Dale Kiesman, of Wild Rose Property Inspection, answered my request right away while others could…read morenot when I called to do an inspection, ASAP. We made the appointment and coordinated with our Realtor, where Dale insisted on a face to face meeting and walk through of the whole inspection process. Something I wanted, and was so appreciative of with such a huge investment, of buying a home. This additional expense, turned out to be well worth the money, with the services Dale provided, above a beyond my expectations. Dale spent the time to go over every aspect of the home of our dreams; from electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, and even all the appliances and fixtures. Dale answered every question as he and I went through the home together, with his in depth knowledge of the engineering involved with all the mechanical & structural aspects, in the home. Dale's friendly open personality made it easy to ask and receive intelligent answers. He showed every system I had a concern about. Even my questions about the inspection results that I would need in my final decision to purchase or to pass. His expertise helped me with his excellent informed walk through, testing, observations, integrated systems checks, and how they worked and how they should be maintained and how they had be maintained. All this information and hands on observation, helped me with one of the largest commitments to buy into a home of my own, after being a renter for years and years. As a senior with special mobility needs, Dale pointed out the best entrance for ease of access, through the hallway in the back entrance, because at the front, as I was thinking was closer he pointed out the wall in the hallway that would hinder easy of access with a walker or wheelchair. Dale even explained how a ramp access outside would work better, because of the slope ratio for a ramp to the rear deck. Dale was so personal & informative with insisting in a face to face, walk through of the home with him, that I felt he was truly invested in our dream home. Once completed, after four hours of inspecting everything inside and outside. On the roof and under the mobile home, around the yard from perimeter to yard and pad foundation, he commented that this was one of the best installations, he had inspected. When I got home Dale had sent an email to his Website, with a User name & password. It was such a surprise to find a copy of a 26 page Indexed - PDF report with specifics and pictures, I will be able to use this when purchasing a home insurance policy, and confirmation that the same report was sent to my Realtor to use as well. In addition to this document and new home owners links on his website, Dale had given me a 96 page booklet from the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTORS - "Now That You've Had A Home Inspection." The book guides a new home owner through the systems of a typical home, how it works, and how to maintain it. It teaches what to monitor and what to look for as the house ages. And explains the how your house works as a system of interdependent parts. Every part has an impact on the operation of many others. The booklet explains that the typical home has more than 10,000 parts, and what happens when all the parts work together in the most desired, optimal way. After reading through this book, I believe that I am more informed about the workings of my home ownership, and that I am more confident in maintaining my new purchase. Yes thank you Dale, for all this information. Armed with these tools we have made the decision to move forward to purchase this our forever home. Terry Collins

New to Alberta, but required home inspection to purchase new home Dale came HIGHLY recommended …read more.. and did not disappoint. Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, professional, does a very thorough inspection with plenty of information and suggestions on solving problems and preventing future problems. Dale makes himself somehow available to accommodate short notice. We have used him twice so far and we couldn't be more impressed. We would highly recommend him .... you won't be disappointed Debbie and Steve J Drumheller, AB

Very shoddy home inspection. Many items overlooked and misreported (very costly items);…read moreROOF,DOOR,CLOTHES DRYER and LEAKY TAP to name a few! No accountability whatsoever from the individual inspector or their head office. Why have a home inspection if these deficiencies were not provided on report?? This is not my first home inspection and these oversights go far beyond what is considered reasonable omissions !

The inspector didn't go in details, plus he removed the attic panel to inspect the attic, then…read moredidn't put it back as before. And when I asked to have this panel back in place as before, he refused and said this is not my job. This is unprofessional behavior!

I have known Mike for many years now (helped me with my home buying inspection in 2008, and again…read moreafter a flood incident caused by the neighbor above me in our condo building in 2010), and had reason to call upon his expertise again with regards our balconies that are being resurfaced by our condo board. I was not happy with the work, and had some questions with regards structural integrity. Mike gave me some great pointers to bring back to our condo board. Not only is he professional, pleasant, but is very well versed in building codes and what is mandatory vs. what is desirable. He has advised me on three separate occasions and has always steered me in the right direction. I would highly recommend his inspection report before you make a buying decision; after all, it's the biggest investment most of us will make in our lifetime! Essy

We had Mike Lancop inspect our home in Okotoks in early 2017 and found him to be very…read moreknowledgeable, professional and thorough. He spent a better part of the day completing his inspection and taking the time to answer all our questions. After we obtained a very thorough report which quoted the Alberta Building Code on for the deficiencies he found. We would highly recommend Mike Lancop to anyone and not hesitate to use him again I'm the future.

Ryan is a really fantastic & thorough Home Inspector. Myself and my team have been using him over…read morethe last few years and we are extremely happy with his service for our home buyers. He is very detailed in his reports, and because of his background in construction and building homes he has been a fantastic asset to my clients. Highly recommend as he is one of the best in the city.

From the owner: House to home inspections provides thorough, honest, reliable home inspections. We are committed to…read morehelping you gain knowledge about the condition of the property that you are purchasing or selling to give you confidence in your purchase or sale. All our inspections include thermal imaging and 90 day warranty. The software we use is the best home inspector software available. You will find our reports extremely thorough, informative, easy to read, lots of pictures, videos and info about your home. Our extensive experience in all aspects of home construction, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, finishing, heating, etc ensures we will provide the best home inspection. Our company is fully licensed, certified and insured

I put up a post on my community FB page and Pete came highly recommended. And then when I asked a…read morefriend, he also recommended Pete without me mentioning that I was already considering him. Pete was fantastic! Very thorough with his inspection, missing nothing and offering up guidance and advice to my son, who was buying his first detached home (after owning a townhouse). I've had other inspections in the past and they didn't look at nearly as much as Pete did. I feel very confident that my son picked a good home after Pete was finished. I will use nobody else in the future, and recommend Pete to all who ask.

This company spells fast, reliable and excellence in service and reporting. I got my excellent…read moreinspection report within a day. It was nice and a blessing to meet Pete S. yesterday. Thanks...

My wife and I were referred to Chris at Hawkeye from someone who had used them in their home…read morepurchase. The home inspection took almost 5 hours and the report was 48 pages. I think the word "thorough" doesn't even scratch the surface. Chris was prompt and explained his process so we would know what to expect. He started with the exterior, getting up on the roof and checking out the shingles and higher elevations of siding. He tore through the house from top to bottom, getting into the attic, pointing out slow drains, and even giving us some tips for when we eventually develop the basement. We were impressed and very happy with the service. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone.

We were referred to Chris, and he was wonderful... He was extremely thorough, and explained…read moreeverything to my husband and I. We feel very grateful because thanks to him, we avoided purchasing a home that had MAJOR problems. His report was fantastic and well organized and detailed. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone I know!

Mike Becker with Pillar to Post thoroughly checked our old house before we sold it. He did such a…read moregood job we asked for another inspection for our new house. After each of these inspections, Mike sat down with us and went over the reports. He took pictures and explained the entire report to us. It was such a good experience, it gave us confidence in knowing what we were selling and buying. I highly recommend Mike Becker with Pillar to Post!

If you are looking for a seasoned Professional Home Inspection company, look no further. As a 16+…read moreyear real estate professional, I recommend several home inspection companies to my clients, though HomeCrafters clearly is the best choice. The inspectors have experience in home building, not solely inspections. They use both a moisture meter and thermal imaging. Photos are included in your emailed or mailed report. Please attend your inspection. Ask a lot of questions, this is the one time you will have to go over all the details in person, though they welcome after inspection questions. My most recent inspection, the clients both looked in the attic and attended in the utility room to review operations in there. They have an excellent & detailed computer program listing each section of inspection and a clear system to let you know the priorities of repair and concern, down to items to monitor. They cannot see behind walls nor are they allowed to take apart a home to see what is there. Be reasonable in your expectations. You can request an outline what is expected in national standards. They are all CAPHI licensed (Canadian Association of Professional Home Inspectors) and obtained this licensing long before other companies. I have used ALL the staff on different inspections. If you like a chatty fellow, a quiet one or the boss, I will ask to set up the inspection with the inspector that matches my clients personality. Overall, we want the BEST inspection. All inspectors at HomeCrafters have the knowledge, the tools, the expertise, and the experience to provide my clients the best inspection. I have used many other companies, too. If you want a lengthy report, full of the excruciating details of things like 'crayon marks on the NE baseboard in the 2nd child's bedroom', this is not the company for you. They are there to check for major and minor defects in the operation of the house, not cosmetics. When an inspection gets lengthy, they use the time to add cosmetic details. Not vital to the inspection, nor the purpose of a home inspection. They are justifying the inspection costs by staying in the homes for needless hours on end. Choose a professional when making your selection, choose HomeCrafters.

We are first time home buyers and had our home inspection done by Dennis Remington. He works at…read moreHomecrafters and did an awesome job. Dennis has worked in many trades and is certified through CAHPI and he really knows his stuff. He arrived early and checked the house from top to bottom. He was very thorough and answered any questions we had (and there were plenty) without getting tired of us. :-) Homecrafters Inspectors also use Infrared Cameras which we really appreciated. He made sure that there wasn't any heat loss or moisture behind the walls which can become a real headache in the long run and was our greatest worry going into the inspection. Not a lot of inspection companies here in Calgary use this expensive but important tool, so we were more than pleased. At the end of the 2 hour inspection we received a detailed record (on paper) which we also received on a DVD via mail a few days later. We are very pleased with Dennis and now we have the peace of mind that we bought a quality house that we can grow into. The price of the inspection was ~$480 and sooooooooo worth it. Don't skip on a Home Inspection as it will tell you exactly in what condition your future house is. Thank you Dennis. We will refer you to all our friends. Awesome job, awesome guy!! J&J

BEWARE ALL HOME SELLORS This company could ruin a potential sale for you. - They came in to do a…read morehouse inspection on behalf of potential buyers. If you want an overkill inspection report (mine was 66 pages....yes that's right 66 pages) and it was overkill. The summary page had about 4-5 regular home maintenace things that could be done....that's all but the inspection report highlights roof, foundation, plumbing, etc etc. My house was built 17 years ago but a top builder in Calgary so no shabby inferior materials and it's been well maintained over the years. Chase Diaz was the inspector and it says he has about 20 or more years experience. Below are some of the things he was wrong about or didn't return to as default - Outside shower I have a heat lamp with a fan. The fan goes on when the heat lamp reaches a certain temperature. Chase should have known this but he put in the inspection report the fan didn't work...WRONG it does work just fine. Chase if you're as good as you claim you should have known this or stuck around long enough for fan to engage. He left my shower head tilted upwards and didn't turn off the lever for the additional removable shower head. I had to get up on a step stool to put the shower head back to where it originally was and turn off the lever for the additional shower head. Water was left on the bench in my shower, stiple from the ceiling left on my countertop in the bathroom. He also yanked so hard on a basement ceiling light fixture that he pulled the chain/cord right out of the fixture then proceeds to put in the inspection report needs to be replaced. It worked just fine before you did the inspection. I'm thinking the potential buyers were condo owners buying their first house and have no idea that any home does require home maintenance. I believe they were overwhelmed by this massive report and ended up pulling out of the deal. I also think the buyers agent may live in a condo as she's listed as a Condo Specialist so everyone you can see how this plays out. If you're a home sellor this inspection company could very well ruin a potential sale for you and if the buyer's realtor isn't a home owner and experienced then they are no help in understanding regular, ongoing home maintenance and could very well not help saving the deal!!!! Trust me this inspection company and realtor will never step foot in another property I'm selling. Another couple who could see the upgrades and workmanship of a good built home put in an offer the same day this first couple backed out. So home sellors the above should be a warning about this company or any other home inspection company who uses the same software.

EDITED: I HAVE TAKEN POSSESSION OF THE HOME THAT 20/20 INSPECTED AND HAVE FOUND SOME MAJOR…read moreOVERSIGHTS THAT TOOK PLACE On August 28, 2020, I purchased a home that was inspected by 20/20 home inspections. Lucas (the owner), sent me the report and it seemed to be thorough. We were initially happy with the service and I wrote a nice review on their google page. Since taking possession of the home on August 28, 2020, we have found some significant details that were missed during the July 27th inspection. These major details include: - The fact that our entire home would need to be rewired as leaving it as is would almost guarantee an electrical fire (this information was confirmed by two different master electricians in the city). This required us to take down numerous walls in the house. - Our home did not have a water meter and the location of our water shut off valve would make it impossible to put a water meter in that space, meaning that we have to jackhammer the concrete floor to accommodate a water meter. I respectfully requested that Lucas reimburse us for the home inspection and requested that he pay for half of the total amount spent to remediate the damage, but he declined. He also stated that he would not be able to speak to me further for at least a month...as he was "out of the country" ...during a global pandemic and travel ban... I would not under any circumstances recommend 20/20 home inspections. The contract that this company has you sign is ironclad and leaves you with no ground to stand on from a liability perspective. Perhaps what I found most troubling, was that when Lucas responded to my email, it was very clear that his response had been copied and pasted... leaving me to wonder how often he receives emails where home owners feel that he should be held liable for his oversights... I would like to reiterate that I would not recommend 20/20 home inspectors and would suggest that you hire anyone else instead.