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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…
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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?…
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Global TV Ask An Expert – James Gives Advice On Finding a Home Inspector and Answers Caller’s Questions
James gives some tips for finding a home inspector that is right for you. He also answers callers questions and gives suggestions to a caller about using a pellet stove for heating their home, he gives suggestions for…
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Ask an Expert on Global TV – James Gives Wet Weather Tips and Answers Callers Questions
With the wet weather upon us, James will give some tips for the wet weather that is upon us. He also answers callers questions like moving a heritage home, water seeping through cracks in underground parking in condo…
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Global TV Ask an Expert – James answers a variety of caller’s questions
James talk about water heaters, flooring recommendations and winterizing your patio doors to cut down the draft. Follow Us:
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Ask an Expert on Global TV – James talks about Fall Maintenance Checklist
James gives tips on Fall Maintenance for your home and answers questions about gutters leaking, maintenance of concrete tile roofs and losing seals on windows Follow Us:
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Appearance on Global TV – James Dobney talks about starting an addition
James talks about starting an addition and things to start to think about before you start an addition. James also answers caller’s questions about cement forms, when a roof needs to be replaced Follow Us:
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Why to Inspect Brand New Homes?
As a professional house and building inspection company, one of our primary jobs is answering questions. One of the most common questions we get is “Should I have my brand new house inspected?” It’s a fair and honest…
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Home Improvement Cost Estimates
The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are based on information obtained in across Canada. In various geographical areas these figures may differ. The life expectancy of…
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Vermiculite (asbestos) Insulation. What Is It? Is It in Your Home?
If you have never seen vermiculite insulating an attic, you may have seen it in potting soil. Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral worldwide. When heated rapidly to high temperatures, this crystalline mineral expands into low density, accordion-like, golden brown strands….
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Tips for Successful Repairs
Let’s start by differentiating between a home improvement and a home repair. A home improvement, as the name implies, means improving something. It is usually a renovation to create more space, change the layout of the house, improve…
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What is a Home Inspection?
Since we opened our doors in 1986, James Dobney Inspections has taken a very liberal approach with clients who are unhappy with our service. But over the last few years, we have seen a steady shift in clients’…
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Do You Need a Home Inspection or Engineering Analysis?
What do homebuyers want to know? If you’re like most homebuyers, you want to know the condition of a house before you buy it. Are the home’s mechanical systems and structural components in working order? Will they need…
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What to Expect From a Home Inspection
There may come a time that you discover something wrong with the house, and you may be upset or disappointed with your home inspection. Intermittent Or Concealed Problems Some problems can only be discovered by living in a…
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HORIZON – Electronic Reports
The home inspection and real estate market has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. As technology advances and consumers become more web-savvy, there is a greater need for products and services that can keep pace. As we…
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The Home Reference Book®
The first tool you need around the house. The Home Reference Book is provided to the potential home purchaser at the end of every home inspection. The clearest, most comprehensive reference guide available. The easy-to-use manual contains 400…
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Minimize Surprises
Inspecting Your Own Home First. As professional home inspectors, we get paid to look for problems. The majority of the house problems we find could have been avoided, or at least minimized, with proper inspection and maintenance on…
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Getting Ready for a Home Inspection
Most homebuyers will use a home inspector when they purchase their home. The following suggestions will help you choose a reliable home inspection company and to understand what to expect from a home inspection. Follow Us:
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Finding the Right Home Inspector for you
Most homebuyers will use a home inspector when they purchase their home. The following suggestions will help you to choose a reliable home inspection company and to understand what to expect from a home inspection. What is a…