Providing "No Surprises Inspections" in the GTA since 1995
Value
Looking for the cheapest price? Is it wise to find a building inspector who will work for a few dollars less when making such an important purchase? We do not think it prudent to spend less on the inspection when the house is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The inspection fee is a drop in the bucket of your transaction, but one of the most important steps. Plus, you are paying for our experience and knowledge.
With 15 years of home inspection experience, we do not compete based on price. Our added value is in our support, our total commitment to our client, our money-back satisfaction guarantee and our efforts to delight every client every time out. Plus, quite simply, we are thorough and not likely to miss things.
To book your inspection, call (416) 694-5859, (905) 631-0448 in Halton or toll free at (888) 812-5552.
Description of Services
Commercial Inspections:
Visual inspection
Price based on square footage
Includes structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior, insulation
Not Included:
Elevators
Fire Code compliance
Engineering analysis
Phase I Environmental Assessment
Requires the services of a security guard or building facility person with keys to assist with access
Client receives a verbal report onsite with an explanation of all items in need of attention, followed by a printed report with photos delivered via e-mail (typically within 48 hours of completion)
Pre-Purchase Inspections (for purchaser - most common):
Most importantly, it is a visual inspection
We inspect the Roof, Exterior, Structure, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Interior and Insulation
We use a moisture meter to measure basement dampness, and specialize in basement dampness issues
We provide the purchaser with a guided tour of the property and point out all of our findings
As above, and we will also indicate items that typically go on the warranty forms
We are available as a neutral third party in the event that conciliation is required
For PDIs, the purchaser will be required to meet the inspector (at a nearby coffee shop) 30 minutes before the inspection to go over paperwork and discuss the process
Condo and Condo Townhouse Inspections:
As above, except the roof and exterior are covered by the condo corporation, so they are not within the scope of the inspection
We gather information from you to determine the need for an Indoor Air Quality Investigation
An Occupant Survey is used to pinpoint your concerns
We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your home for anything that impacts IAQ, analyzing how your house performs
We provide a written report of the property which recommends solutions that will have a positive effect on IAQ and helps you prioritize them
High cost testing and sampling is performed rarely (only if required)
Fire Code Retrofit:
For multi-unit dwellings, up to 3 units
This is sometimes a requirement of lending institutions and/or insurance companies
We provide a written report of the property with respect to Ontario Fire Code Retrofit legislation
We outline any repairs that will be required to bring the building into compliance
Our recommendations allow repairs to be done before having the local fire department inspect the property (often a several month waiting period)
We provide cost estimates of said repairs
The written report is provided by email, typically within 48 hours
For a nominal fee ($225), we will return to the property to ascertain whether repairs have brought the building into compliance and provide a written report of our secondary findings