A Home Inspection is an objective visual examination of the common systems and components of a home to determine if there are any significant problems, what needs to be done and the possible costs. The main goal of a Home Inspection is to identify the current conditions of the property in order to provide the potential homebuyer with all the information necessary to make an informed purchase decision.

A Home Inspection is generally arranged in accordance with the Home Inspection Condition in the purchase agreement, which makes your purchase obligation contingent upon findings of a professional home inspection. The conditional clause shall specify terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.

We will follow the " Standards of Practice " of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors, which describes in details what needs to be inspected, what doesn't need to be inspected, and how to complete the inspection. A standard home inspection generally includes the following systems: Exterior; Roofing; Interior; Structure; Insulation and Ventilation; Heating System; Cooling System; Plumbing System; Electrical System.

Yes, if you would like to reduce the risks of buying a home, know more about its physical conditions, plan a budget and sleep better at night. You may visit "Photo Gallery" to get a better understanding on what might be found from a Home Inspection.

A typical home inspection takes between 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the size, the age, the conditions of the home and the number of questions you may have. Some older or larger homes can take longer. As a courtesy to the vendor, they should be informed of the time involved once the inspection is arranged.

You are suggested to book an inspection right after the purchase agreement has been signed. This allows you a better opportunity to choose a time most convenient for you and your home inspector. It is recommended that the Home Inspection Condition allow at least 3 days to have a Home Inspection done.

If you are unable to get a referral from someone who you trust, make sure your inspector is a Registered Home Inspector( RHI ), like Mr. Sen Lin, with Ontario Association of Home Inspectors( OAHI ).

A Registered Home Inspector( RHI ) is a highly-respected professional designation which is legally protected in Ontario. Ontario Association of Home Inspectors(OAHI ) as established by the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors Act (Bill Pro 158, 1994), holds the exclusive right to designate RHI. This assures your home inspector has the highest standards of education, experience and professionalism.

Yes. It is very important for you to accompany the inspector and ask questions directly. We will point out problems areas, offer recommendations for solutions, and provide maintenance tips and suggestions for future improvement. You will learn a lot about a home, and understand both the good and bad aspects of the property.

A Home Inspection is a comprehensive information service. The client cannot assume that an inspector will simply pass or fail a home. Simply reading a report may confuse you, and findings could easily be misinterpreted. It is in your best interest to attend the inspection.

You will receive an electronic written report within the same day, or at the end of inspection if you request ---NO WAITING. You will also get verbal reports and thorough explanations during the inspection.

Definitely. Follow-up advice is part of our service. You are encouraged to ask questions about conditions, maintenance, improvement, etc. of the home during the inspection and afterward.

We are independent professional Home Inspectors and work for you only. Our only allegiance is to you, our clients.

We work completely at arms length from any party who may have interest in the real estate transaction. We do receive many referrals from agents, but do not offer nor receive any form of benefit for or from the referrals. The reason for their referrals is that they trust our professionalism, accurate judgement, honesty and high-quality service, after comparing us with other home inspectors. They believe that our service is in the best interest of their clients. We are fortunate to work with so many dedicated real estate professionals, with whom we share similar high standards of client care and work ethic. We believe, they will be grateful when we find significant problems and provide accurate information to their clients.

No. A Home Inspection is a visual examination of current conditions of the home. It is not a building code/bylaw inspection, or an appraisal, which determines the market value. Therefore, a home inspector will not and cannot pass or fail a home as there are no standards for this. Our job is to report fairly on the conditions of the property indicating significant deficiencies, potential repairs and costs. We will not provide opinions on whether to buy it and who shall be responsible for the repairs either. No home is perfect. Only you know what you are prepared to take on. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether or not you should buy it.

Yes, we are fully insured. We carry Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance and General Liability Insurance. However, the insurance is intended to protect ourselves, NOT the clients. You should NOT assume that you will be paid for loses by the insurance in case you believe the inspector missed something. The inspector's responsibilities and liabilities are defined in the home inspection contract signed by the client and the inspector.

No, No. Although a Home Inspection may find a lot of problems and reduce your risks, it can't find all the problems and eliminate all risks, as there are some limitations to the job. It is NOT any kind of warranty or guarantee. Some problems are difficult to be discovered during limited 2~3 hours' inspection time, and can only be found by living in a house. Things may change, and do change. A home inspector cannot predict everything in the future. As such, CMHC reminds the homebuyers: "A home inspection is not intended to provide warranties or guarantees. A home inspection is intended to help you make an informed decision about buying your home. A home inspection is not to be mistaken as a warranty on the house. "