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…
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…
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…
Having a house inspection done before buying is a great way to perform your due diligence before purchasing. Finding out what types of maintenance need to be completed and if they have been well taken care of, or neglected, can protect you and help you make an educated decision. If you have been wondering “Should…
The title says it all. Our experienced and certified Kelowna home inspections team is growing and we couldn’t be happier! That being said, we are excited to welcome our newest team member, Vin McConnachie! As you know, we pride ourselves on our detailed and honest assessments (both commercial and residential), professionalism, years of experience, knowledge,…
Spring has sprung in the beautiful Okanagan, and for many homeowners, it’s time to complete some home maintenance! To keep your home efficient, safe and ready for the coming seasons, we recommend following these spring maintenance tips from our home inspection services experts. Kelowna Home Inspector Suggestions for Exterior Spring Maintenance There are many home…
Let me introduce myself. My name is Lloyd Kenzle and I’ve been the proud owner of C4U Inspections since 2008. For over ten years, it’s been my pleasure to be the face and voice of one of Kelowna’s most trusted home inspection businesses. Whether you’re homeowner wanting to sell, a homebuyer on the lookout for…
Just like you, pests and wild animals need shelter. Unfortunately for you, your home may provide the safety and refuge many insects, mice or other unwanted pests are looking for. So, how can you prevent your home being invaded by these pesky critters? We’ve compiled a few key ways you can prevent insects and…