Home Sweet Home Inspections

Home Inspection
Saint Catharines ON L2N 7L7
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Average customer rating:
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Mike in Niagara Falls
Mike in Niagara Falls
1 review Niagara Falls, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

We hired George for an inspection of an older home in Welland. George was able to fit us into his schedule within 2 days. We found the service excellent. His report was presented on the spot. He sent us several pictures with issues within 12 hours. Based on his report and findings we were able to negotiate with the seller and have a further $4,000 taken off the price of the home! Thanks for the great work.

Approximate cost of services:
$375.00
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Company Response

Hi Mike,
Thanks very much for taking the time to rate us. I'm glad that you were able to get a pretty substantial price adjustment in this market. Don't forget to download the free safe home manual I forwarded you the link for. I hope you both enjoy that home for years to come.

Warmest regards,
George Mendes, C.M.I.,
Owner / Operator,
Home Sweet Home Inspections

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Saint Catharines, ON
10/10

Home Inspection of Century Home

We Hired George on very short noticed since the clause in our purchase agreement only allowed for 3 days! George was able to fit us in on a Sunday morning. When we arrived George was already there with his latter in place and ready to work. The inspection took about 3 hours and when he was done he went over the entire report including all of the highlights and areas of concern. One of the major things he found was the electrical panel that was a major fire hazard as confirmed by an Electrician we had come out a couple of days later. I would definitely recommend George to anyone looking for a great inspector and inspection report!

Approximate cost of services:
$395.00
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Company Response

Thank-you for taking the time to review us. I'm glad that we were able to pinpoint the issues in your electrical main panel and that you had it rectified. I certainly hope you enjoy that magnificent home for years to come and that you enjoy St. Catharines and this entire area!

Warmest regards,
George Mendes,
Owner/Operator,
Home Sweet Home Inspeections

brandongalipeau
brandongalipeau
1 review Fort Erie, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

George from Home Sweet Home Inspections, was both friendly and professional. He walked me through the minor issues with my new home. Made suggestions on what to fix. As well ensured my new home would be not only up to code, but safe and sound for my family.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

I wanted to thank you for your great feedback. Sorry for such a late response but this somehow got missed.

Best regards,

George Mendes,
Owner / Operator,
Home Sweet Home Inspections

steffyjay in Burlington
steffyjay in Burlington
1 review Thorold, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

When I bought my home, my realtor suggested I use Home Sweet Home for my home inspection. George & Larry were great - they explained the issues they found, and let me know which were urgent and which could wait. When they got to the house, they discovered the electricity had been shut off so couldn't do the entire inspection in one visit - when it was back on (the next week), they made a second trip out at no cost. I would highly recommend Home Sweet Home.

Approximate cost of services:
$395.00
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Company Response

Hi Stefanie,
Thank you so much for your very positive review. It was our pleasure revisiting the home to ensure you were not stuck with any unknown electrical issues. I sincerely hope all goes well and if you have any questions or concerns once you move in please feel free to reach out to us again.

Regards,
George Mendes,
Owner / Operator,
Home Sweet Home Inspections

gayle.bartram
gayle.bartram
1 review Niagara Falls, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

George and his team do a very thorough home inspection. Friendly, knowledgeable, excellent customer service. I have used Home Sweet Home to inspect my own new home and as a Realtor, have referred them to my clients.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Dear Gayle,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to give us a review on homestars. It was our pleasure inspecting a home that your actually buying for yourself. I think you found yourself a great home in a good area. Myself, Aaron and Larry look forward to working with you again in the near future.

Warmest regards,
George Mendes, C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner/Operator,
Homesweethomeinspections.ca
905-324-HSHI (4744)

Xue in St. Catharines
Xue in St. Catharines
1 review Saint Catharines, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

George was very thorough with the inspection and very helpful. He provided a lot of useful home preservation tips in addition to a very detailed report. He also went over the report with us as we walked around the house. He was also very patient to all of our questions.

Approximate cost of services:
$380.00
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Company Response

Dear Xue,

Thank-you so much for taking the time to review us. I hope that you were able to download that great home preservation manual! It was a pleasure walking you through the home and going over everything with you both. I hope you enjoy the home for years to come.

Warmest regards,
George Mendes. C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner/Operator,
www.homesweethomeinspections.ca
905.324.HSHI (4744)

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

George was very professional from the time we first contacted him for a quote. We spent a lot of time conversing over the phone as we are from the U.S. and moving up to Canada. He arrived on time explained everything that was involved in the home inspection while going over the details of the report. At the end of the inspection George went over the details of the inspection. The insulation in the attic was partially Vermiculite which George explained may contain Asbestos. George said that the best way to know for sure was to have it tested for peace of mind. George took 3 samples and sent them to a lab for analysis. Three days later George forwarded us the lab results (a lab certificate) showing that none of the 3 samples contained Asbestos. This was a great relief for us and we then proceeded to purchase the home. I would easily recommend Home Sweet Home Inspections for a home inspection

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

Hi Jason,

Thanks for you very kind review. I hope you and Melissa enjoy your home for years to come. I'm glad that the Vermiculite testing came back negative for Asbestos. If you have any questions regarding anything in your home please contact me directly.

Warmest regards,
George Mendes, C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner / Operator,
homesweethomeinspections.ca
905-324-HSHI (4744)

chelseapollard7
chelseapollard7
1 review Saint Catharines, ON
10/10

Home inspection

Had George do a home inspection before buying our first home. Very impressed with quality of work and all the knowledge and information he was able to provide us with about the house.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Hi Chelsea,
It was my pleasure to inspect your future home! I really think that you two are going to enjoy this home for years to come! Great find:)

Regards,
George Mendes, C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner/Operator,
Homesweethomeinspections.ca
905-324-HSHI

sbradley6
sbradley6
1 review Milton, ON
10/10

Home inspection

George was very thorough. He took great pics of the areas that needed work and explained orally and in a detailed written report what should be done to bring our new home up to code.allof his recommendations were fulfilled by the seller. Very happy with his inspection.

Approximate cost of services:
$360.00
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Company Response

Dear Sharon,
It was a pleasure working for you last week here in Niagara Falls. I am thrilled that your agent was able to take our list of defects to the selling agent and get everything rectified for you. Please let me know how things work out with the broken security tab on the water meter.

All the best!
George Mendes, C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner/Operator.
homesweethomeinspections.ca
905-324-4744(HSHI)

vdrake7 in Hamilton
vdrake7 in Hamilton
1 review Welland, ON
0/10

house inspection

George did a home inspection of a century home in welland for me...my main concern was if the house had knob and tube wiring.. numerous times I asked him if the house contained this..every response was no...he found ungrounded plugs on the main and second floor...upon taking the cover off the breaker panel and looking at the unfinished basement..he adamantly said no knob and tube...and said electrical satisfactory in report...well...upon having an electrician in...I have found the entire house is indeed knob and tube as well as aluminum wiring in unfinished basement ..and that the entire house is wired to only one circuit breaker...long story short..I wouldnt recommend george to do an inspection...waste of money...george...thank you for your response... where do i start... the several issues you are referring to are mere capping of outside siding, a post in the ground sticking up, etc things like this.... the 400 items... wow... the house is 1300 sq not the magnitude you alude to... the 14 sub categories which are sheets preprinted which contain info on that category ie... outside of home...eg wood siding brick...etc... yes your eyes would tell you what the house was made of ...so you read down the chart and tick the correct one... same idea for the other categories ie..electricity,plumbing... etc,., so when you say you looked at 400 items.... wow.... you mention that you didnt see knob and tube in the attic... im sorry the electrician did.... he also saw it in the electric panel downstairs..... and... the asbestos... nice touch... i comment on knob and tube and you bring something totally irrelevant up to the issue.... yes there is a 26”x34” piece of asbestos type material in the basement... you said 500$ to remove or just use a piece of panelling to cover it.... i asked specifically if you would be putting that in your report... to which you replied no its so small ... to which i thanked you.... regardless the issue i came here for was the knob and tube... lastly... as a consumer i am intitled to my opinion on your services.... you denied me being a customer first... then when proof was offered you whined and complained that my comment was unfair.... i removed it... and stated “just the facts mamme”... as per your request on this site... then... as expected you come back and throw the asbestos at me... all i can say is `WOW``.... people ... reading this... please do yourself a great favour... hire an electrician and a plumber to do your inspection... 100$ each.... will save you a ton of money down the line.....

Approximate cost of services:
$360.00
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Company Response

Dear Ms V. Drake,

We regret that you have experienced concerns with your home. We strive to do a thorough home inspection each and every time. As you saw I spent over 3 hours at this home and discovered several issues including the presence of an "Asbestos like material" that could only be identified when tested through a lab. During our inspection we checked over 400 items in a very short amount of time. This included checking for knob and tube wiring. We looked for signs of this in the attic, the open basement and the main electrical panel. When the panel was inspected it was found to contain copper wiring. We can not look behind walls and we do not remove faceplates off receptacles and then remove the circuit wiring from the receptacles. This would involve turning off power at the panel. Removing faceplates and turning off the power at the panel is not in our scope of work. Your entire house was wired to one main electrical panel which is not uncommon for a home of that size.

Please understand that there are limitations to a home inspection. Many components of the home such as knob and tube wiring are not visible during the inspection and very little historical information is provided in advance of the inspection. While we can reduce your risk of purchasing a home, we cannot eliminate it, nor can we assume it. Even the most comprehensive inspection cannot be expected to reveal every condition you may consider significant to ownership.

George Mendes, C.H.I., C.M.I.,
Owner/Operator,
Homesweethomeinspections.ca
905-324-HSHI (4744)

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More about Home Sweet Home Inspections

Trusted by home buyers for more then 15 years to help them make informed buying decisions. For a limited time we are offering Thermal Imaging with every inspection. Our inspectors are certified and carry full insurance. We are the #1 rated inspectors in the Hamilton - Niagara Region. We continue to win numerous awards in the home inspection category which most recently include; 2021 Consumer Choice Award - Hamilton - Niagara, 2020 Hamilton Spectator Readers Choice award, 2020 Niagara Falls Review Platinum Award and the 2018 CHCH Business Excellence Award. We have an overall combined google and Homestars rating of 98% which is tops in our category as well.

CATEGORIES
Home Inspection
SERVICES
Home Inspections, P.D.I. Inspections, 1 year warranty Inspections, Septic Inspections, W.E.T.T. Inspections, Asbestos & Mould testing, Indoor Air Quality testing
WEBSITE
http://homesweethomeinspections.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2006
LICENSES
Nachi - 06071590
MEMBERSHIPS
Nachi
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Nachi, A.H.I.T., Certified Master Inspectors
PROJECT MINIMUM
$250
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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