Hull is the historic heart of Gatineau, and its housing stock shows it. Many properties here are more than a hundred years old, often rebuilt after the great fire of 1900. This older building stock has real character, but it also comes with particularities that a careful inspection must catch.
Hull’s older buildings
- Row houses and semi-detached homes on small lots
- Period wood structures, sometimes balloon-framed
- Low basements and foundations of stone or older concrete
- Successive renovations to validate one by one
Common issues in older homes
Old electrical wiring, sometimes knob-and-tube, period plumbing in lead or galvanized steel, insufficient insulation and basement moisture are among the points to watch. The proximity of the Ottawa River heightens water-management concerns.
The right eye for a century home
Inspecting an older home means understanding how it was built and changed over time. We document the true condition of the components so you know exactly what you are investing in.