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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Here is a prime example of value of performing a thermal imaging scan during the home inspection.
The bright blue circular area indicates the presence of moisture.  Snow was melting on the roof and water was leaking down the bathroom vent duct to the bathroom ceiling vent (the dark red
square). There was no visual staining on the ceiling. The moisture level measured in the drywall in the circular blue area
was over 20%. In the attic a gleam of light reflected off a stream of water was visible down the vent duct.
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Calgary home inspector, Calgary mold inspector, Airdrie home inspector, Cochrane
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inspector, High River home inspector, Strathmore home inspector Pre-sale home inspection or pre-purchase home inspection, Mold Inspection, Pre-listing
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Pair of Eyes- Daryl Mikalson, Certified Home Inspector, Master's of Environmental Science, Retired Professional
Engineer
Why pay franchise fees and overhead without personalized service. 
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are performed by myself, Daryl Mikalson, Master's Environmental Science, P.Eng, a Certified Home Inspector.
I am committed
to perform a comprehensive inspection using a diagnostic checklist of over 250 symptoms indicative of defects and maintenance
required. The checklist is based on the collected knowledge of experienced inspectors. I will take the time
required to give your home a complete assessment. My primary concern is your health, safety and peace
of mind in your largest investment.
A state of the art inspection reporting system provides an easy to read approximately 50 page report, including
photos, specific to your home or potential home. The report includes summaries of Defects (items over $1000
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I will provide an inspection n accordance with InterNACHI of practice, see link below, and the National Occupational
Standard Professional Home and Property Inspector (http://www.cahpi.ca/images/stories/pdfs/hpi%20revised%20nos%20final%20-%20june%202008.pdf). InterNACHI provides extensive training and support. A Certified
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hours of inspection related continuing education each year.
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Text or Call 403-874-6084, click on this text and e-mail daryl@livingaware.ca Ask for a quote; and receive a FREE (no obligation)
copy of "Now That You've Had a Home Inspection" 116 pages with 130 photographs and illustrations.
click here to view table of contents
Call 403 874 6084 to
discuss your needs,
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and EMF testing also provided.
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Testimonials Thanks
for taking the time to look at the property for us. Your expertise was greatly appreciated. Mary Yung Yoo Thanks
What you gave us a few weeks ago is very well done. Ron Conklin Thanks for your report and the extra detail you put into it. Bert
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