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. Don't let these New Year goals of home ownership become overly stressful! Read our helpful guide to…
At c4u Inspections, we know buying a home can be a big goal for the New Year! Whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced real estate investor, buying a new home or commercial property is a great 2021 resolution that requires serious research, budgeting and planning. The key to an enjoyable property…
Tis’ the season to add some extra interior and exterior holiday lights, a few cool blow ups in the front yard and perhaps a rooftop display, Griswold style. We're home a lot more often, lately, and that means going all out on decorations from many! The fantastic yearly display of lights and outdoor decorations is…
The fluctuating weather we experience in the Okanagan, snow one day and gone the next, heavy rains and surprisingly warm days for the end of Autumn, means that we can forget what season we are steadily moving towards! However, even with the melting snow and sunny days, it’s important not to forget that winter is…
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…