Residential
A home represents a significant investment. For buyers and sellers hoping to protect their investment a residential inspection is key.
For buyers, a residential inspection gives you the insight you need to negotiate your purchase, request repair of any deficiencies, or walk away from a contract that is unfavourable. For sellers, a residential inspection can provide information on hidden defects in your home that can help you and your Realtor® price your home correctly or that you can address to present your home most favourably in the selling process.
Whether buying or selling, the awareness provided by a residential inspection allows you to make the most informed decisions to protect your investment. A Mellon residential inspection guarantees access to the most innovative inspection tools and technologies, accurate and comprehensive reporting, and sound recommendations so you can proceed with buying or selling with confidence.
Home Inspection
Uncover aging infrastructure defects, reveal construction deficiencies, and detect hidden dangers like radon and asbestos with a comprehensive home inspection. Whether buying or selling, a home inspection is a smart way to protect your investment. An experienced and knowledgeable home inspector will tailor the inspection to your unique property, but some of the most common areas of a home your inspector will target include:
- Exterior: roof and gutter systems, siding, foundation, soil grading, windows and doors, exterior electrical, venting, garage foundation and electrical wiring.
- Interior: attic, insulation, plumbing and water flow, interior electrical systems, heating and cooling, walls, ceiling, floors, basement, structural components, interior doors and trim.
A Mellon home inspection includes a skilled visual inspection of these components, but also advanced inspection techniques using thermal and infrared technologies, air and water quality assessment tools, and more. For buyers and sellers, this due diligence provides valuable insight and peace of mind.
Pre-Purchase
90% of home inspections are pre-purchase inspections for homes under contract. For buyers, a home inspection is the tool you need to help you and your Realtor® determine the real value of a home and to gain insight into the condition and maintenance of a previously owned property. Home inspections can uncover aging systems in need of upgrading, reveal deficiencies in construction, or highlight repairs that need to be performed. Armed with the data provided by a comprehensive home inspection you can opt to:
- Adjust your offer price to reflect the repairs needed
- Request the seller to perform any necessary work to finalize the purchase contract
- Rescind your offer (and have your deposit refunded, depending on the terms of the original contract)
Whichever option you choose, you can feel secure knowing that you have the insight to make an informed decision and the knowledge you need to protect your investment.
New Build
Whether buying a previously owned home or a new build, a home inspection is always a good idea. Many buyers may feel like a third-party home inspection for brand new construction is redundant. After all, everything is new, right? The home has to pass building inspections, right? Yes… that’s true, but building inspectors will only ensure that the home is built to code, and code is a basic standard for construction. A certified and experienced home inspector can give you a more comprehensive picture of the home you have contracted. For example, a building inspector will ensure that the attic is insulated according to code.
A home inspector can make sure the builder is complying with your contract to install upgraded insulation and soundproofing in the attic. When you choose a third-party home inspection provider like Mellon, you have the opportunity to ensure the home is being delivered with all agreed upon materials and upgrades, and that all work has been completed to code and beyond.
Residential Mould And Asbestos Inspections
Mould and asbestos are potentially harmful contaminants that can put your home and your family at risk. Although now banned for use in Canada, many homes built before the 1980s have construction materials that contain asbestos. Mould can grow anywhere within the home, especially where there is or has been an unmitigated leak. Most common in older homes, these substances can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs and are linked to negative health effects including:
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Respiratory infection, diseases, and reduced lung function
- Mesothelioma
- Lung cancer
Mellon mould and asbestos inspections leverage advanced assessment tools including thermal and infrared technologies for the safe and comprehensive detection of mould and asbestos contamination. When purchasing a home, mould and asbestos inspections can protect your health and help you avoid costly abatement and repairs down the road.
Pre-Listing
When selling your home, it is very likely that your goal is to maximize your profit with a quick and problem-free sale. For sellers, a home inspection gives you the opportunity to identify any deficiencies and address any concerns that could impact your listing price, drag out negotiations, or jeopardize the sale of your home. When you have lived in your home for a while, you may become used to certain shortcomings or be unaware of the aging aspects of your home that need attention. An experienced and knowledgeable inspector can bring a fresh perspective and help you identify deficiencies in your home. A pre-listing inspection includes the evaluation of:
- Exterior: roof and gutter systems, siding, foundation, soil grading, windows and doors, exterior electrical, venting, garage foundation and electrical wiring.
- Interior: attic, insulation, plumbing and water flow, interior electrical systems, heating and cooling, walls, ceiling, floors, basement, structural components, interior doors and trim.
A Mellon pre-listing inspection includes a skilled visual inspection of these components, but also advanced inspection techniques using thermal and infrared technologies, air and water quality assessment tools, and more. This information allows you to get ahead of issues to make your sale profitable and as easy as possible.
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Residential Inspection FAQs
Yes. A Mellon residential inspection is a comprehensive inspection of the interior and the exterior of the home including aerial imaging of the roof structures.
In most cases, residential inspection reports are delivered within 24 hours from the completion of the inspection.
The team at Mellon is specially trained and certified to use thermal technologies for the most comprehensive residential inspections.
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