End of February 2015 beginning of April 2015, we used Classic Home Inspection for our pre-purchase home inspection. We were booked with Brent.
Company was friendly and nice inspector seemed very knowledgeable and like he knew what he was doing and explained a lot during the inspection. To us it seemed top notch, but we are also first time home buyer so we don't anything about process or what is involved. The inspector was on time and cost was low.
We got our report, only major issue mention in report, was main floor front window one panel has lost argon gas and recommended to be replaced. Thinking that was minor, we waived inspection on my home and bought it.
We had to call to get copies of out pictures.
Thirty days later when final visit before key turn over, i bought a contractor to provide estimate on downstairs window, only to find out that all windows in master bedroom also need replacing and have lost argon gas also, and condensation is built up in window, along with a pink color is on inside of glass. Also that none of the windows actually have handled to open them.
The master washroom tap, no water is released through there into tub. Water only comes from shower head.
The master bedroom, paint is stripping, due to water damage.
To my thinking, i would think these items were vital notes in buying a home, and in 30 days for all these to go bad seems a bit farfetched.
I emailed inspector twice and no reply, so i called him once and he only stated that they were working at time. To us 30 days is not long for all these items to go this bad. Second time i tried to call because we no longer had access to our pictures no answer. Therefore i had to call from a different number and he answered and stated he would send to us. He did send them and were downloaded them.
I would advise anyone, please know what is expected and ensure all you are aware of how long form inspection there notes are good for, else you will be like us with a bill on a new purchase.
I was told to use Mike Holmes, now i wish i did, because i know i would not be going through all this.