Michel Canuel
Residential building inspector
Your trusted home inspector!
Our services
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
Protect your purchase, avoid unpleasant surprises
Is the offer you made for the desired property conditional on a pre-purchase inspection? Do you just want to buy knowingly? Call on Michel Canuel, home inspector, for a home inspection in the Outaouais area and beyond. With Reseau-IBC, your process with your home inspector will be greatly facilitated. The pre-purchase inspection is performed at the buyer's request. This is a complete visual examination of the current physical condition of the building. All visible and accessible systems and components are covered during the pre-purchase inspection. The latter allows the buyer to know the state of the coveted property and subsequently, buy with peace of mind.
Among the inspected components are the structural system, exterior systems, roofing, plumbing, electricity, heating and air conditioning. As soon as the seller accepts your offer to purchase conditionally on a pre-purchase inspection, it is your duty as the buyer to call in a home inspector before the deadline expires. With your Réseau-IBC affilated inspector, the pre-purchase inspection lasts on average between 2 and 3 hours for a standard house or condo.
PRE-LISTING INSPECTION
Protect your listing
Are you about to market your home or condo and want to sell with peace of mind? While less popular than the pre-purchase inspection, the pre-listing inspection is just as beneficial. This type of inspection allows the seller of a property to know the condition of the building in order to achieve its sales objectives. Presale inspection is easy with your home inspector affiliated with Réseau-IBC. Carried out at the seller's request, the pre-sale inspection allows the savvy seller to identify deficiencies in their property and to make the necessary repairs, if necessary. If the corrections are not made, this inspection allows the seller to better complete the “Seller's Declaration” Form and to protect himself against possible lawsuits for latent defects.
During a pre-listing inspection, several building elements are inspected, including the structure, roofing, plumbing and electrical, heating and air conditioning system and insulation. It is to your advantage, as the seller, to inspect your property before it is put up for sale. This will allow you to give a copy of your report to potential buyers. For between 2 and 3 hours, the pre-listing inspection includes checking the components visible and accessible by the home inspector.
Inspection Components
• structural components (visible frame and foundations);
• the inspector also probes the structural components he suspects are deteriorating.
• exterior wall coverings, flashings and moldings;
• exterior doors;
• terraces attached to or adjacent to the building, balconies, steps, porches, and their ramps;
• eaves, soffits and roof edges;
• vegetation, grading and surface drainage of the property;
• driveways, patios and vehicle access routes;
• landscaping attached to or adjacent to the building;
• the garage or carport;
• garage doors and door closers.
• easily accessible roof coverings;
• easily accessible roof drainage systems;
• easily accessible flashings;
• easily accessible skylights, chimneys and roof outlets.
• indoor water supply and distribution systems, including fixtures and faucets;
• drainage systems, wastewater evacuation circuits and ventilation pipe networks;
• water heater equipment and associated ventilation systems;
• fuel storage and distribution systems for water heater equipment;
• sumps, sump pumps and associated piping.
• taking service
• the conductors, cables and cable trays of the subscriber connection;
• switchgear and main disconnectors;
• grounding equipment;
• interior components of the main and secondary distribution panels;
• electrical distribution conductors;
• overcurrent protection devices;
• a representative number of fixtures, switches and outlets installed;
• earth leakage circuit breakers;
• arc fault circuit interrupters.
• easily accessible components of the installed heating system;
• ventilation systems, flues and chimneys;
• fuel storage and distribution systems.
• insulation and vapor barriers in unfinished spaces.
• permanently installed central air conditioning equipment.
• walls, ceilings and floors;
• steps, stairs and ramps;
• a representative number of counters and cabinets installed;
• a representative number of doors and windows;
• the walls, doors and ceilings separating the living spaces and the garage.
• the components of the system;
• exhaust systems and chimneys.
• ventilation of the attic and basement;
• mechanical ventilation systems;
• ventilation systems in parts of the building producing humidity (kitchen, bathrooms and laundry rooms).
FAQ
The cost of a building inspection varies depending on the building's square footage, location, type of property, and year of construction. To find out the cost of inspecting the desired building, request a free estimate.
It takes about 3 hours for the inspection of a single family home. The length of time for a building inspection varies depending on its condition and type.
The building inspection is not mandatory. However, this will allow you to know the real condition of the property so you can make a better choice. You will also be able to negotiate and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Yes! It is important that you are present during the inspection. You can ask questions and make your own observations.
Yes! It is even strongly recommended to be accompanied during the inspection. Your guest may have questions you haven't thought of.
