Two By Twice Home Inspection offers Pre-Sales Inspection, Pre-Purchase Inspection, and Maintenance Inspections. Serving Durham Region, the GTA and the surrounding areas. Available 7 days a week. Call.
Two By Twice Home Inspections is your independant choice for Home Inspections, providing confidential, unbiased home inspections for your clients, assisting them make a fully-informed purchasing decision.
Buying a home is a significant, emotional, and financial commitment. As owner of Two By Twice Home inspections, I understand your feeling of excitement and uncertainty when purchasing a home. I strive to eliminate your clients concerns so they can buy with confidence and knowledge. They have worked hard to save for a home, and you for finding the home. I believe your client deserve all the joys and pleasures a well-selected home can bring.
The value of a professional home inspection is to reduce your risk by giving you a better understanding of the home your client are considering buying. It is also an education process to ensure they truely understand the various systems in the home, and how they are interrelated. Armed with this knowledge your client can make a better informed purchase decision.
Two By Twice Home Inspection offers Pre-Sales Inspection, Pre-Purchase Inspection, and Maintenance Inspections. All these inspection are performed to the Standards of Practice of the America Society of Home Inspectors.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
An essential step in the buying process to determine the condition and safety of your potential purchase. A sound home inspection provides you with the information necessary to make an educated home purchase decision, increasing your understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home.
The Home inspection is a professional objective, visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. The inspection will allow you to gain valuable information about the largest purchase of your life. It will help determine any major visible defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase, and reduce any unpleasant surprises or unsurmountable finacial burnens later on.
The Home inspection is not intended to point out every small problem or defect in a home. Minor or cometic flaws should be apparent without the aid of a professional. The home inspection will also hightlight the positive aspects of a home. Home inspectors oberservation or recommendation help you dispel home purchers anxieties and provide useful repair suggestions.
The Home Inspection for home buyers is primarily a one of education. The goal is to provide you with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home in order to make a well inform descision.
An essential step in the selling process to determine the condition of your home. A sound home inspection provides you with the information necessary to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the home that could affect the selling process.
The Home inspection is a professional objective, visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. The inspection will allow you to gain valuable information about your home and how buyer may view your home. It will help determine any major visible defects or system inadequacies before the sale, allowing you to fix these issues prior to selling, or having the information available for potential buyers ahead of time.
The Home inspection is not intended to point out every small problem or defect in a home. Minor or cometic flaws should be apparent without the aid of a professional. The home inspection will also hightlight the positive aspects of a home.
The Home Inspection for Sellers is primarily a one of education. The goal is to provide you with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home in order to position yourself to make a better sale.
Maintenance Inspection
Like a regular medical checkup for your body, a home maintenance inspection discovers issues as they develop, allowing remediation rather than major repair later. This inspection is similar to a standard home inspection but with emphasis on maintaining a sound property.
Key Benefits to having Maintenance Inspections:
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FAQ
Q. WHAT IS A "HOME INSPECTION"?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. Having a home inspected is like giving it a physical check-up. If problems or symptoms are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation.
Q. WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
The standard home inspector's report will review the condition of the home's heating system, central air conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement, and visible structure.
Q. WHY DO I NEED A HOME INSPECTION?
The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. You should learn as much as you can about the condition of the property and the need for any major repairs before you buy, so that you can minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties afterwards.
Of course, a home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will have a much clearer understanding of the property you are about to purchase.
If you are already a home owner, a home inspection may be used to identify problems in the making and to learn preventive measures which might avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, you may wish to have an inspection prior to placing your home on the market. This will give you a better understanding of conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector, and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better selling condition.
Q. WHAT WILL IT COST?
The inspection fee for a typical one-family house varies geographically, as does the cost of housing. Similarly, within a given area, the inspection fee may vary depending upon the size of the house, particular features of the house, its age, and possible additional services. It is a good idea to check local prices on your own.
However, do not let cost be a factor in deciding whether or not to have a home inspection, or in the selection of your home inspector. The knowledge gained from an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector's qualifications, including his experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration.
Q. CAN'T I DO IT MYSELF?
Even the most experienced home owner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector. An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, their proper installation, and maintenance. He or she understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail.
Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may affect their judgment. For the most accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection.
Q. CAN A HOUSE FAIL INSPECTION?
No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what may need repair or replacement.
Q. WHEN DO I CALL IN THE HOME INSPECTOR?
A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed, and is often available within a few days. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the contract, making your purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.
Q. DO I HAVE TO BE THERE?
It is not necessary for you to be present for the inspection, but it is recommended. You will be able to observe the inspector and ask questions directly, as you learn about the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. You will also find the written report easier to understand if you've seen the property first-hand through the inspector's eyes.
Q. WHAT IF THE REPORT REVEALS PROBLEMS?
No house is perfect. If the inspector identifies problems, it doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't buy the house, only that you will know in advance what to expect. A seller may adjust the purchase price or contract terms if major problems are found. If your budget is tight, or if you don't wish to become involved in future repair work, this information will be extremely important to you.
Q. IF THE HOUSE PROVES TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, DID I REALLY NEED AN INSPECTION?
Definitely. Now you can complete your home purchase with your eyes open as to the condition of the property and all its equipment and systems. You will also have learned many things about your new home from the inspector's written report, and will want to keep that information for future reference.
Testimonials
"Thank you for taking the time to show many aspects of the home in detail to provide a full understanding of the property. We were very impressed with the depth of information provided and the range of topics covered. Many details of the home would have been overlooked if not for your inspection.
Thank you also for the high level of customer service provided both during the inspection and the subsequent report review. You were very attentive and supportive throughout the process. The report is a valuable reference document for our new home." Harry & Deborah (Whitby, Ontario)
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Survey Results Details
Each question is rated on a scale of 5; one is poor and five equals excellent. The maximum points per question you can get is 5 and the maximum total per survey you can get is 30 points.
What is Inspected
Systems inspected during the inspection include
Structural Systems - Basement/crawlspace foundation, Floor structure, Wall structure where accessible, Roof Structure
Exterior - All siding, Windows and Exterior doors, Garage doors, Landscaping and Grading, Gutters and Downspouts, walkways, decks, patios
Roof System - Roof covering, Flashing, roof penetrations.
Plumbing - Water source determination, Waste determination, inspect visible plumbing, all wash basins, Kitchen sinks, and toilets
Electrical - Service entrance, distribution panel, breaker or fuse inspection, determine wiring, ensure grounded systems, GFCI receptacles, most accessible receptacles.
Heating and Air Conditioning - Furnace, Air ducts, humidifier, de-humidifier, Heat recovery Ventilation, Air conditioning
Interior - Doors, windows, Walls, ceilings, Cabinets, Smoke alarms, CO Detectors
Insulation and Ventilation - Determine wall is possible, Attic insulation, Basement or Crawlspace insulation, attic vetilation
Fireplaces and Solid Fuel burning appliance - Chimney, clearance from Combustible material
General Safety of Home - inform client of any general safety issues that could be of some concern
Anything you consider important. I will go out of my way to answer your question regarding the condition of your potential home. There are no stupid questions, all questions are good and all deserve an answer.
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