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Home Inspection Services in Barrie

Barrie Home Inspector provides professional residential and commercial inspection services throughout Barrie and Simcoe County. With over 20 years of experience and more than 9,000 inspections completed, Roger Frost brings extensive building knowledge and practical expertise to every inspection. As a Certified Master Inspector, Certified Building Code Official and WETT Certified Inspector, Roger offers a comprehensive range of inspection services to help property buyers, sellers and owners make informed decisions.

Residential Home Inspections

A professional home inspection provides a thorough evaluation of a property's visible and accessible components, including the roof, structure, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, insulation and ventilation systems. Roger carefully examines these areas to identify existing defects, safety concerns and conditions that may require repairs or further evaluation. Every complete home inspection includes free thermal imaging and a detailed inspection report to help buyers and homeowners better understand the condition of their property. Learn more about our Barrie Home Inspection Services.

Commercial Building Inspections

Barrie Home Inspector provides professional commercial building inspections for offices, retail stores, plazas, apartment buildings and industrial properties throughout Barrie and Simcoe County. With extensive building code training and practical construction experience, Roger evaluates accessible structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and other major building systems. Inspections help property buyers, investors and business owners identify potential defects, maintenance concerns and costly repairs before making important decisions. Learn more about our

WETT Certified Inspections

As a WETT Certified Inspector, Roger provides professional inspections of wood stoves, fireplaces, inserts, chimneys and other wood-burning appliances throughout Barrie and Simcoe County. These inspections assess visible and accessible components for potential fire hazards, installation concerns, inadequate clearances and other safety issues. WETT inspections are often requested by homeowners, property buyers and insurance companies to help evaluate the safety of wood-burning installations.  Learn more about our WETT Inspection Services.

Wood Safety - WETT Inspection

Pre-Delivery Inspections

A Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) helps buyers of newly constructed homes identify visible defects, incomplete work and construction deficiencies before taking possession. With extensive Ontario Building Code training and experience as a former registered builder, Roger brings valuable construction knowledge to the inspection process. It is important that all deficiencies identified during the inspection are recorded on the official PDI form before signing, helping protect the buyer's rights under the Tarion warranty program.

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Tarion Warranty Inspections

Tarion Warranty Inspections help new homeowners identify construction defects, incomplete work and potential safety concerns during the warranty period. Barrie Home Inspector provides complete home inspections for Pre-Delivery (PDI), 30-Day and Year-End warranty stages. As a former registered builder and Certified Building Code Official, Roger brings extensive knowledge of residential construction and Ontario Building Code requirements to every inspection. Each inspection includes a thorough evaluation of visible and accessible building components, free thermal imaging and a detailed report documenting deficiencies. Homeowners can use these findings to help prepare their Tarion warranty submissions and ensure concerns are reported within the applicable warranty deadlines.

Thermal Imaging Inspections

Thermal imaging is a valuable inspection tool that helps identify temperature differences that may indicate hidden moisture intrusion, missing or inadequate insulation, air leakage and potential electrical or heating concerns. Using infrared technology, Roger can investigate areas that may not reveal obvious problems during a visual inspection. With over 20 years of inspection experience, he combines thermal imaging findings with practical building knowledge to help identify potential defects requiring further investigation. Free thermal imaging is included with every complete home inspection, and standalone thermal imaging inspections are also available.

Free Thermal Imaging with Every Home Inspection

Indoor Air Quality Testing

Indoor air quality testing helps homeowners, buyers and property managers investigate concerns about airborne contaminants that may affect the indoor environment. Barrie Home Inspector provides professional air sampling to help identify elevated levels of airborne mould spores, which may indicate hidden moisture problems or microbial growth within a building. Poor ventilation, water intrusion, basement dampness and previous flooding can contribute to indoor air quality concerns. With over 20 years of inspection experience and extensive building knowledge, Roger can help clients understand potential moisture-related conditions and recommend further investigation when necessary. Laboratory analysis of collected air samples provides valuable information about the indoor environment.

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Asbestos Testing

Asbestos-containing materials may be present in older homes and commercial buildings, particularly in insulation, flooring, ceiling finishes, pipe coverings and other building products. Barrie Home Inspector provides asbestos testing services to help property owners, buyers and renovators determine whether suspect materials contain asbestos. Samples of potentially asbestos-containing materials are submitted for laboratory analysis to assist in identifying possible hazards before renovation, demolition or other work that could disturb these materials. With over 20 years of inspection experience and extensive building knowledge, Roger helps clients recognize potential asbestos concerns and understand when further assessment or professional remediation may be necessary.  Learn more about the Barrie Home Inspector's Asbestos Testing Services.

Century Home Inspections

Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspecCentury home inspections require specialized knowledge of older construction methods, building materials and the unique challenges associated with historic properties. Barrie Home Inspector provides thorough inspections of older homes throughout Barrie and Simcoe County, examining visible and accessible structural components, foundations, roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, insulation and ventilation. Older properties may contain outdated wiring, aging plumbing, foundation movement, moisture intrusion and renovations completed to different building standards. With over 20 years of inspection experience and extensive Ontario Building Code training, Roger understands the differences between traditional and modern construction methods. Each complete inspection includes free thermal imaging and a detailed report to help buyers and homeowners understand the property's condition, potential safety concerns and future maintenance requirements.  Learn more about Century Home Inspections

Pre-Listing Home Inspections

A pre-listing home inspection helps homeowners identify potential defects and maintenance concerns before placing their property on the market. By having a complete home inspection performed before listing, sellers can address important repairs, better understand the condition of their home and reduce the likelihood of unexpected problems arising during negotiations. Roger carefully evaluates the property's visible and accessible structural components, roofing, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and other major systems. With over 20 years of experience and more than 9,000 inspections completed, Roger provides sellers with a detailed inspection report and valuable information to help them prepare their property for sale. Every complete home inspection includes free thermal imaging.

Why Choose Barrie Home Inspector?

Choosing the right home inspector means selecting someone with the knowledge, training and experience to recognize potential problems and explain their significance. Roger Frost is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) and WETT Certified Inspector, with over 20 years of experience and more than 9,000 inspections completed. His background as a former registered builder, combined with extensive Ontario Building Code training, provides valuable insight into residential and commercial construction. Every inspection is performed personally by Roger, with careful attention to detail and clear reporting to help clients make informed decisions. Complete home inspections include free thermal imaging and are backed by our 100% Money Back Guarantee.

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Phone   (705) 795-8255

Email  roger@napoleon.cc

 

The Barrie Home Inspector is available 7 Days a Week for your convenience.

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