Cold weather is upon us, meaning it is that usual time of year for sniffles, sneezing, flus and colds. However, the COVID-19 pandemic makes it even more important to pay attention to our health and the health of our family members. Many of us assume that we are dealing with allergies, or issues due to…
The air is getting colder and the first snowfall came earlier than expected for a lot of us here in the Okanagan. Winter is certainly on its way! This can mean heavy snowfall, freezing rain, ice and strong winds from winter storms. As a homeowner, it’s time to get winterizing your home before it…
The Autumn Season Can Bring Unexpected Guests Autumn is such a beautiful season here in the Okanagan Valley! It brings changing colours in our forests and cooler weather to enjoy those last few hikes before the snow comes. It's a busy time, as well! Fall maintenance means cleaning those gutters, gathering firewood, raking leaves and…
Stop Guessing About the State of Your Property Buying a home or commercial property is one of the most important purchases you can make! That’s why you want to be as prepared and informed as possible before making the purchase. Property inspections are indispensable to both old and new buildings. Older homes and commercial buildings…
Commercial Assessment | BC Hydro, Mica Creek Town Site BC Hydro Mica Creek Dam Townsite Project It isn’t often that a company gets asked to inspect an entire town, but that’s what happened to C4U Inspections Ltd. After being hired by BC Hydro, C4U had a unique opportunity to give a Property Condition Assessment Report…
A ruptured water heater can pour out gallons of water in minutes. At that rate, a trickle soon turns into a flooded basement. And while you’d think your insurance would cover damage from your water heater, the answer isn’t always that simple. The reason behind the flooding plays a major role in whether you’re…
Radon is in the news again. Two Kelowna postcodes have been identified as radon hotspots, while Vernon West, East, and Central all were identified as having higher than healthy readings. In fact, two homes in Vernon came back with readings measuring 5-7 times higher than the current Canadian guideline. What is Radon Gas? Radon is…
Our roofs are forced to work overtime during the winter. After being lashed by snow and rain, it’s important that you make sure your roof hasn’t suffered any damage once the snow clears. This is especially true if life got in the way and you didn’t make time to inspect the roof and clear the…
Purchasing a property or making upgrades to your home is stressful enough. You don't want to have to think about insurance. But insurance home inspections are essential if you want to protect your most important asset: your home. What is an Insurance Home Inspection? Insurance home inspections are used to determine the replacement value…
More entrepreneurs are working from home these days. You may be happy to know that many home maintenance expenses are tax-deductible for a property that you use to earn a business income. This applies greatly to rental suites and home business upgrades. It can be much easier to tackle home maintenance expenses when there is…