Getting a Home Inspection

Getting a home inspection is one of the most important steps when purchasing a home. A professional inspection can help identify visible defects, safety concerns and potential repair costs before you complete your purchase. Choosing an experienced and properly trained home inspector can provide valuable information about the condition of the property and help you make a more informed decision.

Choosing the right home inspector is just as important as getting the inspection itself. Look for an inspector with extensive inspection experience, professional training and recognized certifications. An experienced inspector should understand the major systems of a home and be able to identify visible defects, safety concerns and conditions that may require further investigation.

With over 9,000 home inspections completed, The Barrie Home Inspector combines practical inspection experience with extensive training in building construction and the Ontario Building Code.

A professional home inspector should have a strong understanding of the major systems and components found in a home, including structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, insulation and exterior systems. Training in building construction and the Ontario Building Code provides additional knowledge that can be valuable when evaluating defects and identifying conditions that may require further investigation.

Your home inspection report should clearly explain the significant defects and concerns identified during the inspection. The Barrie Home Inspector provides a detailed computer-generated report with photographs to help document visible defects, safety concerns and items that may require repair or further evaluation.
A clear, detailed report can help you better understand the condition of the home and provide useful information when discussing repairs or other concerns before completing your purchase.

Professional qualifications and certifications demonstrate a home inspector’s commitment to training, education and industry standards. The Barrie Home Inspector is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) and WETT Certified, with extensive training in residential construction, building systems and the Ontario Building Code.

This combination of education, certification and practical inspection experience provides home buyers with a knowledgeable assessment of the property they are considering purchasing.

A home inspection includes a visual assessment of the readily accessible systems and components of the property. This includes the roofing, exterior, structure, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating, insulation, ventilation and interior components of the home.

The inspection is designed to identify visible defects, safety concerns, signs of moisture intrusion and conditions that may require repair, maintenance or further evaluation by a qualified specialist.

A home is one of the largest purchases most people will make. A professional home inspection can help you better understand the condition of the property before you take ownership and identify defects that could result in unexpected repair costs.
Knowing about significant concerns before completing the purchase allows you to make a more informed decision and helps reduce the chance of unpleasant surprises after moving into your new home.

A home can look well maintained while still having significant defects that may not be obvious during a typical viewing. Problems involving the roof, foundation, electrical system, plumbing, heating equipment or moisture intrusion can result in substantial unexpected expenses.

A professional home inspection provides an opportunity to identify visible concerns before you complete the purchase, giving you valuable information to discuss with your real estate representative and helping you make a more informed buying decision.

Thermal imaging is included free with your home inspection and can help identify temperature differences that may indicate hidden moisture, missing or poorly installed insulation, electrical hot spots and other conditions that may not be visible during a standard visual inspection.

Thermal imaging findings are evaluated along with the visual inspection and, where appropriate, additional tools such as a moisture meter are used to further investigate suspicious areas.