# Know the house before you sign. > Jim Ward, InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector since 2009: home inspections in Norfolk, Oxford, Brant, Middlesex, Elgin and Haldimand. Same-day report. Canonical: https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca A very detailed visual inspection by Jim Ward, InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, with a full-colour report and every photo emailed to you the same day. Talk to Jim, 7 days a week: 519-550-4998. - **Certified Professional Inspector®.** InterNACHI certified, trained with Carson Dunlop, in business since 2009. - **Your report the same day.** A full-colour report, emailed, with all the images of your inspection. - **Available 7 days a week.** Weekday or weekend, call 519-550-4998 to book. - **Police, fire & EMS discount.** A thank-you to first responders. Ask Jim when you book. ## Every standard inspection covers - Roofs - Electrical systems - Plumbing - Appliances - Structure & foundation - Basement & crawlspace - Heating & AC system - Attic, insulation & ventilation - Doors, floors, walls & ceilings ## Found on Jim’s own inspections Real photos from Jim’s own inspections, captioned the way he found them, including two homes only four years old. - R-12 attic insulation in a 4-year-old home, where R-40 was expected (Attic & insulation) - Foundation crack in a 4-year-old home (Structure) - Water heater with no pressure relief valve (Plumbing) - Unsecured wiring from the main panel (Electrical) - Toilet above leaking into the crawlspace (Plumbing) - Chimney missing bricks and mortar (Roof & chimney) - Exterior outlet missing GFCI protection (Electrical) - Pipe from an underground oil tank (Exterior) ## Straight prices, HST included Jim keeps his overhead low so the price stays fair. Every inspection includes the full-colour report, emailed with all the images. | Inspection | Price | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Condo inspection | $450 | including HST | | Home inspection, up to 1,800 sq ft | $500 | including HST | | Home inspection, over 1,800 sq ft | Call | priced by size | | Commercial inspection | Call | | | Pre-listing inspection | Call for pricing | | | Water sample | Call for pricing | | | Water flow | Call for pricing | | [Home inspection cost guide](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/guides/home-inspection-cost-ontario) · [Sample report](https://discoverhorizon.com/dl.aspx?i=Ws0k%2bJNPXUkzzz) ## One inspector for every kind of property - [Home Inspection](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/home-inspection): A detailed, visual pre-purchase inspection of the house you want to buy, from the roof to the crawlspace, with a full-colour report emailed to you the same day. - [Pre-Listing Inspection](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/pre-listing-inspection): Have your house inspected before it goes on the market, so you can deal with problems, get repair estimates and avoid 11th-hour negotiations with a buyer. - [Condo Inspection](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/condo-inspection): An inspection of the condo unit you’re buying, its systems and its finishes, for $450 including HST, with a full-colour report emailed the same day. - [Commercial Inspection](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/commercial-inspection): Commercial property inspections for buyers, sellers and landlords, covering the building, its systems, windows, elevators, fire protection and water lines, scheduled to limit interruptions. - [Rental and Maintenance Inspections](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/rental-and-maintenance-inspection): Rental property inspections for landlords and investors, and a maintenance check-up every five years or so that helps you rank your home-improvement list and catch small problems early. - [Water Sample and Water Flow Tests](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/well-water-testing): Jim lists two water services, a water sample and a water flow test. Call for pricing, and to talk through what each covers and what your lender needs. ## Jim Ward, Certified Professional Inspector Jim’s passion for construction started young, in both residential and commercial building. He spent 2008 working alongside a Registered Home Inspector, completed the Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training Program, and opened Complete Home Inspections in 2009. He has since earned his Certified Master certification and keeps up InterNACHI’s continuing education. > My job isn’t finished until you understand everything in your report. - **2008:** A year working with a Registered Home Inspector - **2009:** Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training Program, then his own business - **CPI®:** InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, ID NACHI11112202 - **Master:** Additional courses and his Certified Master certification ## Buying a newer home? Still get it inspected. New-home buyers often ask Jim if an inspection is worth it when the house is only a couple of years old. His question back: what is the foundation like, and what does the underside of the roof look like from the attic? Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, the answer is “I’m not sure.” Doing it properly takes at least three hours. ## Six counties of Southwestern Ontario Brant, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Norfolk and Haldimand. Outside those, Jim can still inspect at an adjusted cost, agreed before the inspection is booked. Based in Delhi, Ontario. [Contact](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/contact) - [Home inspection in Norfolk County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/norfolk-county): Our home county - [Home inspection in Tillsonburg and Oxford County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/tillsonburg-oxford): Nearby - [Home inspection in Brantford and Brant County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/brantford): Nearby - [Home inspection in London and Middlesex County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/london-middlesex): Nearby - [Home inspection in Haldimand County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/haldimand): Nearby - [Home inspection in St. Thomas and Elgin County](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/st-thomas-elgin): Nearby ## Before you book Call 519-550-4998, 7 days a week, or email chi-1@bell.net. ### How much does a home inspection cost? A condo is $450 and a home up to 1,800 sq ft is $500, both including HST. Homes over 1,800 sq ft, commercial properties, pre-listing inspections and the water sample and water flow tests are priced when you call. Our cost guide compares published Ontario figures. ### When do I get the report? The same day as the inspection. It’s a full-colour report, emailed to you, with all the images of your inspection and Jim’s recommendations for monitoring, repair or replacement. ### What does the inspection cover? The roof, electrical system, plumbing, appliances, structure and foundation, basement and crawlspace, heating and air conditioning, attic, insulation and ventilation, and the doors, floors, walls and ceilings. It’s a visual, non-invasive inspection of what can be seen and reached. ### Is Jim certified? Yes. Jim Ward is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® and holds his Certified Master certification. He trained with Carson Dunlop and has been in business since 2009. His certification can be checked on his InterNACHI profile. ### Do you work for the real estate agent? No. Jim works for you. Under the InterNACHI Code of Ethics he follows, he pays no referral fees to agents and doesn’t offer repairs on a home he has inspected for 12 months afterwards. ## Related - [All services](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/services) - [All service areas](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas) - [All guides](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/guides) - [About Jim Ward](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/about-us) - [Contact](https://chi.canadianwebmaster.ca/contact)