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…
Happy Autumn Kelowna! The gorgeous brightly coloured leaves and crisp breeze remind us that Old Man Winter is coming soon. This is a super busy time for homeowners and strata property managers. Kelowna Roof inspections and strata annual maintenance is in full swing all over the Okanagan Valley. If you are feeling frustrated with trying…
You have most likely heard that asbestos is highly toxic and dangerous. It was a common building material utilized for adding strength and heat resistance to various items. When disturbed, toxic dust becomes airborne which can be disastrous and eventually lethal to those who are exposed. The industry tried to keep the risks under…