About CWsquared - Home Inspections

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 My name is David Donaldson and I want to be your home inspector.

During my 20+ years supervising, building & maintaining structures, I have prepared\poured concrete footings & walls, framed walls, installed windows & siding, shingled roofs, installed plumbing/HVAC/electrical components, insulated, drywalled, mudded & taped, painted, installed various types of flooring (including heated flooring applications), installed cabinets & countertops, hung interior & exterior doors, built decks & more.  

  
I received my Carpentry ticket & Red Seal in 2007 from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton.  It makes sense to have someone with these skills on your side when deciding what house you want to call home or how you can make your current house more like home. From footings (if visible) to installation of the lockset used to secure your home, I will provide the most thorough inspection in the Edmonton area.   Once I have inspected your home, you'll be provided with an industry leading report and, going forward, you'll have a trusted resource should you have any inspection or building related questions/concerns.You can call/text anytime! 

 I am often asked, "Why is your company called CWsquared?

It stands for "Chop Wood... Carry Water"
During a business course, I was discussing my life experience and reasons for becoming a business owner. I was stressing about creating a meaningful business name that wasn't just Donaldson Home Inspections or a meaningless copy of someone else's business name or idea. During the conversation, the subject of my late mother's strong sense of community and volunteerism came up. It then occurred to me that my company name should be a tribute to her and the values that she instilled in me.
My mother was a big fan of Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers. They have many great songs but one of my favourites is one based on the Zen Proverb, Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. The song is simply called,
Chop Wood & Carry Water
It is about making the world a better place by being of service to others. For me, personally, I feel fulfilled knowing that people can rely on me to do the best job possible in whatever task I am doing for them.
I will perform a thorough home inspection utilizing many years of hands on experience & knowledge while incorporating the latest tools and resources to provide you with the information you need most to make accurate & timely financial decisions about your current home or potential new home