Step into the brightly-lit lobby of Emerald City 1 in Toronto and you’ll be greeted by vibrant works of art that hang from the walls. While the space is not yet furnished, any resident who walks in for their Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) will be especially eager to move in. First impressions always count, right?
We met with Chris Bergman, the Director of Programs and Operations at PDI Pro, and Ken Wylie, a PDI inspector, to lead us through the process so homebuyers know what to expect when viewing their completed unit for the first time.
As we enter a one-bedroom suite located on the 15th floor, Chris briefly explains that a PDI is only an in-suite inspection. In other words, it doesn’t focus on the balcony or outside corridors. “This is because balconies are a bigger question that take time to answer,” he says. Once residents settle into their suite, they can note things like if water penetrates through the windows.
Afterward, Chris answers questions about hydro billing (it’s individually metered) and warranty coverage. Then he hands over a 30-day form, which residents receive once they pick up their keys. Basically, homeowners have one month to notify Tarion, a corporation that regulates Ontario’s new home building industry, of any outstanding defects that were initially missed.
Then comes the PDI inspection itself. Ken begins at the front door and sweeps around the suite clockwise — checking everything from the alignment of cabinet doors to explaining where the master water shut-off is located. “It’s things you need to know as a homeowner but don’t often think about,” he says.
It pays off to be meticulous, and Ken approaches the inspection as if there’s an art to it. He spots a scratch on the wall and quickly attaches a neon-yellow sticky beside it.
Once the inspection is complete, only minor deficiencies have been noted (a subtle scratch here and a small paint touch-up there). Overall, the process was a success!
“When we leave, we want people to be well informed and happy,” Ken says.
Interested in learning more about the development? Emerald City is part of Elad Canada’s master-planned community at Sheppard Avenue East and Don Mills Road. Biyu is their latest addition to the development, a chic mid-rise condominium that’s catered to young professionals.
For more information, call 416 492 0001 or visit the website here.
