Welcome to the NEW CAHPI Inspector Newsletter. We hope you like the new format. Send us your feedback and suggestions at .  CAHPI NEWS It's Renewal Time! Members with National Certificate Holder® (NCH) and Registered Home Inspector® (RHI) designations, please submit your annual membership renewal payment prior to June 30th and rem...

Welcome to the NEW CAHPI Inspector Newsletter. We hope you like the new format. Send us your feedback and suggestions at .  CAHPI NEWS It's Renewal Time! Members with National Certificate Holder® (NCH) and Registered Home Inspector® (RHI) designations, please submit your annual membership renewal payment prior to June 30th and rem...

Welcome to the NEW CAHPI Inspector Newsletter. We hope you like the new format. Send us your feedback and suggestions at .  CAHPI NEWS CAHPI Educational Webinars Live educational webinars are back on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT  For full details check-out the schedule!   READ MORE April 4 :: &nb...

Welcome to the NEW CAHPI Inspector Newsletter. We hope you like the new format. Send us your feedback and suggestions at .  CAHPI NEWS CAHPI Educational Webinars Live educational webinars are back on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST For full details check-out the schedule!   READ MORE February 28 :: Novel Muni...

NEW YEAR... NEW LOOK FOR THE CAHPI INSPECTOR NEWSLETTER! Welcome to the NEW CAHPI Inspector Newsletter. We hope you like the new format. Send us your feedback and suggestions at .  CAHPI NEWS President's Message I'm proud to announce that the 2023 CAHPI National Standards of Practice (SOP) are now available and we encourage all in...

As the weather starts to heat up, so does the importance of a working air conditioner. After all, there's nothing worse than coming home to a stuffy, hot house on a hot summer day. But to guarantee you'll be able to enjoy the cool air as needed, you need to make sure your AC unit is properly maintained. Types of Air Conditioning Units Did you know ...

Siding (also called cladding) is the exterior wall covering on your home. It can be made of vinyl, aluminum, wood, stucco, or composite materials. While siding comes in many colours and styles providing a unique decorative element to your home, it also provides additional wall strength and protection from the elements. Types of Siding Aluminum or v...

Summer is just around the corner, and nobody loves summer quite like Canadians. After a long, cold winter, who doesn't look forward to spending time outdoors with family and friends? But - is your deck safe for your summer gatherings? We've provided a list of top reasons decks collapse or fail - here's everything you need to know heading into the s...

Spring is here! The snow is gone. Everything is starting to thaw, and the geese will be arriving before you know it. If you haven't already started thinking about getting your home ready for spring, it might be time to start! That's especially true if you plan to hire professional help, so don't delay, schedule your appointments today. Here are a f...

Spring is on the way, and here in Canada that means snow melt - a lot of it. While it's a welcome sight for many, the combination of melting snow, glacier melt in the mountains, and rain can all potentially cause flood damage to your home. To help prevent that from happening to your home this spring, we've put together a list of tips: Determine You...

 With Canada's changing seasons, it's important to maintain your home no matter what the time of year. Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on our homes, by following these 5 CAHPI-recommended winter home maintenance tips, you can ensure that your home is functioning optimally throughout the winter. 1. Change the Furnace Air FilterDid you know th...

Whether it's your first or your fourth, buying a home is never a simple process. From finances, to inspections, showings to negotiations - there are a lot of moving pieces. To take a little bit of the guesswork out we're providing you with the main steps to follow when buying a home. Always make sure to work with professionals, like a CAHPI Inspect...

Don't look now, but winter is on its way in Canada. It is bringing with it cold, ice, sleet, snow, and rain, if you're on the East or West coast. We know the urge is strong to stay inside until everything melts, and April is showing on the calendar again. Unfortunately, that's not possible. As CAHPI home inspectors, we are out and about inspecting ...

One of the most important purchases that you will make in your lifetime is the purchase of a home. Hiring the right inspector is key in helping you make an informed decision about this purchase. Choosing a CAHPI inspector means choosing someone you can trust to provide you with an objective and independent comprehensive analysis of the home's major...