We decided to buy a new house and hired Michael Lam to perform the home inspection. He arrived earlier than we scheduled and was already surveying the outside of the home. He patiently went through the whole house with us, pointing out the major defects and recommended what we could do to remedy the problems. In fact, he told us the attic had severe mold, rot, and water damage and explained that this can cause structural damage and is a health hazard to the occupants in the home, if left untreated. He also discovered there was a layer of asbestos below the main hardwood floor, which would otherwise have been difficult to detect. He reiterated the fact that asbestos detection is not part of a home inspector’s job, but he raised suspicion, which helped us out a lot. The whole inspection took about 3 hours and he answered all the questions and concerns we had with the home. We found that Michael Lam was very professional, respectful, punctual, and patient. He was able to speak both Chinese and English, which accommodated my limited ability to speak some Mandarin words. I highly recommend him to anyone buying a new house.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $350.00