Our Home Inspection Service Involves Inspecting the
Following the inspection, we’ll give you a detailed report describing:
What we do and don’t do...
We pride ourselves on honesty and transparency, so you know exactly what you’re getting with our service.
Your home inspection will be strictly visual — we’ll only report on what we see.
You’re welcome to accompany us on your home inspection. However, for your safety and ours, we ask that you don’t follow us up any ladders or onto the roof.
Inspecting The Exterior
To thoroughly inspect the exterior of the property, your home inspector will:
Inspecting the
Roof
Your home inspector will, whenever possible, climb up onto the roof to thoroughly check its condition.
However, if for safety reasons, your inspector can’t climb up onto the roof (e.g. due to rain, snow, steep slopes or insecure roofing material), they will climb a ladder and use binoculars.
They will:
Inspecting the Interior
To thoroughly inspect the interior of the property, your home inspector will:
Heating & Cooling System Inspection
Your home inspector will evaluate the general condition of the heating system and make sure that heat is being distributed properly throughout the property.
If the furnace or boiler is old, your home inspector may recommend that it should be replaced.
Your home inspector will also check for any safety risks, such as a loose flue connection or proximity to combustible materials.
The Electrical System Inspection
Your home inspector will check that the electrical system is extensive enough for the property.
For safety reasons, we may request that the power be switched off while we are inspecting the electrical panel.
To verify the capacity and condition of the electrical system, they will:
If your inspector finds aluminum wiring, they will advise you and explain the known problems with this.
Your home inspector will also:
Inspecting the Attic
Your home inspector will check the attic for:
They will also check for sufficient insulation and ventilation. Although insufficient insulation is not strictly a defect, it can significantly affect your heating costs. Consequently, if beneficial, your home inspector may recommend an upgrade.
The Home Inspection Report
After your home inspection, your home inspector will give you a detailed, verbal briefing of each system of the property and any repairs needed. To accommodate Montreal’s multilingual community, you can choose to have your briefing conducted in:
Within 2 or 3 days of your home inspection, you will also receive a written home inspection report with the full details of the inspection.
Your home inspector will also walk you through the house to make sure you’re clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the property. We recommend that you attend this briefing to help you better understand the written home inspection report.
Ongoing Telephone Support for Homeowners
Are you the homeowner? If so, our service doesn’t stop with the end of your home inspection.
We offer free telephone support both before and after you move to your new home.
That's not all. We’re here to help you make informed decisions on the maintenance of your new home. That’s why we also provide several free home reference resources — call us on 1-855-426-1095 to get yours.
A thorough inspection carried out by a qualified inspector who is a member of the Quebec Provincial Association of Home Builders (APCHQ)
Speedy service with reports generated within 2-3 days of an inspection
A clear, concise and comprehensive home inspection report with illustrations, photos and an informative overview
Over 20 years of industry experience
Free telephone support (for homeowners)
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