An Ottawa Home Inspectors POV

By an Ottawa Home Inspector Buying a home is exciting—but the home inspection can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. You’re hearing a lot of information in a short amount of time. Every item can sound important. And it’s easy to walk away thinking everything is urgent. Here’s the truth: A home inspection isn’t about finding problems—it’s about understanding them. As an Ottawa home inspector, one of the most valuable things I do is help clients separate what

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When I’m inspecting a home, one of the most common questions I get is: “Is this enough insulation?” The amount of insulation I usually find depends heavily on when the home was built. Insulation standards in Ontario have changed dramatically over the past century — and understanding that evolution is helpful to assess whether insulation levels have been upgraded in the past, or need to be now. Measuring insulation levels R-value measures how well insulation resists heat flow

Icicles hanging from the edge of a roof are a familiar winter sight in Ottawa. While they may look picturesque, they often signal a hidden problem: ice dams. As an Ottawa home inspector, I point out issues and educate my clients to help them protect their investment in their home.