I had the pleasure of having Michael Mischke conduct a Maintenance Inspection on my town house last night – after discovering water damage on my ceiling. I wasn’t sure if a plumber or a roofer was needed, so decided the best course of action was to have my house inspected top to bottom by a professional who could advise where I should turn. Absolutely the best decision I ever made, and the best phone call to 4 Sight Inspections.
After booking my appointment online, Michael called to follow up my details (within 45 minutes of submitting the form) and upon hearing of my problem – was able to fit me in for an earlier appointment. As he said – you don’t want to mess around with water.
Michael arrived promptly at 5, and proceeded to spend over 3.5 hours going over every aspect of my house, taking photographs, using moisture meters and thermal imaging to detect said water and making notes and recommendations. He was in the attic (the source of the water) and when he closed it up – he used a dust buster to clean up the stray insulation that had followed him out of the crawl space.
I was fairly close to frantic (an understatement) when Michael arrived, and by the time he left I was reassured that while the water IS an issue, it’s a fairly common problem at this time of year, and let me know what I need to do to fix it in the spring. Several other issues were noted and more importantly explained to me in very easy to understand terms. He really went above and beyond – and with a great sense of humour and great attitude. To top it all off, my detailed report arrived within an hour of his departure from my home….. I’m not sure how he managed that while travelling from Pickering to Mississauga!
Extremely satisfied with Michael and 4 Sight – and have already recommended him to two other home owners.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $400.00
- Company Response
Lee Ann, thank you. I very much appreciate your kind words and it was such a pleasure meeting you and your friend at your home. Considering what you were going through at the time you kept your cool. Just a note though, the source of the water is ice damming, not the attic itself. The attic is just the spot where the water is entering your home and flowing down the walls to your lower ceiling. This year especially it has been very common as it has been a very cold winter. Ice damming can cause very serious problems starting with the water penetration itself. Follow all the advice given and you should be ok. On a final note: the report is easily sent, even when I am travelling or at my next inspection, because my assistant finalizes all the details and sends it out. All I have to do is synchronize with the secure server and she takes care of the rest. Thank you again Lee Ann. Michael Mischke. 4Sight Home Inspections. 4Sight Inspections Inc. #4sightinspections