Why Home Inspection Matters

For Buyers, Sellers & Real Estate Professionals

Whether you’re buying, selling, or facilitating a real estate transaction, a professional home inspection is essential to understanding the true condition of a property. At Mike Holmes Inspections, we deliver thorough, unbiased evaluations of a home’s structure, systems, and components—empowering all parties to make informed, confident decisions.

For Buyers

A home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. A professional home inspection helps protect that investment by identifying potential issues in key areas such as the foundation, roof, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems—before you finalize your purchase. Avoid unexpected surprises and costly repairs by gaining a clear picture of the property’s condition.

For Sellers

A pre-listing inspection can be a powerful tool. By identifying and addressing issues before putting your home on the market, you can improve its condition, boost its value, and reduce last-minute negotiations. It also builds buyer trust and helps ensure a smoother, faster transaction.

For Real Estate Agents

As a trusted advisor, your reputation is built on transparency and reliability. Recommending a certified home inspection shows your clients that you’re committed to their best interests—whether they’re buying or selling. A pre-listing inspection can help you and your sellers prioritize repairs, while a buyer’s inspection ensures they move forward with peace of mind. It’s a smart way to add credibility and professionalism to every transaction.

Having an inspection completed before a home hits the market allows agents and sellers to work together to make strategic improvements. For buyers, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the home they’re about to purchase.

Be Present at Your Home Inspection

Whether you’re buying or selling, we strongly recommend being present during the inspection. This is one of the most important financial decisions of your life—and you deserve to fully understand what your money is buying or selling.

Being on-site allows you to ask questions in real-time, address any concerns directly with the inspector, and gain a deeper understanding of the home’s systems. While no home is perfect, being able to assess and understand the condition of the property will help you make a confident, informed decision.

HOME BUYERS INSPECTION PACKAGES

Subscribe to Peace of Mind with Our Yearly Maintenance Program

When you book your maintenance inspection, you’ll receive a FREE 1-year subscription to the Holmes Maintenance Program—a smart tool that helps you stay ahead of seasonal upkeep. Track maintenance tasks, set reminders, store important documents (like manuals, receipts, and warranties), and access helpful tips—all from one convenient platform.
As part of the program, you’ll also benefit from home inspections focused on the most important systems in your home. It’s an easy, affordable way to keep your home in top condition and avoid unexpected surprises.

What’s Evaluated?

HVAC System
Plumbing System
Electrical System
Roofing & Gutters
Exterior
Interior
Appliances
Safety Systems

Our proactive approach prioritizes seasonal maintenance, safety, and energy efficiency—helping you protect your investment and avoid costly future repairs.

More Than Just a Home Inspection

At Mike Holmes Inspections, we go beyond the basics. Our certified inspectors use advanced thermal imaging technology to uncover issues that aren’t visible to the naked eye—such as hidden moisture, air leaks, insulation voids, and overheating electrical components.

We also offer Mold Testing, Radon Testing, Thermal Imaging, and other specialty services providing a complete picture of your home’s health and safety.

Our detailed, easy-to-read reports help protect your investment, prevent future problems, and maintain long-term value. With our commitment to integrity and excellence, we help you Make It Right—every time.

Inspection Packages & Services

Essential Home Inspection

The complete essential home inspection that every home must get – no exception – covering the basement to roof and exceeds industry standards.
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Maintenance Inspection

Designed to assess essential systems, our Maintenance inspection focuses on critical components of your home like HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and electrical—to spot early warning signs before they turn into costly problems.
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Specialty & Add-On Services

Breathe Easy with Specialty or Add-on services that can be added to your Mike Holmes Inspection package, including screening for radon gas, or mold testing for your family health & peace of mind.

Expert Witness Services

Our home inspectors can provide specialty expert witness services, providing neutral third party expert opinions based on his/her evaluation of a home.
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Radon
Screening

According to Health Canada, radon is the second leading cause of radon induced lung cancer in non-smokers. In fact, it is responsible for 16% deaths in Canada each year.
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Mold
Inspection

Mike Holmes Inspectors use a moisture meter and infrared camera to check areas of concern for possible moisture infiltration.
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Well Water
Testing

Mike Holmes offers packages that can help identify harmful bacteria in your Well water.
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Septic
Testing

We recommend that septic system inspections be performed on an annual basis and prior to purchasing a home.
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WETT
Inspection

A WETT inspection is like a thorough health check for your wood burning appliances.
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Not all Specialty & Add-on services are available in all areas, please contact us at 1-888-563-5699 for more information.

BOOKING YOUR INSPECTIONS IS AS EASY AS…1, 2, and 3

REQUEST
AN INSPECTION

Complete the online form or call 1 (888) 563-5699 to start the booking process.

REVIEW &
RECOMMENEDATION

Our agents will review your
request and recommend a
service that meeds your needs.

SCHEDULE, PAY
& CONFIRM

Quickly, we’ll schedule a time
that works and send
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When payment is received, the booking is confirmed.

What our clients say

At Mike Holmes Inspections, we believe in bringing the highest quality and being completely transparent with our clients. We go above minimum code to conduct the most thorough home inspection you can get. Trusted by our clients, we strive to continue to make it right.

Ottawa, ON Franchise - Inspector Nathan Boucher

I am very satisfied with Nathan Boucher report. He explained very well during the inspection. I will refer him to my friends and family.

- Anju Gupta
GTA, ON Franchise - Inspector Steve Blayney

Steve is very knowledgeable and friendly. His findings has provided me with a solid decision not to purchase that house. Looking forward to working with you again

-Diane Franchi
Ottawa, ON Franchise - Inspector Nathan Boucher

Our Home Inspector Nathan Boucher was exceptional! A true professional who was very focused and diligent throughout the entire process. He made sure to take the necessary time to fully understand our property and provided detailed notes every step of the way. Nathan was extremely friendly and easy to work with, especially during the summary portion where he made us feel extremely confident in our purchase decision, while also being very clear and honest regarding the advisable work that needs to be done. I can not recommend Nathan and Mike Holmes Inspections highly enough and will certainly be doing so to anyone who crosses my path. Thanks Nathan!

- Patrick Digby
Halifax, NS Franchise - Inspector Lissa Gladu

Lissa was professional, thorough, an excellent communicator, patient with questions, punctual and provided excellent service. Her in-depth report was provided quickly.

- Tracey Jardine
London, ON Franchise - Inspector Kory MacDonald

Kory was a wonderful inspector. He is knowledgeable, personable, and experienced. I never felt like he was rushing to get through the inspection of my house. His explanations to me were thorough and detailed, and he was able to explain issues he found in a way that I could understand. He was lovely to work with and I trusted his opinions and recommendations. From booking the inspection to getting the final report, I had a great experience and am happy I went with Mike Holmes inspections.

-Ysabel