Thank you for the feedback and kind words !!! I always feel it is much more beneficial for the home buyer to be there for the inspection. When inspecting I don't really like to try and impress people with all of the home inspection jargon that I know. It would just bore you and complicate the issue. I just keep it simple as possible so everyone understands fully what the situation is and the work needed to get done. I don't try and make you an expert necessarily, but to have you understand. So if repair work is needed to get done, at least you now have an understanding the materials and work involved, thus lessening the possibility of contractors coming in and trying to take advantage of the situation. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

Thank you for the kind words and feedback Andrea!!! My thoughts on using the home sellers inspection report. Well, personally I think an inspector should be walking you through the home as they are inspecting and explaining things as they go. Noting every little detail, minor or major, and explaining the work involved for repair. I showed you where the source of the problem regarding leaks into your basement was. The $20 pail of driveway sealant should fix that problem. How the previous inspector didn't pick that up? I have no idea, that was pretty basic stuff. However, I will also tell you this, a couple such as yourself recently brought me in to do an inspection three months after moving in. They had gone with the home sellers inspection report ( a big name franchise ), as I was letting them know that I would be going into their attic, they said, "oh, don't bother, the report says everything is fine up there, no leaks, lots of insulation". I said, "well let me take a look anyway". My findings, there was no insulation whatsoever in the attic space. You take it from there. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

I must smile at your comment Lucy, "well thank God for Brent" ... I don't think I've ever heard anyone actually say that before. I'm glad that you were pleased with the inspection. That was a gem of a home in Pickering. I always love inspecting in that area. Please Lucy, like I tell all, if you at any point have a question/concern regarding your home, please just pick up the phone and call me !!! ... Thank you for the kind words and feedback. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

Congratulations on your new home! Cyrus, when I am doing an inspection my goal is to have the people involved understand every detail regarding the home, from top to bottom, inside to out. Also, when doing an inspection, if I come accross an issue where there are alternatives to spending a lot of money, in which many, many cases there are, I most certainly will present those options. Remember, I have nothing to sell you (at least a home inspector shouldn't)(nor do I get into "recommending" certain tradespeople), and that is why I will offer those alternatives when possible, or at very least tell you the work involved and ballpark a price. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

Congratulations to you and your family on the new home. Faizul, over the past years I have done inspections for people who know very little about the components of a home, as well, people who have vast knowledge. The one thing in common is that by the end of the inspection, we have all come away with much greater knowledge regarding the property. My goal isn't to make you an expert on each of the components, but to have you understand and feel confident about your purchase of which these components make up. I don't want a homebuyer to feel intimidated by anything regarding the home. As I tell everyone, please, if you ever have a question/concern about your home, just simply call me! Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections, Faizul.

No question that was a nice home, however, there were some things to be addressed. It’s funny, that house had a pre-listing inspection done by another (fairly large) inspection company one month prior to yours. The listing agent who was there at the time of the inspection was impressed with my report and how thorough I was. (one time, I thought that’s how all inspectors were!) The report given to her was a five page checklist. Looking at the report you certainly didn’t need to be a home inspector to complete it. As well, many important things were missing. The feedback I get on my (lovely) report has been positive, it’s easy to read and covers every detail of the home. I try not to inundate you with a bunch of useless information. I’m glad you were happy Paul. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!!!

A super nice home for a super nice family! That was a textbook home inspection on a (almost) 100 year old home. A very solid home with some issues to be addressed. However, no big surprises, (well there was, but in a positive way). I think you should be quite happy once you've settled in. I had no idea what candor even meant, but after looking it up, I'm glad you were happy. My job is to be honest and to use common sense. I'm glad that I was of help. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Congradulations on your new home. You should be quite happy with you purchase. Like many areas throughout the GTA, the "Beach" is a fun area to inspect. Many of the homes have a certain uniqueness to them. Some new home owners may find this "uniquneness" translating to "aggravation". In your case, the home had a solid foundation, had been well maintained, and had many upgrades. That was a great home to inspect, and yes, please call me and I will come back and take a closer look at that plumbing issue in the basement once you've moved in. Thanks again Steve for choosing Classic Home Inspections.

Congradulations on your new home! That was a gem to inspect. A typical home built in the 1920's loaded with character. Yes, there were a few issues to be addressed, but a very nice first home to move into. You should be quite happy. It's funny, after speaking with your realtor she had informed other home inspection companies do not supply written reports or if they do, they are a few pages in a leaflet. I find that ridiculous. I certainly do not want to supply you with a 25lb binder filled with useless information, but the report I give you goes through each and every component of the home as well additional useful information. All of the feedback regarding the report has been positive. People find it easy to read and useful. It's nice to know that you do to. As I tell everyone, always feel free to call me anytime if you have any quetions or concerns regarding your home. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections Meighan !

I'm glad you came across Homestars and found it to be of help when you were choosing an inspector. You and your husband should be quite happy with your purchase. That home had been well built and well maintained. I certainly don't expect a five year old home to be falling down, it's what people manage to do the homes while living there. Thanks again for the feedback and congratulations.