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…
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…
Majestic landscaping often draws homeowners to a property. Elegant trees, perennial flowers and shrubs you can count on are aesthetically pleasing. When it comes to the health and well-being of your foundation however, there are numerous things to consider. C4U Inspections in Kelowna can help you determine if your favourite weeping willow tree is planted…
Unfortunately, bathroom mold is one of the most common household problems that homeowners face. Due to the fungus being drawn to damp, dark and isolated places, there’s a good chance you’ll experience mold in your home at one point or another especially if preventative measures aren’t taken. But don’t let the ugly “M” word scare…
Fixing guttering problems is not as expensive as it once used to be. You only need to replace and work with areas that need work. This article looks at some of the common ways we can use to repair our guttering at lower costs. Those who do DIY home maintenance inspections will be able to…
While single-lever faucets look complicated, fixing them is easier than it looks. As usual, proper preparation is the key. This process should only take you about an hour. You don’t need to be a plumber to do this one. You will save on plumbing costs and you will save a whole lot more on the…
If you have never cut down a tree with a chainsaw before, it is always a good idea to get some help from someone who has experience. Never tackle a large tree on your first attempt. If you don’t have the help you need, start by working on smaller trees. In this article we look…
In the colder months of the year, frozen pipes can burst easily and cost you a lot of money. A small amount of ice can tear open water pipes in an instant. Often the real damage comes from the amount of damage caused by leaking water. This can run into the thousands of dollars. What…
Winter has one of the largest DIY home maintenance lists for the whole year. Here are our most current home maintenance recommendations at C4U Home Maintenance and Inspections. These recommendations are listed in order of priority and importance. Clean your gutters Your gutters are most likely to get junk and gunk during the fall months. Now…
New roof not so properly installed. It pays to have any work done on your home thoroughly inspected by C4U Inspections. In this recent case, Lloyd was asked to come give a new roof installation a proper roof inspection. This customer wasn’t happy to find out that the new roof on their home wasn’t what…