Resources & Tips.

Resources, tips & preparing your home for an inspection.

Why hire a CAHPI Registered Home Inspector?

Homebuyers, home sellers, homeowners, or anyone who wants to make an informed decision about a house or property based on objective information deserves a professional CAHPI home inspection.

Heres why...

All RHI's follow the CAHPI Standards of Practice.
Peace of mind and more protection for you. The service of RHI member, you are hiring a competent professional with proven ability, experience and impartiality.
A RHI's role is principally educational: to provide you with a better understanding of the home you considering purchasing.
Putting your customers in touch with a qualified RHI reinforces your relationship with your clients. They will feel more confident with the condition of the property, and the quality of your advice.
A RHI inspector gives you the information needed to make an informed decision.
A RHI inspection is an objective, visual examination of the condition of the home and is not to be mistaken as a guarantee or insurance policy on the house.

CAHPI

Who Is CAHPI?

Home inspection began as a consumer service in the 1970’s.

To meet & regulate this need the Canadian Association of Home Inspection was formed in 1982 as a Canadian Arm of the American Society of Home Inspection (ASHI).

In 1994, several provincial/regional organizations formed CAHI National and September of 2002 the name changed to the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI)

Check out the CAHPI website.

www.cahpi.ca

What is CAHPI's Mandate?

To promote public awareness and confidence in the professional home inspector.
To promote excellence within the profession and to improve inspection service the CAHPI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
To provide members and others with a forum in which to enhance their professionalism thought education and informed exchange of ideas, and other related benefits that can be best provided by a national association.
To interact with other related professions, the legal community and government bodies as the leading authority in the home inspection profession.

CAHPI members know their business.

They are trained to objectively demonstrate technical proficiency and report writing skills and have committed to continuing education in order to achieve and maintain their member status.

Members are committed to conducting inspections in accordance with the CSA-A770 Home Inspection Standard; committed to abiding by the CAHPI Code of Ethics and are dedicated to providing superior customer service.

What is a RHI?

In Alberta, the designation of a Registered Home Inspector, or RHI, is granted to individuals who have completed the CAHPI (Alberta) extensive education and ongoing educational requirements.

Choosing a CAHPI inspector means choosing someone you can trust to objectively, independently and apart from anyone’s interests, other than your own, provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the home and property’s major systems and components.

All RHI’s follow the Standards of Practice.

Home Inspection Preparation.

For the best results and clarity on your Home inspection,

we recommend the following..

Air out your home - don't plug in a bunch of air fresheners. One will do. Some people are allergic to them and it may be more of a turn off than an enhancement. People may think you are trying to mask another odor or problem.
Clean up your property, inside and out, that includes litter boxes, and yard droppings. ty, include receipts when possible. if there any unusual or uncommon aspects of the home, please provide & Prepare a list of any recent upgrades and repairs done on the provided explanation sheet.
Don't have too much furniture or storage in the way of inspection items such as: electrical panels, attic accesses, sump-pumps, sewer backwater valves, furnace and hot water tanks or other heating equipment.
Replace your smoke detectors if they are over 10 years old. The new smoke/CO type is recommended, especially near bedrooms. [Provide receipts]
Clean off the dryer exhaust vent hood and the fresh air intakes, replace the furnace filter, and have the furnace and ductwork cleaned if it is very dirty.
Repair unsafe electrical wiring where a person may get a shock. Secure loose untidy wiring in storage areas or near the electrical panel.
Dig out your old inspection report (if you have one) and see what may not have been corrected from when you bought the home.
Clean your gutters, improve grading [fill in low areas] around the home, clean out your window wells, get rid of old firewood or landscape ties etc. especially if they are rotten. [Carpenter ants like to show up where there is rotting wood]
If there is vermiculate insulation in your attic, have it tested for asbestos. It doesn't cost much and quite often there is nothing to be concerned about. Vermiculate [or zonolite] produced in Canada did not contain asbestos. The Libby Mine in Montana produced asbestos bearing vermiculate, but the only way for sure is to take a sample to a lab.

Home Owner Tips
& Resources

Having the best knowledge about your home is Key.

Not only should you take all the valuable information from your home inspection but these resources will give you a big head start in maintaining & making your home the safest for you and your family.

Testimonials.

Ryley Trenchuk

15. February, 2022.

Great home inspector to deal with. Covered all the bases and helped identify potential issues we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Highly recommend!

Lawrence Grist

14. December, 2021.

Look no further if you want a very thorough and professional home inspector used him for my first home and will be recommending him to anyone I know in the future thanks again Bill!

Jolina Zapanta

22. November, 2021.

We highly recommend Home-Check Home Inspection. Bill performed a very clear and thorough inspection on site. They also sent clear copies of site photos and is very responsive. Overall, quality work at a good price! We would definitely use his services again!

Larry Willes

2. September, 2021.

Home purchase inspection was one of the best and most personable with buyers

Ryan Black Personal

3. August, 2021.

I'm a Realtor, and my clients have used Bill McMunn's services many times. Each time he's provided exceptional service. Bill is extremely knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, has an amazing attention to detail, and gives his clients excellent care an attention before, during and after the inspections. If your looking for an inspector in the Edmonton area you won't find better!

Bryan Bilyk

30. July, 2021.

Jo Anne E

25. May, 2021.

I was having issues w/my home with my roof/attic and water leakage. After hiring a couple of roofers who have different opinions and a plumber who could not diagnose where the leak was coming from, I decided to contact Bill who was recommended by a colleague. I decided to just get a full property inspection rather than hiring these individuals and not knowing who is telling me the truth. I also want to sell in a couple of years and want to address any issues that may arise now so there are no surprises. Bill was punctual, open to listening to my concerns, knowledgeable, and willing to show/teach me areas of concern. I am not a handyman and unfortunately, I hire out to fix house repairs. Bill was very patient with my questions and was very willing to explain and & make recommendations. Prior to leaving, he went through a summary of his findings with me and I was able to ask questions. I received his detailed report within 48 hours by e-mail and was very easy to understand. Thanks so much Bill for helping me out. I feel more at ease and know what to tackle. I will definitely recommend his services to friends and family and will use him again on my next purchase.

Roopesh Dewan

20. May, 2021.

Bill is the best of the best home inspectors. As a Realtor I have been engaging his services for over 14 years. He does home inspections with a unique thoroughness and care. My clients have been always impressed with his services.

Dasvinder Kambo

19. May, 2021.

Bill was punctual, friendly, and extremely thorough while doing the home inspection. He took time out to explain what he was doing and why. I can easily recommend Bill's services to anyone looking for a home inspection.

Kai Moss

30. April, 2021.

What a fantastic experience! I'm blown away by the level of detail and care that Bill put into his report. I couldn't be there in person to do the inspection with him, but going through the thorough report he sent, complete with many clear photos and maintenance suggestions, it felt like I was there! He also took the time to call and go over the major findings with me before he completed the report, and has made himself available to chat if I had any further questions. Bill is professional, reliable, trustworthy, and very knowledgable, AND his services are reasonably priced. I can't say enough great things about this process, I'm very grateful to have made the choice to go with Home Check and would not hesitate to call on him again for my home inspection needs. Thank you so much Bill. Highly recommended!

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