Finding the right house may be difficult, but we make the inspection process easy for you.

We provide a complete home inspection including review of grounds, exterior, interior, roof, and all systems within the house. This will take approximately 3-4 hours including an overview of deficiencies with you at the end. Here is what is included in your Home Inspection:

Inspection Pricing for Houses

Up to 2,000 Square Feet: $525
2,001 to 3,000 Square Feet: $575
3,001 to 4,000 Square Feet: $625
4,001 to 5,000 Square Feet: $685

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“Good job! Gerry is a finicky inspector paying attention to all tiny details. The report is full with a lot of pictures, having a good clear structure and a short advice about fixing problems if any found. I am recommending Gerry.”

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Grounds

  • Lot grading

  • Vegetation growth and any observed impact to the house

  • Fencing and retaining walls

  • Walkways

  • Driveways

Exterior

  • Exterior wall surfaces, eaves and trims

  • Doors, windows and flashings

  • Garages and carports

  • All entrances such as porches, decks, balconies, including stairs, guards and railings

Roof

  • Roofing components and roof coverings

  • Roof penetrations and flashings

  • Roof drainage components, including gutters and downspouts

  • Chimneys

  • Any observed evidence of current/past water penetration and/or condensation

Structure

  • Foundations and framing

  • Attics and roof structure

  • Crawl spaces

  • Adverse conditions in interior walls, ceilings and floors

  • Evidence of water penetration and condensation

  • Evidence of deterioration due to insect, rot or fire

Insulation and Ventilation

  • Insulation and vapour barrier in accessible attics, crawl spaces and unfinished basements

  • Ventilation of attics and unheated crawlspaces

Electrical

  • Service entrance cable and location

  • Main service panel and sub panels, location, rating and voltage

  • Panel and branch circuit over-current protection and grounding

  • Branch circuit wiring

  • Accessible receptacles tested for polarity, GFI and arc fault

  • Lights and switches tested for operation

Heating and Cooling

  • Heating and cooling distribution systems including where applicable fans, flue piping, vents, chimneys, dampers, pumps, supports, filters, ducts, piping, registers, radiators, and convectors

  • Heat Recovery Ventilators

  • The presence of manufacturer’s built in safety controls

  • The presence of heating source in each room

  • Thermostats and exhaust fans tested for operation

Plumbing

  • Main water supply piping into dwelling and any distribution piping, pipe supports, and any leaks

  • Fixtures, faucets and isolating valves

  • Drain, waste and vent piping, pipe supports and insulation

  • Hot Water heaters, including if present, fuel supply piping, flue piping, vents, chimneys, and required safety devices

  • Interior sumps and pumps

Interior

  • Floors, walls, ceilings and trims

  • Fire separating walls and party walls

  • Stairs, guards and railings

  • Solid fuel burning appliances, including fireplaces and wood stoves

  • Presence of smoke/heat/CO detectors and/or fire sprinklers

  • Counters and cabinets

  • Doors and windows

  • Any evidence of water penetration and condensation

  • Appliance operation