Who it is for
- First-time home buyers
- Move-up and downsizing buyers
- Newcomers buying in Ontario
- Buyers purchasing an older or renovated home
Legacy Inspection service
Home Buyer Inspection
Understand the visible condition of a house before you commit or take possession.
Request this inspection →Understand the service
Clear information before your next step.
A buyer inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of the home’s accessible systems and components. It helps you identify significant concerns, maintenance needs, and questions that may affect your purchase decision.
What we examine
- Roof, exterior, grading, and drainage
- Structure, foundation, and basement
- Electrical service, panels, and representative devices
- Plumbing supply, drainage, fixtures, and water heating
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation
- Attic, insulation, and visible moisture indicators
- Interior rooms, windows, doors, and built-in appliances
What you receive
- A clear digital report with photographs
- A review of significant observations
- Maintenance and monitoring guidance
- Time to ask questions about the findings
Why it matters
More than a checklist.
A purchase decision can move quickly. A buyer inspection slows the property down long enough to understand visible condition, major systems, maintenance priorities, and questions that deserve follow-up before you move forward.
Common observations
- Roof wear, drainage, grading, and exterior water-management concerns
- Electrical or plumbing observations that merit repair or specialist review
- Heating, cooling, ventilation, insulation, and moisture-related observations
- Deferred maintenance that may affect your first-year ownership plan
How to prepare
- Confirm access to the property, attic, electrical panel, mechanical room, and any detached structures included in the scope.
- If possible, attend the inspection or plan time for a findings review.
- Share known concerns, renovation history, or offer deadlines before the appointment.
Useful observations, explained in plain language.
A home inspection is a non-invasive visual assessment of accessible conditions at the time of inspection. It is not destructive testing, an appraisal, a warranty, or a guarantee of future performance. It does not replace engineering, environmental testing, code enforcement, or specialist trade evaluation. When deeper evaluation is appropriate, the report will identify the recommended next step.
Common questions
Before you book.
These answers describe the general service. Property-specific scope, access, timing, and limitations are confirmed when booking.
Should I attend the inspection?+
Attendance is encouraged when possible. It gives you the opportunity to see key findings and ask questions at the property.
Does the inspection guarantee the home?+
No. It is a visual assessment of accessible conditions at the time of inspection, not a warranty or prediction of future performance.
Local availability
Book this service across Durham, York, Toronto, and the GTA.
Use a local service page to learn more about coverage in your community, then send the property address to confirm availability.
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