Is a home inspection a condition of sale in Alberta?
A home inspection is optional in Alberta. It becomes part of the deal only if you write it into your offer. Here is how inspection conditions work and what happens if issues come up.
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Service
New construction inspection
A second set of eyes before possession or warranty deadlines.
Who it’s for
Buyers of a newly built home, before the final walkthrough or before the first-year warranty period ends.
What's included
We inspect
- Grading and drainageSlope away from the foundation, downspouts, window wells and signs of settling backfill.
- Exterior finishesSiding, trim, caulking and sealing around windows, doors and penetrations.
- Roof and atticRoof covering, flashing, attic insulation depth, ventilation and signs of frost or moisture.
- StructureVisible foundation, framing, beams and posts.
- Heating and ventilationFurnace, venting, HRV or exhaust fans, and that heat reaches each room.
- PlumbingFixtures, drains, water heater, sump pit and visible lines.
- ElectricalPanel, outlets, GFCI and AFCI protection, and exterior outlets.
- Interior finishesDoors, windows, flooring, drywall, stairs and railings, noting items for the builder.
Not included
- Building code complianceThat is the role of the municipality’s permits and inspections.
- Making a warranty claim for youThe report gives you a clear list; you send it to the builder or warranty provider.
- Opening walls or moving furnitureThe inspection is visual and non-invasive.
- Specialist testingRadon, air quality and similar tests are done by specialists.
How it works
Step 1: Send your details
Tell us about the property, your timing and any condition deadline.
Step 2: We confirm
We reply to confirm the date, the price and what the inspection covers.
Step 3: Inspection day
We go through the home system by system. Join us for the walkthrough.
Step 4: Your report
A clear report with photos and next steps, and answers to your questions.
New construction inspection: common questions
Why inspect a brand-new home?
New homes are built quickly by many different trades, and small things get missed. An independent inspection before possession or before warranty deadlines gives you a clear list to take to the builder while the work is still covered.
When should I inspect a new home under warranty?
Two good times are before possession and again before the first-year coverage ends. In Alberta, new homes carry at least one year of coverage for labour and materials, with longer coverage for some systems, the building envelope and the structure.
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.
When will I get the report?
Usually within 24 hours of the inspection, by email. If your condition deadline is very close, tell us and we will walk you through the key findings before you leave.
Related reading
Should you inspect a brand-new home in Alberta?
How Alberta's new home warranty works, what each coverage period protects, and when an independent inspection fits in: before possession and before the one-year mark.
· 4 min read
Where we offer this
Edmonton and the surrounding communities.
- EdmontonCity
- St. AlbertCity · about 25 min away
- Sherwood ParkSpecialized municipality · about 25 min away
- Spruce GroveCity · about 35 min away
- Stony PlainTown · about 40 min away
- LeducCity · about 35 min away
- BeaumontCity · about 30 min away
- Fort SaskatchewanCity · about 35 min away
- MorinvilleTown · about 40 min away
- DevonTown · about 40 min away
Buying or selling a home in the Edmonton area?
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