Mary-Louise Noble from Toronto

In May 2000 my partner bought the house (bungalow) we currently live in. She employed the services of a home inspector from Pillar to Post prior to purchasing the house. The home inspection turned up very little to worry my partner. The home inspector, Ray, identified minor improvements that needed to be addressed. We were satisfied that the house was safe and secure. Imagine our shock then when, as a result of a leaky roof last month (Sept. 2012) and the subsequent removal of insulation, we found that our house still contained live knob and tube wiring on most of the main floor. We immediately called an electrician to replace this wiring with 14-2 and bring it to code. When the electrician arrived he explained that anyone doing a proper inspection would only have had to remove a switch plate or two in a couple of locations in the house and she/he would have discovered knob and tube wiring. Honestly, it makes me wonder what else the approximately $300 inspection didn't find! I say find an inspector who is more thorough.....and careful.