Professional Home Inspections from $199.00

$199.00 Home Inspections

The Orillia Home Inspector is committed to providing the best possible service at a price that is un-matched by the competition. We have been providing Professional Home Inspection services to Orillia and area for the past five years. With over 2,000 home inspections we are the Premier Home Inspector in orillia. Our commitment to our customers and investment in the latest technology ensures our leadership in the home inspection field. Orillia has grown over the last number of years and the Orillia Home Inspector has expanded and now offers Free Thermal Imaging as part of our inspection package.

Free Thermal Imagingorillia Home Inspector defect view

Thermal Imaging allows us to see defects such as missing insulation, hidden wet areas and hot spots that the average home inspection can miss. Thermal Imaging cameras used to be too expensive an item for the home inspection industry but recent technology and price drops has allowed the Professional Home Inspector to invest in this latest technology for the benefit of their clients. Providing Thermal Imaging as part of our home inspection service ables the orillia Home Inspector to provide services not available from our competitors. Whether inspecting a home or commercial business our training and expertise makes the orillia Home Inspector your logical choice to protect your investment.

Free WETT InspectionFree WETT Certificate Included with Inspection

A $50.00 WETT inspection is available with our home inspection packages, our regular price is $125.00. Most home insurance companies now require a WETT inspection prior to issuing policy. A WETT inspection involves checking the appliance for certification by a registered agency such as ULC or Warnock Hersey and ensuring all clearance requirements are met. If unit is not certified requirements are more stringent. Chimneys also have to be inspected which requires that they be visible. One common problem often found in older homes is the fireplace hearth usually projects only 12 inches. Today's requirement is 16 inches of non-combustible projection from the front of fireplace. We provide WETT inspection services to Orillia and Simcoe County.

Septic Tank and System Basics

A sewage drain field and a septic tank make up a small scale sewage treatment system. A septic tank is basically a rectangular shaped underground receptacle for wastewater. It is watertight, made of concrete, and consists of tanks that are divided into chambers. The first chamber has twice the volume as the second and the [...]

Soldering Plumbing Basics

Soldering copper pipes is a basic plumbing skill that once mastered will enable you to tackle many home repair and home improvement projects – for instance, replacing copper water lines or installing a new spigot. It can be as much an art as it is a science, thus the more you get the “feel for [...]

Smoke Detectors Save Lifes

Working smoke alarms save lives. Don’t be foolish enough to think a barking dog will awaken you or that you will smell smoke – don’t bet your life on it! SMOKE KILLS: Toxic smoke and fumes kill. In a house fire, it is the flames that do the structural damage, but smoke is the primary danger to [...]

Vinyl Siding – Clean and Shine

A low maintenance and durable material, vinyl siding is an increasingly popular home exterior and has replaced aluminum siding on 90% of home cladding. Even though it is a low maintenance material, you will still want to clean your vinyl siding from time to time.

Aluminum Wiring – Hazards and Solutions

Primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, many electrical contractors used aluminum wiring instead of copper wiring as a way to save money and lower construction costs. However, a number of electrical fires have been attributed to aluminum wiring. Many building codes have been rewritten to not allow the use of aluminum wire for branch circuit wiring in houses.

 

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