Tuesday 17 July 2012

Tools of the Home Inspection Trade


A certified Toronto home inspector is about to visit your property very soon. You already know that a home inspection is a comprehensive assessment of your various components of your home. But you wonder: what tools would a home inspector use to glean the information you need about your home?

Home inspectors are not required to have a multitude of equipment on hand. However, a good Toronto home inspector will employ such aids to give you a holistic picture of your property. A telescoping ladder is an example of a tool that a home inspector may use to survey your roof or inspect higher levels of your home from the outside. Electrical testers are also used to assess the functionality and safety of the electrical wiring in your home.

Depending on the type of home inspection that you have opted for, a home inspector may also use an infrared camera. IR cameras are exceptional at identifying areas of heat loss or buildup. They can be used for evaluating the structural integrity of the roof as well as determining the adequacy of the insulation in your walls and windows. IR cameras can also help in determining if you may have a rodent problem as the camera picks up the heat emitted by the animals.

Moisture meters are another tool that home inspectors commonly use to assess levels of moisture. When placed in the search mode, a home inspection can use this tool to detect hidden moisture intrusion. When placed in the measure mode, a moisture meter can quantify the moisture level present. This information is particularly important as water damage can lead to expensive repairs down the line and such a device can alert you to the gravity of the problem at hand.

An AllMax Toronto home inspector will use all the tools needed to give you the most accurate evaluation of your property. AllMax home inspectors have been doing this for a long time. We are proud to provide you with the best and latest technology available to us in inspecting your home. Call AllMax today for the best home inspections in Toronto!

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