James Dobney InspectionsDust in your home
Where it comes from and how to keep it under control A large percentage of household dust comes from people, pets, and fabric. Letting it build up too much can lead to allergies and other health problems, so…
Moisture in Your Home
Condensation We encourage clients and real estate agents to call us with technical questions. We get lots of them – and the flavour of the month is condensation. We don’t want to bore you with technical terms like…
The Silent Killer
Carbon Monoxide Continued exposure or high concentrations may cause severe headaches, brain damage, breathing difficulties, cardiac problems and even death. What is Carbon Monoxide? CO is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas. It is a by-product of incomplete combustion…
Fall furnace maintenance 02
Humidifiers The outside winter air is cold and dry. The inside winter air is dry. Our chapped lips, dry skin and static zaps from doorknobs remind us of that all season long. Homes like the dry environment, but…
Fall Furnace Maintenance 01
Filters Beautiful fall weather does little to remind us that winter’s cold breath will soon be upon us. While you’re in the basement unpacking the Halloween costumes, take a moment to consider your furnace. While it is probably…
Mould
What It Is and What to Do About It What is it? Mould is a common term for a large family of fungi that have a cottony or wooly appearance. There are nearly a million species of mould. Mould…
Evaluating Home Inspectors
A Checklist for Realtors Most homebuyers trust their realtor. Realtors work hard to earn that trust. Your client may look to you for advice when choosing a home inspection company. If you give them a list of companies…
Former Drug Labs
Identifying Former Grow-ops Would you recognize the signs of a former grow-op? As a realtor, you should be aware of the visible evidence these destructive activities leave behind so you can advise buyers accordingly. James Dobney Inspections offers the following list…
No Home Is Perfect
In Search of the Right Home for You The inspectors of James Dobney Inspections have conducted over 55,000 home inspections and we haven’t found a perfect house yet. Since perfection is not an option, what should you expect?…
Battery Operated Power Tools
Q: My son and daughter-in-law just purchased their first home. Between the repair and maintenance requirements pointed out in the home inspection (thanks for that!), and their renovation plans, it appears that they are going to be very…