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Commercial Building Inspection & Home Inspection by Certified Professional Commercial Building & Home Inspectors. Our Expert Certified Professional Commercial Building & Home Inspectors offer Commercial Building Inspection, Environmental Site Assessment, Home Inspection for Re-sale Homes, New Home Pre-Delivery Inspection - PDI, New Home Warranty Inspection, Energy Audit and Problem Analysis & Solution in Greater Toronto Area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Northyork, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge).
BUILDING EXPERTS CANADA LTD
GTA Square 5215 FINCH AVENUE EAST TORONTO ONTARIO M1S 0C2
416 332 1743 service@buildingexperts.ca Fax 416 754 7032
 Our commercial building inspection meets ASTM Standard E 2018. Our commercial building inspection includes an overview of the condition of the major components in the buildings and property including all accessible structural frame, building envelope, roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning & ventilation, electrical, life safety & fire protection, interior elements, site topography, storm water drainage, ingress & egress, paving, curbing & parking, landscaping & appurtenances and utilities (water, electricity, natural gas etc).
Our professional commercial building inspection will identify immediate and long-term necessary repairs and provide recommendations for remedial actions and the costs associated with. Our environmental site assessment is acceptable to all commercial lenders and banks in Ontario. We use state of the art diagnostic tools and equipment for non-invasive analysis.
 Our home inspections strictly comply with Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors - CAHPI & American Society of Home Inspectors - ASHI Standards of Practice. Our inspectors’ professional designations include “BSSO” - Building Science Specialist of Ontario - Elite group of building science professionals dedicated to the implementation and effective use of Building Science Principles in the Construction Industry of Ontario, “RHI” - Registered Home Inspector - the benchmark professional qualification of home inspectors in Ontario, and “CMI” - Certified Master Inspector.
Our University of Toronto educated building science experts specializing in defect recognition, inspect
*  structural components including foundation and framing, including probing a representative number
of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible
deterioration exist.exterior wall covering, flashing and trim.
* exterior doors.
* attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
* eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.
* vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are
likely to adversely affect the building.
*  walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.
* roof covering.
* roof drainage systems.
* roof flashings.
* skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations
* interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets.
* drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures.
* water heating equipment.
* vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
* fuel storage and fuel distribution systems.
*  drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.
* electrical service drop.
* electrical service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
* electrical service equipment and main disconnects.
* electrical service grounding.
* interior components of electrical service panels and sub panels.
* electrical conductors.
* electrical overcurrent protection devices.
* a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
* ground fault circuit interrupters.
* arc fault circuit interupters
* installed heating equipment.
* heating vent systems, flues, and chimneys
*  installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.
* interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
* steps, stairways, and railings.
* countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets.
* a representative number of doors and windows.
*  garage doors and garage door operators.
* insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
* ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
* mechanical ventilation systems.
* fireplace system components.
* fireplace vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
And many more.....
It is very important to understand that we look for the positive features of the house as well as any required repairs or upgrades. A home does not pass or fail an inspection. Our inspection is strictly confidential and the report belongs to our client. A more detailed explanation of what is inspected along limitations are more particularly described in the Standards of Practice of Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors - CAHPI. Our building science expert not only points out concerns, but also educate the purchasers about the home systems and proper maintenance. Canadian Real Estate Association(CREA), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC), Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and Toronto Real Estate Board(TREB) recommend registered home inspectors under the 1994 Province of Ontario home inspectors act. All of our expert home inspectors are well experienced and fully qualified registered home inspectors and members of Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors-Ontario(CAHPI-ON) & Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certified inspectors and Certified Master Inspectors as per Master Inspection Certification Board, and dedicated to continually upgrade their knowledge and education by attending professional educational seminars, conferences and meetings, every year. CAHPI is the only national non-profit professional organization in Canada that rigorously tests home inspectors about their technical knowledge and diagnostic expertise prior to joining the organization as well as requiring continuing education after admission to keep current with new technology and building practices. Membership in OAHI and the registered home inspector designation are earned credentials which attest to an inspector's competence and professionalism. To earn the right to be registered home inspectors (RHI), home inspectors must demonstrate to the OAHI that they have a broad knowledge of construction and building practices in Ontario and that they have acquired three components for qualification:
basic skills specific to the practice of home inspection; technical background acquired through education and experience related to building science; and practical home inspection experience through the performance of at least 200 home inspections to OAHI Standards.
Our expert inspectors are extremely knowledgeable of Greater Toronto area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge) neighbourhood trends and problems over the past years as well as the quality and reputation of most local builders. We are also participating inspectors for the Federal Government Relocation Program. Since every property is unique, our custom narrative inspection report in plain easy to understand language, not just a check list report of items inspected, is far more comprehensive. Our inspectors are dedicated to help our clients with their due diligence to make sound real estate decisions. Our expert inspectors provides important maintenance advice and follow up support to help first time buyers get acquainted with their new property.
Inspection is our only business. Our Building Science Experts do not perform building repairs or building renovations. Our professional inspectors do not refer clients to specific contractors. Our reliable qualified and certified inspectors have completed thousands of commercial, industrial, Institutional & residential building inspections, and home inspections in Greater Toronto area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Northyork, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville,Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge).
An inspector does not obtain a working knowledge of every system in a home or commercial property by attending a few days course, or reading a few books. It comes from field experience and training. Neither warranties nor insurance policies can take the place of knowledge and experience gained from a hands-on education -- and our expert inspectors have it. Our professional inspectors have helped prospective buyers avoid costly mistakes. We guarantee that our well experienced and qualified inspectors will give you their very best effort. Our certified inspectors' mission is to look out for the best interest of our clients by inspecting every property as if we are the ones buying the property.Our expert inspectors' commitment to our clients has allowed us to become a leader in building inspection industry. Our professional inspectors' experience and reputation sets us apart from all the rest!
Since the 1980s, when Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) ended its consumer protection role through new home construction inspections, housing quality has suffered. For instance, CMHC estimates that more than 65,000 homes in B.C. suffered serious water infiltration problems in B.C.’s leaky condo crisis of the 1990s – a crisis that continues to this day. While B.C.’s crisis is perhaps the best known disaster in Canadian history, defective new homes are a serious problem across Canada. The majority of construction tasks (foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.) are usually subcontracted out to the lowest bidder, with speed, not quality being an important consideration for the new home builder. With many separate activities going on at the same time, it's nearly impossible for the builder to monitor all phases of the new home construction. In 2005, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) estimated that 10 per cent of Canada’s new home builders are problematic. Other estimates find 20 per cent to 25 per cent of new home builders as problematic. Although there are good new home builders in Canada, consumers and Realtors have no reliable means of knowing who they are. Consumers who find themselves with a defective new home and an unresponsive new home builder naturally turn to their new home warranty program for assistance. This too can be problematic. In Ontario new home purchasers face a mandatory payment to TARION for new home warranty coverage. Purchasers should recognize TARION as an insurance company that will require that you prove your claim. TARION does not serve as an advocate for new home purchaser. The TARION claim process is complicated, and, therefore, must be pursued with great care in order to avoid pitfalls. Municipal government officials involved in the new home construction process usually acknowledge home construction industry and new home warranty program problems, but often simply advise the homeowner that they can settle their issues through civil litigation. Given the time and high costs involved in the legal system with no guarantees of success, the courts are not a viable option for most Canadians. Given a system that is not conducive to construction dispute resolution, many new homeowners conclude that they have no option but to quietly sell their flawed homes without disclosing the known problems to potential purchasers, despite the fact that sellers are required by law to disclose known defects. New home buyers protect their investment by retaining a competent registered home inspector to inspect the new home. While some problems may remain hidden behind drywall,a trained registered home inspector can often detect problems unrecognizable to the average consumer.
FEE SCHEDULE - Effective March 15, 1996
COMPLETE HOME AUDIT
A team of a licensed professional structural specialist,licensed roofer,licensed electrician,licensed plumber,licensed heating and air conditioning technician and a registered home inspector will perform the audit which may take up to 3 days. Fee: $3,900 + $2 per ft2
SINGLE VISIT HOME INSPECTION as per CAHPI & ASHI Standards
Within Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Northyork, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge
Fees are based on age, floor area, number of bathrooms & kitchens and number of additional self contained units. Please call for quote.
Only under very special circumstances our home inspectors will proceed without the client or client representative being present. Most of our clients find our professional home inspection, a wonderful learning experience. Since our expert inspection is your best opportunity, to learn from our building science expert, how to operate and maintain your property’s systems such as furnace, water heater, air conditioner etc., we suggest that you choose a different time to show your new house to family & friends. A typical pre-purchase home inspection of an average size home of 1,600ft2 - 2,200ft2 should usually take 3 hours. Homes that are older, larger, and those that have substantial additions, renovations or difficult access areas,such as attics and crawl spaces will take a little longer. We never really know what we will find until we complete our expert home inspection. We will stay as long as it takes to complete our inspection to the industry and professional standards. Weekends are generally booked several days in advance like most of the good full time professional home inspectors. If you wish to book a specific date and time, please call our office as soon as possible. When preparing your offer to purchase a home, please give your self at least 5 business days to complete all of your conditional activities such as professional home inspection, mortgage financing, appraisal etc.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS BY BUILDING SCIENCE EXPERTS - RESIDENTIAL
Interior Problems $90 Plus $80 per every hour or part of
Roof related Problems $120 Plus $80 per every hour or part of
Septic System related Problems From $500
Indoor Air Quality Investigation From $490
Thermal Imaging Service From $975
Our home inspection hours are 8am to 9pm - Seven days a week. Re-Sale home inspections in Greater Toronto area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Northyork, Pickering, Richmond hill, Stouffville, Scarborough, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge) can be arranged within 24 hours.
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING INSPECTION
Commercial, industrial and institutional building inspection fees are based on size, age and usage of the building and the report requirements. Commercial building inspection can be arranged within 24 hours. Commercial building inspection reports are ready within 48 hours after completion of commercial building inspection.
Commercial building inspection within Greater Toronto area including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge. Fee: From $495 plus $50 per 1,000ft2
Residential apartment building inspection within Greater Toronto area including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Northyork, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodbridge. Fee: Less than 6 stories - From $1,495, More than 5 stories - From $2,495
Additional Components:
First Elevator - From $625 - Additional elevators From $245 each, Fire Code Compliance - From $695
Swimming Pool $995
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
Acceptable by ALL Commercial Lenders / Banks in Ontario
Phase 1 - Environmental Site Assessment
Environmental Site Assessment is a thorough environmental analysis of a commercial property and all surrounding uses or conditions, which may carry the risk of contamination or liability and issues arise from past and present use of chemical, oil tanks, asbestos and other hazards. Assessments have been performed on a range of commercial properties including gas stations, medium sized industrial operations and multi-tenant commercial plazas.
As described by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), in Standard CAN/CSA-Z768-01, a phase 1 environmental site assessment is a systematic process by which an assessor seeks to determine whether a particular commercial property is subject to actual or potential contamination.
The scope of the phase 1 environmental site assessment will consist of the following four principal components of the CSA Standard:
1. Review of historical land use, occupancy records, and aerial photographs.
2. Visual assessment of the property and surrounding properties including identification of any liquid or chemical storage, PCBs, ACM, Lead and other designated substances, spills or soil and building contamination and identification of surrounding land use in order to identify possible impacts to the subject site.
3. Interview with persons having knowledge of past and present site activities.
4. Evaluation of Information and Reporting
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment can be arranged within 6~8 business days. Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports are ready within 5 business days after completion of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. Cost from $1,790
Phase 2 - Environmental Site Assessment
A Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an investigation to confirm the presence or absence of contamination on a property. It is accomplished by a sampling and analysis program that may include:
• soil drilling and/or test pitting;
• geophysical analysis;
• surface or groundwater sampling; and
• testing of building materials
Generally, a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment is required by a lending institution (bank) when potential contamination has been identified on a high-risk property such as gas stations, dry cleaners etc,requiring financing. The potential contamination is often identified throughan initial phase 1 environmental site assessment. If contamination is identified, the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment findings are used to develop options for dealing with the contamination including removing the contamination, managing the contamination in-place and or monitoring soil and groundwater conditions to ensure the contamination doesn’t worsen.
The cost, scope and duration of a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment are dependent on many factors such as the size and location of the site, the number and type of suspected contaminants, the type of material to be sampled (e.g., soil, groundwater, etc.), the methods used for sample collection and the time required to obtain laboratory results. The turnaround time for a typical Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment is about 2 - 4 weeks. Cost from $5,950
Energy Audit
Pre-retrofit energy audit fee $350. Ontario Home Energy Audit Program will issue a $150 rebate cheque to the homeowner for the pre-audit. A homeowner is not required to carry out a retrofit to receive the rebate. If the homeowner chooses to pursue the recommendations in the audit, they could be eligible for the federal & provincial governments’ ecoENERGY retrofit grant program.
Post retrofit energy audit fee $150
Testimonials from Our Clients
"Thank you so much for the thorough inspection of our new home. Many thanks"
Troy Jerome Turgano & Nathalie Ng Tang Fui - North York
“Inspector was personable, honest and thorough, obviously experienced..”
John Gomez Gonzales - Markham
“I always appreciate the prompt service. I get positive feedback from my purchasers about the inspector's performance. I appreciate the inspector's assistance in helping my clients feel confident and at ease they are making a good decision...and if the property does have problems, then so be it...I'd rather they know it now and I'll find them a better one!!..”
Lata Bhardwaj, Re/Max Professionals Brokerage, Mississauga
“The inspection made my decision to buy the property much more positive….”
Afareen Bahram - Markham
“The service provided by Building Experts Canada Ltd was excellent. The interpersonal skills combined with inspector’s knowledge made this inspection interesting, educational and easy to follow. This honest inspector is seriously conscientious...”
Kuga Sangarapillai – Richmond Hill
“Inspector's thorough inspection and professional honesty help us see the major problems with the property we were ready to buy… “
Ashikin Tarmizi - Scarborough
“I really enjoyed finding out more about my home. The home inspection allowed me to budget my maintenance for the next five years. It was very comforting as a first time home buyer…”
Ravi Sabaratnam - Aurora
"....Attention to detail, suggested timelines for repair…."
Tapas Sudeep - Mississauga
"My clients were very pleased with the inspections performed for them. They described it as a real education and made the comment that the inspector was very thorough and professional. I appreciate that kind of professionalism…”
Eddie Wing-Yiu Woo, Broker of Record, Homelife GTA Realty, Toronto
“Thorough, knowledgeable very professional nspector. Great narrative inspection report… ”
Rajinder Singh - Vaughan
“Honest, good communication, excellent knowledge base….."
David Fitzpatrick - Ajax
“Ability to make inspection understandable, helpful with additional information…”
Saku Thamotharam - Brampton
“Everything was explained very well. The inspector was meticulous and professional, extremely friendly and answered our many questions well.”
Xavier Fernando - Stouffville
“I learned so much from the inspection…”
Sushmita Yuvaraj - Whitby
“I really appreciated the time taken to explain certain details and recommendations……”
Arun Jain - Markham
“The inspector was very organized, polite and detail oriented. The inspection was a very enjoyable learning experience..”
Jeyanthi Sriharan – Richmond Hill
“A useful, well articulated onsite education…”
Manish Patel - Aurora
“Home inspector was very thorough not only in inspecting everything but pointing out what we needed to know andtime limits for repair of deficiencies. Communication skills were great!..”
Jainarine & Devi Persaud – Ajax
“Clean, crisp, professional approach. Very clear presentation. Very personable..”
Cyril Rajanayagam – Pickering
“The most thorough and well explained inspection we have experienced! Great customer service…we love the inspection report. Thanks again for the excellent job!.”
Changaze & Nizaam Rahman - Woodbridge
“We like the sincerity of the inspector's desire to help us understand what we were buying and we feel the inspector covered everything..”
Tanushri & Krishna Bhanuprasad - Brampton
“Very happy with overall service, inspector had excellent people skills!..”
Nancy Kingsley - Stouffville
“Nothing was overlooked and everything was noted and discussed. Even if it was something small it was still mentioned…”
Ravi Visvalingam - Scarborough
“Efficient, very thorough, very clear- excellent follow-up with extra info…”
Sam Thiru - Vaughan
"Personally, I would not buy a home or investment without Nalliah Thayabharan inspecting it. Nalliah Thayabharan is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Nalliah Thayabharan's professionalism and attention to detail is unmatched by any home inspector I have ever used. Results are presented in an unbiased,
professional, non-threatening way. Deficiencies are dealt with using a proactive approach. My clients are always satisfied that the inspection was worthwhile, informative, and a positive part of the purchase. Bookings are convenient. My clients tell me that at the end of the process they feel secure in making a decision whether or not to purchase. Follow up is very good. Even if a client has a question several years after the inspection, they can recommend ways to manage a problem. I shall continue to recommend Building Experts Canada Ltd knowing that my clients will be receiving the best home inspection services possible.."
Jai Narsingh - Re/Max Vision Realty Brokerage, Toronto
“Nalliah Thayabharan is painfully thorough, deep attention to detail and patient to explain things. My clients were very pleased with the comprehensive inspection report and welcomed the inspector’s suggestions for improvements. It was clearly evident that Nalliah Thayabharan has inspected a lot of properties and knows what he is doing..”
Guillaume Ruhana-Baguma - Homelife Future Realty Brokerage, Toronto
“Building Experts Canada Ltd helped many of my clients with realistic overviews of their properties and gave excellent informationon what to expect in the years to come..
Tapan Syed Re/Max Realtron Realty Toronto
The old adage, "you get what you pay for," has been proven true time and time again. Don't be overly concerned about paying more for a thorough inspection. We perform a quality oriented inspection rather than a time and cost limited one. A low cost poor quality Home Inspection is rarely a bargain. Lot of Home buyers think all home inspectors are the same. If you looking for the low priced inspectors, you will find the in-experienced, not fully qualified inspectors. To risk getting a poor home inspection on a half million dollar house by limiting yourself to the cheapest possible inspector is foolhardy. We offer a thorough home inspection and superior quality narrative report, not just a check list report of items inspected, at reasonable price! Checklist reports consist number of pages with small check boxes where the inspector ticks off what he supposedly inspected. Since there is very little room for written comments in checklist reporting system, inexperienced inspectors use this type of reporting system due to their limited capacity to provide useful and full information to the home buyer. If a consumer was going to have surgery or buy a used vehicle he would pick the best surgeon and attempt to get the very best used vehicle. If you need the best lawyer or doctor to save you from disaster, you will have to pay more. The home buyers should consider important issues such as the education, training and experience of the inspector,how much of the house and property are actually inspected, what type of report will they receive, or how long the inspectors have been in business. The question consumers should be asking themselves here is: Would they hire a surgeon who has only completed very few surgeries. To become a good inspector requires many years of on site inspections, learning from each and every inspection. Not all home inspectors are equally created ! Home inspectors know the value of their experience, reputation, qualifications, talent,attention to detail, the time and detail of the inspection, the quality of the written report, the extent of consulting and advice that are provided, and charge accordingly. Our home inspection fees are competitive but on average we charge $70 more than the cheapest in-experienced, not fully qualified inspectors. It will be your best $70 you ever spent ! The home you are buying is not the cheapest home, but rather a house that you feel represents good value. We urge you to choose your Home inspector the same way. Hiring the best home inspector possible is what you want. If you cannot afford the best home inspector, how will you afford the deficiencies the low cost inexperienced home inspector fails to report? If the owner of a house is willing to pay $8,000 to $20,000 as commission to Real Estate Agents to sell the house, how much are you willing to pay to find out the true condition of the property? Do you really want the cheapest, most inexperienced person to inspect the most expensive purchase you will ever make? You may even save more money by waiving the inspection! If the inspection turns up little wrong with the house, you have bought peace of mind for few hundred dollars ! If the inspection finds serious problems, your inspection fee could ends up saving you several thousands of dollars.
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For Your Biggest Investment You Need Building Science Experts!
416 332 1743 service@buildingexperts.ca Fax 416 754 7032
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