Home Inspection in NDG (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce)

Buying a house, plex or condo in NDG? I'm Pantelis Ambatzis, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®), and I inspect properties in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and across Montréal, in English or French. You can come along for the whole inspection, and I explain every finding on site, in plain language.

Properties in NDG

NDG has a mix of brick semi-detached and detached houses, cottages, duplexes and triplexes, many built between the 1910s and the 1940s, plus condo buildings along the main streets. Many of these houses have been updated over the years, but some still have original components such as older wiring, cast-iron or galvanized pipes, and basements that were finished later.

What I look at closely in NDG

• Electrical: the panel, signs of older wiring and of later additions; see electrical inspection;
• Plumbing: the type and condition of visible pipes and drains, and the water heater; see plumbing inspection;
• Brick and masonry: mortar joints, lintels, chimneys and water behind the brick;
• Basements: signs of past water at the floor, baseboards and corners, with the thermal camera where walls are finished;
• Roofs, porches and balconies: shingles or flat roofs, flashing, and the structure of porches and outside stairs.

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 also cover Côte-des-Neiges, Westmount and Montréal-Ouest?

Yes. See the Côte-des-Neiges and Westmount pages; Montréal-Ouest and Côte-Saint-Luc are part of my regular area too.

The house is about 100 years old. Is that a problem?

Not by itself. Older houses are often well built; what matters is what has been updated, what hasn't, and the condition of each part. The report tells you which points to plan for and which ones need a specialist.

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