We were referred to Vahn and the Solex Group for our new home inspection and was very happy with the service. Vahn was able to set up an inspection on very short notice, which you really need to do when you're working on tight timelines for conditional sales.
Once we arrived for our inspection, Vahn was already there and checking on the outside of the building. He is friendly, and very thorough...will take pictures of anything that could be of concern (from minor to major) and will patiently explain it all to you, including what the problem is, why it happens, its implications, expected lifespan, and whether it you should give it immediate attention or if something should be fixed "as needed, etc. He also takes the time to give you extra tips and recommendations on how to maintain a house, which I found to be very helpful since this will be our first house.
I do also recommend getting the "Extended" package where he will use the thermal scan to identify any weak areas such as raccoons in the attic or insufficient insulation, etc. For the extra $75, it's worth the piece of mind.
Solex's written report is provided to you within 24 hours and is detailed, informative and easy to understand.
I would recommend this inspector to anyone looking to purchase a property.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $500.00
- Company Response
Thanks for the review Julie. You witnessed first hand the benefit of using a thermal imaging camera. Here's a brief explanation on what thermal imaging is all about: Despite what you might have heard or seen, thermal or infrared (IR) cameras can't see through walls or ceilings. Instead, they display colour images based on the surface temperatures of various materials being viewed. To illustrate, think of a digital camera that requires thousands of points (or pixels) to form a photo. An IR camera on the other hand, requires thousands of points (temperature readings) to display a thermal image. Warmer surface temperatures show up as brighter colours and cooler surface temperatures will show up as darker colours on the IR camera's display which can be evaluated by a qualified operator to determine what images are typical and where there might be an issue. For more on thermograpy, check the Resource Centre of our website. Don't hesitate to contact me for anything home related Julie....thanks again!