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Our Service Area |
As our Testimonials page reveals, our service area across Ontario is extensive. We perform home and building
inspections throughout Southern and Central Ontario, in Durham Region, York Region, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the respective neighbouring counties
- from Oakville to Orangeville, Innisfil to Uxbridge, Pickering and Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville.
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What is a home inspection? |
A home inspection is an information service and the information you receive should provide peace of mind by offering a technical review of the home.
A home inspection can help you gain a better understanding of the home, but it is not magic. It is a snapshot of the condition of the home on the day of the
inspection. The review should include a visual inspection of the following major systems and components: roof, structure & foundation, exterior finishes,
windows & doors, lot grading, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, fireplaces & chimneys, attic and attic insulation and
basement dampness.
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What is inspected? |
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The inspection is intended to focus on the "big picture" and address those items that could affect your buying decision. Therefore, a professional
home inspector will not be looking at cosmetic items such as scratches to the cupboards, nail pops in drywall, torn wall paper, etc. A standard home
inspection usually does not include appliances or low voltage systems like telephone wiring, television cable, alarm systems, etc. It will not address
environmental concerns such as, but not limited to, air and/or water quality, asbestos, radon gas, moulds, toxins, carcinogens, etc.
Mould and/or indoor air quality testing can be done, when specifically requested, while the inspector is on site.
A home inspection is visual in nature, non-destructive and non invasive. The inspector is a guest in the home and needs to respect the seller’s property. The inspector will not
move furniture, lift carpets, cut holes in walls, shovel snow or dismantle equipment. The inspection is not technically exhaustive and all-encompassing due to
the various limitations of a visual inspection. For
this reason it is important to hire an experienced
inspector with excellent communication skills and a
strong technical background.
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WETT
Certified Professionals |
| What is a WETT inspection?
It’s a visual inspection of a wood burning
appliance.
WETT is Wood Energy Technology Transfer.
There are three levels of inspections available in
addition to maintenance done to chimneys, such as
sweeping. |
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Level one
is a visual inspection of readily
accessible components of a wood burning
system. The purpose is to determine if
the system meets current standards and
regulations. No components are
disassembled during a level one
inspection. |
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Level two
is an inspection that includes the
dismantling of smoke pipes in addition
to the visual inspection. Trim may also
be removed from fireplace inserts. The
chimney would likely be swept and often,
a camera inspection of the chimney can
be done, as a part of this service. |
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Level three
would include all the details of a level
two, but would also involve cutting
holes in walls to inspect hidden
components. This type of inspection is
very rarely done and would likely be
ordered by the Fire Marshall in response
to suspicions of serious code issues. |
At Canspec Building Services, we only perform level
one WETT inspections. We will recommend reputable
companies to perform more in-depth inspections
and/or to sweep chimneys.
WETT inspections may be booked at the same time as a
home inspection, with an extra hour scheduled for
the extra report.
This report should be acceptable to most Insurance
companies.
The extra charge for a WETT inspection is $125.00
plus taxes if done at the same time as a home
inspection. If done separately allot a two hour time
period and the cost if $200 plus taxes.
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The Canspec Difference - Satisfaction Guaranteed |
All our clients receive our Satisfaction Guarantee!! As part
of our ongoing commitment to offer our clients superior
value for their investment. If at the end of the inspection,
you are not completely satisfied with your Canspec
inspection you don't pay. That's right, we are so sure you
will be pleased with the inspection we are willing to stake
our fee on it.
Buying a home can be stressful, and so too
can choosing the right home inspection
company. Now, with our satisfaction
guarantee we've removed all the risk and
hopefully some of the stress for you. |
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