PDI's

[gmelien]

Just wondering what people charge for a PDI (pre-delivery inspection).
Do most just charge there normal HI rate? Does everyone do a full scale HI when doing a PDI. I could see there being problems with this. Well, actually it would be more of a problem with the builder who will be present. Anyways, just looking for some thoughts and opinions.

Greg Melien

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

I charge the same for all Inspections $450;00 including all taxes

[Marcel Gratton]

Originally Posted by rcooke

I charge the same for all Inspections $450;00 including all taxes

Roy,

Just out of curiosity, how many taxes?

[Claude Lawrenson]

Technically speaking a PDI is the builders term, and is the builders day with their customer.

There are different approaches to conducting an inspection of a new home. (1) Traditional home inspection or (2) such as here in Ontario - relating the home inspection to the Tarion Guidelines.

BTW: If it's still the builders site, you may expect some opposition/questions such as are you acting on behalf of the purchaser and perhaps even evidence of your OHSA- slip and fall training.

Most inspectors that I know charge the same general home inspection. Perhaps prices vary depending on the local competition.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by mgratton

Roy,

Just out of curiosity, how many taxes?

At this time it is PST 5% ( PROVINCIAL SALES TAX )

In June it goes to 13% HST ( harmonax sales tax )

[cboyd]

Originally Posted by clawrenson

Technically speaking a PDI is the builders term, and is the builders day with their customer.

There are different approaches to conducting an inspection of a new home. (1) Traditional home inspection or (2) such as here in Ontario - relating the home inspection to the Tarion Guidelines.

BTW: If it's still the builders site, you may expect some opposition/questions such as are you acting on behalf of the purchaser and perhaps even evidence of your OHSA- slip and fall training.

Most inspectors that I know charge the same general home inspection. Perhaps prices vary depending on the local competition.

Claude's right.
Along with safety boots and hard hat in your truck, I carry an extra hard hat for clients to use, $15 at rona and I keep clean in a bag so it looks presentable. I charge a regular fee.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

I wouldn't even think of charging my reg. fee for a PDI. There is far more involved with PDI inspections then normal re-sale buyer's inspections. You guy's know that, why would you charge a mere $450 for a PDI? I also agree with Claude, I have stopped attending the PDI with the builder and client. I do the 30 day, or 1 year inspections only. My fee's start at $600, and go up from there depending on the size of house.

TERION

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by rcooke

At this time it is PST 5% ( PROVINCIAL SALES TAX )

In June it goes to 13% HST ( harmonax sales tax )

ARE YOU A CROOK COOKE? WHY ARE YOU COLLECTING PROVINCIAL SALES TAX AND AT 5%? YOU SHOULD ONLY BE CHARGING FOR GST AT 5% AT THIS TIME, FORGET ABOUT THE HST

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

ARE YOU A CROOK COOKE? WHY ARE YOU COLLECTING PROVINCIAL SALES TAX AND AT 5%? YOU SHOULD ONLY BE CHARGING FOR GST AT 5% AT THIS TIME, FORGET ABOUT THE HST

Thanks Mario I put PST@5% I should have said GST @5%

The 13% HST comes into effect on July 1, 2010 in Ontario


http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/index.html

14. Will there be HST exemptions and rebates for consumers?

In general, a harmonized sales tax rate of 13% will apply to all goods and services that are currently subject to GST.

[Jay C. Murray]

All those taxes. You guys really need a TEA Party of your own.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by jmurray4

All those taxes. You guys really need a TEA Party of your own.

Works for us most Canadians are happy with the returns .

[tneyedli1]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

I wouldn't even think of charging my reg. fee for a PDI. There is far more involved with PDI inspections then normal re-sale buyer's inspections. You guy's know that, why would you charge a mere $450 for a PDI? I also agree with Claude, I have stopped attending the PDI with the builder and client. I do the 30 day, or 1 year inspections only. My fee's start at $600, and go up from there depending on the size of house.

TERION

I'm with Mario.
Only I prefer the post delivery by one day to a week, just before the new owners start to move in but just after the they take possession.
A full day with all faucets tested all tubs filled all shower heads turned on all lights tested to name just of the few systems and components.
Pictures aplenty.
A complete visual library in a tidy three ringed binder.
You might say a creampuff. But not easy money.

T.Neyedli CHI
www.alphahomeinspections.ca

[dmartz]

Originally Posted by rcooke

Works for us most Canadians are happy with the returns .

Oh no we are NOT!! You should have said most Easterners are happy with the returns. Not out West in God's country. We would like to see less government, less taxes and more money in our pockets. Government is the most inefficient machine ever built. I'm just sayin'

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by dmartz

Oh no we are NOT!! You should have said most Easterners are happy with the returns. Not out West in God's country. We would like to see less government, less taxes and more money in our pockets. Government is the most inefficient machine ever built. I'm just sayin'

So ANARCHY is better with everyone carrying a gun!!!!!????? Go to a third world country with no elected government and no taxes, then tell us where you want to live.

We don't appreciate that we live in one of the top 2-3 countries in the world. Do you think that the government had nothing to do with this great situation we find ourselves in simply because of where we were born??? Because we can't have it all right now, we whine, and whine and whine.......

GIVE THE HEAD A SHAKE and then................ SHAKE IT AGAIN!!!!!


OH!!!! BTW, we are the government, so complain to yourself also!!

[dmartz]

Originally Posted by Brian A. MacNeish

So ANARCHY is better with everyone carrying a gun!!!!!????? Go to a third world country with no elected government and no taxes, then tell us where you want to live.

We don't appreciate that we live in one of the top 2-3 countries in the world. Do you think that the government had nothing to do with this great situation we find ourselves in simply because of where we were born??? Because we can't have it all right now, we whine, and whine and whine.......

GIVE THE HEAD A SHAKE and then................ SHAKE IT AGAIN!!!!!


OH!!!! BTW, we are the government, so complain to yourself also!!

Brian....were you dropped on your head as a child? You really need to get a grip buddy. Don't be putting words in my mouth. I never said I didn't want a government, I said LESS government and tell me whats wrong with that (not sure where you live but it sounds like you have drunk the Obama "government is God and will take care of your every need" cool-aid. Maybe you live in Canada and are still choked about the Liberals being removed from power)? I also said LESS taxes and what could be wrong with that? Government is now way beyond it's original purpose and scope and quite frankly have become oppressive in many ways. Finally, I said I want MORE MONEY in my pocket and can't figure out why you wouldn't want more in yours.

Actually my guns make me and my family feel quite safe, after all...usually the police show up after the bad guys have broken into a home and abused a family. I will defend my family from anarchy and yours too if you asked me.

Personally I am quite thankful (to God, not the government) for all I have and never whine for anything from the government. Yes I do vote and write my MLA or MP when necessary, but even though I AM THE GOVERNMENT...the people we elect to represent us never seem to listen to me...go figure...

I'm sure you are a great guy Brian but really...GO SHAKE YOUR OWN HEAD...then let someone else SHAKE IT FOR YOU!!