The Home Inspection Industry is selling time and knowledge. An Inspector spends an appropriate amount of time reviewing a property and educating the client about the property. The resulting Inspection Report, which is presented to the client, represents a transfer of knowledge. The home inspector using his expertise will provide a visual inspecti read more...
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Mr Laughlin did a very detailed home inspection on a home that I bought . I then hired him to do some renovations which I was extremely satisfied with. The kitchen was old and I wanted to update and freshen up .He installed new cabinets , new windows installed new taps, did plumbing work ,installed ceramic flooring, and back splash . Mr Laughlin also painted and installed hardwood flooring and renovated my bathroom. I find Mr. Laughlin to be very professional , trustworthy and his workmanship top notch.
Laughlins Home Inspections and Improvements has a TrustScore™ of 3.5. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Port Hope and the surrounding areas is 3.5. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
The following elements are used to calculate TrustScore:
Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 1 |
Approved | 0 | 1 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 5/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Services listed by Laughlins Home Inspections and Improvements may not require a Trade License. Check local laws to confirm license requirements before hiring. |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | No |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2004 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2014 |
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Home Inspection
The Home Inspection Industry is selling time and knowledge. An Inspector spends an appropriate amount of time reviewing a property and educating the client about the property. The resulting Inspection Report, which is presented to the client, represents a transfer of knowledge.
The home inspector using his expertise will provide a visual inspection by looking at the homes various systems, including interior and exterior components. The inspector will check exterior components including roofing, flashings, chimneys, gutters downspouts, wall surfaces, windows doors, the foundation and the grading around it. Interior systems the home inspector will check include electrical, heating air condition, ventilation plumbing, insulation, flooring ceiling and walls, windows and doors. A Free Home reference manual will be supplied and it is user friendly, it contains a wealth of information on all house components of a home and the proper installation methods if renovating. A one hour free consultation will be supplied after the home owner moves into their new home if there is a problem to address any concerns regarding the home. If the homeowner buys a new home with a warrantee, after one year the inspector will come back free of charge and access the home to determine if any other conditions occur, this will insure that the builder follows new warranty policies.
As part of the reporting system, Laughlin s Home Inspections prefers that the potential home buyer or seller be present at the time of the home inspection, this will allow for better communication and it is an opportunity to adjust expectations. Furthermore clients will make an informed buying decision and it will give positive reinforcement.
Dana is a graduate of Durham College and has completed an accredited certification of home inspection. This enables Laughlin s Home Inspections to inspect heating and air conditioning systems, structure, interior and ventilation, plumbing, electrical, exterior and roofing systems to the highest standards in the industry.
As a true believer between the difference between right and wrong in the construction field, professionalism has dropped off and as a result the general public should be informed. Dana has decided that through a home inspection to inform the clients of the existing or potential problems that may occur to the home that may lead to negative financial impact for the purchaser. Laughlin s Home Inspections is certified and qualified to perform pre-purchase inspections, pre-listing or pre-sale inspections, pre-renovation inspections, problem solving inspections, course of construction or progress inspections, legal dispute inspections and inspections of relatively new homes as warranties expire.
Main contact(s) | Dana Laughlin |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2014 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2004 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
Licensing information | Services listed by Laughlins Home Inspections and Improvements may not require a Trade License. Check local laws to confirm license requirements before hiring. |
Insurance information | Contact Laughlins Home Inspections and Improvements to request insurance details. |
Check local laws pertaining to license requirements and verify license and insurance details provided by the contractor prior to hiring.
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