Home Inspection South Shore & Longueuil | Certified Master Inspector

Buying a house, condo or plex on the South Shore? I'm Pantelis Ambatzis, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®), and I inspect properties in Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville and the rest of the South Shore, as well as 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 on the South Shore

The South Shore has a bit of everything: bungalows and split-levels from the 1950s to the 1970s in Longueuil, Saint-Hubert and Greenfield Park, older houses and plexes near the river in Vieux-Longueuil and Saint-Lambert, and newer houses, townhouses and condo buildings in Brossard and Boucherville. Each type has its own weak points, so I adapt the inspection to the house in front of me.

What I look at closely on the South Shore

Roofs: shingles, flashing, vents and the attic underneath; I use the drone when the roof is not safely accessible; see roof inspection;
Foundations and basements: cracks, parging, grading around the house, gutters and downspouts, and signs of past water in finished basements, with the thermal camera;
Attics and insulation: ventilation, signs of condensation and older insulation such as vermiculite; see attic & insulation;
Electrical and plumbing: the panel, older wiring, the water heater and visible plumbing; see electrical inspection;
Condos and townhouses: the unit and, with the syndicate's permission, the accessible common parts; see condo 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 cover the whole South Shore?

The South Shore is part of my service area: Longueuil (including Saint-Hubert and Greenfield Park), Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville and nearby towns. Give me the address when you call and I confirm the date and the exact price the same day.

How soon can you inspect?

Call me as soon as your offer is accepted. I work 7 days a week, so the inspection fits inside your deadline.

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

Home Inspection on the South Shore: Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert