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

Why hiring a certified Ottawa home inspector matters When you purchase a new home from a builder registered with the Ontario Tarion Home Warranty program, you’ll have several key milestones where you can identify issues for your builder to resolve. Your Tarion warranty provides strong protection against technical and construction deficiencies—but only if those issues are properly identified and documented. A certified Ottawa home inspector  can help you uncover deficiencies e

Keeping water away from your foundation is one of the most important aspects of home maintenance. A home inspectors POV