Services
Lighthouse Home Inspections Toronto prides itself on supporting your need for an honest and competent home inspection service. Our comprehensive service includes:
- Pre-Listing Inspections
- Inspection Summary Reports Online
- Post Inspection Walk Through for Buyers
- Infrared Home Inspections – Thermal Image Inspections
- Residential & Commercial Inspections
- Pre-Delivery Inspections
- Tarion Inspections
- Unlimited Post Inspection support
A Typical Inspection will last approximately 2 ½ – 3 hours. As InterNACHI member, we must adhere to InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice we will attempt to inspect all of the following (when accessible):
- General Structure & Roofing – Flashing, Skylights, Roofing, Soffit & Facia
- Chimney & Roof Drainage – Gutters, Down pipes & Exterior Ventilation
- Vehicle Parking – Driveway, Carport & Garage
- Exterior & Additions – Walls, Windows, Foundation walls, Water Penetration, Structural, Decks, Balconies, Patio, Retaining walls
- Grounds & A/C – Grading & Environmental
- Electrical – Main service, Distribution & Main Panel
- Plumbing – Water Supply, Functional flow, Hot water output, Waste System & Domestic Hot Water
- Heating – Energy Supply, Flue Pipes, Distribution, Filters & Humidifiers
- Basement & Crawl Space – Support Columns, Floor Drainage, Ceilings & Floors
- Water Penetration & Internal Structure – General Dampness, Ventilation, Basement Structure & Sump Pump
- Laundry & Wet Areas – Appliances & Plumbing
- Kitchen & Appliances – Appliances, Cabinets, Ventilation & Plumbing
- Bathrooms
- Fireplaces & Common Safety Devices – GFI’s, Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors
- General Interior – Ceilings, Walls, Floors, Stairs, Railings, Windows & Skylights
- Attic & Ventilation – Framing, Moisture intrusion & Ventilation
- Insulation
- Summarize issues to be addressed
- Make recommendations for corrections of safety hazards
- Point out the positive aspects of the home
- Provide you with a Preventative maintenance & Cost estimation guide