Certified Residential home inspections
North Columbia Home Inspections
Helping You Make The Right Choice
Providing home inspections in the Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, and the Kootenay Areas
Welcome to North Columbia Home Inspections
Offering residential home inspections and WETT inspections in the Revelstoke, Golden, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, and Nakusp areas. With 5 years of inspection experience, and over 15 years of construction experience, inspector Brian Ball is well qualified, professional, and extremely thorough.
Brian is fully licensed, fully insured, WETT Certified, and has a Diploma in Business Administration from Capilano University. He is a member of the Home Inspectors Association of British Columbia (HIABC), and is certified through Consumer Protection BC. He is also certified to perform asbestos and lead inspections and is trained to meet WCB testing standards. This ensures that all parts of the house inspection go smoothly and you can rely on your inspection report to provide you and your insurance company with all of the important details needed to purchase your new home.
House inspectors in Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Nakusp, Golden BC, New Denver, Burton, Armstrong, Trout Lake, and the Shuswap and Kootenay regions.
Reviews
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Forest Machek – House inspection in Revelstoke BC
My husband and I needed a home inspection on short notice while we were able to be present and Brian was very accommodating. He was punctual, very friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for the inspection. The report that was prepared was very professional and extremely thorough. Brian came prepared, even bringing Snow shoes to access the yard if needed. We would highly recommend Brian to anyone!
Gerald Boey – Home inspection in Nakusp BC
We hired Brian Ball recently for a home inspection. He was thorough finding issues we were not aware of, prompt and professional. He talked to us for quite a while regarding the inspection and sent his report very quickly complete with photos and description. I would have no hesitation recommending Brian.
House inspector in Revelstoke, Sicamous, Nakusp, Golden BC, Salmon Arm, New Denver, Burton, Armstrong, Galena Bay, Trout Lake, and the Shuswap and Kootenay regions.
Rates
The rate of a home inspection starts at $550 and varies depending on the size of the home, the age of the home, and if there are any major out buildings. Contact us today for a quote.
8 parts of a Home Inspection
Structure
The foundation, floor structure, wall structure, and roof structure are all looked at in detail during the home inspection. Any cracks, movement, or parts of the house that are out of plumb or level will be evaluated and noted in the report. Major structural issues will be referred to an expert for further evaluation. Water entry into the basement is also evaluated during this part of the inspection.
Electrical
An visual inspection of the electrical panel, service entrance, auxiliary panels, outlets (tested with a outlet tester) and the wire type is preformed. Any issues with any of these systems is noted and recommendations on what work needs to be done will be made. Safety issues will be highlighted as well as major expenses or outdated materials.
Exterior
A full exterior inspection will be performed. This includes flashing details, cladding systems, windows, doors, utility entrances, grade levels, walkways, garages, carports, and whatever else is designed to keep the elements outside of the home. Areas that could allow water entry is the major issues that is looked at as well as safety and damaged materials.
Insulation / Ventilation
The attic is inspected for any humidity issues and that enough insulation and ventilation are present. Any asbestos containing vermiculite insulation will be highlighted in the report. Any mechanical ventilation systems will be inspected to insure that they are vented to the exterior of the home.
Roof
A detailed inspection of the roofing system will be conducted during the inspection. Any adverse conditions of the roof covering, flashing details, and soffit details will be noted with recommendations in the report. During the attic and interior inspection water stains or other indications of water leaks will noted and inspected.
Heating / Cooling
The heating and cooling systems of the home will be visually inspected and tested to ensure functionality. Every room in the home will be inspected for a heat source to ensure the comfort of the home. Lifespan of these systems will also be noted if they are nearing the end of their expected useful life.
Plumbing
The plumbing system is inspected for leaks, outdated materials, and low flow or poor drainage. A visual inspection under every sink, any exposed plumbing materials, water shut off valves, and water service entry is preformed. In addition a moisture meter is used on tile shower surrounds and around every toilet to ensure that no hidden leaks are occurring in these locations.
Interior
The main purpose of the interior inspection is to locate failings in all of the other major home systems. The inspection looks for: signs of roof or exterior leaks; cracks, uneven floors, or other indications of structural movement; smoke and CO detectors; functionality of doors and windows; lights and wall plugs are tested. Cosmetic issues are not the core purpose of a home inspection.