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Condition Surveys Condition surveys help an owner understand the current property conditions, needed repairs, options and costs. In many cases we catch small cost problems before they become expensive unplanned repair costs.
The format is similar to pre-purchase inspections, but addresses specific concerns of the owner.
Repair and Renovation Advice / Forecasting Repairs and Costs Most building replacement costs are predictable, yet few owners choose cost effective maintenance or plan ahead for replacement. Guardian can help determine the condition of building components and plan for repair and replacement costs. In many cases we catch small cost problems before they become expensive unplanned repair costs.
Dispute Resolution and Expert Testimony Guardian helps parties to property disputes establish the state of repair of the property and the needed costs. The true measure of our success, is that most of these disputes are resolved without going to court.
Preparing to Sell Condition surveys are often performed prior to listing a property for sale. A condition survey can verify technical details for the vendor's disclosure form and provide the seller advance notice of the concerns that may be raised by a prospective buyer. Condition survey inspections generally follow the format of pre-purchase inspections.
Ontario New Home Warranty Program Buyers of new homes are covered by the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (TARION) against defects in materials and workmanship for the first year. Water penetration from the exterior and mechanical equipment such as the furnace have warranty coverage of two years from the date of possession. The house is covered for a period of 7 years against major structural failure which leaves the house substantially uninhabitable. The buyer must notify both the builder and TARION in writing within the warranty period.
Guardian's inspection before the end of the warranty period helps identify and document incomplete and deficient construction issues. Often these issues relate to failure to meet the various installation requirements. It should however be noted that most houses will in some way fail to meet the required installation requirements and codes.
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