Apartment/Condominium: A Great Support In Your Journey To Own A Property

Are you a home buyer & want to understand the condition of the apartment/condominium before purchasing a decision. Are you selling or a realtor who wishes to identify potential issues before putting the property on the market? It is strongly recommended to hire an experienced  home inspector to check the place before listing it.  And if you are the buyer, you want to know the condition before putting in an offer.  An inspection done by Arch Home Inspections will provide a clear picture of the unit for sale.  We know some decide against doing a pre inspection or even forgo the inspection altogether. Never a good idea as it will be hard to know what may be discovered during the inspection.  

What is included in a STRATA Inspection?

A home inspection is a visual only inspection that will allow you to know the true condition of the unit you are buying. 

1. Electrical System which ensures there are no red flags like wiring done improperly or missing smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors. 

2. Checking and testing all heat sources, it could be electric baseboard heating, furnace or central heating and cooling systems.

3. Type of plumbing in the home, signs of leaks and older plumbing which may include Poly B. 

4. Testing all plumbing faucets and toilets to ensure they operate as intended

5. Testing major appliances to ensure they work on day of inspection

6. Testing doors, windows and locks to ensure they operate correctly.

7. Checking drywall/ceilings  for any cracking, settling or stains. 

8. Checking the moisture reading around shower stalls and toilets to ensure the grout and caulking is proper. 

Once you have an accepted offer and have gone through all the STRATA documents, call us at ARCH Home Inspections to book the inspection. Please note, you should do your due diligence when reading the STRATA minutes or depreciation report. Your realtor should be able to advise you, alternatively you should seek legal advice when doing so. 

At Arch Home Inspections, we pride in providing you the necessary information you need when buying a STRATA unit. 

We are flexible in our timing and will work around to set up the inspection. Our reports are thorough with pictures to help you understand the place you are buying.  A lot of our clients are investors or are busy working. Some are moving from out of town to beautiful Vancouver. 

The report will be sent the same day via email.  If you are unable to come, we can zoom the call or do three way calling with your realtor. This will help you understand the property you are buying and make an informed decision. 

Call us today at 778.552.8095. You can also connect with us on Whatsapp on our website at Arch Home Inspections - Experienced Home Inspection Vancouver.

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