Victoria housing stock runs from 1910 character homes to buildings finished last year. The inspection is the same methodical walk either way — what changes is where the risk tends to sit. The walk, in order I start outside. Roof coverings and visible flashing, then...
Older Island homes are often better built than what replaced them. The question is never “how old is it” — it is what has been maintained, what has been modified, and what has been quietly left alone. Ten things worth your attention These are the items...
Buyers often assume a recent build has already been checked. Municipal inspections confirm code compliance at specific stages — they are not a condition report on the finished house. What turns up on new homes Deficiencies on newer construction are usually small...