What We Inspect
Home Inspection Components — Ottawa & Gatineau
Every Ottawa home inspection covers nine core systems. Click on any component below to see what we check, the most common issues we find, and real findings from Ottawa-area homes.
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A thorough home inspection is only as good as the systems it actually covers. Our inspections examine every major component of the home — from the roof down to the foundation — using thermal imaging on every inspection and a drone roof assessment where conditions allow. Below is a breakdown of each system we inspect, what we look for, and the issues we most commonly find in Ottawa and Gatineau homes.
How We Inspect Ottawa Homes
Every home inspection performed in Ottawa follows the same disciplined, system-by-system approach — regardless of whether the property is a century home in the Glebe, a new build in Barrhaven, a condo downtown, or a bungalow in Kanata. As a member of CAHPI — the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors — every inspection follows their thorough Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, reinforced by Carson Dunlop training and a background in residential renovation. That same standard is applied consistently across Ottawa, Gatineau, Nepean, Orléans, Rockland, Gloucester, Findlay Creek, and Riverside South.
Every inspection includes thermal imaging to detect hidden moisture and insulation gaps that aren't visible to the eye, and a drone roof assessment where weather conditions allow — giving a full overhead view of the roof surface, flashings, and drainage patterns without anyone stepping onto the roof itself. You receive a same-day digital report with photo documentation for every finding, organized by the same nine components listed below, so you can see exactly what was checked and why it matters before you finalize your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a full home inspection cover in Ottawa?
A full home inspection in Ottawa covers nine core systems: roofing, attic and ventilation, electrical, heating and cooling, insulation, plumbing, foundation and structure, interior, and exterior. Every Ottawa AAA inspection also includes thermal imaging and a drone roof assessment where conditions allow, with a same-day digital report.
How long does a home inspection take in Ottawa?
Most home inspections in Ottawa take between two and three hours, depending on the size, age, and condition of the home. Larger homes, older homes with more deferred maintenance, and properties with detached structures like garages or sheds can take longer.
Do you inspect new builds and condos in Ottawa?
Yes. We inspect new construction, resale homes, and condos across Ottawa and Gatineau. New builds still benefit from an independent inspection alongside your Tarion warranty coverage, and condo inspections focus on the interior unit systems since the building envelope typically falls under the condo corporation's responsibility.
What's included in every Ottawa AAA home inspection?
Every inspection includes a full assessment of all nine home systems, thermal imaging to detect hidden moisture, a drone roof assessment where conditions allow, and a same-day digital report with photo documentation of every finding.
Which Ottawa-area neighbourhoods do you serve?
We serve Ottawa, Gatineau, Barrhaven, Kanata, Orléans, Nepean, Gloucester, Findlay Creek, Riverside South, and Rockland, along with surrounding communities in the National Capital Region.
Why does a component-by-component inspection report matter?
Breaking a report down by system — roofing, electrical, plumbing, and so on — makes it easier to understand severity and prioritize repairs. It also lets you compare findings against real photos and typical issues for each system, rather than reading a single undifferentiated list of defects.
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Every inspection covers all nine systems above, with thermal imaging included and a same-day report. Serving Ottawa, Gatineau, Barrhaven, Kanata, Orléans, Nepean, and surrounding areas.
