Nook 'N' Cranny Home Inspections

Darren was very friendly, approachable and seemed knowledgable. We have even contacted him 6 months after the inspection regarding questions we had and he followed up in a timely matter. We would highly recommend using Nook & Cranny.

I've hired Darren to inspect homes I've bought twice now and been very satisfied each time. Our first house was an older condo town home where Darren correctly pointed out all major and minor flaws with the house, as well as whether the condo company or us were responsible for fixing them. With both inspections we received a very detailed home inspection book and with the newest purchase, Darren also included thermal imaging free of charge. I'd highly recommend him for anyone looking for a home inspector in the Hamilton/Dundas area.

Darren was awesome as a home inspector. We were looking to purchase a 4.5 level backsplit that was built in the mid 1980's. We were not expecting to find many problems during this inspection. Darren was able to show us there was a serious concerns to be had regarding this property. We took a pass on the property but will definitely use Darren again and highly recommend him to anyone. A very detailed and thorough inspection lasting almost three hours and at an affordable price. Thanks Darren! See you soon!

After doing plenty of research on home inspection companies, I decided to use Nook n Cranny based on the value of their services, and also because they have an understanding of the homes in the area.

First comment is on the value. It costs about $370 with taxes in, which included a complete inspection of the home, garage, work shed, pool, and lot. On the inside of the home, it also included the thermal imaging throughout the house. I had priced this out with a few other companies, and the cost was over $500.

Secondly, Darren, who is the owner and inspector, was an amazing resource throughout the entire inspection. He pointed out everything that could happen based on the current state of the home, and even went as far as to comment on the large tree growing in the front yard, and how the roots could lead to damaged water drains in the future.

Because of the quick closing (the following day), Darren was able to provide a full report the same night of the inspection. I must say that I had my reservation over purchasing the home; however Darren was able to put all worries into perspective, which ultimately lead to me purchasing the home.

The inspection is probably the most important thing you can do before deciding to purchase a home; so I would recommend that you follow the inspector around the entire time, and ask questions about everything. It’s important to not be distracted during this time; that includes talking with your agent or others that may have joined you on the inspection. After the inspection, by all means, take the time to sit down with your agent and discuss.

I would recommend his services in an instant, and he would be my first call should I plan to purchase again.

We got them to come do a home inspection before buying our new home. Came over touting how he uses up to date technology and gets in every nook and cranny. He was rude to our Realtor, and was obviously listening in to our conversations as he made snark comments about the conversation i was having with our Realtor.

We now have to gut the basement of our new home due to major foundation and water damage that he said was and area of concern but there are no issues. The drywall and studs were black due to mold that was leaking for awhile. How his thermal and moisture tests did not pick them up is beyond me. Its going to cost me over 2000 just to fix the cracks

Upon emailing him requesting information about pictures and or information on how the thermal and moisture tests work, all i got was attitude.

Darren was rude and didn't even finish the home inspection, he had to come back a second time to finish it and charged me again.

I would not recommend this company at all and am very surprised he got readers choice award.

My wife & I had a very good experience with Darren as our home inspector for a house that we had conditionally purchased. He was very thorough, consistently professional, clearly knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions readily and honestly. The inspection report contained a great deal of useful information, including helpful recommendations and photos of the areas in question. We strongly recommend Darren as your home inspector!

Darren (owner and sole employee) is a Great guy, and very willing to go through your home and answer any questions. he doesn't hesitate to go above and beyond all duty to ensure that the home you are buying is exactly what it is claimed to be - a safe, sturdy home.

I used him twice, the first time, he saved me by finding a hidden, uninsulated crawl space that was full of water and Mud! It wasn't even finished, and was open to the rest of the house without any insulation.
The only way we found this was through his clever use of Thermal Imaging. The owners did very well to hide this.

Not only is he very detailed in his reports, but he's great to work with, with a good sense of humor. I used him on the second (and final) house, and we're more than happy with his services.

New to the area, we wanted someone who was familiar with the area and didn't want to go with a company that was recommended by our real estate agent. Darren was extremely competent and thorough. He took his time, didn't rush and was more than happy to answer any questions that we had. He provided an extensive report - with photos for us to keep.

We would not hesitate to recommend Darren to anyone.

Darren did such a thorough job with my home inspection and gave me an awesome binder with pictures and instructions on things that I could fix. I have recommended him to many of my friends and family members and we all agree, Darren's the best!