and a detailed easy-to-read report, along with seasonal home maintenance tips. We use state-of-the-art equipment to detect home maintenance issues, and walk through the property with you at the conclusion so you can see what we see, and you can ask any questions. While some repairs are inevitable as a homeowner, staying aware of potential issues around the house can help prevent major damages and save you money in the long run. Call us today to schedule your Home Maintenance Inspection in Nanaimo, Courtney, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, and the Gulf Islands!
A Home Inspection is:
⦿ An evaluation and professional opinion of the performance of the readily accessible and visible systems of a home at the time of inspection
⦿ A visual evaluation and not technically exhaustive
⦿ Intended to find visible components that are notably deficient, unsafe, or at/near the end of their life
⦿ Documented with a written report
A home Inspection is not:
⦿ An insurance policy, warranty, or guarantee on the home
⦿ An invasive or destructive investigation
⦿ Intended to find concealed issues or defects
⦿ An environmental evaluation or energy audit
The purpose of our home inspection is to identify visible safety issues and any visible deficiencies in the 7 major systems of the home:
⦿ Electrical
⦿ Plumbing
⦿ Roofing
⦿ HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning)
⦿ Foundation & structure
⦿ Exterior & interior
⦿ Insulation
We also use moisture meters to potentially detect moisture and insulation issues you can’t see with the naked eye.
We adhere to the residential standards of practice of CanNACHI – Canada’s Commercial and Home Inspector Association. The Standards of Practice are a set of guidelines for home inspectors to follow in the performance of their inspections.
The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics are recognized by many related professionals as the definitive standard for professional performance in the industry.
Click here for a printable version of the CanNACHI SOP.
Whether you are buying or selling a condo or townhouse, we are here to help you identify potential problems with the property.
The cost of a condo or townhome inspection is insignificant relative to the value of the home being inspected. Hiring a Certified Professional Inspector® is the best way to ensure that the home you are purchasing is properly inspected.
The typical condo or townhouse inspection takes 2-3 hours. Using a range of investigative tools we will visually inspect the interior of the dwelling from top to bottom, including:
⦿ General safety and security of the unit
⦿ All rooms in the interior living unit
⦿ Exterior of the unit walls, siding, trim, windows, doors
⦿ In suite vents and ventilation
⦿ In suite fireplaces
⦿ The unit’s walkways, patios, decks and balconies
⦿ In suite water piping & valves, gas piping & valves
⦿ In suite sinks, toilets, tubs, showers
⦿ In suite heating systems, cooling systems, air filters
⦿ In suite electrical panels, visible wiring, outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and ceiling fans
We also use moisture meters to potentially detect moisture and insulation issues you can’t see with the naked eye.
Services offered by Vancouver Island Hughes Home Inspection Services: Residential Inspection Services | Post Purchase Inspections | Home Warranty Inspections | Mold Inspection Services
Our Home Inspection Company serves clients on Vancouver Island including Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Cumberland, Courtenay / Comox, Campbell River, Gulf Islands and Port Alberni.
Contact us today for a quote on your condo or townhome inspection.. (250) 951-9090