As much as many of us are reluctant to admit, fall is in the air. And with it comes some important checks to complete in and around your home to ensure you have everything in order before temperatures really start to drop. Your seasonal homeowner to-do list includes completing regular maintenance checks and balances to help prevent the most common …
At A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI), we welcome a diverse mix of home inspectors from coast to coast to help service the unique needs of a broad range of homeowners and homebuyers, as well as our Realtors partners. The home inspection industry has traditionally been viewed as a male-dominated, blue-collar profession. But we’re thankful to support the next generation …
When you join ABCHI as a franchisee or inspector, you’re backed by expertise and support from an entire family within a trusted brand – where every member has helped pave the way to your new career with us. ABCHI is comprised of industry-leading home inspectors operating in local markets across Canada – and internationally, in fact. We support each other …
Summer’s here! Be sure to get out there and live it to the fullest, as it’ll be over before we know it. Summer is among the easiest seasons to take care of your homeowner to-do list as well. And that includes completing your regular maintenance checks and balances to help prevent the most common – and also costly – problems …
Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and often overwhelming – experiences of a lifetime. It’s also among the largest financial investments you’ll ever make. That’s why it’s essential to have a knowledgeable professional on your side walking you through each step and answering questions throughout the homebuying and mortgage processes. There’s way more to a mortgage …
Is your current home or the house you’re looking to purchase completely or partially heated with wood? If so, it’s in your best interest to have all wood-burning appliances inspected by a Wood Energy Technical Transfer (WETT) specialist. A WETT Inspection will ensure that your system is correctly installed and operating properly, and that it poses no threat to your …
When you enlist an ABCHI inspector to protect your home – likely the largest financial investment you’ll make throughout your lifetime – you actually receive expertise from an entire team. ABCHI is comprised of industry-leading home inspectors operating in local markets across Canada – and internationally, in fact. We support each other and learn together through best practice sharing and …
While there’s virtually an endless list of reasons why a home inspection makes sense to protect your hard-earned money, there are different types of inspections available to safeguard you when buying, selling or maintaining a property. Each type of home inspection we carry out follows the same format, with the intent of disclosing the condition of the structure, foundation, plumbing …
When booking your home inspection, chances are, you’re focused on three main questions: 1) How much will it cost?; 2) How long will it take?; and 3) What will the inspector be checking? While it’s important to know what to expect, it’s even more beneficial to ask the right questions during and after the inspection to ensure you have the …
Each season presents its own to-do list for homeowners. Following a regular home maintenance schedule is the easiest way to stay on top of this list and ensure you’re protecting your investment as well as your family’s wellbeing. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it’s important to get into the …
