Know what you're buying before you sign.
- AIBQ member no. 21442
- Errors and omissions insurance
- BNQ 3009-500 report
Services
House, condo or multiplex
Single-family home
Bungalow, two-storey, semi-detached or new build, from roof to foundation.
Condo
Your unit, its private areas and the accessible common areas.
Multiplex
Duplex, triplex and up: every unit and the common areas.
Four types of inspection
Pre-purchase
Before you waive the inspection condition in your promise to purchase.
Pre-sale
To know your property's condition before you put it on the market.
- My specialty
Pre-delivery
Before you accept your new home or condo, I list the deficiencies the builder must fix.
Construction follow-up
Visits at key stages of the build, before the walls are closed.
What I inspect
From roof to foundation
A visual inspection of every accessible part of the building, with no destructive testing.
Roof, flashing and gutters
Shingles, flashing, roof vents, downspouts.
Attic and insulation
Insulation depth, vapour barrier, signs of leaks.
Cladding, doors and windows
Caulking, frames, sills, siding condition.
Structure and foundation
Cracks, settling, load-bearing walls, beams.
Plumbing and water heater
Pressure, drains, leaks, water heater age, backwater valve.
Electrical and panel
Panel capacity, breakers, grounding, GFCI outlets.
Heating, cooling and ventilation
Furnace or baseboards, air exchanger, ducts.
Interior, basement and moisture
Floors, walls, signs of moisture or mould.
Drainage and grading
Lot grading, weeping tile, window wells.
About
Cédric Arpin, building inspector
Since 2017, I've inspected properties of every type and age, from century-old houses to recent condos, in Montréal and the surrounding towns.
My specialty is pre-delivery inspection of new construction, so the builder fixes the deficiencies before you take possession.
I follow the same method on every visit, from the roof down to the drain, room by room, without skipping a step. When a detail concerns me (a crack, a water stain, a worn seal), I take the time to find where it comes from before I note it, with a photo.
I work alone: I answer the phone, I do the visit and I sign the report.
- Association
- AIBQ member, no. 21442
- Insurance
- Errors and omissions
- Specialty
- Pre-delivery inspection of new construction
- Experience
- Inspector since 2017
Questions
Before you book
Do you inspect all types of buildings, of any age?
Yes. Single-family homes, condos, multiplexes, new builds or century-old houses: I handle every type and every age.
How long does an inspection take?
Allow 2 to 3 hours for a single-family home, a little longer for a plex.
Can I be there during the inspection?
Yes, and I recommend it. I show you what I find and answer your questions on site.
When will I get the report?
In 48 to 72 hours, by email, as a PDF.
My inspection deadline is short. Can you fit me in?
Call me at 514 951-5073. Promises to purchase often allow only a few days, and I plan my schedule around that.
Book
Request your date
Leave your details and the property address. I'll call you back to confirm the date and price.
Faster: 514 951-5073
Service areas
Montréal and surrounding areas
Montréal and Laval
- Montréal
- Laval
- Pointe-Claire
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Kirkland
- Beaconsfield
North Shore
- Terrebonne
- Blainville
- Boisbriand
- Saint-Eustache
- Mirabel
South Shore
- Longueuil
- Brossard
- La Prairie
- Candiac
- Saint-Constant
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Saint-Lazare
- Rigaud
- Coteau-du-Lac
Valleyfield and Châteauguay
- Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
- Beauharnois
- Châteauguay
Île Perrot
- L'Île-Perrot
- Pincourt
Somewhere else? Call me and we'll check.