Hirus Inspection Services Inc, Following the Standards of Practice set out by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (interNACHI), will inspect and report on all the major components of the home:

 Including:

**Roof, vents, flashings, and trim.

**Gutters and downspouts.

**Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.

**Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.

**Eaves, soffit and fascia.

**Grading and drainage.

**Basement, foundation and crawlspace.

**Water penetration and foundation movement.

**Heating systems.

**Cooling systems.

**Main water shut off valves.

**Water heating system.

**Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets.

**Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.

**Electrical service line and meter box.

**Main disconnect and service amperage.

**Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.

**Grounding and bonding.

**GFCIs and AFCI.

**Fireplace damper door and hearth.

**Insulation and ventilation.

**Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.

And much much more*.

 

Working for the client who is ready to purchase a home, Hirus  Inspection Services Inc. will arrange and carry out a complete home inspection service following all the points as listed below.

 

Hirus Inspection Services Inc. Will provide a detailed summary report at the end of each Inspection, and will provide a link from this web-site where the client may view, download and print their full detailed report at any time and as many times as they need.

 

Working for the client who wants to list a Home for sale and provide a complete un-biased Home Inspection for any potential buyer. Hirus  Inspection services Inc. Will carry out a complete home inspection following all the points listed above. And will provide the report for public distribution on this web-site

Hirus  Inspection Services Inc. offers several design and feasibility consultation services as well as basic construction inspections for their clients working on a renovation project.

 

Design and Feasibility Consultations:

A Hirus representative will meet with a client to discuss possible design ideas and to help iron out potential problems or limitations with a plan they have before they start. We can also sit down with a client and help them review any quotes they have received from contractors before they award the contract.

 

For example:

• Hirus can determine whether the wall between the living and dining room is load bearing.
• The implications of finishing the attic as a living space.
• Determine if $50000.00 is an appropriate cost for adding the second floor addition.

We do this by applying the experience and expertise it takes to be a Home inspector and appy it to the task at hand.

We are not Civil Engineers and do not offer any design or engineering services.

 

We can help our clients with the experience of being on "the other side" for so many years, and we can help them come up with informed and intelligent questions to ask their contractors.

 

Renovation (in Progress) Inspections:

Hirus can provide a "watch-dog" service while a construction or renovation project is on-going. We understand that it is very easy for some contractors to cut corners and not quite do what they said they would do. In most cases it is not a big deal to the outcome of the project. But sometimes there could be a situation where life and safety are affected.

 

We will schedule surprise visits to a client’s home to "check" that their contractor is not cutting any corners, doing what they said they would do, or has not made any major construction violations. We will observe and report to the client with detailed information for the client to take to the contractor for explanation.

 

For example: A Hirus Inspector may determine that....

• the contractor failed to install the correct type or amount of insulation in the attic roof before he covered it with drywall.
• the contractor who said all the wiring in the walls had to be changed, charged for it and then didn't change it.
• When installing the strapping on a basement ceiling inadvertently crushed or disconnected an heating duct, which will soon be covered by drywall.

We do this by applying the experience and expertise it takes to be a Home inspector and apply it to the task at hand.

We do not conduct code compliant inspections nor do we make referance to specific code violations.

 

Were are not out to get any one, we just want to help our clients get what they pay for. The experience of being on "the other side" for so many years has allowed us to see what contractors can get away with.

 

 

 

Similar to the Renovation in Progress Inspection above, Hirus can provide a "watch-dog" service while construction of a clients NEW home is being built. Most subdivision builders do not have the resources to keep a close eye on all their sub-contractors. As well, the official building department inspectors only visit during scheduled visits and may have to inspect several homes on the block in a short time. Hirus does not discount the job of the official Building inspector, but they are stretched very thin in most jurisdictions and they can not keep on top of every change in every house.

Our clients want to make sure that their house is being built correctly. We understand that it is very easy for some contractors to cut corners especially in the new home construction field. Hirus works for their client and tries to eliminate most of these situations before they get covered up, or cause problems down the road.

 

Most reputatble home builders do not mind our service because, in the long run, it also helps them. Hirus will provide a contract amendment to their client which they will in turn give to their builder. This amendment will allow a Hirus representative unlimited access to the client’s future home construction site.

 

We will schedule surprise visits the job site to "check" that their contractor is not cutting any corners, doing what they said they would do, or has not made any major construction violations. We will observe and report to the client with detailed information for the client to take to the builder for explanation.

 

For example: A Hirus Inspector may determine that....

• the contractor failed to connect the weeping tile correctly, as this could lead to serious problems down the road, ie: flooded basement.
• the plumbing contractor cut a hole in a load bearing beam which could affect the load capacity of the second floor and cause it to sag or worse.
• We do this by applying the experience and expertise it takes to be a Home inspector to the task at hand.

We do not conduct code compliant inspections nor do we make reference to specific code violations.

 

We are are not out to get anyone, we just want to help our clients get what they pay for. The experience of being on "the other side" for so many years has allowed us to see what contractors can get away with.

 

To help homeowners save energy, save money and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Canadain Federal Goverenment’s

ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program

And the Ontario government’s

Ontario Home Energy Savings Program

provides homeowners with up to $150 towards the cost of a home energy audit and rebates of up to $10,000 (50 per cent paid by the province and 50 per cent paid by the federal government ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program) for retrofits that address the energy issues identified in the audit.