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We are excited to inform you about our latest Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing service!

I am a Registered Home Inspector (RHI) associated with OAHI (Ontario Association of Home Inspectors), and a National Certificate Holder (NCA #00345), with CAHPI (Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors). I am also a certified WETT (Wood Energy Transfer Technology), Basic Inspector. I am a Certified Engineering Technologist who has extensive experience in the home building and renovation industry.

As your Home Inspector, my goal is to provide peace of mind when making a major life decision - the purchase of your home.

Our Guarantee:
I am pleased to offer my clients a "Satisfaction Guarantee". If, for whatever reason, you are not satisfied with our service at the time of the inspection, you simply advise the Inspector that you are not happy, and you leave without paying - it's that simple!

As your Registered Home Inspector I can assist you in several ways:
I will conduct an impartial inspection of any type of home, or seasonal residence you are interested in, by closely examining the many major components of the home or cottage. The inspection is a top to bottom examination – from roof design and its condition, to structural issues such as foundation, wet basements and everything in between. This includes the exterior, interior, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning components of the structure. Any identified deficiencies are documented in a comprehensive 200-page binder. In addition, the reporting system covers scheduling maintenance activities, and how much to budget for those upcoming major expenses.

Thinking of buying?
The inspection can take place as part of the condition of sale. In the case of a hot market, or if it looks like multiple offers will be presented, I can do a pre-offer inspection. This will give you, the purchaser an advantage. You will know what condition the home is in and you can feel confident about putting in a firm offer.

Thinking of selling?
Something you may not have thought about - I can inspect your home so that you are able to identify any existing areas of concern. You are then able to decide whether to correct the problems before listing your home for sale; or alternatively, be prepared to use identified items as points of negotiation.

Builder Insurance Issues?
I can assist you prior to the expiration of the one-year new home warranty with Tarion. I can either conduct a single item inspection, or a complete inspection of the dwelling. Items identified can then be used in your summary report.

House Insurance Issues?
I can specifically look at your house to advise you with respect to ever-changing house insurance issues, such as knob and tube wiring, aluminum wiring, furnace oil tanks, 60 amp main hydro panels, cast iron and galvanized piping, just to mention a few.

What area do I cover?
I will gladly travel within the GTA, and 705 areas.

Cost?
Cost will vary depending on the age and size of the home being inspected. On average an inspection takes 3 to 4 hours, followed by time spent with the client reviewing the report. Please contact me to discuss fee details, but an inspection of a typical 2000 square foot house less than 50 years old will cost $360.00.
This fee includes any subsequent time spent on questions regarding the report, contractor referrals where applicable, and questions concerning possible home maintenance issues at any future date.

Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you!

Bill Dickie RHI, CET WETT.