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The Alliston Home Inspector is committed to providing the best possible service at a price that is un-matched by the competition. When Only the BEST Will Do - Call the Alliston Home Inspector.

 

We are available from 7 am in the morning till 9 pm at night. Our mission is to provide the Best Possible service possible to our clients. We stop at nothing to make your inspection the best experience possible, and we back that up with a NO QUESTIONS ASKED money-back guarantee for 30 days after you take possession of your new home.

 

If required, we perform evening inspections so that working clients have the opportunity to attend the home inspection without missing work. As professional home inspectors we prefer the client attend the home inspection to ask questions and also learn the systems that control the environment of their home.

 

Weekends are also available for your home inspection. In the summer months we usually work everyday and the weekends are busy with cottages, residential, commercial and even inspections by boat.

 

What ever the need, what ever the time, WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO - Call the Alliston Home Inspector for all your inspection needs.

 

EMAIL ROGER This goes directly to Roger's Blackberry and will be responded to shortly.

 

CALL ROGER - 705-795-8255

 

Roger is available 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm to meet your needs.

 

CONTACT CARL

 

EMAIL CARL This goes directly to Carl and will be responded to shortly.

 

CALL CARL - 705-718-5420

 

Carl is available 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm to meet your needs.

 

Canada Mortgage and Housing recommends you ask your Home Inspector the following questions before hiring!

 

How long have you been in business?

What are your qualifications?

Provide at least three references! One for every year they claim to be in business!

Verify all information prior to hiring.

 

Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware

 

What you can expect from your home inspection is a comprehensive report based, but limited to the following inspection items:


Exterior - Foundation, patios, driveways, slabs, walkways, grading, drainage, retaining walls, decks, posts, railings, siding, caulking, windows, panes, doors, eaves-soffits, fascia, trim, doors, garage doors, roofing, flashings, components.

Interior - Windows, walls, ceilings, doors, steps, stairways, railings, counters, cabinets, water penetration, fixtures, toilets, tubs, sinks, vanities.

Plumbing - Water pressure, fixtures, faucets, showers, sinks, spigots, visible pipes, supports, functional drainage, water heating equipment and safety, vents, leaks, hot & cold flow.

Electrical - Service panels, amperage, breakers, wiring type, conductor materials, connections, conditions, compatibility, plugs, switches, receptacles, ceiling fans, G.F.C.I. operation, general safety issues.

Heating - heat pumps, furnaces, wall heaters, chimneys, flues, exhaust fans, vents, pumps, ducts, dampers, filters.

Cooling (Air Conditioning) - Central systems, heat pumps, evaporative coolers, air handler fans, operating controls, thermostat conditions, temperature split, filter conditions, general external conditions.

Roofing - Cover material type, surface conditions, flashings, valley seams, debris, drainage, ridges, hips, ventilation, penetrations, skylights, chimneys, turbine vents, gable vents.

Attic - Insulation type, clearances, framing, trusses, roof sheathing, ducting, wiring, signs of leaks.

 

We have one of the most extensive inspection reports available. We provide between 40 to 60 pictures of your home to ensure that you can relate to the exact problem identified in your report. We go over every defect with the client at the time of the inspection and then generate a report that is both graphic and detailed in its scope. The days of simple check list reports is quickly coming to an end. As the horse and buggy gave way to the automobile, the savy home buyer is opting for a detailed professional report over the "old checklist" delivered in a binder full of bulk filler information.

 

When Only the Best Will Do - Call the Alliston Home Inspector

 

Roger 705-795-8255 or Carl 705-718-5420

 

Email Roger direct to his Blackberry

 

 

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