On-Sight Home Inspections Ltd.

onsighthomeinspection.com onsight.inspect4u@gmail.com 403-952-6234
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE ON-SIGHT HOME INSPECTIONS
... THE INSPECTION: A standard Inspection is normally scheduled for 3 hours, followed up with an In-depth digital report complete with photos. Be prepared if possible, to meet with me on-site near the end of Inspection so we can go over my findings. Your Inspection will also include appliance Recallcheck. I will be taking data from all appliances including the furnace, HWT, AC, etc. The data will be sent to a third party data bank which will let you know in a monthly update if there is a recall on a particular appliance. AND THAT’S NOT ALL!! You will automatically be entitled to a 90 day warranty, and will start on the day of possession with no extra fees or deductible.
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED: On-Sight Home Inspections is not a franchise and has been built from the ground up…….One satisfied customer at a time!
EXPERIENCE: With a (CPI) CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR designation along with countless hours of education and on-going training/courses, you can breathe easy knowing I’m on the job. You wouldn’t take your car to a musician for repairs, so when choosing an Inspector, ask questions such as their previous background experience. I have worked in Medicine Hat in the residential construction industry for over 35 years, and I am completely confident that my knowledge and expertise will help guide you through the most important investment you may ever make.
TIMING IS NOT EVERYTHING: A typical inspection is normally scheduled for up to a 3 hour session however; it is not unusual to find me working overtime to ensure a complete and thorough inspection has been performed for my client. In most cases, a 3 hour inspection is hardly enough time to accurately evaluate thousands of items, systems, and components that make up a home.
YOU, THE CUSTOMER: You and the home in question is priority #1. You have just hired me to inspect your home. It is a big responsibility, and one that I take very seriously. Getting you into the right home that is safe, secure, and structurally sound is my main concern.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTIC INSULATION FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY
Attic insulation is one important way you can lower you energy bills and make your home more green. The attic is often one of the easiest places to add insulation to your home, making it a great place to start when making weatherizing changes for any season. Insulating your attic can help prevent air from escaping the house and stop outside air from coming in.
Why insulate your attic:... Heating and cooling costs account for up to 50-70 percent of the energy used in an average home. This means that losing your home’s hot or cold air makes for a huge energy waste. Taking steps to prevent this loss is very important when thinking of ways to make your home more green. Any area where you can prevent wasting energy is always an important area to focus on.
Adding insulation to your attic helps reduce your energy costs by lowering the amount of energy you need to keep you home at a comfortable level. Because any changes in your home’s temperature must be fought against by your heating and air conditioning units, leaving spaces where drastic changes can happen makes your home vulnerable to higher energy usage and costs.
How insulation works: Air naturally flows from a warm area to a cold one. During the winter months, warm air in your home tries to escape to the cooler air outside, and during the summer months warm air outside tries to make it’s way inside to the cooler air in your home. Outlying rooms such as attics, basements, and garages are all places where this air change can happen the most easily. From there, the air begins to make its way into the rest of the home.
Insulation works by limiting air movement within the home. The still air trapped in the insulation works to help prevent the heat from escaping from one place to the next. Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which tells you how resistant to heat flow it is. The higher the R-value of the insulation the better able it is to prevent hot air from moving from one place to another.
Types of insulation for attics There are many types of insulation that you can install in your attic to help prevent this transfer of hot air. Each type has it’s own benefits and issues that need to be weighed before choosing an insulation type.
Batts and rolls are flexible fiber sheets that lay within the standard spacingsd in wall studs and floor joints.l These can be cut to fit into uneven spaces and to allow wires or pipes to fit through. They can be purchased with flame resistant chemicals for areas where the insulation will be exposed in the home. Blown-in loose fill is an insulation made of loose fibers or fiber pellets that are blown in using special equipment. This is good for unfinished floors that many attics have as it fill fill in many gaps and spaces easily. Foam insulation is a special foam that is sprayed into walls. Professionals mix the foam and spray it into cavities using special equipment.
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Clint Mokelky onsighthomeinspection.com 403-952-6234
MOLD & INDOOR AIR QUALITY TESTING
... My thorough and extensive mold inspection and mold testing service ensures all mold contaminations are found, identified, and professionally assessed. Even hidden mold can be discovered and isolated, so proper treatment recommendations can be made. Once an assessment is complete, mold and air samples are analyzed by PROLAB, an accredited third party, and a detailed report is prepared from a Certified Mold Inspector. A post mold consultation is also provided to ensure a thorough understanding of results and recommendations made. As a professional consultant, my customers and the validity of our results are my main priority. As such, I DO NOT remove mold. I am a mold inspection and testing specialist. This protects my clients from any conflict of interest and ensures honest, unbiased results, geared towards your specific needs. For more info visit: onsighthomeinspection.com
Clint Mokelky
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HOME MAINTENANCE TIP OF THE WEEK ! SPRING IS COMING............ Did you know that the average house even when well insulated, contains cracks and gaps between building materials that can add up to a hole of approximately 14 inches square? Is your home ready for those hot summer days ahead? Just like the winter season, there are a few things you can do in the summer to make your home a little more comfortable and possibly save a little money on your energy bills at the same ti...
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14 Sneaky-Smart Ways to Cut Your Home Heating Bills Even in the middle of winter, you can slash your energy bills without sacrificing comfor
Winter is here, but it doesn't have to bring outsized heating bills with it. Take a tour of your home and check out these problem areas; fixing them up could dramatically reduce how much you need to spend to keep the place warm and toasty.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Detectors

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion of fuels, such as natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood or coal.
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WANT TO ADD VALUE TO THE SALE OF YOUR HOME??
HERE IS HOW!!!
Now a days most buyers, when they have found a home that they want and is in there budget, will demand a Home Inspection to make sure all issues and concerns are brought to their attention.
... This is all great, and I recommend every potential home buyer to call on a Home Inspector but, finding major problems or deficiencies in the home at this time may turn out to be a big disappointment for all parties involved.
At this point the buyer and seller have to come up with some type of agreement where usually the seller may have to get some of these concerns fixed, or the new homeowner may have to move into the house knowing these issues exist.
But.....what if you as the seller, were to receive a PRE seller Home Inspection prior to listing your property with your favourite real estate agent?
What if you, the seller, had a Home Inspection completed and sitting at the property for all potential buyers to view?
What if you, the seller, has shown in good faith, that you have checked off the deficiencies that you have already repaired or corrected?
Although some issues may require a qualified professional, most repairs can be performed by you the seller at little to no cost. Some issues may only need your time and a little effort.
The benefits are HUGE!!! You now have a home for sale with fewer issues. You, the buyer, and your agents can now make a stress free transaction without further delays which may result in bigger $$$$ for your pocket!!!
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Can I do OZONE odour control treatments? The answer is NO and here is why!!!
As of late I have been frequently asked if I can do ozone treatments on their new home purchase to eliminate bad odours.
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