AmeriSpec is Your Trusted Ottawa Home Inspection and Energy Audit Authority

A WETT inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of your wood burning appliance and venting system conducted by a certified WETT inspector. AmeriSpec’s expert inspectors undergo rigorous training to ensure they possess the expertise to identify potential hazards and ensure your system is operating safely and efficiently. During a WETT inspection, the inspector will meticulously examine various components of your wood burning system to include:

• The fireplace or wood stove itself
• The chimney flue and liner
• The damper system
• The hearth and surrounding areas
• Clearances to combustible materials

The inspector will also assess the overall condition of your system to look for signs of wear and tear, deterioration or improper installation.

Infrared thermography can save you money! AmeriSpec offers infrared thermography services, a diagnostic tool that enables you to detect and accurately target certain anomalies without having to open up walls and floors.

What is a sewer and drain camera inspection? Sewer and French drain problems are more than just common inconveniences for homeowners. They can cause significant damage if left unresolved.

Is there a killer lurking in your home? Did you know that radon in the home poses a health risk to you and your family? When a person breathes in radon, he or she is exposed to small amounts of radiation, which can damage cells in the lining of the lungs, increasing the risk of lung cancer.

A pre-listing home inspection describes the process of a professional home inspector examining a property to identify any issues or repairs that need to be made before a home is publicly advertised for sale.

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments a person will ever make. Sellers can help prospective homebuyers feel more confident about purchasing their home by having their listing inspected first.

By having a pre-listing home inspection performed, you can plan for any repairs or negotiate the selling price. This will make the buyer more confident in the purchase and keep pre-closing problems from hassling both parties.

Go beyond basic local code requirements.

Protecting yourself and your family from harmful contaminants in your home is very important. Indeed, poor indoor air quality can have profound negative effects on your health and the health of your family. It can affect your productivity and the enjoyment of your home. Take the first step toward a healthy home by calling AmeriSpec to schedule an air quality test. This analysis makes it possible to access the quality of indoor air, and make it easier for our inspectors to advise you with ways to help reduce allergies, respiratory ailments, eye irritations and asthma symptoms.

Whether you’re shopping for previously owned or new, if you’re thinking about buying a home, make sure you know its true condition before you make an offer. A comprehensive home inspection by a certified AmeriSpec professional can mean the difference between finding your dream home, and moving into a nightmare. AmeriSpec inspectors examine over 400 items within a home, then detail the findings in the AmeriSpec Report.

AmeriSpec has been a NRCan licensed Service Organization (SO) since 2001, providing EnerGuide ratings for homeowners, homesellers and homebuyers, and EnerGuide labels and ENERGY STAR® certifications for homebuilders. Our registered Energy Advisors are licensed with the department and held to the highest quality assurance and customer service standards. We provide confidence with full attic to basement energy assessments.

A healthy septic system is crucial for any property that relies on it for wastewater treatment. Unlike homes connected to municipal sewer systems, septic systems require periodic maintenance and testing to ensure they function efficiently and don't pose a risk to public health or the environment. Septic system testing, also known as a septic inspection, involves a comprehensive evaluation of the entire system's components to identify any potential problems and ensure proper operation.

Have your home tested for asbestos today! Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonplace in building materials, particularly vermiculite. Homes built before 1990 often contain asbestos.