Classic Home Inspections Inc.

Thank you for the feedback Jane and Dave !!! I certainly can't guarantee that I can do inspections on short notice, however, many calls are people, like yourself, who need inspections within the next fews days after calling. It's just part of the nature of the industry. That's why I'm 24/7. You had mentioned "did not do a rush job". Many home inspectors try to "cram" in as many inspections as they can in a day. To all parties involved using them, good luck. Personally, bearing in mind the amount of money being spent on homes these days, I would think a person wants a thorough, informative inspection. I feel it's my duty. I always tell people, experienced home inspectors do not brag home many they get done in a day, bad ones do. My concern is a good thorough inspection, that's it. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !

Thank you for the feedback !!! As well, the kind words. Well, you are not alone. Many homeowners were not in a position to use a home inspector when purchasing the property. Especially in those high demand areas where there are bidding wars. Unfortunately, many of those homeowners come accross issues that were not known when buying. In some cases, the news isn't great, but, at least now they know, and can address the issue(s). Thanks again, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !

Thank you for the feedback Madhu !!! It is much appreciated. Why do I promote Homestars? Unlike other directories, you have the luxury of reading true customer feedback regarding a company before calling them in. I personally don't know of any other directory like this. You had mentioned that I gave adivce and "best practices", some people think that an inspectors job is to simply go in and find a bunch of negitive things regarding the property. Good grief, talk about killing a dream home for someone. Although I must present all facts regarding the property, I also like to give all aspects informing you of the home. Good, bad, or somewhere in between. I truely want you to understand everything. If I can offer advice on certain issues, I like to present that as well. Remember, other tradespeople have something to sell, I don't. An inspectors opinion should be unbiased. Thanks again for the feedback, it was great meeting with you, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

Thank you for the feedback Samantha!!! As well, the kind words. You know, word of mouth is a very powerful tool. When I receive a call where the people tell me that I've been "referred" by someone, it is very flattering. It's the utmost compliment. It even leaves me at a loss for words, all I can say is that is was nice of them to do that. If I'm not mistaken, you're the fourth or fifth home off of a chain of referrals that has passed my name down. If you think about it, Homestars is basically that, it's kind of like word of mouth advertising. Let’s be honest, when calling around, especially in certain directories, we look for who has the nicest ads. However, that doesn’t tell you if they’re good at what they do, they may just good at marketing themselves. I personally view all feedback, good or bad, to be very important. I’m glad that you were happy with the inspection Samantha, and for choosing Classic Home Inspections.

Thank you for taking the time and leaving feedback Jad! It is much appreciated! A home inspectors job is to take the necessary time for you to understand every detail of the property. I don't view it as a "long time" explaing every detail. First off, I love talking about homes, secondly, I want you to know everything, major, minor, or somewhere in between. It's your money buying the home, and I want you to know this information. Thanks again, and I'm glad that you're happy with the inspection. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Thank you for the feedback Laura and George ! I'm glad that you were happy with the inspection. Do you know how many times I hear people say " Well, we had a bad experience with our home inspector " I can't really criticize the inspector because I wasn't there to see it first hand what may of happened. However, this I do know, I wouldn't leave the property until the party who hired me is completely satisfied with inspection. The last thing I would want is people saying that they had a "bad experience" with my inspection. I figure, you hired me, I report to you, I would assume that you want a complete and thorough inspection done. Sometimes I actually wonder, am I that good or are they that bad ? ...It was great meeting with you Laura and George. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !

Thank you Mike and Siu !!! I really appreciate the feedback. It's interesting, I was standing in a lineup the other day in the department store and the person in front of me turned around, read the company name on my coat and said, " Do you mind if I asked you a question about home inspections? " I said " Of course " ! (hey, I could talk about houses all day ) They asked. " How long does an inspection take " ? I said " Well, it really depends on the size of the home, however, I would ballpark three to four hours. More importantly, I'm more concerned about the buyer understanding the home than someone putting a stopwatch to me to see how quickly I can get through it. " The person said " Really? Well we just had one done and the inspector was about 45 minutes." I didn't say anything. I asked how much the inspector charged. As it turns out, not much less than what I would charge. The point here, experienced, knowledgable inspectors take the necessary time so you understand everything. By no means are we the cheapest. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !

Thank you for the feedback and kind words Gerry and Lucy !!! ...The feedback is much appreciated! I always put myself into the home buyers shoes. If I was hiring an inspector, I would want them to be very detailed and thorough. Not do it half- fast listening to them tell me how many they can get done in a day. I'm not concerned about how many get done, I'm concerned about my potential purchase. When I am doing an inspection, I want the people who hired me to understand every little detail, good, bad, or otherwise. With having overlooked nothing. Thank you again, it was a pleasure working for you, and thanks for the advise/information on purchasing a camera Gerry! I could see your enthusium with your hobby of photography! Take care, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !

Thank you for the feedback Ann! I think we both shared the same enthusiasm on your home. I absolutely love inspecting the century old homes. That was certainly a gem. It's interesting that you noted that only a "certified" home inspector would do. Most people don't even realize that anyone can call themselves a home inspector and many people fancy themselves to be one. All they need are business cards. When shopping around, always ensure that your home inspector is certified with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors. You are dealing with the most knowledgable people in the industry. We just didn't past some one hour on-line test and call ourselves “certified”. We must obtain both many years of training and experience before we set out on inspections. I’m glad that you were happy with the inspection Ann. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Congratulations on your new home ! As well, thank you for taking the time and leaving feedback. It is much appreciated!!! A home inspectors job isn't just to run into the property find some defects, let you know and rush off. No, they should be taking the time, going through the property in great detail, informing you of everything. Good things, bad things, things that may be minor today, but major down the road, helpful hints, work required for repairs, and maintenence around the home. I don't care if it's the first home or tenth, your home inspector should be dedicating that time to you, not worrying about rushing off to another home inspection. I'm glad that you were happy with the inspection. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !