Home Inspection Montréal-Nord & Anjou | Certified Master Inspector

Buying a house, duplex or condo in Montréal-Nord or Anjou? I'm Pantelis Ambatzis, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®), and I inspect properties in Montréal-Nord, Anjou and across Montréal, in English or French. My office is on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard, the same street that runs through Montréal-Nord. You can come along for the whole inspection, and I explain every finding on site, in plain language.

Properties in Montréal-Nord and Anjou

Montréal-Nord is mostly brick duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings, many from the 1950s and 1960s, with flat roofs and outside stairs, plus bungalows on the quieter streets. Anjou has more bungalows, split-levels and semi-detached houses from the same period, along with duplexes and condo buildings. Many buyers here are buying a plex to live in and rent out, or a first house.

What I look at closely in Montréal-Nord and Anjou

Flat roofs: the membrane, drains, parapets and the metal coping on top of the walls; see roof inspection;
Brick walls: cracked or open mortar joints, lintels over the windows, and signs of water behind the brick;
Plexes: each unit, the outside stairs and balconies, and the basement; see duplex & plex inspection;
Basements and foundations: cracks, parging, and signs of past water, with the thermal camera where walls are finished;
Electrical and plumbing: panels in each unit, older wiring, and the age of the water heaters; see electrical inspection.

Cracked and missing parging on a concrete foundation wall, with a vertical crack running up toward a window — Parging cracked and falling off at the base of the wall, with a vertical crack running up under the window. The next step is to check the same wall from inside the basement.

How the inspection works

The inspection follows the BNQ 3009-500 standard. I check everything that is visible and safely accessible, from the roof (with the drone when it isn't safely accessible) to the basement, with a moisture meter and a thermal camera. I don't open walls and I don't check code compliance; when something needs a closer look, I tell you clearly and recommend the right specialist. When I see signs of moisture, we can go further with a mold inspection and air sampling.

You receive a written report with photos, findings ranked by priority and maintenance advice, often delivered the same day. Rates are on the price list, and I confirm the exact price once I have the address. For the full process, see pre-purchase home inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge extra to come to Montréal-Nord or Anjou?

No. Both are part of my regular service area, and they are close to my office in the north of the island. I also cover Laval, just across the river.

I'm buying a plex. Do you inspect every unit?

Yes, when the units are accessible. Tell me how many units there are when you call, so I can plan enough time.

Can the inspection be in French or English?

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

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

Home Inspection in Montréal-Nord and Anjou