Frequently Asked Questions

2R LeoShine provides construction management, project coordination, and pre-construction planning advisory services. Structural design work and engineering drawings that require a Professional Engineer's stamp are outside this scope and require a licensed P.Eng., which 2R LeoShine can help coordinate access to as part of managing your project.

2R LeoShine provides construction management, project coordination, and pre-construction planning advisory services. Structural design work and engineering drawings that require a Professional Engineer's stamp are outside this scope and require a licensed P.Eng., which 2R LeoShine can help coordinate access to as part of managing your project.

2R LeoShine provides construction management, project coordination, and pre-construction planning advisory services. Structural design work and engineering drawings that require a Professional Engineer's stamp are outside this scope and require a licensed P.Eng., which 2R LeoShine can help coordinate access to as part of managing your project.

2R LeoShine provides construction management, project coordination, and pre-construction planning advisory services. Structural design work and engineering drawings that require a Professional Engineer's stamp are outside this scope and require a licensed P.Eng., which 2R LeoShine can help coordinate access to as part of managing your project.

2R LeoShine provides construction management, project coordination, and pre-construction planning advisory services. Structural design work and engineering drawings that require a Professional Engineer's stamp are outside this scope and require a licensed P.Eng., which 2R LeoShine can help coordinate access to as part of managing your project.

Yes. A documented inspection report gives you concrete, itemized issues to bring back to the seller, whether that means a price reduction, a repair credit, or the seller fixing the problem before closing. Without a report, you have no leverage beyond a gut feeling.

Yes. A documented inspection report gives you concrete, itemized issues to bring back to the seller, whether that means a price reduction, a repair credit, or the seller fixing the problem before closing. Without a report, you have no leverage beyond a gut feeling.

Yes. A documented inspection report gives you concrete, itemized issues to bring back to the seller, whether that means a price reduction, a repair credit, or the seller fixing the problem before closing. Without a report, you have no leverage beyond a gut feeling.

Yes. A documented inspection report gives you concrete, itemized issues to bring back to the seller, whether that means a price reduction, a repair credit, or the seller fixing the problem before closing. Without a report, you have no leverage beyond a gut feeling.

Yes. A documented inspection report gives you concrete, itemized issues to bring back to the seller, whether that means a price reduction, a repair credit, or the seller fixing the problem before closing. Without a report, you have no leverage beyond a gut feeling.

A rushed walkthrough is better than nothing, but it will miss things a full inspection catches, attic access, crawlspace conditions, and detailed system testing all take real time. If your timeline is tight, book an inspector who can turn around a same-day or next-day appointment rather than skipping key steps of the process.

A rushed walkthrough is better than nothing, but it will miss things a full inspection catches, attic access, crawlspace conditions, and detailed system testing all take real time. If your timeline is tight, book an inspector who can turn around a same-day or next-day appointment rather than skipping key steps of the process.

A rushed walkthrough is better than nothing, but it will miss things a full inspection catches, attic access, crawlspace conditions, and detailed system testing all take real time. If your timeline is tight, book an inspector who can turn around a same-day or next-day appointment rather than skipping key steps of the process.

A rushed walkthrough is better than nothing, but it will miss things a full inspection catches, attic access, crawlspace conditions, and detailed system testing all take real time. If your timeline is tight, book an inspector who can turn around a same-day or next-day appointment rather than skipping key steps of the process.

A rushed walkthrough is better than nothing, but it will miss things a full inspection catches, attic access, crawlspace conditions, and detailed system testing all take real time. If your timeline is tight, book an inspector who can turn around a same-day or next-day appointment rather than skipping key steps of the process.

In most cases, no, sellers only allow inspections after an accepted offer, usually with a home inspection condition/contingency. In hotter markets some sellers offer a pre-listing inspection or allow a pre-offer inspection for serious buyers; ask your realtor whether this is available for a specific listing.

In most cases, no, sellers only allow inspections after an accepted offer, usually with a home inspection condition/contingency. In hotter markets some sellers offer a pre-listing inspection or allow a pre-offer inspection for serious buyers; ask your realtor whether this is available for a specific listing.

In most cases, no, sellers only allow inspections after an accepted offer, usually with a home inspection condition/contingency. In hotter markets some sellers offer a pre-listing inspection or allow a pre-offer inspection for serious buyers; ask your realtor whether this is available for a specific listing.

In most cases, no, sellers only allow inspections after an accepted offer, usually with a home inspection condition/contingency. In hotter markets some sellers offer a pre-listing inspection or allow a pre-offer inspection for serious buyers; ask your realtor whether this is available for a specific listing.

In most cases, no, sellers only allow inspections after an accepted offer, usually with a home inspection condition/contingency. In hotter markets some sellers offer a pre-listing inspection or allow a pre-offer inspection for serious buyers; ask your realtor whether this is available for a specific listing.

Potentially, if you can show the seller had actual knowledge of a latent (hidden) defect and failed to disclose it, but this varies by the specific facts, your purchase agreement, and whether the property was sold as is. This is a legal question that depends on your specific contract and circumstances, so it should be directed to a real estate lawyer rather than answered generally.

Potentially, if you can show the seller had actual knowledge of a latent (hidden) defect and failed to disclose it, but this varies by the specific facts, your purchase agreement, and whether the property was sold as is. This is a legal question that depends on your specific contract and circumstances, so it should be directed to a real estate lawyer rather than answered generally.

Potentially, if you can show the seller had actual knowledge of a latent (hidden) defect and failed to disclose it, but this varies by the specific facts, your purchase agreement, and whether the property was sold as is. This is a legal question that depends on your specific contract and circumstances, so it should be directed to a real estate lawyer rather than answered generally.

Potentially, if you can show the seller had actual knowledge of a latent (hidden) defect and failed to disclose it, but this varies by the specific facts, your purchase agreement, and whether the property was sold as is. This is a legal question that depends on your specific contract and circumstances, so it should be directed to a real estate lawyer rather than answered generally.

Potentially, if you can show the seller had actual knowledge of a latent (hidden) defect and failed to disclose it, but this varies by the specific facts, your purchase agreement, and whether the property was sold as is. This is a legal question that depends on your specific contract and circumstances, so it should be directed to a real estate lawyer rather than answered generally.

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or cabinetry usually does not require a permit, but anything involving structural changes, new plumbing or electrical circuits, or a new egress window (common in basement renovations) does. Check with your municipality or ask your contractor to confirm before work starts, unpermitted structural or electrical work can complicate insurance and resale.

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or cabinetry usually does not require a permit, but anything involving structural changes, new plumbing or electrical circuits, or a new egress window (common in basement renovations) does. Check with your municipality or ask your contractor to confirm before work starts, unpermitted structural or electrical work can complicate insurance and resale.

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or cabinetry usually does not require a permit, but anything involving structural changes, new plumbing or electrical circuits, or a new egress window (common in basement renovations) does. Check with your municipality or ask your contractor to confirm before work starts, unpermitted structural or electrical work can complicate insurance and resale.

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or cabinetry usually does not require a permit, but anything involving structural changes, new plumbing or electrical circuits, or a new egress window (common in basement renovations) does. Check with your municipality or ask your contractor to confirm before work starts, unpermitted structural or electrical work can complicate insurance and resale.

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or cabinetry usually does not require a permit, but anything involving structural changes, new plumbing or electrical circuits, or a new egress window (common in basement renovations) does. Check with your municipality or ask your contractor to confirm before work starts, unpermitted structural or electrical work can complicate insurance and resale.

Yes. New construction is not defect-free, rushed trades, missed details, and code-minimum shortcuts are common even on new builds. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) walkthrough with the builder is not a substitute for an independent inspection, since builder staff are not neutral third parties assessing their own work.

Yes. New construction is not defect-free, rushed trades, missed details, and code-minimum shortcuts are common even on new builds. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) walkthrough with the builder is not a substitute for an independent inspection, since builder staff are not neutral third parties assessing their own work.

Yes. New construction is not defect-free, rushed trades, missed details, and code-minimum shortcuts are common even on new builds. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) walkthrough with the builder is not a substitute for an independent inspection, since builder staff are not neutral third parties assessing their own work.

Yes. New construction is not defect-free, rushed trades, missed details, and code-minimum shortcuts are common even on new builds. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) walkthrough with the builder is not a substitute for an independent inspection, since builder staff are not neutral third parties assessing their own work.

Yes. New construction is not defect-free, rushed trades, missed details, and code-minimum shortcuts are common even on new builds. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) walkthrough with the builder is not a substitute for an independent inspection, since builder staff are not neutral third parties assessing their own work.

Radon levels vary block by block, and Health Canada recommends every home be tested regardless of age or location. A radon test is inexpensive relative to the home purchase and typically takes 48 hours to 90 days depending on the test type, so many buyers add it as a low-cost, high-value extra alongside the main inspection.

Radon levels vary block by block, and Health Canada recommends every home be tested regardless of age or location. A radon test is inexpensive relative to the home purchase and typically takes 48 hours to 90 days depending on the test type, so many buyers add it as a low-cost, high-value extra alongside the main inspection.

Radon levels vary block by block, and Health Canada recommends every home be tested regardless of age or location. A radon test is inexpensive relative to the home purchase and typically takes 48 hours to 90 days depending on the test type, so many buyers add it as a low-cost, high-value extra alongside the main inspection.

Radon levels vary block by block, and Health Canada recommends every home be tested regardless of age or location. A radon test is inexpensive relative to the home purchase and typically takes 48 hours to 90 days depending on the test type, so many buyers add it as a low-cost, high-value extra alongside the main inspection.

Radon levels vary block by block, and Health Canada recommends every home be tested regardless of age or location. A radon test is inexpensive relative to the home purchase and typically takes 48 hours to 90 days depending on the test type, so many buyers add it as a low-cost, high-value extra alongside the main inspection.

It matters more than most buyers realize. An inspector who has spent decades in hands-on construction and civil infrastructure work recognizes structural patterns, framing shortcuts, and system failure signs that a checklist-only inspector can miss, the difference between reading a symptom and understanding the underlying cause.

It matters more than most buyers realize. An inspector who has spent decades in hands-on construction and civil infrastructure work recognizes structural patterns, framing shortcuts, and system failure signs that a checklist-only inspector can miss, the difference between reading a symptom and understanding the underlying cause.

It matters more than most buyers realize. An inspector who has spent decades in hands-on construction and civil infrastructure work recognizes structural patterns, framing shortcuts, and system failure signs that a checklist-only inspector can miss, the difference between reading a symptom and understanding the underlying cause.

It matters more than most buyers realize. An inspector who has spent decades in hands-on construction and civil infrastructure work recognizes structural patterns, framing shortcuts, and system failure signs that a checklist-only inspector can miss, the difference between reading a symptom and understanding the underlying cause.

It matters more than most buyers realize. An inspector who has spent decades in hands-on construction and civil infrastructure work recognizes structural patterns, framing shortcuts, and system failure signs that a checklist-only inspector can miss, the difference between reading a symptom and understanding the underlying cause.

Build a contingency of 10 to 20 percent into your budget from the start, since unexpected issues (especially in older homes) are common once walls are opened up. Get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a lump-sum estimate, and have any change orders documented in writing with cost impact before work proceeds, verbal agreements are where budgets quietly slip.

Build a contingency of 10 to 20 percent into your budget from the start, since unexpected issues (especially in older homes) are common once walls are opened up. Get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a lump-sum estimate, and have any change orders documented in writing with cost impact before work proceeds, verbal agreements are where budgets quietly slip.

Build a contingency of 10 to 20 percent into your budget from the start, since unexpected issues (especially in older homes) are common once walls are opened up. Get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a lump-sum estimate, and have any change orders documented in writing with cost impact before work proceeds, verbal agreements are where budgets quietly slip.

Build a contingency of 10 to 20 percent into your budget from the start, since unexpected issues (especially in older homes) are common once walls are opened up. Get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a lump-sum estimate, and have any change orders documented in writing with cost impact before work proceeds, verbal agreements are where budgets quietly slip.

Build a contingency of 10 to 20 percent into your budget from the start, since unexpected issues (especially in older homes) are common once walls are opened up. Get a detailed, itemized quote rather than a lump-sum estimate, and have any change orders documented in writing with cost impact before work proceeds, verbal agreements are where budgets quietly slip.

An inspector will note the roofing material, visible wear (curling, missing, or cracked shingles), and signs of past leaks in the attic. As a general guideline, asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years; if a roof is near or past that range, budget for replacement in the near term rather than assuming it is fine because there is no active leak today.

An inspector will note the roofing material, visible wear (curling, missing, or cracked shingles), and signs of past leaks in the attic. As a general guideline, asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years; if a roof is near or past that range, budget for replacement in the near term rather than assuming it is fine because there is no active leak today.

An inspector will note the roofing material, visible wear (curling, missing, or cracked shingles), and signs of past leaks in the attic. As a general guideline, asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years; if a roof is near or past that range, budget for replacement in the near term rather than assuming it is fine because there is no active leak today.

An inspector will note the roofing material, visible wear (curling, missing, or cracked shingles), and signs of past leaks in the attic. As a general guideline, asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years; if a roof is near or past that range, budget for replacement in the near term rather than assuming it is fine because there is no active leak today.

An inspector will note the roofing material, visible wear (curling, missing, or cracked shingles), and signs of past leaks in the attic. As a general guideline, asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years; if a roof is near or past that range, budget for replacement in the near term rather than assuming it is fine because there is no active leak today.

For anything requiring permits, additions, structural changes, new plumbing or electrical work, plan for 3 to 6 months of lead time between design finalization, permit approval, and contractor scheduling before work can start, longer in busy seasons. Cosmetic-only renovations without permits can move faster, often within a few weeks of finalizing scope and materials.

For anything requiring permits, additions, structural changes, new plumbing or electrical work, plan for 3 to 6 months of lead time between design finalization, permit approval, and contractor scheduling before work can start, longer in busy seasons. Cosmetic-only renovations without permits can move faster, often within a few weeks of finalizing scope and materials.

For anything requiring permits, additions, structural changes, new plumbing or electrical work, plan for 3 to 6 months of lead time between design finalization, permit approval, and contractor scheduling before work can start, longer in busy seasons. Cosmetic-only renovations without permits can move faster, often within a few weeks of finalizing scope and materials.

For anything requiring permits, additions, structural changes, new plumbing or electrical work, plan for 3 to 6 months of lead time between design finalization, permit approval, and contractor scheduling before work can start, longer in busy seasons. Cosmetic-only renovations without permits can move faster, often within a few weeks of finalizing scope and materials.

For anything requiring permits, additions, structural changes, new plumbing or electrical work, plan for 3 to 6 months of lead time between design finalization, permit approval, and contractor scheduling before work can start, longer in busy seasons. Cosmetic-only renovations without permits can move faster, often within a few weeks of finalizing scope and materials.