Border Home Inspections

SINCE 2005 10% OF EVERY HOME INSPECTION has been donated to Haiti Childrens Home.   Its our way of saying thanks to the people of Haiti for the gift of our third child. A further 10% is donated locally

LOYDMINSTER HOME INSPECTOR

Proudly serving the midwest since 2005

CONTACT US

ALBERTA LICENCE # 332893

INSPECTOR LICENCE # 332894

WETT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION # 8570

What our customers have to say;

Thank you so much for the fantastic service during my inspection process. This was the first time I’ve ever hired a home inspector so I didn’t know what to expect or have anything to compare to, but you’ve set the bar very high. I really appreciate that you were so thorough and knowledgeable and it was obvious how important it was to you that the job was done well. I learned a lot without being made to feel stupid for not knowingin the first place. I wish more people strived to provide the level of service you do. I also think your website is a fantastic resource and appreciate how quickly I received my final report. Overall it was definitely money well spent!

-Kim Cromarty, March 2010

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE INSPECTION NEEDS 780-872-1268

CLICK HERE FOR MORE CLIENT TESTIMONIALS - (currently 9.9 out of a possible 10 from over 30 past clients)

PRICING for 2011 (building footprint, not actual floorspace)

A GOOD RULE OF THUMB FOR HIRING THE BEST INSPECTOR

UP to 1000 sq. ft. $389.00 + GST

1001 -1699 sq. ft. $439.00 + GST

1700 -2500 sq. ft. $489.00 + GST

Remember you will get what you pay for so don’t look for the lowest price without asking what am I going to get for my money? Border Home Inspections will be honest and totally independant. We work for you and we pull no punches when it comes to telling you the whole story about your home. We take pride in having state of the art tools like thermal imaging that can sometimes enable us to go beyond the visual inspection to make your inspection that much more thorough. Call us you will be glad you did!

Border Property Inspections is based out of Lloydminster Saskatchewan. We serve the areas surrounding Lloydminster on both the Saskatchewan and Alberta sides of the border up to two hours distance from Lloydminster.You have come to the right place if you are looking for atruly independent and unbiased report,we guarantee it. A typical home inspection takes about 2-3 hours on site and another 2-3 hours compiling the report. We promise not to rush through the inspection, and to keep your best interest as our top priority.

BECOMING LLOYDMINSTERS’ BEST INSPECTOR IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING IS OUR GOAL, HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR SPECIALIZED AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

GOING BEYOND THE VISIBLE: Infrared Thermal Imaging is the cutting edge technology for inspectors. As a leader in the field Border Home inspections is proud to now offer Thermal Imaging as part of our Inspections. Please visit the following Youtube video to see what all the fuss is about. Together with the certified training and a state of the art thermal camera we are now better equipped to spot the hidden problems and heat loss areas of your home, another first in this area. Ask about our Energy surveys when you contact us.

Don’t be afraid to ask your inspector if  He or She will be entering the crawl space, walking on the roof, entering the attic or other difficult to inspect areas. Today’s inspection trainers are actually discouraging the new inspectors from taking any risks which has led to incomplete inspections in my opinion. Inspectors need to access the dangers but they also need to make every effort to reach the areas of the home which often hide the most problematic issues.

Do you have a softener or iron filter? Is it working? Our free water analysis will tell you if your water equipment is working. Futhermore Water sampling is available which allows your water to be tested for over 20 different components such as; total disolved solids, nitrates, sodium, iron, sulphates, coliform ect. A simple water test can determine your iron and PH levels as well as how hard the water is, truely valuable information. If you are expecting city quality water on an acreage you might also expect some added cost to install water treatment equipment to your farm or acreage as most water in this area will have some issue or another.

One of the most important parts of any farm or acreage is a good well, unfortunately the well is all too often the most neglected. Having had to haul water for five years due to a contaminated well I have vivid memories of the stress involved in that. There are several things a well owner must do to maintain an efficient and safe drinking water system. Having been trained in water well sampling and through my own life experiences I can tell you if problems are evident with your well. There are many factors that lead to well water contamination including surface and septic leaching into your well. Having your well inspected is not just prudent I feel it is essential to your health and safety. Every well should be sampled prior to purchasing the property, your families health could depend on it. If sampling indicates problems then further investigation must be made to determine the cause.

Is your septic system installed and working properly. Is it located in a safe area far enough away from the well and from areas where the field might become damaged by traffic. Is the system a pump out, bell and syphon, 45 gallon drum or some other home built system. It might sound unlikely but there are thousands of unsafe and improper septic systems around the countryside. Hire an experienced inspector to go over your system, looking for problem areas and design flaws that will cause problems in the future.

Any good inspector will tell you that moisture problems must be anticipated as much as viewed. By this I mean you must know where leaks are likely to occur and go looking for the leaks both with your eyes and wilth tools that will help to detect hidden leaks. Proper tools have always been part of a good inspection and in terms of leak detection your inspector must have a proper moisture meter capable of seeing the unseen. Many times I have saved people a lot of money by finding hidden leaks or potential leaks that if left unattended would have destroyed the entire area. Not to mention the mold potential.

Mold is everywhere! It is estimated that 60% of homes have some mold contamination. It is also estimated that the average homeowner spends 90% of their time indoors. It soon becomes obvious that mold and people don’t mix well. The problem with mold is that it is difficult to say at what level it becomes toxic to people. Some people can live in a moldy home for years and have little or no effect on them. A new owner might move in and become sick instantly. Often I get stuffed up during an 2 – 3 hour inspection, imagine what the new owner might encounter.

Pool and Hot Tub safety is another added benifit of having a border home inspection. If your home has a pool or hot tub do you know how safe it is. While there are regulations that should be followed, rare is the home that follows them all. Many aspects of pool safety will be looked at and reported on so you and your family can rest assured that steps have been taken to make these enjoyable areas safe for everyone, especially children.

WETT is an acrunum for Wood Energy Technology Transfer. Wett is the body in Canada which regulates and sets the standards for wood burning appliances. I have installed well over 300 wood stoves and gas fireplaces and hold a WETT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, other local inspectors are not as qualified and cannot preform a level two or three inspection. I feel confident in my ability to both inspect and install these units safely. If you need a highly qualified WETT inspector give me a call.

We carry E&O insurance and general liability insurance.