Safe Homes Canada

Home Inspection
Barrie ON L0G 1A0
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Kristina in Mississauga
Kristina in Mississauga
4 reviews Wasaga Beach, ON
10/10

Wasaga Beach Home Inspection

Im a realtor and new to the Simcoe area. I hired Andy to inspect a house that my parents were looking at purchasing. Even though the house was less than 2 years old, I know from my line of work that an inspection is always worth the cost. Andy came highly recommended. Now I know why. Andy is a rare breed of house inspector. Not only does he love what he does, but hes absolutely thorough and isnt afraid of getting dirty or crawling into tight spaces. For example, the insulation in the attic was measuring approx 18 inches by the opening, but Andy took the time to crawl in all the way to the rear and was able to see that the insulation was actually measuring only 14 to 11 inches throughout. Because this home is still under Tarion warranty, Andys discovery enabled us to put an amendment into the purchase agreement which ensured the builder topped up the insulation to meet code. This alone will save my parents a tonne of money in future heating costs. Most other inspectors I know would have taken the insulation measurements at the opening and called it a day. Not Andy! This is just one example of his dedication and quality of work. If youre reading reviews because youre looking for a home inspector, you can stop your search now because youve just found the best there is!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller
1 review Stayner, ON
10/10

Century Home Inspection

We recently had the pleasure of working with Andy for a home inspection on a century home. From start to finish, his expertise and attention to detail were outstanding.

Andy spent nearly six hours meticulously examining every nook and cranny of the 150 year old home. His commitment to a comprehensive inspection was evident, and it ultimately saved us from potential headaches down the road.

Not only did Andy identify existing issues, he but also provided practical solutions and recommendations. His knowledge of historic homes was invaluable.

Throughout the process Andy communicated open and honestly. He patiently answered my questions and ensured we understood the implications of each finding.

Thanks to Andys report, we discovered significant issues that would have been costly to us. while it meant walking away from the purchase, we are grateful for his diligence.

If you're looking for someone who goes above and beyond, he's your guy. Highly recommend.

Thanks Andy!

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Company Response

Hi Nicole. What a spectacular review for the century home inspection adventure we had together in Stayner. I appreciate you and Nick so much!!! It was a joy working together, and that is an understatement. Andy

Sebastian in Mississauga
Sebastian in Mississauga
2 reviews Midland, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Andrew did a very thorough job with the home inspection. He identified a few deficiencies that we were able to get the builder to address. Highly recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$850.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much. Thanks for allowing safe homes Canada to take care of you and your family.

Jessica & Andrew in Toronto
Jessica & Andrew in Toronto
1 review Barrie, ON
10/10

Amazing!

Our experience with Andy from Safe Homes Canada was amazing! We reached out to him for an inspection for our first home, and we felt we were in safe and honest hands from day 1. He spend nearly 4 hours with us in our home, inspecting every inch. He explained every single detail about our house with us, detailed any issues he thought may be concerning, and made us feel confident in our purchase. Additionally his written report was incredibly comprehensive, complete with photos of everything he referenced. He assured us we were making the correct purchase at the correct price. Andy has a great personality, we had wonderful conversations throughout the inspection and left feeling like we had made a friend, not just a business decision. We would, without a doubt, recommend him to anyone moving forward.

Approximate cost of services:
$610.00
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Company Response

Such a wonderful review Jessica and Andrew, thanks so much!!!! Here's to new friendship! Safe Homes Canada is always here for you, and I look forward to a bonfire or BBQ with you. :) (let's invite your folks and Kevin and his wife LOL!!

Gary
Gary
1 review Langton, ON
10/10

Home inspection

We had a very professional and comprehensive home inspection done by Andy at Safe Homes Canada. I am familiar with construction and home maintenance - but Andys depth of knowledge and attention to detail was greatly appreciated. The inspection allowed me to make a proper decision on a major real estate investment for my family. As well he provided a detailed list of general maintenance and improvement items (as one will find in any home purchase) that provided me with a template for future improvements to the property. He was honest with his findings, thorough in his inspection and accurate and detailed with his report. Highly recommend his services when making an investment in a newly constructed or re-sale home.

Approximate cost of services:
$750.00
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Company Response

Gary, what a huge pleasure working for you and your family. What an amazing old farmhouse, and an amazing day together!! Thanks for inviting myself and Safe Homes Canada to be a part of it.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Angus, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

I was moved to the area by my employer, and they paid for this inspection. With time and market constraints, I wasn't able to see the house before putting in an offer. Andrew inspected the house with a family member present, and guided us through key points of the property over a video call on that family members phone. The inspection was very detailed, including going into confined spaces to check key areas that often go unseen. The inspection report was also extremely thorough and personalized to our needs, and included detailed photographs of every detail that was inspected. With Andrew's thorough inspection we were comfortable with closing on a property we had never seen, and still hadn't seen until the pre-close inspection. We are very happy with our home, and the services provided by Safe Homes Canada.

Approximate cost of services:
$508.00
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Company Response

Wow!! What a unique, amazing review. Thank you very much!! It was such a great day being there with your dad and your realtor, and being connected with you by video call. Call anytime. I would be happy to meet on site to review anything at all, whenever you wish. :)

Miles in Barrie
Miles in Barrie
0 reviews Barrie, ON
10/10

Thorough, detail oriented service

I would happily recommend Safe Homes Canada to anyone looking for the highest quality home inspection out there. As a real estate investor, I have hired many inspections in the past and I would guarantee that Andy will provide the most detailed report you will find and go the extra mile with his inspection. Truly a premium service

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Company Response

Thanks very much Miles. So kind of you! I truly appreciate it. Always at your service.

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

Home Inspection

I had the please of meeting Andrew at a home inspection preformed on a protentional purchase of a home which I was hired as project manager for a friend of mine. Andrew was recommended for this inspection for his expertise and his inspection met higher than my personal expectation. He preformed a 6 hour thorough and accurate inspection of both the inside and outside of a home that had some much needed TLC. The purchaser had hesitations of this purchase due to it being a modular home. During the inspection, Andrew provided insight to every possible issues in this home, leaving no stone unturned. His even more impressive 46 page report; including photos; was incredible well written and expanded further on issues discussed during the in home inspection. I would definitely recommend Andrew for any home inspection as his knowledge surpasses most by far. This is no 2 hour cosmetic look around inspection. The purchaser of this home felt at ease and confident in continuing on with the purchase of this home; knowing what to expect and simple solutions of correcting some major and not so major issues discovered, pointed out and explained in logical detail by Andrew in person and report base.

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Company Response

Thank you very much for the review. Your assistance was appreciated as well. And your expertise. Happy new year.

Cory
Cory
0 reviews Innisfil, ON
10/10

Top notch home inspection

My client needed a home inspection quickly before Christmas and only 1 inspector came to mind. Andy made time for us the next day and as always was great. With Andy, you don't get a 30 minute in and out inspection. It's thorough and top notch. Andy takes the time to speak with the clients and let them know what he's seeing and ensures that they understand everything possible. The effort and quality is simply the best and Andy takes as much time as the house needs to make sure that everything has been covered. Even with snow on the roof, up he went to check it out. Attic is fully and thoroughly inspected. When it comes to ensuring my clients are kept happy, I can only trust the best and most professional partners. Andy has epitomized professional and is always my first recommendation for a home inspector.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Cory, Big love to you. What a fantastic review. Thank you so much. You are awesome. Happy new year and all the best adventuring outside.

Liz in Innisfil
Liz in Innisfil
0 reviews Alcona, ON
10/10

Buyers Home Inspection

Andy was available to come in for a house inspection at a moments notice. He was very knowledgable and walked me through the whole process. He provided me with valuable information about how to repair and maintain many areas around my soon to be new home. He even went up into the attic. He provided me with a detailed report with everything discussed. He was a great person to work with and I thank him for that. I would definitely recommend him to family and friend and would use his service again.

Approximate cost of services:
$475.00
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Company Response

Liz, Thank you so very much. I had a great time. Teaching each other stuff. Congratulations on this amazing move. Happy new year and have fun in your cool new house.

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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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