Brought to you by Luc Limoges: REALTOR® at KENNEDY Real Estate

When assisting our clients in buying homes in Edmonton, we always encourage a full home property inspection. Curtis Wilson, of Full Scope Home Inspections Inc., offers up some advice on what to look for when buying your next home.

Look up at the roof. Is there a lot of snow on the roof? More insulation would reduce the heat loss and keep snow on the roof longer.

Find the mechanical room. Is there dust on the top of the water heater or water stains on the floor. A clean furnace room can also suggest that the rest of the home may have been cared for as well.

Look below the kitchen sink. Simply look under the sink in the cabinet and at the bottom side of the countertop to ensure that there is no damage.

Check out the basement development. Ensure that the proper permits have been acquired and qualified individuals have done the work.

Don’t forget to check out those back yard decks. Most decks are not built with proper knowledge of structure and support. Check for rotten boards, leaning columns and weak or springy sections of the platform.