At Canadian Home Inspection Services we inspect from the top to the bottom and everything in between.

We inspect the following

  • Roofing – flashings and chimney(s)
  • Exterior – gutters & downspouts, soffits & fascia, lot grading, wall surfaces, porches, decks
  • Structure – footings, foundations, walls, floor sills, beams, joists
  • Heating and Cooling Systems – distribution piping
  • Electrical – distribution panel, wiring, GFCI
  • Plumbing – supply, drain pipes, fixtures
  • Insulation – in attic, walls and basement areas
  • Interior – floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, windows, fireplaces/wood stoves, basement/crawl space
  •    Residential and multi-unit residential
  •    Commercial and multi-unit commercial
  •    Condominiums
  •    WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer)
  •    Septic systems
  •    Pre-list, Pre-sale and Pre-Offer
  •    Tarion new home warranty
  •    Swimming Pool and Spa Inspection

This process takes 2-1/2 to 3 hours. The Inspector goes through his findings step by step with the buyer. Be prepared to ask lots of questions. If you are planning any remodeling in the future, now is a good time to find out what can be done, how to do it and approximate cost.

We also do Environmental Testing

Please Note: Not all services are available at all locations.

  • Radon Gas – short term screening – long term Alpha track testing    – waterborne testing
  • Carbon Monoxide Testing
  • Lead Tests for paint, soil, and water
  • Pests
  • Water Testing – To determine the potability of your well or cistern water
  • Mold
  • Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO)/Termites
  • Indoor air quality
  • UFFI – formaldehyde vapour monitoring
  • Asbestos and Lead Detection
  • Lead/Radon VOCs-in-Well Water
  • Well Water Quality
  • Septic Systems (many banks are now requiring that inspections are done prior to approving your mortgage. This is because they know that if a septic system needs to be replaced, it can cost the new homeowner $10,000 or more)