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!

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

We had B&K Home Inspection do an inspection on our new home. We found that George was very…read morethrough, meticulous and didn't rush or overlook anything. He was very helpful in that he provided good information on what should be done, which we will forward to our builder. The report submitted by George was extremely well done and well documented. For anyone looking for a Home Inspector, I would certainly recommend B&K. The rate for the inspection was very reasonable considering the time that was spent. Well done. Blair S.

From the owner: Our goal is to make you, the homebuyer, feel confident about your purchase. It is a big decision…read moreand if you have all the information possible in advance, you will feel better about it. We are all about the details, but not about nit picking, no home is perfect and it is not expected to be.

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

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!

Their inspector was confused by our central fan button, and was looking for building permits in a…read moreresidence (built 6 years ago). A buyer backed out of a deal because of the fan. Who gets confused by a single-push button? Odds On, that's who!

Odds On Home Inspection was recommended to us by a close friend and thus were used to inspect a…read morehome our daughter and son in-law were looking to buy. Their work and service was thorough, efficient and of the highest quality. The inspector, Chris, spent extra time with the first time home buyers to explain the "in's and out's" of a house and has always been available to answer any follow-up questions they may have. Subsequently, I used their services on a small inspection I needed for a basement issue I was having. Dan saved the day for me. Very quickly finding out what the real problem was and saving me a ton of time poking around in areas I have no expertise in. A great company with great people that I highly recommend.

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.

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!

We had Top Roofing Systems come and do our roof 2 summers ago and while it was done amazing and…read moreprofessionally, it was the job we hired them afterwards for that earns them 1 star. Before this latest job I would have given them a 5 star but o how quickly an opinion can change. We hired Top Roofing systems to handle a small removal and installation project at the home that they previously has worked on. The job was done just like we asked except for when the tires on our vehicles started to go flat. 9 nails in 2 tires!! 9. Not 1 or 2, hell I could even understand 3 nails but 9! The response we received from Juan the owner was not I am sorry or how can I help. It was " so do you expect me to pay for your tires? After I did you a favour and only charged for materials ". We didn't ask for money I just asked how he would like to proceed, considering the circumstance. Job big or small shouldn't matter. Stand behind your mistakes and don't try to put it on the customer. Did I put the roofing nails on the ground in the place I park? I think not. There are many roofing companies that claim to be better then the rest, but if that is the case this job would have cost me what it cost me, not the work + a brand new set of tires.

Juan (the owner of Top Roofing Systems Ltd. in Calgary) is hardworking and very skilled. He is…read morepleasant and accommodating. Very quick turnaround with excellent results. One week after meeting Juan, our re-roof project was complete! Would highly recommend Juan and his team for your roofing needs.