HOME INSPECTIONS FOR BUYERS

A  Mike Holmes home inspection provides potential buyers with an accurate and unbiased third-party assessment of the condition of the house prior to making an offer. A home inspection (or a pre-purchase home inspection) is a thorough assessment of the major systems of your home, so you can make informed decisions about your new home.

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ABOUT YOUR HOME INSPECTION

Homebuyers should expect quality and integrity in a home inspection and you will get it with a Mike Holmes Inspection. You can expect Mike Holmes inspectors to give you a thorough visual assessment of any home and help you make an informed decision. 

Your local Mike Holmes Inspector will inspect the major systems in your home and you will receive a thorough Mike Holmes Home Inspection Report.

About Your Local Home Inspector

Mike Holmes inspectors are highly skilled, trained inspectors working in the field, with many having an engineering or construction background. Improving the industry by providing a service that goes beyond the highest standards is what you should expect from a Mike Holmes inspection. But more importantly, it gives homebuyers peace of mind that comes from knowing their home has been inspected, using the best equipment, by skilled professionals who are committed to their work.

HOME BUYERS INSPECTION PACKAGES

Essential

Home Inspection
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The essential home inspection Mike Holmes believes everyone must get – no exception – which exceeds industry standards.

MIKE'S TOP TO BOTTOM INSPECTION

THERMAL IMAGING

INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

RADON TESTING

Extended

Home Inspection
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Popular

Mike's most popular home inspection includes Thermal imaging and an Indoor Air Quality Assessment to help determine if your home is healthy and energy efficient by investigating air and water infiltration.

MIKE'S TOP TO BOTTOM INSPECTION

THERMAL IMAGING

INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

RADON TESTING

Premium

Home Inspection
  •  

The Mike Holmes' inspection goes even further beyond the basics. Protect not only your family's safety but also their health by testing for Radon.

MIKE'S TOP TO BOTTOM INSPECTION

THERMAL IMAGING

INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

RADON TESTING

Pre-purchase Home Inspection

When you’re making one of the most significant investments of your life, you need to be sure you’re making an informed decision. At Mike Holmes Inspections, our pre-purchase home inspections provide a thorough evaluation of your prospective property, identifying potential issues and hidden hazards before you buy. Our qualified inspectors conduct comprehensive assessments, including expert witness services, radon screening, mold inspection, and maintenance inspections. We offer trusted, professional insight under the Mike Holmes brand, ensuring your new home is safe, sound, and ready for you and your family.

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What To Expect From Your Mike Holmes Inspection:

  • Peace of mind and protection of your investment
  • Follow stringent protocols that go beyond industry standards
  • Attention to detail and experience help ensure that problems that could potentially cause extensive damage to your home are detected when possible
  • Experienced professionals that receive ongoing training and attend annual conferences required to keep up with the changes to regulations and advancements in technology

Home Inspection Packages and 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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Extended Home
Inspection

Our most popular complete home inspection includes an Indoor Air Quality Assessment and Thermal Imaging, looking for heat loss, assessing energy efficiency and looking for value even behind the walls.
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Premium Home Inspection

The Mike Holmes' inspection that goes even further. Protect not only your family's safety but also their health by assessing the Indoor Air Quality and Radon levels in the home.
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Specialty and 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 home inspection is as easy as…1, 2, and 3

1. Request
an Inspection

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

2. Review &
Recommendations

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

3. Schedule, Pay
& Confirm

Quickly, we’ll schedule a
time that works for you and
send a digital contract.

When payment is received, the booking is confirmed

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    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