Solex Group Professional Home Inspection

Home Inspection
Toronto ON M2H 1J8
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Simon from Markham
Simon from Markham
18 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Professional Home Inspection

As a first home buyer, my fiancée and I didn’t know if there were any problems with the house, so we called Vahn from Solex. We had many questions prepared before the inspection, Vahn went through the questions and thoroughly answered them all. He not only identified the problems of the house but he also provided invaluable recommendations on how we can fix the problems.

Vahn is very detailed oriented, he performed a thorough inspection from outside of the house to the inside. During the inspection, as he was going through every inch of the house, he would educate us on many things about the house (ie., how to maintain gas furnace and hot water tank, where to shut off the water and power in case of emergencies, how to fix the current caulking problem…). After the inspection (which took more than 3 hours), we were very comfortable with our house.

Overall, Vahn has exceeded our expectations. I definitely would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional home inspection. Be sure to ask as many questions about your house, there are no such things as bad or stupid questions with Vahn.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Yes, at Solex Group we welcome stupid questions :)
I'm glad you learned some of the basics about your home Simon. Home inspectors should have the heart of a teacher...after all, we're there to educate you about the house (in addition to reducing your risks). I regularly post interesting information and photos on the company facebook page (just search "Solex Group Professional Home Inspection" - definately connect with us to learn more about everything related to real estate. Thanks again for choosing Solex Group!

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SolexGroup

Alex from Markham
Alex from Markham
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Vahn is a great guy to work with. He was on time (actually minutes earlier than me) to get to the house I intended to buy. He is professional and very detailed in his work. He explained everything in detail by section he inspected with recommendation. I found him very knowledged and will recommend to other home buyer.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Thanks for choosing Solex Group Professional Home Inspection for your home inspection in Richmond Hill. I really appreciate you taking the time to write a review on my service. Feel free to contact me anytime for any technical or renovation advice in the future.

Matt from Toronto
Matt from Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Buyers Home Inspection

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Vahn from Solex Group was great. He was very professional and really seems to know his stuff. As he was doing the inspection he would give recommendations along the way. The report was easy to navigate and his fee was very reasonable. I would definitely be using and recommending him in the future!

Approximate cost of services:
$565.00
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You witnessed first hand the benefit of choosing your own truly independent and unbiased home inspector Matt. Unfortunately real estate sales agents control the majority of referrals to "home inspectors" and thus, sometimes promote poorly qualified inspectors. Why? There is no better way to ensure their sales are not jeopardized than to refer their unsuspecting and trusting clients a choice of poor inspectors. It's all about buyer beware these days. Thanks again for choosing Solex Group.

Leo
Leo
4 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Toronto Home Inspection

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I went with the Solex Group because I wanted a professional who was certified to do home inspections and could break it down to me in laymen terms. My home inspector Vahn did just that! He took time to explain all the issues in great detail, along with recommended solutions for each. The report itself is incredibly detailed and is being used by my contractors to repair the house. What I liked the most is that although the property had some significant repairs needed, Vahn stayed objective and provided a clear path forward. Great Work!

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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Glad I was able to help Lionel. Truth is, Ontario has some great home inspectors who really care about their clients. But there are bad apples in every industry....being an unregulated industry, we have our fair share of cowboy's out there. And it's these bad apples that give us all a bad name :( Thanks again for doing your research and choosing Solex Group.

Ray from Aurora
Ray from Aurora
4 reviews Aurora, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

If you ever need a detailed and professional home inspector then you need not look any further. Vahn from Solex Group is a fantastic person to deal with and takes the time to answer all questions and leaves no stone unturned. Additionally, he puts your major appliances in a recall check and if they ever get flagged, you are informed via email in the future. He also is available after the inspection if you have further questions about your house.

We have used Vahn 3 times over the past 2 years. The first two times were used home inspections that we were either about to purchase or had a purchase agreement pending inspection. During both of these inspections Vahn found multiple "significant" issues (one was a house flip where everything "out of sight" was wrong) that would have had a significant financial impact. His inspections provided us with the details and information we needed to make an informed decision to protect our family.

Due to these two inspections, we used Vahn again for our new house inspection to ensure that all was done to code and there was nothing to worry about on our newly built house. We plan to have him back again before our 1 year warranty expires!

As there are so many inspectors out there, it is important to know the one you have looking out for your best interests with regards to your most important financial investment. You will be glad to put your trust in the experience Vahn and Solex Group can provide you.

Thank you for everything Vahn!

Approximate cost of services:
$450.00
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Thanks for the feedback Ray. It was great working with you on all those inspections....the fact that you have a technical background came in handy as I didn't have to simplify my explanations too much :) Enjoy the new home and thanks for carefully choosing Solex Group for all your home inspection needs!

Alex from Toronto
Alex from Toronto
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Condominium unit inspection

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Vahn of Solex Group did a good job of going through all aspects of the inspection without rushing through it. He reviewed his findings and even prepared a very detailed report after the inspection. He was a pleasure to deal with and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a reliable, certified, professional home inspector.

Approximate cost of services:
$395.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the review Alexander. I'm glad you found value in my services, even for a condominium unit. Stay in touch via facebook where I recently posted some interesting content on the condominium market in Toronto. Thanks again for choosing Solex Group

ROBERT from North York
ROBERT from North York
3 reviews North York, ON
10/10

home inspection

If your looking for a home inspector, look no further…after 18 years in the same home it was time to find something bigger. The kids have grown…I received 3 quotes and chose Vahn at Solex Group Limited. I chose Vahn after checking out his web site and noticing his credentials. His price was good and Vahn’s response on the phone was excellent. I was mainly concerned about leaks and efflorescence I had noticed on the basement walls of the home we were looking at. I also wanted thermal imaging as part of the inspection as it was a stucco house and I wanted to learn about its insulation. The house is large and it took Vahn and I by his side, 4 hours to check it out. Vahn was very thorough. Unfortunately, there were many issues that were detected. The next day I received an 84 page report … Wow! I called Vahn and we discussed some of the issues in the report…I then brought all the big issues to the sellers attention and renegotiated the price on the house. I would highly recommend Vahn.

Approximate cost of services:
$525.00
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Thanks for the review Robert. I'm glad you renegotiated the price on the house (based on what we found, it was a no brainer). What an odd situation these dual agent scenarios are where one agent/broker represent both the seller and buyer. In my honest opinion they shouldn't be allowed since a dual agent cannot represent both parties equally/fairly, especially when the commission is paid for by the seller.

Steve from Whitchurch-stouffville
Steve from Whitchurch-stouffville
1 review Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
10/10

Buyers Home Inspection

Assisted Review

An assisted review is collected by a contractor on behalf of the homeowner after their work is completed. The homeowner must confirm the text of the review and may make any changes she or he deems appropriate. The homeowner then assigns the contractor a review score out of 10. Assisted reviews receive the same scrutiny as other reviews and must follow our review guidelines.

Hey Vahn , wanted to say thanks for the professional and insightful work you did inspecting the property in Stouffville for us. You saved us thousands, if not hundreds of thousands from this potential money pit. We compared your report to the sellers and were just floored! It's true, you get what you pay for. We will be using your services again!

We did some research on this "inspector" and he's a real estate professional favorite. Seems some poor people bought after reading his home inspection report, and were almost wiped out from the expense incurred repairing "un documented" faults or deficiencies.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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I'm not too surprised about the poor report provided by this other "inspector" that the homeowners hired. Unfortunately, some people find out the hard way that some real estate agents view a thorough and non-bias home inspection as a threat to their sales commission. We need to spread the word out there....people need to do their own research and find a qualified home inspector who is passionate about protecting their clients interests. Thanks for choosing Solex Group & taking the time to post a review Steve.

Chad from Stittsville
Chad from Stittsville
1 review Stittsville, ON
10/10

Toronto Buyers Home Inspection

Assisted Review

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We had the pleasure of working with Vahn, who came highly recommended from a friend that had done business with him in the past. The experience was a pleasure from start to finish. From the initial communication we were able to book online, we received a call from Vahn quickly to confirm and get a home inspection the very next day. His 3 step process for review was thorough and methodical. He was able to explain in detail what opportunities we had in the home and also some ideas on how to fix them. His main priority was on the safety of the home for the occupants. The follow-up was very prompt with an email detailing the inspection with pictures and "how to's" on the report. The added bonus was the appliance recall service.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review on my service Chad. I'm glad you found the experience valuable. After performing thousands of inspections across the GTA, it's very rewarding to know clients like yourself are benefiting from what Solex Group has to offer. Thanks again for choosing Solex Group Chad!

Kathy from Markham
Kathy from Markham
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

House Inspection

We requested a home inspection because we were coming up to our one year of closing and we wanted to see if there's anything we needed to know to report on our Tarion forms. Vahn was very thorough and gave us a lot of tips about things that we needed to look out for in our home (like the dents in the garage roof that meant we were having raccoons searching for a place to stay). The report that he made came within 24 hours of his inspection. During the inspection he was very nice and considerate, remembering to wear indoor shoes while he was inspecting the inside of our house. We now have a better piece of mind about the state of our house, thank you. It was also very easy to use his online form to book an appointment. We booked online and within a few hours he called us to confirm our appointment.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Thanks for the review Kathy! I think you meant the dents in the aluminum soffit just above the downspout :) That's a typical entry point for raccoons. Thanks for booking online too....it makes the process quicker, easier, and more accurate. Be sure to connect with us via facebook: www.facebook.com/SolexGroup

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More about Solex Group Professional Home Inspection

Dedicated Registered Home Inspector (R.H.I.) passionate about providing his clients with detailed, objective, and high quality Home Inspections. Make the right choice, get a home inspection that includes RecallChek - FREE with your buyer, owner or new Home Inspection. For more info or to book online, click the link to my website www.SolexGroup.ca
Alternatively, call/text me anytime if you have questions or to book an inspection: 416-850-1002
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Vahn Balabanian, C.E.T., N.C.I., C.E.A., C.M.I., R.H.I.
Solex Group Professional Home Inspection
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CATEGORIES
Home Inspection
PRODUCTS
Flir, Horizon, ZoomPole
SERVICES
Buyers Home Inspection (pre-purchase home inspection), Sellers Home Inspection (pre-listing or pre-sale home inspection), Owners Home Inspection (maintenance/post-purchase or pre-renovation home inspection), New Home (Warranty) Inspection (pre-30 day, pre-1 year), Thermal Imaging (using a 3MP IR camera specifically for building diagnostics), Mould Testing (air & surface), Radon Screening
BRANDS
RecallChek
SPECIALITIES
Luxury Homes, First Time Home Buyers, Condominium (highrise) Unit Inspections, New Home (Warranty) Inspections, Resale Homes
WEBSITE
https://www.SolexGroup.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1995
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
1
PAYMENT METHOD
DIRECT DEBIT, BANK DRAFT, CHEQUE, CASH
LICENSES
Registered Home Inspector, Certified (Civil) Engineering Technologist, Certified Master Inspector
MEMBERSHIPS
OACETT, OAHI, CAHPI, NRCan, CARST, IHINA, ASHI, InterNACHI, Master Inspector Certification Board
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Civil Engineering Technology
PROJECT MINIMUM
Visit http://www.solexgroup.ca for service fees/rates
PROJECT RATE
My fees are primarily based on the type, age, and size of home
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
https://www.solexgroup.ca/what-is-a-home-inspection
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