What to Expect From Your Inspection
Professional Home Inspections in Ottawa You Can Trust
Whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining a property, Vanguard Building Inspections delivers certified, professional service from start to finish. Our experienced home inspectors follow InterNACHI’s trusted Standards of Practice to ensure a thorough, educational walkthrough of your home.
We explain the overall condition of the property, highlight key issues, and flag areas to monitor — all backed by a clear, detailed inspection report using Spectora, delivered in both HTML and PDF formats.
Roof
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Doors, Windows and Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
Electrical
Service entrance and panels, branch
circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Structural Systems
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
Exterior
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
You're Not Just Buying An Inspection
You’re buying peace of mind