Locations across Canada
Our company has been performing home inspections for over 35+ years. We're one of the oldest home inspection companies in the country. Our inspectors are professionally trained and accredited.
The perfect home does not exist. This is an important consideration when purchasing a home and arranging for an inspection. Fortunately, many of the problems can be fairly minor and they are all repairable. Some minor problems you may be able to live with, however there are situations which could be financially disastrous. It is important for you to be aware of the problems so that you can make an informed decision when purchasing a home.
Our inspectors are all highly trained and will help you gather the information you require to make your decision. The inspection gives you the knowledge and the understanding to feel confident making your purchase.
Home inspections are a necessity for anyone looking to purchase a home.
Home inspections are the equivalent of a medical examination by a doctor, and cover the systems of a home from top to bottom. Certified Home inspectors work to determine the condition of the property to help minimize the risk of costly problems arising in the future.
You only get one chance to make a first impression.
A home that is listed as ‘pre-inspected’ gives potential buyers the confidence that this home is ready to move into. A clean home inspection report is a strong marketing tool and provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer to your potential buyers.
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If you’ve purchased a home without a home inspection, it’s not too late to schedule.
A ‘New Owner Inspection’ with Canadian Residential will help you determine the current condition of the property and highlight items of concern allowing you to decide the best course of action. While many items can be added to a future to-do list, all too often there are small issues that can quickly become big issues without immediate attention.
Even a brand-new build has defects that may not be apparent to the untrained eye.
Many homebuyers mistakenly assume that purchasing a newly constructed home means they can skip the home inspection process. After all, everything is brand new and built to their specifications, so why bother with an inspection, right?
While it’s true that new homes typically come with updated wiring, plumbing, and adherence to building codes, it’s essential to remember that construction involves multiple subcontractors, each with their level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Builders are often in a rush to complete the project and move on to the next one, which can lead to mistakes or corner-cutting.
Knowing your homes warranty expiry date is critical.
New homes built by licensed residential builders must be covered by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance…but only for a specific period of time. Unfortunately, problems often do not become evident to the homeowner until after the warranty has expired.
It is important to know the warranty expiration dates for your property and note that these dates vary for different components of the property.
Don’t let small problems become big problems.
When is comes to a home ownership, what you don’t know can hurt you. A home maintenance inspection every 3-5 years helps identify issues sooner, possibly before they become bigger, more complicated, and expensive repairs.
All of our home inspectors are professionally trained, incorporating classroom instruction, proctored examinations and field training to ensure a quality home inspection experience.
Inspector was friendly, informative and professional. I was unfamiliar with what to expect but he was patient and walked me through the whole process. I was really pleased with the experience and would highly recommend this service to other home buyers! - Emily Gillis
Rob was very knowledgeable and really took the time to go over everything with me. As a first time home buyer he addressed any concerns that I had and even gave pointers on how to handle them. Very friendly and personable. Would definitely work with him again. - Chris Keizer
I am now a return customer to CRIS Vernon and had another great experience with Cam. He was thorough, friendly, and the report document we got with pictures is a great reference tool. Our realtor was impressed with him as well. I would definitely recommend! - Alex Vanneste
Home Inspections can be scheduled online and your area home inspector will reach out to answer you questions.
1 (800) 550-1533Our experienced home inspectors across the nation are standing by ready to assist you in easing the stress of your homebuying experience.
No waiting! Decrease client anxiety and wait time with instantaneous results. Our proprietary, nationally certified reporting software allows us to produce an in-depth and complete inspection report immediately.
Each inspection includes a half-hour one-on-one Consultation with your Home Inspector to review report findings - which are presented in laymen's terms, so you can have all of your questions answered.
Report includes a short Property Details section containing the information insurers request and other info you may need to locate quickly within your report.
Clients can use our system to produce a Repair List of inspection concerns to send to sellers for repair/negotiation or to their own contactors for quotes.
Any section of the report can be easily assembled online and printed or Emailed to interested parties.
Inspection of: exterior wall coverings, flashing and trim, decks, steps, driveways, walkways, surface drainage, roof covering, foundation, attached garages and garage door openers.
Inspection of: readily accessible components of installed heating equipment, vent systems, flues and chimneys, fuel storage and fuel distribution systems. Fireplaces an solid fuel burning appliances
Inspect: permanently installed central air conditioning equipment. Ventilation of attics /foundation areas. Ventilation systems where moisture is generated, (ie: kitchen bathrooms laundry)
Inspect: service drop, service entrance conductors, service equipment, service panels & subpanels; a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles inc. GFCI and AFCI.
Inspect: fixtures, faucets, drain, waste and vent systems, water heating equipment and associated venting systems; fuel storage and fuel distribution systems, drainage sumps, sump pumps
Our Home Inspections include a half hour one-on-one personal consultation with the home inspector to review the findings. This provides answers to the questions you may have about the property you are considering.
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