Inspection was thorough. Eric noted a deficiency. After it was repaired by the homeowner, Eric was back to ensure it was well done.
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I paid for the inspection but never got any report, despite my pleas and attempts to contact Eric. I have no idea why. This is clearly not an oversight, as I have called and emailed numerous times to... See more
Eric recently inspected the house that I am buying, and I am impressed not only with the depth of his technical knowledge about home inspection, but also by his level of attention to detail when he pe... See more
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I liked how easy it was to make my inspection reservation via the online tool. Eric arrived as scheduled and completed the inspection quickly and efficiently (wearing a bodycam to capture images!).... See more
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Among the oldest and most reputable home inspection companies in Ottawa and Gatineau, with over 60 years of combined experience as full-time home inspectors. Fully insured, accredited, engineering backgrounds, our knowledge and experience is unmatched. Our reports far exceed standard home inspection reports. We delve deep into the issues, we explain the issue to you, what happened, how it happened, why it happened, and how it should be corrected. We discuss the science and engineering behind the issues, we don't simply identify a potential issue and recommend further investigation. Our reports are fully narrative. Complete paragraphs specially written for your unique home, and include a wealth of photos and illustrations to help our clients understand the topic. We also provide more than your typical home inspection. We perform geotechnical research on the property, research local sewer data, and even provide a helpful reference sheet for your insurance paperwork which even includes the closest fire hydrant location and the address and driving distance of the nearest fire station. Our quality assurance measures, such as our unique photographic analysis and video review processes, guarantees you receive the most thorough and accurate inspection possible. Hundreds of high resolution photographs are taken with high-res telephoto lenses, allowing us to scrutinize each photo in detail on a 50" HD display. The entire inspection is recorded on our bodycam, allowing us to review the entire inspection process during our post-inspection research and quality assurance phases. Our inspection methodology also gives you added value. While most inspectors prefer to be left alone to do their job and will then sit down with you afterwards. We bring you along through the inspection and explain every system to you as we inspect them. We will teach you how each system works, the building science principles behind them, and how to operate and maintain them. You will receive a comprehensive crash course on your new home as part of your home inspection.
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81 Auriga Drive, K2E7Y5, Ottawa, Canada
- (613) 748-5564
- info@ottawahomeinspector.ca
- ottawahomeinspector.ca
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Eric was sincerely concerned with our peace of mind
Eric was clear, concise, and thorough
He took great care during the inspection to describe what he was seeing and made extensive recommendations regarding improvement to many aspects of the property. He was clear to prioritize maintenance with a long term view of the property and future resale value as well as peace of mind regarding existing condition and cost effective upgrades.
I would use Eric again and highly recommend his service to my friend and family.
7 August 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Ki Kyl, thank you so much for the great review! I am thrilled that you are pleased with the service you received. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions or need further advice. I'm always there for my clients and there's never any charge for additional consultations.
Thank you again,
Eric
Enjoyed working with Eric to inspect…
Enjoyed working with Eric to inspect our Triplex. He was very thorough and took the time to explain things. Detailed report helped to address things.
18 July 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi George, thank you so much for the nice review! It was a great pleasure meeting you and I enjoyed inspecting the triplex for you. I also enjoyed meeting your realtor, I liked her friendly easy-going nature. It was a very pleasant inspection :). Like I said in my email, don't be alarmed by the length of the issues in the deficiencies and recommendations section, it's mainly all little things, typical for an older building like this one. The main thing would be to address that front porch which is leaking water into the basement apartment through the cold storage. Thanks again, and please don't hesitate to call me anytime in the future if you ever need additional help, I never charge my clients for additional support, no matter how far in the future it is.
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Eric was very knowledgeable and gave us a thorough inspection. Very satisfied.
12 October 2023
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi Jason, thank you very much for the great review! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such nice feedback, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if there's ever anything I can do for you.
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi Alex, thank you very much for the nice review! Merci beaucoup!
He was great and professional.
7 September 2023
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you very much Maty! I truly appreciate your excellent feedback. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you, feel free to call me anytime in the future if you ever need any help or further advice. Thank you again, Eric
I gained a thorough understanding about the condition of my house
The inspection of my house was a terrific educational experience. Eric generously provided me with explanations about every aspect of my house that we were examining. He made me part of the whole process. The knowledge and understanding I gained about the condition of my house made me stronger because I was not in the dark. I was able to move on to the next step in the sale of my house. Eric's manner is very supportive so I didn't have to dwell on the negative. Having a supportive team makes all the difference in the world. Eric provided me with referrals to contractors that I could trust to do a good j
21 August 2023
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hello Fatimah, thank you very much for this amazing review! I can't thank you enough, you've really made my day! I'm happy that you found my services helpful and that I was able to reassure you about your home. Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if you need any further help, or if there's anything else I can do for you. There's never any charge for additional support, and it would be my pleasure to provide any additional help you need. Thank you again, Eric
Parent Inspection Inc is a very…Professional
Parent Inspection Inc is a very professional company. I highly recommend to take their services. I am really impressed with their inspection process followed.
18 August 2023
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Hemal for the nice review, it is greatly appreciated.
Would recommend
Eric was very thorough and happy to go above and beyond in his service — he even sourced out manuals for products that may require further investigation later on.
I would definitely recommend.
3 August 2023
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi Dana, I just wanted to pass on my most sincere thanks for your wonderful review! Nothing makes me happier than hearing positive feedback from my clients, since client satisfaction has always been my greatest priority. Please let me know if there's anything else you need or if there's ever anything else I can do for you. Thanks again, Eric.
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