Legal
Estate matters are always difficult and stressful. When a home must be sold or bought out, it would save a lot of grief and anxiety by having a Professional Home Inspector assess the home in order to have an accurate and fair value placed on the property. This takes the onus off of family members having to deal with difficult issues in their time of sorrow.

When there is a family breakdown requiring an accurate and fair value to be placed on the property, a Professional Home Inspection would alleviate a lot of stress. An ethical Inspector is impartial and would be able to point out existing or future issues they foresee that could affect the value of your home.

Pre - Listing
When selling your home, you will get the highest price in the shortest term, if your home is in its best condition. It is much better to find out what unforeseen, hidden problems exist before you list . You can choose to price your home accordingly or fix some or all of these problems. The pre-inspection will save both yourself and the purchaser time and money. More and more Home Inspections are being requested or required and this can become an added selling feature.

When you do a listing inspection you are in control. If you do decide to do any repairs, you are in a position to take your time, ensuring you get the company you prefer to complete any work at your convenience and price. This home inspection will save you money and uncertainty.

Ultimately, knowing upfront the status of your home can prevent being approached with low-ball offers, collapsed sales or possible renegotiation of the selling price.

Resale
A Home Inspection at this stage in the life of a home or cottage is often key in revealing issues regarding problems or deficiencies in wiring, plumbing, structural, heating, cooling, etc. The presence of mold. can also be suspected at this time and may require additional testing

Have your real estate agent include a clause in your Offer to Purchase making it conditional to an Inspection of the home or cottage to your satisfaction. Add a clause that includes the option of additional testing being completed, by specialized professionals (such as an electrician, heating contractor, structural engineer, etc.) or required by the Inspector.

Renovations
Many people decide to renovate their home or cottage rather than sell and repurchase. The rooms that benefit your real estate value the most are the kitchen and bathroom. To ensure the process is a pleasant experience it is advisable to become knowledgeable about the contractor you are using, as well have a contract written up indicating the type and quality of materials used and the process involved.

It would be beneficial to have a Home Inspection before beginning renovations to see if there are any underlying problems that would negatively affect the project. CMHC has information to share for homeowners renovating their homes.

Home Assessment
You may be unaware of any deterioration to your home or cottage and the cost of repairs that will continue to escalate over time. By having a Home Inspection of your present home you can have peace of mind when dealing with any possible health concerns or environmental issues. As well, It would be worthwhile having a Home Inspection performed prior to considering a renovation project.

New Home (Progressive or Pre-Delivery) New Homes*
A newly constructed home is usually built by a variety of tradesmen and sub-contractors. With so many different companies and individuals involved in the process, problems may go unnoticed or overlooked. An unbiased, impartial professional Home Inspector will perform an overall inspection on your behalf to protect your investment.

You may decide to use the services of a Home Inspector during the phases of your new home or cottage construction. A clause to this stipulation can be added to your Agreement of Purchase ensuring inspections are permitted. It would be advisable to have a Home Inspector attend your Pre-Delivery Inspection to point out any deficiencies before you take up occupancy and money changes hands. During the PDI inspection you will be required to make a list of deficiencies you notice with the builder’s representative and your Home Inspector. The builder generally has 30 days to repair these deficiencies to your satisfaction.

1 Year New Home Warranty
A warranty that is about to expire is a good reason to protect your investment with a qualified, insured Home Inspector. Before this expiration date the builder is responsible to repair, at his expense, any problems that you are aware of or that have gone unnoticed and have been brought to the forefront by the home inspector.

It is strongly recommended that you are fully aware of the current requirements and rules relating to the Warranty on your new home or cottage. View web site of Tarion Warranty for various details.

Nearing the end of the warranty term you will be required to supply the Warranty company with a final running list of all home deficiencies (including repaired items). A comprehensive Home Inspection at that time could save you some unnecessary and unforeseen costs in the future and give you peace of mind.

Unable to Personally View
Under various circumstances some people are unable to personally view the home with the inspector. In this situation we would inspect the property on the behalf of the client and provide a complete report along with photos. We personally contact you to answer questions and concerns that enable you to make an informed decision.