Safe Homes Canada

Home Inspection
Barrie ON L0G 1A0
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9.8 10 (131 reviews)

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William
William
3 reviews Minesing, ON
10/10

Home Inspection - Real Estate Transaction

Andrew is a great guy who came equipped with the knowledge and experience to provide us an excellent summary of a household's base building requirements.

He is responsive and completed his work in a timely fashion.

Approximate cost of services:
$650.00
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Thank you very much William. Congratulations!

Matt in Edmonton
Matt in Edmonton
0 reviews Edmonton, AB
10/10

Home inspection

I'm military, we have short trips to look at, buy and get a home inspected prior to a move. He was able to get my home inspected on short notice. Extremely knowledgeable, he knows the area very well and was able to speak to me about water tables in my area. He provided me recommendations that could avoid issues down the road. Overall I was very pleased and would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for an experienced home inspector who knows his stuff.

Approximate cost of services:
$450.00
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Thank you very much Matt!!!

Christy in Toronto
Christy in Toronto
1 review Barrie, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

We would 100% recommend Andy for his home inspection service to anyone without hesitation. Andy is knowledgable, professional, courteous and fun to work with. Unlike the 4 other home inspectors we have had in the past who only spent about the last 15 mins to report back their findings, Andy brought us along while he did the inspection and explained to us what he was looking for, what to look out for, and how to maintain the property. His recommendations are very practical and thorough. Andy’s home inspection report is the best in the business. He doesn’t use a standard template like many others do. The entire report is tailored specifically for our home. We bought this home in a competitive market pre-COVID and waived all conditions. We debated whether to still do a home inspection and are so glad that we didn’t skip this important step. It was definitely worth the money to have Andy to inspect our home.

Approximate cost of services:
$450.00
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Hi Christy. Thanks very, very much!!!!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Home inspection

Very thorough inspection. Took his time to look through our potential home from top to bottom. Explained everything clearly to us and gave advice on easy ways to fix small issues.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Thank you very very much!!!!

Jacob in Toronto
Jacob in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Building Inspection

Good thorough building inspector, helpful and diligent report, practical advice, friendly and reasonable to deal with, does thorough diligence and has the appropriate level of distrust of realtors and building owners - he is there to make sure you are not going to get in trouble. Satisfied customer - I turned down one place based on his inspection and hired him for the next place.

Approximate cost of services:
$650.00
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Jacob, thank you very much!!!!!

Masters23 in Courtice
Masters23 in Courtice
2 reviews Courtice, ON
10/10

Thorough, Knowledgeable and Honest Inspection

We would like to thank Andy from Safe Homes Canada for taking the time and being so thorough on our home inspection. He came a long way during a difficult time and did so with a smile and a great sense of humour. He went through the house with a fine tooth comb and reviewed and explained everything that he found. You could tell that he is extremely knowledgeable and even went above and beyond to give us advice on what we could do to fix any issues efficiently and as cost effective as possible. Thanks Andy! Look forward to working with you again in the future

Approximate cost of services:
$460.00
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Company Response

Thanks very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working together.

Private User
Private User
1 review Collingwood, ON
10/10

Home inspection

I was extremely pleased about the exceptional service provided by SafeHomesCanadaI had a home inspection completed by him. It was at the start of social distancing so being the first inspection done by him of this kind it was completed safely. Although we had to keep our distance and communicate when having to move around the inside and outside of the home he still took the time to explain in detail about what was being inspected. I found him to be extremely conscientious about the details. He came highly recommended and after working with him I can see why. He paid attention to minor details I found his inspection very thorough, he took his time and explained everything. His written report elaborated all particulars.

Approximate cost of services:
$495.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for this wonderful review. Much appreciated!!!!! Enjoy your move to paradise!

eilene in Ottawa
eilene in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

My Family and I genuinely appreciate your diligence and professionalism. You enjoy your work and we admire your close attention to detail. You are extremely easy to talk to and your explanations are clear and concise. We would not hesitate to hire you again or recommend you to family and friends!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Thanks very much Eilene. Truly appreciate you And your entire family. Can't wait for the barbecue.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Hillsdale, ON
10/10

Home inspection

Not only am I a realtor, but I'm also a client. I've been working with Andrew for many years and will continue referring him my clients and using his services for as long as he's offering his services. Buying with confidence everytime!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Right back at you!!!! Thank you very much for inviting me to take care of you, your family and your clients.

MBURKE in Paris
MBURKE in Paris
0 reviews , ON
10/10

Thorough inspection. Educational experience. Great value.

My experience with Safe Homes Canada was nothing less then excellent from beginning to end.

To start, they got back to me within a half hour of emailing them, and we set up an inspection for three days later...it was super convenient.

Even though the house was only two years old, the inspector (Andy) took nothing for granted and looked at everything... every system, every fixture, every receptacle, etc. He even got up on the roof to examine shingles, flashing and eaves, even though it was a fairly snowy, windy day.

However, the real value that Safe Homes Canada delivered was educating me on all aspects of the house. I thought Andy was just going to walk through and give it a grade, but instead he walked me through with him and explained how everything worked, and how things needed to be maintained. I was moving from a condo, so to learn how a house works, and how to maintain it's vital systems was particularly valuable to me.
In the end I was given a report, which is basically an instructional manual for my house.

Andy was fantastic. He's super knowledgeable and is a great teacher.

I would recommend Safe Homes Canada to everyone.

-Mike

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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That is amazing, wonderful. Thanks so much!!!!!

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More about Safe Homes Canada

Safe Homes Canada is THE MOST THOROUGH home Inspection company in Canada. And that is PROVABLE. We walk and crawl all the way through attics and crawlspaces, examine all elements fully, while approximately 90% of home inspectors look inside from access points. We also fully inspect roofs - every surface and flashing - all winter long, while most inspectors say they cannot be inspected. Massive change is required in this industry, as there is no requirement for home inspectors - in any association Standard of Practice - to go all the way into attics and crawlspaces. So most home buyers are at risk relating to rotted structure, mould, asbestos, etc.
We are a civil engineering technology-based home inspection company that has been committed to integrity and excellence for a quarter of a century.

Our custom-typed reports are photo-driven, free of generic hyperbole, and grounded in the vernacular of building sciences, and are GUARANTEED.

Here is a simple tip for interviewing home inspectors: ask them exactly how they will inspect the attic. The only correct answer is, 'We go all the way through it, unless it is super-tight, so we can check all sheathing for mould, prod structural wood, and dig test holes for asbestos, bat guano, wood chips, etc.

Don’t risk costly surprises when you buy your next home. Call Safe Homes Canada first!

CATEGORIES
Home Inspection
SPECIALITIES
A commitment to excellence and integrity for over 25 years.
WEBSITE
http://www.safehomescanada.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1994
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque and e-transfer
MEMBERSHIPS
PHPIC, OACETT
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Civil Enginering Technologist
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Home Inspection Guaranteed
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