Buying a foreclosure or power-of-sale home in Ottawa can be an excellent opportunity to purchase property below market value. These bank-owned homes often attract investors, first-time buyers, and renovators looking for long-term value. However, foreclosure properties also come with higher risk, making a professional home inspection essential. Before committing to a foreclosure purchase, it’s critical to understand the condition of the home. A detailed inspection by an experi

The Christmas holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, and cozy winter nights. However, Ottawa’s freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and older housing can create hidden risks for homeowners during the winter season. At NCR Home Inspection , we help homeowners protect their biggest investment with professional, detailed home inspections in Ottawa . Use this Christmas holiday checklist to keep your home safe, efficient, and problem-free all winter long. 🔌 Ele

Buying a home in Ottawa’s competitive real estate market  can be exciting, but before you sign on the dotted line, scheduling a professional home inspection in Ottawa  is one of the smartest steps you can take. A house may look move-in ready, but only a certified inspector can uncover hidden issues that could cost you thousands in repairs. Whether you’re purchasing in Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Stittsville, Nepean,  or downtown Ottawa, a thorough inspection protects your inv

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...

Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings desperation -- and with it, sadly, fraud. Of course, the majority of tradesmen are generally honest professionals, but there is a large number of unscrupulous contractors who will fix items that don’t need fixing, or grossly overcharge you for services or parts. Worse, there are plenty of con artists posing as tradesmen who will simply take your mo

Raising plants indoors is a home-healthy move because of their ability to clean the air of carbon dioxide, but their benefits don't stop there. According to several studies, the average houseplant can remove formaldehyde, benzene, and a host of other toxins that plague typical indoor air. It may come as a surprise, but indoor air is often much more polluted than the air outside. Off-gassing from paints, adhesives, and even unsuspected items, such as clothing and tap water, in

HOW WIND CREATES DAMAGE UPLIFT One of the destructive forces created by wind is uplift, which is the tendency of materials to be lifted...

Electromagnetic Fields Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? What are...

Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks and beam jacks, are hollow steel posts designed to provide structural support. An...

We know that hail is associated with storms. Usually, storms that drop hail also bring wind, as low-pressure fronts move in and out of...