# Home inspections in Edmonton and area ## A home inspection that puts your mind at ease. Buying a home is a big step. We take a careful look at the whole house and explain what we find in plain language, so you can move forward with confidence. - Plain-language report with photos - Clear next step for every finding - Edmonton and surrounding communities - Questions answered after the inspection ## Every major system, top to bottom A visual inspection of the parts of the home that matter most when you are buying or selling. - **Roof**: Coverings, flashing, gutters and visible signs of leaks. - **Structure**: Foundation, framing and signs of movement or settling. - **Plumbing**: Supply and drain lines, fixtures and the water heater. - **Electrical**: Panel, wiring type, outlets and safety devices. - **Heating**: Furnace or boiler, venting and how it is running. - **Attic and ventilation**: Insulation levels, airflow and moisture. - **Exterior**: Siding, windows, doors, decks and grading. - **Interior**: Walls, floors, stairs, built-in appliances. ## Inspections for every step of a move Buying, selling or moving into something new, there is an inspection for it. - [Pre-purchase home inspection](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/services/pre-purchase-home-inspection): A full look at the home before your conditions come off. - [Pre-listing home inspection](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/services/pre-listing-home-inspection): Know what buyers will find before you list. - [New construction inspection](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/services/new-construction-inspection): A second set of eyes before possession or warranty deadlines. - [Condo inspection](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/services/condo-inspection): Your unit, its systems and the common areas we can access. ## How it works Simple from the first message to the final report. 1. **Send your details**: Tell us about the property, your timing and any condition deadline. 2. **We confirm**: We reply to confirm the date, the price and what the inspection covers. 3. **Inspection day**: We go through the home system by system. Join us for the walkthrough. 4. **Your report**: A clear report with photos and next steps, and answers to your questions. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make. My job is to help you understand the house you are buying, without the jargon and without the pressure. You will deal with one person from your first message to your final report, and you are always welcome to call with questions afterwards. Banish Angural, Founder - **Plain language, always**: Every finding explained in everyday words, with a clear next step. - **Come along, ask anything**: Join the walkthrough and ask questions while you are standing in front of things. - **Honest about limits**: If something cannot be seen or reached, the report says so plainly. - **Here after the report**: Questions after you move in? Get in touch any time. ## Local homes, local know-how Climate, age and building type all change what is worth a closer look. - **Freeze and thaw**: Edmonton winters are hard on foundations, grading and roofs. We look closely at how water moves around and into the house. - **Older homes**: Mature neighbourhoods can hide older wiring, aging plumbing and past renovations. We point out what to ask about. - **Condos**: For condos we focus on your unit and the shared parts we can see, and flag what to check in the condo documents. ## Areas we serve Edmonton and the surrounding communities. - [Edmonton](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/edmonton): Century-old houses in Highlands, 1970s Mill Woods, central condos and brand-new suburbs. - [St. Albert](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/st-albert): Sturgeon River city with 1950s Sturgeon Heights, 1970s annexation areas and new Jensen Lakes. - [Sherwood Park](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/sherwood-park): Strathcona County hamlet that began with 1955 ranch homes and keeps growing east. - [Spruce Grove](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/spruce-grove): A young city: 1970s and 1980s houses at its core and new neighbourhoods all around. - [Stony Plain](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/stony-plain): A town since 1908, with an older centre, lake neighbourhoods and acreages nearby. - [Leduc](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/leduc): From 1970s Corinthia Park to 2006-onward Southfork and West Haven, south of Edmonton. - [Beaumont](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/beaumont): A French-founded farm town turned city in 2019, with 1970s and 1980s homes and fast-growing new areas. - [Fort Saskatchewan](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/fort-saskatchewan): River city that grew after the 1954 nickel refinery, with postwar homes and newer Southfort. - [Morinville](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/morinville): Francophone-founded town north of St. Albert, with a historic core and 2000s subdivisions on clay till. - [Devon](https://edmontonhomeinspector.com/service-areas/devon): Imperial Oil’s 1948 planned town on the North Saskatchewan River, plus the newer Ravines. ## Questions people ask Straight answers to the most common questions about home inspections. ### What does a home inspection include? A visual, non-invasive look at the home's major systems: roof, structure, exterior, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation and ventilation, and interior. You get a written report with photos explaining what was found and what to do next. ### Should I attend the inspection? Yes, if you can. Walking through the home together is the easiest way to understand the findings and ask questions while you are standing in front of them. ### Can you inspect a home in winter? Yes. Most of an inspection is unaffected by winter. Snow can limit what is visible on the roof and around the grading, and the report says exactly what could not be seen. ### What if my condition deadline is soon? Mention the deadline when you get in touch. We will tell you right away whether we can fit the inspection in before it.