COVER FEATURE
HOME INSPECTIONS THAT DRAW ON “A GREAT FOUNDATION”
By Rebecca Spinner Photos Evan Ceretti
Y et property flaws can impact residents’ comfort, safety, and wellbeing--as well as a home’s value. Home inspection guards against those potential dangers and expenses, and certified home inspector Bernard MacKinnon has noticed professional inspections becoming crucial to more and more buyers and sellers. “The market’s gotten more competitive and aggressive,” he explains. “People often have to book a tentative inspection before putting in an offer now.” MacKinnon has conducted certified home inspections on PEI for years through his company, Most house-hunters devote breathtaking time and attention to the home- buying process. But if they’ve tracked down a gorgeous, perfectly situated property, and they’re on the verge of making an offer, they may find themselves hard-pressed to try to assess the home’s flaws.
“My father often told me that ‘experience is a good teacher,’” says home inspector Bernard MacKinnon, a long-time carpentry and construction professional.
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