Home Inspection Services FAQ

We care deeply about our community. As a grassroots, local company, we invest back into this province because we love Saskatchewan. It’s not just our home; it’s your home too. We genuinely care about you because, in this province, we’re all neighbors, and neighbors look out for each other. When you choose Up Close Inspections, you can rest assured that you'll receive the best possible home inspection benefits, backed by our extensive training and experience. This commitment also extends to general home maintenance and preventative maintenance at home, ensuring your safety and peace of mind.

A home consists of many individual parts and systems, with each element supplied and installed by different people. Often, nobody pays attention to what others have done; they only focus on their own tasks. The various components and tradespeople involved can obscure underlying problems—perhaps a previous homeowner adjusted the insulation for a specific component and failed to replace it properly. When the next person covers it up, the issue remains hidden until it eventually becomes a significant problem months or years later. Addressing minor issues early through general home maintenance can prevent large, costly repairs later. Additionally, many repairs, fixes, and renovations executed by past homeowners are often based on the assumption that a quick fix suffices, which is frequently incorrect. Viewing a home inspection as a form of preventative maintenance home is crucial. A comprehensive home inspection, utilizing all the right tools, can yield substantial benefits down the road.

Wondering how an HRV works? Curious about what an HRV is? Below is the comprehensive guide from Canada’s premier housing authority, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation or CMHC. This guide covers everything about how a house is built, how it functions, and provides tips for general home maintenance, including the benefits of a home inspection and preventative maintenance for your home. Did you know that a house breathes? Did you know that a house actually gets bigger and smaller every year? Discover more insights below!

There are quite a few things to keep in mind about owning a home, especially when it comes to general home maintenance. Regular upkeep, including annual and seasonal tasks, is essential, along with knowing the difference between repairs that can wait and those that can’t. One of the great home inspection benefits is that it can help you identify areas needing preventative maintenance at home before they become bigger issues. Below is one of my favorite links to a Government of Canada guide to home maintenance! I hope you find it helpful!