Frequently Asked Questions about Home Inspections
Frequently Asked Questions – The Wasaga Beach Home Inspector provides answers to the most common questions asked by clients prior to booking a home inspection. Roger Frost is always available to provide information about any Home Inspections Questions you may have. Call Roger at 705-795-8255
Do I really Need an Inspection ?
Ideally every home should be inspected prior to purchase. The average home buyer spends less time buying a house than buying a car. Buying a home that you and your families needs may be the largest
and most rewarding investment of your life. It can also be very stressful. To ensure your hard-earned dollars are soundly invested, we recommend that you have the Wasaga Beach Home Inspector evaluate your home to prevent unexpected surprises and finacial loss.
What is the Cost of a Home Inspection?
A Single Residential Home is $449.00. We do charge extra for certain items which are fully disclosed on our Pricing Page.
How long does a Home Inspection take?
Every home is different, but generally an inspection takes 2 hours.
The main considerations which can affect the length of a home inspection are age of home and whether basement is finished. ( also who finished the basement can greatly affect time, whether the home owner or a professional contractor ). It is not uncommon for Century Homes to have undergone 4 or 5 renovations over time. Typically plumbing, heating and electrical wiring should have all been updated.
What Does the Home Inspection Include?
Our Home Inspection include the following items:
✅ Check all electrical outlets, switches and the fuse/breaker panel.
✅ Flush toilets and turn on faucets to make sure they work and to determine water pressure. 
✅ Open and close all the windows.
✅ Check the floors, walls and ceilings for any defects.
✅ Check the basement or foundation for any water leakage.
✅ Inspect the heating and cooling systems.
✅ Check out the attic and any crawl spaces to assess insulation.
✅ Examine in the closets and under the stairs.
✅ Inspect chimneys and flues (in some cases chimneys require an additional inspection from a specialist).
✅ Inspect roof and eavestroughs.
✅ Look around the entire exterior of the building structure looking for signs of weather damage.
✅ Look for any issues with exterior decks and railings.
✅ Inspect the foundation looking for cracks or other issues.
✅ Check the grading around the foundation
Please see What Is A Home Inspection?
When will I receive my Report?
You will receive a computerized report; complete with pictures and recommendations the same day for morning inspections and the following day if an afternoon inspection. Your report also includes a PDF copy which you can save for future reference or make available when selling.
Money Back Guarantee
Every Inspection is covered by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This “Iron Clad” guarantee is good for 30 days after you take possession of your new home, giving you ample time to become familiar with its workmanship and systems.
FREE Thermal Imaging
Free Thermal Imaging using an Infrared Camera is included with every Home Inspection. Thermal Imaging can find missing insulation, hidden moisture and electrical “hot spots”. Thermal Imaging can protect you against unwanted surprises and expensive repairs.
WETT Certified Inspections
Fee for inspecting a Wood Burning Appliance, required by most insurance companies, is only $100.00 when included with Home Inspection. Regular fee in the Wasaga Beach area is $200.00. ( you save $100.00 )
Book your WETT Certified Inspection today.
Call Roger Frost 705-795-8255