Professional Home Inspectors in Barrie, ON

A home inspection is a professional service that investigates the current condition of a home/condominium, and its major components. Based on a visual examination of the accessible features (like roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc), a report is generated. The emphasis is on the way the home actually performs, not on how visually appealing the home may appear. Although Home Inspections are often completed during a real estate transaction, they may be performed at any time to gain a better understanding of the true state of the home.

In the report generated, the Home Inspector provides an on-site professional opinion and detailed description of the home at one point in time. We know that an accurate understanding of the current condition of the home is only one of many important factors that go into the decision-making process for buying a home. We provide you with the information required for you to make the best decision for you and your family.

Home inspections generally take 2-3 hours. The duration of the inspection depends on many factors such as: square footage of the house, the age of the house, the condition of the house, the number of systems to inspect (HVAC, plumbing, drains etc.), and the ability to access certain portions of the house (roof, crawl space, attic, etc.). Weather may also be a factor for the exterior portions of the home. It is important that both you, the buyer and the current homeowner set aside sufficient time to allow a thorough inspection.

Home inspections reveal potential and current problems about a home/condo before you decide to proceed with a real estate transaction. The inspection will help you determine if all the major components of the home are functioning properly and at their full capacity, if there are any significant defects or damages to the home, and if there are any imminent or future repairs recommended. A detailed digital report will be generated by the Inspector complete with pictures and links to relevant information.

It is very likely that at least a few problems will be revealed during the home inspection process . No home is perfect. When issues are found they are often minor. Regardless of the severity, the seller of the property is not obligated to fix any of these problems at their expense. The buyer may want to negotiate this into the contract, offer a lower price on the house based on estimated repair costs, or terminate the real estate transaction completely.