Inspection Services
RELIABLE REPORTS FROM TRUSTED EXPERTS
Serving Barrie, Orillia, Muskoka, and the Greater Toronto Area. Residential and Commercial Inspections provides objective inspection reports and professional expert service. Inspections do more than provide information about a property. They provide protection to home buyers and sellers, a road map for investors and developers, and solid groundwork for long-term homeowners.
Not everybody likes surprises, especially in real estate transactions. Our goal is to make sure that costly and stressful repairs don’t sneak up on you after the sale is completed. Inspections are a valuable tool when in the right hands, so don’t trust your inspection to just anyone. BOS Home Inspection gives you the report you need and the service you can trust. Armed with cutting-edge technology, including thermal cameras, we delve deep into homes and commercial buildings. Our meticulous inspections provide peace of mind. Informed decisions start here because knowledge is power.
- Residential Home Inspection Services
- Tarion Inspection Services
- Commercial Inspection Services
- Thermal Camera Inspection Services
Residential Home Inspection Services
Our Home Inspection services offers a variety of inspection services to clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area and other municipalities in southern Ontario, including Barrie, Orillia, and Muskoka. Whether buying or selling, having a clear picture of the state of a property is crucial. Residential home inspections provide valuable information about:
- The condition of building systems and parts
- Repairs that are currently needed
- Updates that will be needed in the near future
- Safety or health issues within the home
- Energy-saving potential
Our inspection reports are extensive but easy to understand because we want the details of the property to be accessible to you. We focus on ease of use along with expert inspection services, Our inspection services include commercial properties, residential new and pre-owned homes, pre- and post-construction inspections for new builds, and Tarion Warranty inspections. You will receive a comprehensive report of our findings so you can make an informed decision about the next steps in your real estate transaction. Call us today for the peace of mind you deserve and one of our associates will be happy to help you.
Tarion Inspection
Homeownership is an exciting but often overwhelming experience. Let BOS Home Inspection take one task off your plate – The Tarion Inspection. As a new homeowner, you are entitled to protection under a builder’s warranty; but don’t assume that just because a warranty exists that all building systems and parts meet the criteria. Hire a professional home inspector to ensure crucial deadlines are met and you can report any deficiencies.
Tarion Inspections provide an ideal way to keep track of the 30-day and one-year requirements for claiming issues with your new home. Homeowners throughout the Greater Toronto area have trusted us for 30 years, and that level of experience is just what you need for your Tarion Inspection.
Commercial Properties
We proudly serve real estate investors and developers throughout the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding municipalities, including Barrie, Orillia, and Muskoka.
When real estate is your livelihood and passion, you need a home inspector you can trust to perform a thorough, objective assessment of your properties. We understand that inspections keep your bottom line healthy, but we also know that the health and safety of your tenants, employees, and business partners is of the utmost importance. That’s why we perform an extensive inspection to identify any building system or part that is past or nearing the end of its service life, giving you a clear picture for budgeting and project management of your construction.
BOS Home Inspection provides commercial property inspections for:
- Apartment buildings
- Condominiums
- Daycares
- Strip malls
- Office parks
- Churches and other places of worship
- Industrial warehouses
- And many other commercial properties
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging provides instant verification and moisture detection through a non-destructive process that can find moisture even behind a dry surface or hard-to-reach area. This provides the ability to target problem areas and avoid unnecessary costs and inconvenience.
How Our Thermal Imaging Process Works
No matter how hidden, moisture and dampness are always colder than dry areas. A thermal camera detects the heat emanating from anything it is pointed at. The brighter the image, the more heat that is present. By examining your walls, floors and ceiling with this camera, technicians will notice any abnormal dark (i.e., colder) patches that indicate the presence of moisture.
Here at BOS, we have all the required monitoring and inspection that can detect moisture, even if it is located behind walls or under floors. We test the moisture levels in your floors, walls, and ceilings everywhere. Only after adequate testing with sensitive instruments can you be sure that your home is thoroughly dried out and safe from potential buildup of mould and mildew.
- Moisture Detection Equipment We Use
- Penetrating and non-penetrating meters
- Moisture detectors
- Hygrometers
- Infrared (thermal) cameras
All of these tools can measure the extent of moisture saturation and humidity content. Infrared cameras may be used to identify the water location and the path of water migration for thorough removal and detection of the source or point of entry.
Reasons You Should Consider Thermal Imaging
Hidden patches of moisture and dampness can wear away the interior of your walls and floors and contribute to later structural problems. Bacteria and mould thrive in water and even small patches of moisture can become breeding grounds for them if left unaddressed.
The thermal imaging process is fast, accurate, causes no more damage than a standard video camera, and can detect moisture hiding within even seemingly dry areas of your property. Thank you for considering BOS Home and Commercial Inspections. We feel honored that so many homeowners and real estate investors have trusted us with their property inspection needs. If you’re ready to schedule your home inspection or have questions about our services, rates, or qualifications, please feel free to contact us.