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 is so knowledgable and wonderful…
Eric is so knowledgable and wonderful to work with. I recommend him to all my clients. Thanks for always protecting my clients👍🏻
September 6, 2025
Peace of mind for first-time buyers
Working with Eric was great, he was attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, and his expertise helped my husband and I (first-time home buyers) make a much more informed decision about the house we were interested in. We ended up walking away from a house that had looked great on the surface after his time, care, and attention helped to identify several issues with the house that would have greatly increased the cost of repairs in the near future. We look forward to working with him again in the future for the next house we find!
July 30, 2025
What a great experience
What a great experience, Eric was professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave detailed explanations on everything, also gave great recommendations for trades etc
August 2, 2025
Eric was professional and knowledgeable.
June 16, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Dayan! I highly appreciate your nice feedback! Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you, I never charge anything for support so don't hesitate to call anytime!
Excellent Home Inspector
Best home inspector I've ever met. Eric is knowledgeable, thorough and his explanations are clear and helpful. I would highly recommend!
June 13, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Colette! I'm very happy you were pleased with my services. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you, support is always free.
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Mark! I truly appreciate you leaving this nice feedback! Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you.
Very thorough home inspection
Parent Inspections Inc. provided us with a very thorough home inspection. The insights of the home inspector were amazing and they provided a detailed report.
May 15, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much Nik! Please feel free to contact me anytime in the future if ever you need additional support. I'm always there for my clients and I never charge for phone or email support, so don't hesitate to reach out if there's ever anything I can help you with.
Amazing inspector!
I had a fantastic experience with Eric for my home inspection.
Eric was thorough, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. He identified key issues which gave me confidence in my home purchase. The report was detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommend his services!
Thank you!
Ashley
April 4, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much Ashley! I'm thrilled to hear how satisfied you were with my service! Please don't hesitate to reach out anytime in the future if ever you have any questions or if you need advice regarding the master bathroom remodel. If you extend the bathroom into the master bedroom closet, it should give you perfect space for a shower and still leave you plenty of closet space, and you're close enough to the 3" stack to easily tie in the shower drain.
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I'm always there for my clients, and your loyalty is greatly appreciated so please don't hesitate to contact me anytime if ever you need additional advice or consultation. There's never any charge for additional help. Thanks again, Eric
Eric was amazing
Eric was amazing. Walked me through the process and was very patient. Never once did I feel he was rushing the job as he explained several times how things should work and clearly pointed out concerns I would have overlooked.
January 24, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Todd! I deeply appreciate you taking the time to leave this great review! Please contact me anytime if you ever need further support.
Truly thankful
Attention to detail was second to none. Explained in detail any ongoing issues and remedies for such. Report was excellent detailed and understandable. Went the extra mile with extra details and allowed for several post inspection consultations for free. Highly recommend for sure.
January 28, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Bill! I really appreciate this review, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please let me know if there's ever anything else I can do for you. I'm always there for my clients, so don't hesitate to reach out for advice, even if it's many years down the road. There's never any charge for additional support or consultations, so please let me know if ever there's anything else you need. Thank you again! Eric :)
His professionalism.
January 30, 2025
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much Mireille! Merci beaucoup Mireille! C'était mon plaisir de vous aider! SVP n'hésiter pas à me contacter si jamais vous avez des questions ou si il y a autre choses que je peux faire pour vous. Je suis toujours la pour mes clients! Merci encore!
House Inspection
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 performed the inspection. He also propose a solution for everything that needs to be fixed in house. His work is supported by a detailed report that can easily be understand and can also be served as reference for future use. Simply Eric is amazing at his job!
December 5, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you Elias! That is such a nice review, it is so greatly appreciated! I am very happy to hear that you like my report and the service I provided you. Please contact me anytime in the future if ever there's something else I can do for you, I'm always around for you. Thanks again!
Amazing work by Eric !
Really appreciate the thorough inspection that Eric gave unbelievable thank you very much
November 11, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much Patrick! I'm so happy to hear that you were happy with my service. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you, I'm always available if ever you need further support, and there's never any charge for any additional help you may need. Thanks again!
Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable home inspector, highly recommend!
Eric has done three inspections for us now and every time has been so thorough! He is by far the best inspector we have ever had and are so grateful we found him. He is so knowledgable and always available to answer questions. Highly recommend Eric!
November 7, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much Bronwyn! I am so thankful that you took time to leave me such a nice review! Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime if there's anything else I can do for you, I'm always there for you guys. Thanks again!
Great experience
Bilingual service, explained everything very well and gave us all the information needed.
November 3, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Thank you so much for the great review! I enjoyed meeting you and I wish you all the best. Please don't hesitate to reach out if ever you need advice or further support, I'm always there for my clients. Thanks again, Eric
Great home inspection experience…
Eric took the time with the home inspection while explaining and answering questions along the way. His knowledge, expertise and professionalism is beyond compare. His report was extensive with great detail and photos to back up any findings. I will certainly recommend his services to anyone in need of a great home inspector. Thank you Eric!
September 15, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi Del, I'm so sorry for the late reply, I just noticed the notification of your review just now! Thank you so much for the nice review! As I always say, nothing makes me happier than hearing that my client is happy with the service I provided. My clients are the most important thing when it comes to my business, which is why I'm always available to my clients for whatever additional support they need, no matter how long down the road. Thank you again for your comments, it really made my day, and please don't hesitate to reach out to me if there's anything else I can ever do for you.
Surpassed exspectations , very professional would reccomend.
Eric was very informative and even though my first use I did not get the intended results I wanted it proved to me that home inspections were an immediate must and I was saved tens of thousands on what could have been a nightmare. I used his services on the second home I had found and had a more favorable result. Of course it wasn't issue free but he went into detail on what could be done to remedy the issues.
September 24, 2024
Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.
Hi Mark, I just wanted to thank you again for such an amazing review! I am very happy to hear that you were satisfied with my service, and I'm also happy that everything worked out, since I felt bad that the first building had so many issues. Please don't hesitate to reach out if ever you need further advice or if there's ever anything else I can do for you. Thanks again!
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