1st Call Home Inspections offers inspections to Sellers and Buyers of re-sale homes or New Construction homes which require a Tarion Warranty Inspection.  

You will receive a same day, detailed defect inspection report, including description of all the systems in the home, as well as any recommended improvements. This will help you prioritize the improvements and develop a blueprint for your future in the home.  The report is colour coded, which allows you to zoom in on the most important defects. 

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Our Process Steps:

1.  Roof Evaulation:  not only the roof surface, but also the chimney, the electrical service entrance, the plumbing stack and eavestroughs.

2.  Exterior: the foundation, brickwork, vinyl siding, windows, doors - age, condition and caulking, the AC system for age, damage and operation. 

3.  Basement Interior: Furnace, age, condition and operation; Electrical panel and general wiring for type (Copper or Aluminum, perhaps signs of Knob and Tube wiring still being used). Plumbing - type and condition, hot water tank age, condtion.  Structure of foundation and moisture checks using specilaized equipment for finished wall sections and signs of moisture entry.

4. Upper floors:  bathrooms, bedrooms thorough detailed inspection

5. Attic:  proper insulation, ventilation and roof structure; any signs of mold underside of sheathing.  

6. Main floor: detailed inspection