AmeriSpec York Region Home Inspection Services
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Giving you the peace of mind you need to make the right decision since 2010
We’re the professionals you can count on to deliver detailed and accurate York home inspections! We’ve performed over 10,000 home inspections since we opened our doors in 2010. Whether you’re buying or selling your home, or you’re a real estate broker, AmeriSpec can help. Our team of certified commercial and residential home inspectors has the knowledge and resources to inspect your home professionally – giving you the peace of mind you need to make the right decision. Elsewhere, our commercial property inspectors offer commercial building inspections too.
HAVE YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED BY OUR CERTIFIED INSPECTORS!
We will answer your calls from 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week!
We will answer your calls from 7am - 10pm,
7 days a week!
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SELLER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Pre-listing home inspection reports available to view for FREE online – anytime, anywhere.
AmeriSpec OnDemand is here to change the way pre-listing home inspections work!
AmeriSpec OnDemand is a website offering full AmeriSpec pre-sale home inspection reports. Each home inspection report is free to view, and attached to the official real estate listing with the agent’s website and listing information. If you’re selling your house, or thinking about selling your house, an OnDemand report makes it easier and more efficient for everyone involved in the home selling and home buying process.
How It Works
- An AmeriSpec professional home inspector completes a pre-listing inspection of the home and turns it into an official AmeriSpec report.
- These complete reports are made available online to be viewed by potential homebuyers.
- A link to the report is made available to the agent to be placed on their website alongside the listing.
Get instant, FREE access to York home inspection reports for homes all over your community. You can view these reports 24/7, from the comfort of your home. They require no scheduling, no cost and no wait time.
BUYER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Don’t Let The Home Of Your Dreams Become A Nightmare
Buying a home can be an anxious time. You have found the home of your dreams, but are concerned that it may have poor workmanship or problems such as cracks in the foundation, old or deteriorating plumbing, a faulty heating system, or unsafe or dated electrical wiring. It’s because of these possible problems that you should call the professionals at AmeriSpec for a home inspection before buying a house.
No matter how much you know, or think you know, or how many friends and relatives you have in the trades, there’s no substitute for the qualified expertise of a trained AmeriSpec inspector. A trained inspector knows what to look for, what to focus on and how to assess thousands of different elements of the property. Once the thorough pre-buy home inspection is complete a report is produced that will help you secure your investment, help you understand how you home works, eliminate surprise problems, and bring you the peace of mind you are looking for. A good, thorough, comprehensive inspection report will help you make the right decision. Here’s Why Thousands Of Homebuyers Choose AmeriSpec:- All of our certified York home inspection team are thoroughly trained at our in-house AmeriSpec Academy and stay informed via continuing educational programs throughout the year.
- Over 25 years of home inspection industry experience.
- Error, omissions and general liability insurance that meets or exceeds industry standards.
- Detailed and easy-to-understand inspection reports.
- Thousands of satisfied customers.
- Free consultation on any questions that may arise about your new home… forever.
- Get value-added resources contained in your home inspection binder free with every York home inspection.
- Valuable partner offers.
An AmeriSpec York house inspection gives you the peace of mind you need. Book your AmeriSpec York home inspection today!
ENERGY EVALUATION SERVICES
How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?
Want your home as energy efficient as possible? AmeriSpec inspection services offer energy assessments across the country through the EnerGuide for Houses and Energy Star Programs. Whether you are a homeowner, homebuyer, or a homebuilder, our Natural Resources Canada trained and licensed Home Energy Advisors can provide you with an EnerGuide Rating or ENERGY STAR® certification on the home and valuable information on how to make it more energy efficient. Our trained, professional energy advisors follow the standards set by Natural Resources Canada. They’re up-to-date with the most recent energy saving technologies and techniques, and can advise you on how to make you home more efficient. They’ll review all the energy related components of the home and use the most current building science to make sure their recommendations improve the efficiency, comfort and performance of the home.Find out how you can make your home more energy efficient. Contact AmeriSpec today!
Home Efficiency Rebate Get Up To A $5,000 Rebate!
Owning a home can be expensive. AmeriSpec York home inspection services works hard to make things financially easier for you. The Home Efficiency Rebate is one way to save money and make your home more energy-efficient at the same time. It’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home, and get up to $5,000* back. Four Easy Steps Is All It Takes: 1. Before you begin any upgrades, call us to schedule your energy audit at (613) 453-4856 2. Complete at least 2 eligible upgrades within 120 days of your initial AmeriSpec energy audit 3. Schedule a post-retrofit energy audit with us 4. Once you have qualified, we’ll take care of the paperwork, and you’ll get your rebate cheque in as little as 90 days. *The rebate includes $550 towards the cost of both energy audits.Contact AmeriSpec today to find out how you can get up to $5000 in rebates.
For details, visit https://enbridgesmartsavings.com/home-efficiency-rebate.
ASBESTOS HOME INSPECTION SERVICE
Have Your Home Tested For Asbestos Today
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonplace in building material, specifically asbestos insulation. Homes built before 1990 often contain asbestos. While Canada has now banned the use of asbestos, many homes and buildings still have traces. When asbestos fibres are released into the air, they are an immediate health risk to you and your family.
Before you begin any renovations, remodelling or demolition, you should talk to the professionals at AmeriSpec about our asbestos inspection service. Reduce the risk of asbestos exposure by booking an appointment with one of our qualified specialists.
The Three Main Types Of Asbestos
Chrysotile
Also called white asbestos, this is the most common form. Often contaminated with tremolite, it is extremely hazardous. Chrysotile asbestos is commonly found in asphalt, roofing materials and textiles.
Amosite
Referred to as brown asbestos, amosite is commonly used in cement, insulation, tiles and roofing.
Tremolite
Tremolite is responsible for many asbestos-related illnesses with colours ranging from white to dark green. This type of asbestos is commonly found in paint, plumbing materials, insulation and roofing.
The Dangers Of DIY Asbestos Removal
Given the dangers involved, asbestos removal is not a do-it-yourself project. In short, not every home has asbestos. However, if you do come across it, do not try to remove the asbestos yourself. Mishandling it could actually make things worse by allowing fibres to get into the air you breathe. This could potentially result in respiratory issues. Professionals should always remove this harmful substance for you. Therefore, you can maintain a healthy atmosphere in your home.
An AmeriSpec asbestos inspection service gives you the peace of mind you need. Book your AmeriSpec asbestos home inspection today!
NEW HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Why is a New Home Inspection Important?
A new home inspection is your chance to make sure that the work you requested and were promised is complete. You can ascertain what work remains to be done and what work needs to be corrected or redone. Don’t skip this important step in the process. Plan a full tour of your new home in the presence of your contractor and a qualified inspector from AmeriSpec. During this inspection, the contractor must note on the checklist, any item that is not to your satisfaction. Before signing this document, clearly note all the defects that you want to correct, otherwise they will be considered accepted and seen. Your home is often the biggest investment you will ever make. Protect that investment with the help of an AmeriSpec new home inspection.Get the peace of mind you need before you move in. Book your AmeriSpec new home inspection today!
COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE
Helping You Understand Your Business Is Our Business.
An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection will give you the answers you need about your property. A single walk-through is all it takes for our trained commercial property inspectors to survey the building, review appropriate documentation, and conduct interviews, if needed, in order to determine the property’s condition and give you peace of mind you need. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) has published a standard guide to performing Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Our inspectors have been trained on the ASTM E2018 standard and use it as a baseline to perform PCAs of commercial buildings. We can work with clients to determine the scope of the inspection depending on their requirements and the age, occupancy, and type of building. This includes anything from performing a general visual examination of the property to a comprehensive inspection of all technical components of the building using a team of specialists. In addition to information and photographs, the AmeriSpec report provides recommendations for remedying major deficiencies, updating ageing major components, and undertaking further detailed investigation, if required, and the timing associated with those recommendations. Depending on the type of inspection chosen, our inspectors can also include in the report approximate costs for items requiring attention in the short, medium, and long term. AmeriSpec Provides Commercial Property Inspections Of:- Office buildings
- Industrial buildings
- Retail stores and shopping centres
- Apartment buildings and hotels
- Warehouse buildings
- Condominiums
- Site characteristics (paving, landscaping and utilities)
- Structural frame and building envelope
- Roof surface areas
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- Plumbing systems
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning and ventilation systems
- Interior elements
- Environmental assessments
-Asbestos -Phase 1 assessments -Lead-based paint -Indoor air quality -Infrared thermography
- Document review
- Probable cost opinions
An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection can help you protect your business. Book your AmeriSpec commercial inspection today!
AIR QUALITY TESTING SERVICES
Breathe Easy With An Amerispec Healthy Home Inspection
Protecting yourself and your family from harmful contaminants in your home is very important. 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 the AmeriSpec about a Healthy Home Inspection. Our healthy home inspection will take a close look at your home’s air quality and suggest ways to help reduce allergies, respiratory ailments, eye irritation and asthma symptoms. Why choose Healthy Homes by AmeriSpec?- Professional residential indoor air quality testing (IAQ) and indoor environmental assessment
- Industry leaders in home inspection services for over 30 years
- Reliable and experienced technicians
- Leading edge technology and processes
Breathe easier with an AmeriSpec Healthy Home inspection. Book an appointment today!
RADON TESTING SERVICES
Is This Dangerous Gas Lurking In Your Home?
Radon is a gas that occurs naturally outdoors in harmless amounts. It’s produced from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It sometimes gets concentrated in homes built on soil with natural uranium deposits. It can enter buildings through cracks in floors or walls, construction joints, or gaps in foundations around pipes, wires or pumps. Radon levels are usually highest in the basement or crawl space. The presence of radon in the home is a serious risk to the health of you and your family. When radon gas is breathed into the lungs the person is exposed to small amounts of radiation. This radiation may damage the cells in the lining of the lungs and increase a person’s risk of lung cancer. Exposure to the combination of radon gas and cigarette smoke creates a greater risk for lung cancer than either factor alone. If you think your home is at risk of contamination contact AmeriSpec for a radon test.Book an appointment to have an AmeriSpec radon test today.
POOL INSPECTION SERVICE
Keeping your pool, cool!
A professional pool inspection by AmeriSpec will get your pool summer ready! We’ll perform a visual examination of the pool installation and also check pool equipment including the pool line and electrical supply. The pool inspection will vary depending on your type of pool, heating, pumping, filtering systems, and the type of chemicals you use to keep the water clean and balanced. An inspection also includes checkpoints for safety devices used to prevent accidents as well as pool area landscaping too.Types of pools
- Vinyl liners Come in a variety of different shapes and can last 10 to 20 years. These liners are installed above ground or in-ground. They’re the most popular style for residential pools due to the low cost and ease of installation.
- Fibreglass Often associated with hot tubs but also used in some pools, moulded fibreglass shells are placed in a hole in the ground. Fibreglass panels are also assembled on-site over a concrete base.
Installation considerations:
- Prior to excavation, soil conditions in the pool installation area should be tested
- Undisturbed loam provides ideal soil conditions
- The presence of clay, or sandy or wet soils often creates challenges for excavation
- A soil engineer can determine the type of soil you have by extracting and analyzing core samples
- For expensive clay/ sand, or wet soil conditions, special considerations have to be taken during excavation and pool wall support installation
An AmeriSpec pool inspection service gives you the peace of mind you need. Book your AmeriSpec pool inspection today!
BUYER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Buying a home can be an anxious time. You have found the home of your dreams, but are concerned that it may have poor workmanship or problems such as cracks in the foundation, old or deteriorating plumbing, a faulty heating system, or unsafe or dated electrical wiring. It’s because of these possible problems that you should call the professionals at AmeriSpec for a home inspection before buying a house.Read More
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SELLER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Pre-listing home inspection reports available to view for FREE online – anytime, anywhere. AmeriSpec OnDemand is here to change the way pre-listing home inspections work!AmeriSpec OnDemand is a website offering full AmeriSpec pre-sale home inspection reports.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE
Helping you understand your business is our business.An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection will give you the answers you need about your property. A single walk-through is all it takes for our trained commercial property inspectors to survey the building, review appropriate documentation, and conduct interviews, if needed, in order to determine the property’s condition and give you the peace of mind you need.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
ENERGY EVALUATIONS
SERVICES
Want your home as energy efficient as possible? AmeriSpec inspection services offer energy assessments across the country through the EnerGuide for Houses and Energy Star Programs.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
NEW HOME INSPECTION
SERVICES
A new home inspection is your chance
to make sure that the work you
requested and were promised is
complete. You can ascertain what work
remains to be done and what work
needs to be corrected or redone. Don’t
skip this important step in the process.
Plan a full tour of your new home in
the presence of your contractor and a
qualified inspector from AmeriSpec.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
ASBESTOS HOME INSPECTION SERVICE
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonplace in building material, specifically asbestos insulation. Homes built before 1990 often contain asbestos. While Canada has now banned the use of asbestos, many homes and buildings still have traces. When asbestos fibres are released into the air, they are an immediate health risk to you and your family. Reduce the risk of exposure by booking an asbestos inspection service.Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
AIR QUALITY
TESTING SERVICES
Breathe easy with An Amerispec
Healthy Home Inspection.Protecting yourself and your family from harmful contaminants in your home is very important. 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 the AmeriSpec about a Healthy Home Inspection.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
RADON TESTING
SERVICES
Is there A killer lurking in your home?Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that occurs naturally outdoors in harmless amounts. It’s produced from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It can get concentrated in homes built on soil with natural uranium deposits. Radon enters buildings through cracks in floors or walls, construction joints, or gaps in foundations around pipes, wires or pumps. The presence of radon in the home is a serious risk to the health of you and your family.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
POOL INSPECTION
SERVICES
A professional pool inspection by AmeriSpec will get your pool summer ready! We’ll perform a visual examination of the pool installation and also check pool equipment including the pool line and electrical supply. The pool inspection will vary depending on your type of pool, heating, pumping, filtering systems, and the type of chemicals you use to keep the water clean and balanced. An inspection also includes checkpoints for safety devices used to prevent accidents as well as pool area landscaping too.
Read More
BOOK OUR SERVICES
Home Protection Solutions
FCT® Home Protection Solutions creates a stress-free real estate experience for both buyers and sellers with our home inspection and warranty program.
Buying Your Home?
Homebuyers can enjoy peace of mind with 18-months and $20,000 in warranty coverage for the repair and replacement of major household features including:
– Foundation – Cooling
– Roof – Heating
What Are The Benefits Of Home Protection Plan To A Buyer?
- Warranty coverage for the unexpected.
- No contractor restrictions.
- No waiting period.
- Reimbursement up to $20,000 of their actual bill.
Selling Your Home?
With Home Protection Plan, you can help speed up the real estate transaction with a comprehensive pre-listing home inspection and 18-month warranty.
What Are The Benefits Of Home Protection Plan To A Seller?
- Helps differentiate your home.
- Awareness of potential issues upfront allows for the opportunity to address them or price your home accordingly.
- Helps speed up the real estate transaction by removing the need for a buyer’s home inspection.
- Gives potential buyers all of the information they need.
- Brings the buyer peace of mind that their biggest investment will have added protection.
- Easy transfer process over to the buyer.
What Does It Cover?
The homeowner will have up to $20,000 in warranty coverage for the repair or replacement of the following:
– Foundation – Cooling
– Roof – Heating
Get your home inspected and protected with FCT Home Protection Solutions.
Visit fcthome.ca or call 1.855.640.1832
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Call (905) 939-2383 or text (905) 830-2869. We will answer your calls from 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week!
Call (905) 939-2383 or text (905) 830-2869. We will answer your calls from 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week!
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Our History
There's no place quite like your home.
AmeriSpec is North America’s leading home inspection service. With our 1996 purchase by ServiceMaster, we became part of the largest and most trusted home service provider in the world. The AmeriSpec name is the industry standard for quality, service and value. With over 75 franchise licences from coast-to-coast, AmeriSpec Canada conducts more home inspections, and serves more satisfied customers than anyone else in the country. There truly is no place quite like your home!
For more information on our parent company, ServiceMaster of Canada, please visit www.servicemaster.ca.
Our York Home Inspection Team
CEA, Certified Energy Advisor with Natural Recourses Canada
W.E.T.T., Certified, Wood Energy Technical Transfer Inc.
C.E.T., Critical Environment Technologies. Certified Air Quality Testing
N.H.B.A., New Home Builders Association. 12 years as a registered new home builder.
Certified R2000 Builder, registered with Ontario Hydro. Constructed 3 R2000 Certified Homes.
Chris has over 20 years experience as a Registered Home Inspector completing over 6,000 Home Inspections, over 350 Pre-Delivery Inspections on new homes, and over 2,000 Energy Audits for Natural Resources Canada and now Enbridge/Union Gas.
He has also completed over 60 Commercial Inspections over the last 10 years.
Chris has a construction and renovation background spanning over 40 years. He enjoys sports – golf, and hockey – and has coached several hockey and soccer teams over the past years. Chris is a supporter and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Canada.
CEA, Certified Energy Advisor with Natural Recourses Canada
W.E.T.T., Certified, Wood Energy Technical Transfer Inc.
C.E.T., Critical Environment Technologies. Certified Air Quality Testing
N.H.B.A., New Home Builders Association. 12 years as a registered new home builder.
Certified R2000 Builder, registered with Ontario Hydro. Constructed 3 R2000 Certified Homes.
Chris has over 20 years experience as a Registered Home Inspector completing over 6,000 Home Inspections, over 350 Pre-Delivery Inspections on new homes, and over 2,000 Energy Audits for Natural Resources Canada and now Enbridge/Union Gas.
He has also completed over 60 Commercial Inspections over the last 10 years.
Chris has a construction and renovation background spanning over 40 years. He enjoys sports – golf, and hockey – and has coached several hockey and soccer teams over the past years. Chris is a supporter and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Canada.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“Very detailed in their inspections. Don’t mind getting asked questions during. Gives verbal feedback. Pictures of all areas. Inspection report was given quickly and very detailed. Inspector was kind and very approachable”
Innisfil,ON
“Chris did an awesome job explaining all the details and findings from the home inspection. 100% would recommend using Chris and AmeriSpec for all your home inspection needs”
Aurora,ON
“I like and trust Chris Hill. He has done inspections for my clients for many years and he is clear and honest without being alarmist.
Thanks Chris”
Newmarket,ON
Our York House Inspectors
Proudly Serve…
AmeriSpec York Region home inspection services provide residential home inspections, energy evaluations and related ancillary services in the following areas:
- Alliston
- Aurora
- Ballantrae
- Beaverton
- Beeton
- Bolton
- Bond Head
- Box Grove
- Bradford
- Cannington
- Concord
- Cookstown
- East Gwillimbury
- Georgina
- Gilford
- Hockley Valley
- Holland Landing
- Innisfil
- Jackson’s Point
- Keswick
- King City
- King Township
- Kleinburg
- Leaskdale
- Loretto
- Maple
- Markham
- Mount Albert
- Newmarket
- Nobleton
- Oak Ridges
- Pefferlaw
- Pottageville
- Queensville
- Richmond Hill
- Schomberg
- Sharon
- Stouffville
- Sunderland
- Sutton
- Thornhill
- Tottenham
- Unionville
- Uxbridge
- Vaughan
- Virginia
- West Gwillimbury
- Willow Beach
- Whitchurch
- Woodbridge
- York Region
- Zephyr
Have a question? We’re available from 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week.
Call (905) 939-2383 or text (905) 830-2869.
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Building a Deck? What You Need to Know.
Before you begin building a deck, it’s important you get the necessary permits and consider how different materials will perform.
Wet Basements and Foundations
A wet basement and foundation causes costly damage. AmeriSpec home and basement inspections help realtors and homebuyers assess water leakage warning signs
Why you should get an Indoor Air Quality Test
An air quality test will tell you what harmful particles are hiding in your air. Get the answers you need to make healthy home changes.
AmeriSpec of York Region
260 Church Street
Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
Telephone: (905) 939-2383
(905) 898-6245
(800) 367-2053
Text: (905) 830-2869
Email: chris.hill@amerispec.ca