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For those who are buying or selling a home, a home inspection can be very valuable. With home inspection services in Mississauga, it’s best to go with a professional approach. In this way, problem areas are properly addressed, and realistic remedies can be considered. In Mississauga, Barrier Sciences Group does an objective home inspection and recommends repairs and retrofits that are necessary. From air quality to energy efficiency, BSG gathers information and data that can be used for an action plan.
With the team at BSG, home inspection services in Mississauga are comprehensive. Trained inspectors make every effort to discover problem areas and deficiencies. They use high-tech tools and equipment to gather reliable data, so that remedy options are targeted. This approach also ensures that the most cost-effective retrofits and repairs are made in priority. Throughout the home inspection process, BSG employs an “incremental” approach to “fixes”, so that the most important work is done first.
The “incremental” approach used by BSG can be very valuable to a homeowner. From a budget perspective, it means that the most important repairs and retrofits are completed first, therefore providing the homeowner the best return-on-investment. At BSG, only trained, qualified inspectors provide home inspection services in Mississauga. After the inspection, BSG will provide objective status reporting – with impartial facts and figures that are designed to avoid assumptions or suppositions.
In general, a home is the biggest purchase of a lifetime. As such, a home inspection (routine or purpose-driven) can be very helpful in evaluating the condition of a home. To begin with, a thorough inspection will set the stage for identifying mechanical components that have exhausted their life. As well, performance deficiencies can be accurately identified. The idea is to come up with an action plan where upgrades and retrofits will remedy current problems and prevent future problems.
A good home inspection can be valuable when purchasing a home, when selling a home, and even when doing major renovations. Here, an experienced home inspector can provide an in-depth inspection that is very inclusive. As for the inspection report, it should be straightforward - easy to read and easy to understand. The action plan going forward should be feasible for the homeowner and manageable in terms of budget. A good action plan offers targeted, viable, and cost effective remedies.
Homeowners (whether selling or buying) can choose from a variety of home inspection services in Mississauga. In most cases, a professional approach is preferable. A quick, cursory assessment can often overlook something critical. This is not uncommon with unqualified home inspectors.
A proper inspection should be professionally performed. It requires a good understanding of building science, of mechanical systems, and of energy performance. And while every home inspection is different in scope, the overall purpose is to assess the home’s performance.
A good inspection will identify areas of a home that are under-performing or mechanically deficient (these may also be unsafe). In many inspections, hidden problems are often discovered, as well as previous work or renovations that were not performed to building code standards.
A comprehensive inspection, with a properly documented report, will encompass a wide range of interior and exterior performance issues (this will even apply to a newly built home).
For professional inspectors, buildings operate as a “system” (including residential homes). The more an inspection can uncover, the better the chance for a proper “fix”. And with accurate facts and figures, it’s possible to arrive at correct conclusions.
A comprehensive home inspection can also provide a yardstick to measure the efficacy of repairs and retrofits that have been made. This is an effective way to make sure that “fixes” have actually resolved problems and will prevent any bigger problems.
With Barrier Sciences Group, homeowners can rest assured that the most important repairs and/or retrofits are initiated first. In other words, these are the repairs and retrofits that will make the biggest difference with respect to dollars spent.
With nearly 40 years of experience, BSG provides inspection services to residential homeowners, renovation contractors, and building managers across Ontario. The BSG approach is a common-sense approach - based on building science and best construction practices.
BSG is committed to being the best in the industry - a trusted name in home inspection. As such, BSG provides an objective approach to home inspection with a team of trained professionals who are tasked with collecting and assessing the most reliable information and data.
From mechanical systems to energy efficiency, Barrier Sciences Group inspects performance issues throughout. Inspection and assessment are comprehensive, allowing for problem areas to be effectively addressed, even when they are “hidden” from visual sight.
After an inspection, BSG will recommend the most viable remedies, based on report results.
By hiring Barrier Sciences Group, customers are assured of professional conduct. Reporting is objective and retrofit recommendations are results-oriented. From inspection, to assessment, to reporting, it’s a full service approach. For more about home inspection services in Mississauga, and throughout the Golden Horseshoe, contact Barrier Sciences Group at 1-866-333-3920. For information about other BSG services, visit the company’s website at www.barriersciences.com .
Homeowners Canada-wide are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, announced on May 27, 2021. This new incentive offers up to $5,000 in grants for home efficiency retrofit renovations, plus a $600 reimbursement for pre- and post-work EnerGuide evaluations. Eligible retrofit scopes include home insulation, heating, doors, windows, photovoltaic solar panels, resiliency measures, and thermostats.
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