OUR INSPECTION SERVICES 

OUR COMPANY
 
Alert Inspection Services Ltd. has been in existence since 1993 and is a fully qualified and fully certified building / home inspection firm providing unbiased evaluations for Home Purchasers, Relocation Companies, Real Estate Professionals, Lawyers, Insurance Companies, Banks / Mortgage Companies as well as a number of area Municipal Building Departments. 

We provide Fully detailed Written reports at completion of Inspection. 
  
OUR SERVICES 
  
AT Alert Inspection Services Ltd. We provide a full range of services to: 

  
Home Sellers  - Pre-sale evaluations of existing conditions in preparation for listing 
Home Buyers  - Pre purchase evaluation of condition of home prior to purchase 
Real Estate Professionals  - A fully qualified, R.H.I. certified inspection service for their clients
Lawyers - A fully qualified, R.H.I. certified inspection service for their clients 
- Expert Witness services for both private and Building Code inspection evaluations 
Insurance Companies  - Pre-policy evaluations of all residential/commercial properties 
- A fully qualified, R.H.I. certified inspection service for their clients 
Banks/Mortgage Companies  - A fully Qualified, R.H.I. certified inspection service for their clients 
- Progress Inspections of client/Builder constructed new homes for construction loan draws 
New Home Buyers - New Home Construction Inspections-4 Phase inspections to review the quality, workmanship and execution of the design of the home as it is being constructed.
  
THE INSPECTION: During the inspection we will look at: 

  
Exterior
Interior
  • Grading 
  • Foundation Exterior 
  • Window Wells 
  • Eavestrough 
  • Downspouts 
  • Soffits 
  • Siding
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  • Trim 
  • Roofing 
  • Chimneys 
  • Attached Garages 
  • Steps/Decks 
  • Retaining Walls 
  • Walks/Patio
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  • Foundation 
  • Water Problems 
  • Support Structure 
  • ELECTRICAL 
  • Service Size 
  • Distribution Panel 
  • Wiring Type 
  • Smoke Detectors 
  • Outlets
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  • HEATING 
  • Type of System 
  • Size of System 
  • Efficiency 
  • Combustion Air 
  • Ductwork 
  • Heat Distribution

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  • ATTIC 
  • Insulation Type 
  • Vapor Barrier 
  • Ventilation 
  • Roof Framing 
  • Roof Sheathing
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  • Wall & Ceiling Finish 
  • Floor Coverings 
  • Stairs/Railings 
  • Doors/Windows 
  • Weather Stripping 
  • Fireplaces 
  • Kitchen/Bath Fans 
  • Plumbing Fixtures
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    THE INSPECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 
      
    Brian Callaghan, President and Senior Building Inspector of Alert Inspection Services Ltd. is a fully Qualified Home/Building Inspector 

      
    QUALIFICATIONS
    MEMBER OF
    • Architectural Technician 
    • Registered Home Inspector (R.H.I.) Certified 
    • Certified Building Code Official (C.B.C.O.) Certified 
    • Chief Building Official (Former) Ottawa area Municipality 
    • Residential Mechanical Ventilation (Installation/Design) Certified
  • A.S.H.I. The American Society of Home Inspectors. 
  • O.A.H.I. The Ontario Association of Home Inspectors. 
  • O.B.O.A. The Ontario Building Officials Association. 
  • H.R.A.I. The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada.
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    Call Brian Callaghan of Alert Inspection Services Ltd. At:
     
    Phone (613) 860-6155
    8:00 am to 8:00 PM 7 days a week ( voice/E-mail 24 hours)
     
    E-Mail: alert@travel-net.com
      
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    Last updated: July 30,2002