Foundation & Up Home Inspections Ltd.

From one of my clients.

Minto reached out to me following the receipt of my 30-Day list and said that "the inspector did a phenomenal job" documenting the home.

They will be addressing all items requiring action on my list.

Wow. Good way to start the day!!

Last couple of chances to get rid of your hazardous waste till spring.... Oct. 12 in the West and Oct. 22 in the East.

Hazardous waste and special items | City of Ottawa On this page Disposal of household hazardous waste 2023 Household Hazardous Waste events The following procedures will be in place at each event: The event accepts waste from city of Ottawa residents only. Upon arrival, residents will be directed into a queue where they will wait their turn to park....

What is a Water Source Heat Pump? - United CoolAir A Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) could be the best option for commercial buildings. See how United CoolAir is the best option.

How high can I build my fence? We ask the experts! With nearly 50 years of experience, the experts at Fence-All can answer just about any question you have about fences, railing or decks.

Managing surface water on your property can reduce the likelihood of basement leaks and make for a better gardening experience.

The minimum recommended gradient of the surface adjacent to your home’s foundation is 6 inches for the first 10 feet. That is a 5% incline. Depending on soil conditions, you may want to increase that slope to be more effective. Rocky/sandy soil drains more readily than clay-based soils. Watch for pooling and make adjustments as needed.

Ideally, garden beds will be slightly elevated above the surrounding soil grade. This will prevent water from pooling in the garden beds and the over-watering of your plants. There are also many plans for raised or enclosed garden beds, and kits at building supply stores for assembling raised beds. This is especially helpful for people that may have mobility issues.

Make sure provisions for drainage are present to prevent oversaturation of those garden beds.

Check out why to use a CAHPI inspector https://www.cahpi.ca/en/buyers-and-sellers/why-use-a-cahpi-inspector

Especially today....

6 Tips to protect your home against spring flooding from the Home Flood Protection Program:

Outside your home:
• Remove debris from eavestroughs and downspouts
• Extend downspouts at least 6” away from foundation
• Seal cracks and gaps in basement windows, doors, and foundation

Inside your home:
• Test sump pump, backup battery and alarm
• Clean backwater valve and test alarm
• Remove any items blocking the floor drain

Check out our website www.cahpi.ca for more resources for homebuyers and home sellers.

Time for an upgrade? New incentive programs now available for homeowners to install permeable pavement The City of Ottawa is now offering two new incentive programs to offset the costs of permeable pavement installation.

If your home’s roof experiences some shade in the summer, those shaded areas may encounter some algae, lichen, or moss growth. Apart from being unsightly, these growths can, over time, damage the surface of your roof shingles and shorten their useful service life.

If you choose to remove the growth, be gentle. Excessive abrasion will damage the stone grit on your asphalt shingles. That grit protects your shingles from the damaging UV rays of the sun. While some shingles are being produced with a zinc component in the stone grit to discourage plant growth on your shingles, that protection may wane over time.

A more sure-fired way to combat such growth is the installation of zinc flashing just below the roof’s ridge cap. When rain washes over the exposed surface of the
zinc flashing and runs down the shingles, it will deposit enough zinc to discourage algae, lichen, and moss growth.

Head to the link in bio to give it a read https://www.cahpi.ca/en/blog

when you are multi tasking and want to do laundry, go to the bathroom, yell down the basement stairs at teenagers and watch the BBQ at the same time.....

Just had to laugh.....yes no permit....

For my real estate friends….. keep treading

So. Much. Truth.

If you live in a part of Canada that does not have abundant natural gas distribution, you may be using furnace oil to heat your home. If that is the case, you will have an oil tank somewhere on your property, inside or adjacent to your home. Here are some things of which you should be mindful.

Firstly, the insurance industry has heavily influenced the installation standards for oil tanks. As costs of claims related to leaks have risen, the standards have improved considerably. But, if you have and older installation, it probably does not meet the most recent standard. Check with your insurance company to determine if you have coverage for oil leaks and what you can do to continue protection.

Secondly, inspect your oil tank annually. If the metal tank is located at the exterior of your home, it will be more vulnerable to corrosion and leakage. In cold weather, moisture inside the tank will condense and, water being heavier than oil, it will sink to the bottom of the tank and begin the corrosion process. If you observe visible corrosion at the bottom of the tank, do not touch it; that rust may be the only thing preventing a leak. Instead, contact your fuel supplier for an inspection.

Oil leaks are serious and expensive to mitigate. Monitor your tank regularly.

Head to the link in bio to give it a read https://www.cahpi.ca/en/blog/the-heat-is-on

Shout out to Maureen Yates and her clients for being open to having Niam on site for his first work day with Foundation & Up!!

To many more.

Time to clear the gutters!!! and change the roof shingles.....

Always good to know the old boiler is working!!

This just came up for new home owners.....

Schneider ElectricTM Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards Schneider Electric is directly contacting all known retailers, distributors, homeowners, and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. All purchasers and installers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have the recalled load centers inspected by t...

Anyone looking to get rid of hazardous waste, there is a special depot this weekend!!!Clear out after your spring cleaning!

https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/hazardous-waste-and-special-items

Hazardous waste and special items | City of Ottawa Disposal of household hazardous waste 2022 One-day Household Hazardous Waste Events The following procedures will be in place at each event: Upon arrival, residents will be directed into a queue where they will wait their turn to park in a designated area. All vehicles will be spaced accordingly, an...

It’s April Fool’s Day!!! That means it is time to get out this weekend and review the outside of your home and the property for any required repairs, upgrades or changes that may be needed before next winter!! Don’t forget to look at the roof!!

Air Coming around the interior trim of front door on brand new home.

Hot water tank with thermal imaging.

So what is wrong with the install on this new home?

Don't know why, but this picture made me happy. Have a good weekend.

Ontario couple who bought home in winter finds garbage dump in backyard when snow melts

Dream home becomes nightmare for Ontario family who passed on home inspection An Ontario family who purchased their dream home said their experience has become a nightmare because of what they learned after waiving a home inspection.