Home Inspection in Laval

Buying a house, condo or plex in Laval? I'm Pantelis Ambatzis, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®), and I inspect properties across Laval, in English or French. You can come along for the whole inspection, and I explain every finding on site, in plain language. My office is on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard, a few minutes from the bridges to Laval.

Where I inspect in Laval

I cover all of Laval: Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Duvernay, Vimont, Auteuil, Sainte-Rose, Fabreville, Sainte-Dorothée, Laval-sur-le-Lac and the rest of the island. Most of my Laval inspections are bungalows, cottages, split-levels and townhouses, along with condos and duplexes. For a condo, see condo inspection; for a duplex or triplex, see duplex & plex inspection.

Buying in the north or west of Laval, in Sainte-Rose, Fabreville, Auteuil or Sainte-Dorothée? Those areas are part of my regular territory too, with no travel fee.

What I check

The inspection follows the BNQ 3009-500 standard. I check everything that is visible and safely accessible:

• Exterior and lot: grading, gutters and downspouts, siding, windows and doors, driveway slope toward the house;
• Roof: shingles or membrane, flashing, vents and chimney, with the drone when the roof isn't safely accessible;
• Foundation: cracks, parging, signs of water in the basement;
• Electrical and plumbing: panel, visible wiring, outlets, pipes, water heater and its age;
• Heating, air conditioning and ventilation, including the heat pump if there is one;
• Interior, basement and attic, with a moisture meter and a thermal camera.

What I often look for in Laval houses

Every house is different, but a few points come up often. Finished basements can hide the foundation walls, so I look closely at the floor, baseboards and corners for signs of past water, and I use the thermal camera where the walls are covered. Lot grading and downspouts that send water toward the house are a common cause of basement moisture. On older roofs, I check how much life the shingles have left. In attics, I look at insulation and ventilation, since a poorly ventilated attic can lead to condensation and mold. When I see signs of moisture, we can go further with a mold inspection and air sampling.

The report

You receive a written BNQ 3009-500 report with photos, findings ranked by priority and maintenance advice, often delivered the same day. It helps you decide with your broker: go ahead, negotiate, or bring in a specialist before your deadline. Rates are on the price list, and I confirm the exact price once I have the address. For more on the process, see pre-purchase home inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge extra to come to Laval?

No. Laval is part of my regular service area in Greater Montréal.

How soon can you inspect?

Call me as soon as your offer is accepted. I give you a date and a price the same day, and I work 7 days a week, so the inspection fits inside your deadline.

Can the inspection be in English?

Yes. The inspection and the report can be in English or French, as you prefer.

Also on this side of the island: Montréal-Nord and Anjou.

Buying in Laval? Call 514-924-8887 for a same-day quote, or reach us through the contact page.