Simcoe County Home Inspector

Barrie Home Inspections is a reputable expert in the Simcoe County real estate market. With over 30 years of experience in the construction and inspection industry Roger Frost has established a reputation for quality and honesty when inspecting homes for prospective buyers.

Need A Home or Property Inspected in Simcoe County?

If you are planning to purchase residential or commercial property and need a home inspection in the Simcoe County area, our qualified Ontario home inspectors will help you to confidently make the right decision. A property inspection conducted by Barrie Home Inspectors will provide you full disclosure before you make a purchase. Also, if you are selling real estate a home inspection report can be an excellent selling tool. With a reputation built on quality, honesty and over 30 years of hands-on home construction, commercial construction, and building inspection experience in Simcoe County, Roger Frost brings expert knowledge and insight to your inspection. Our qualified inspectors will explain to you the condition of your property and indicate what is required to maintain it in top shape.

We are dedicated to delivering an accurate inspection report and use all our expertise and the latest technology. Moisture meters, gas detectors, infrared thermometers, and thorough knowledge of Ontario’s construction codes, along with our vast experience, ensure that our inspections exceed required minimums and provide an accurate analysis of the house or building.

Some of the Items We Inspect

Landscaping

Proper grading drainage away from house
No evidence of standing water
No leaks from septic tank or leech field
Yard, landscaping, trees and walkways in good condition
No branches or bushes touching house or overhanging the roof
Exterior structures (fences, sheds, decks, retaining walls, detached garages) in
good condition, no evidence of termite damage or rotted wood
Railings on stairs and decks are adequate and secure
Driveways, sidewalks, patios, entrance landings in good condition, and pitched
away from structure
Downspout drainage directed away from structure

Exterior of Home

Ridge and fascia board lines appear straight and level
Sides of house appear straight, not bowed or sagging
Window and door frames appear square (especially bowed windows)
Adequate clearance between ground and wood siding materials (6″ minimum); no wood-to-earth contact
Siding: no cracking, curling, loose, rot or decay
Masonry veneers: no cracks in joints, no broken, spalling or flaking components
Stucco: no large cracks (discuss all stucco cracks with a professional inspector)
Vinyl or aluminum siding: no dents, damage, no bowing or loose siding
No vines on surface of structure
Exterior paint or stain: no flaking or blisters
No stains or fungus growing on exterior surfaces

Window and Door Trim

Wood frames and trim pieces are secure, no cracks, rot or decay
Joints around frames are caulked
No broken glass (window or storm panes) or damaged screens, no broken double pane, insulated window seals.
Muntin and mullion glazing compound in good condition
Storm windows or thermal glass used
Drip caps installed over windows with cladding.

Roof Inspection

Composition shingles: no curling, no cupping, no loss of granulation particulate,
no broken, damaged or missing shingles, no more than two layers of roofing
Wood shingles or shakes: no mold, rot or decay, no cracked/broken/missing
shingles, no visible curling
Flat roofs: no obvious patches, no cracks or splits, minimal blisters/”alligatoring”
and wrinkles, no silt deposits (indicates improper drainage), sealed tar at flashings
Flashing around roof penetrations
No evidence of excess roofing cement/tar/caulk
Soffits and fascia: no decay, no stains
Exterior venting for eave areas: vents are clean and not painted over
Gutters: no decay or rust, joints sealed, attached securely to structure, no bending
or sagging, no sections of gutter or downspout missing, gutters clean, no mud deposits
Chimneys: straight, properly flashed, no evidence of damaged bricks or cracked
joints, mortar/cement cap in good condition

Attic Insulation and Structure

No stains on underside of roofing, especially around roof penetrations
No evidence of decay or damage to structure
Sufficient insulation and properly installed insulation (moisture barrier installed
closest to the heated area of the house)
Adequate ventilation, clear path into attic for air entering through soffit vents,
adequately sized gable end louvers, all mechanical ventilation operational
No plumbing, exhaust or appliance vents terminating in attic
No open electrical connections, where over 1 meter in height cables are required to be supported on board etc.
Evidence of mouse or rodent traffic in the insulation.

Interior of House

Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight and plumb and level
No stains on floors, walls or ceilings
Flooring materials in good condition
No significant cracks in walls or ceilings
Windows and exterior doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no
sashes painted shut, no decay; windows and doors have weather-stripping, “weep holes”
installed
Interior doors operate easily and latch properly, no damage or decay, no broken
hardware
Paint, wall covering, and paneling in good condition
Wood trim installed well and in good condition
Lights and switches operate properly
Adequate number of three pronged electrical outlets in each room
Electrical outlets test properly (spot check)
Heating/cooling source in each habitable room
Evidence of adequate insulation in walls
Fireplace: no cracking or damaged masonry, no evidence of back-drafting (staining
on fireplace facade), damper operates properly, flue has been cleaned, flue is lined ( WETT Inspection if required )

All bathrooms, fixtures, sinks, laundry tubs, furnace, humidifier, hot water tank, sump pump, exhaust fans, GFCI outlets and any other installed system is also inspected.

WETT Certified Inspections for Wood Stoves, Fireplaces and Pellet Stoves. WETT Inspection report issued at time of inspection. Only $75.00 when included with Home Inspection

Contact Roger Frost today for your Simcoe County Home Inspection or building inspection and view our Pricing Policy and our Money BackGuarantee. Rest assured that your inspection report will detail condition of the property you are investing in and ensure lives up to your families expectations

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Phone 705-795-8255 or Toll Free 888-818-8608

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