Classic Home Inspections Inc.

Home Inspection
Toronto ON M1E 1G5
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Sharon at Yonge and Sheppard
Sharon at Yonge and Sheppard
2 reviews North York, ON
10/10

home inspection

I called Brent after reading the reviews on HomeStars for a 2nd inspection on a couple items on a home I just purchased. I had a full home inspection done prior to putting down an ofer. When I took possession I noticed a point in the master bedroom that was sagging a bit. This area was covered by a bed and so was not noticed in the original home inspection. Having just seen a Mike Holmes show about the perils of inadequate structural support, I wanted to get that area looked at ASAP. I called Brent and he came the same night, looked at the area, measured the supporting beam underneath, and provided a clear assessment of the situation. He explained to me the things to look for that would indicate structural issues. I also had him look at the hot water tank and a patch in the basement that had some previous water daamge. All in all Brent was able to talk me through the issues to consider in these areas and provided a valuable 2nd opinion. THANK YOU BRENT!!! Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Approximate cost of services:
$40.00
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Thank you so much for the review Sharon !!! Ohhhhh Sharon ... been watching big Mike have you! I love the fact that he is very sucessful and he deserves every bit of it, I'm just not a fan of the show. Not everything needs to be repaired with a bulldozer or a wreaking ball. However, he does educate people, and I will certainly give him that. In your case, yes, I could see how it could be a concern, but nope, no problems. Many older (and even brand new) homes have wonky floors. It would have been nice if your first home inspector had told you that, but nonetheless, you know now. It was great meeting with you Sharon and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!!!

Kelvin O.
Kelvin O.
3 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

I called Brent for an inspection on what I thought was a water damaged sub-floor panel. I later decided to have him do a full home inspection instead. Brent went through my home like a bloodhound, checking every corner, every nook and every seal both inside and out. While going through the house he explained why things happen the way they do and what potential problems could come down the line. When all is said and done, Brent sits down with you and explains in detail what he has found and what he thought was done quite well. A binder and detailed copies of the inspection are provided for future reference. I even received the digitals of the numerous photos he took of the house for record keeping that very night.

I had numerous questions and he took the time to answer every single one of them. This is invaluable when the guidance comes from an industry expert. I cannot express how satisfied I was with the service provided today. Professionalism and dedication like this to one's craft is hard to come by today but Brent exuded these qualities and exceeded my expectations.

Thanks Brent. Fantastic job!.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Clone Brent
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Call Brent. Trust me.
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Thank you so much for the kind words and review Kelvin !!! It is much appreciated !!! A fine Markham home indeed ! I am glad that you were happy with the inspection. I actually find it alarming how many people find me to be so detailed and that I take the time to go through things with people. Shouldn't all home inspectors be doing the same ? From what I've heard time and time again, apparantly not. I just heard a story yesterday that the people had a inspection performed on their home and the inspector from the buyers went into the attic, found an issue, told them it was a major structural issue, didn't bother to take a picture of it, and didn't even give the buyers a report. This scared everybody and the deal did not go through because of this. The sad part is, this is a well respected home inspector in the industry !!! How do people understand if you don't tell them, explain it to them, and show them pictures for proof ??? Totally unprofessional! Anyways, no more bickering ... Thanks again Kelvin and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections !!!

Subhash  in Toronto
Subhash in Toronto
4 reviews ,
10/10

House renovation

Brent came out on time as promised! He was very pleasant and helpful, and quick to respond to corespondances. I would highly recomend Brent to any home buyers looking for an honest, knowledgable and dependable home inspector.

Thanks for a grat job Brent!

Approximate cost of services:
$325.00
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Thank you so much for the review Shiv! Well, was that not an interesting inspection! All was well until we got to the electrical wiring in the basement. Isn't just amazing what people will do. I mean really, did this person even have a clue? The wiring looked like a bowl of spaghetti, they broke just about every electrical code in the book, then weren't willing to believe there was a problem with it? I mean really. Oh well, nothing that can't be fixed! Thanks again Shiv, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!!!

Gordon
Gordon
3 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

New Home Inspection - Brampton

My wife and I purchased our new home and wanted a certified home inspector to do a thorough job so we are covered under our 30 day Tarion warranty. Brent did a fantasic job. His attention to detail, professionalism and organized approach gave us a great understanding of our new home! I will admit that I thought I knew "enough" about homes, but Brent should be structural and OBC code deficiencies that never crossed my mind. I highly recommend Classic Home Inspections to all my friends and familities on people they can trust.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Thank you so much for the review Gordon! I'm glad that you were happy with the inspection! I will admit, you knew your stuff! I love it when people do! Yep, inspecting new homes can be a challenge. People always think "what a piece of cake this will be for ya", and it's like, no, new homes take longer to inspect than 100-year-old homes! Sometimes I even finish them with a headache from thinking so much! Fortunately, your home was not too bad. Thanks again Gordon, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Mom's the word
Mom's the word
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Brent made time for us in a short amount of time. He was on time and was patient, honest in his report and we were able to finish the closing of a home purchase in a very short span of time *(under a month!). His report was well-organized and gave us food for thought with what we'll need to work on over time to make the house a home. He pointed out the deficiencies and highlighted the priority items.
I would definitely recommend him to others as his rates were reasonable and his photo report emailed helped us a lot with improvement plans.

Approximate cost of services:
$325.00
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Company Response

Mom's the word in the Guild!!! Thank you so much for the kind words and review! What a gem! It's always nice inspecting a nice for a nice family. I'm sure that you will be quite happy in your new home. Please, if you ever have any questions whatsoever about the home, always please feel free to contact me! Thanks again, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

mary in Toronto
mary in Toronto
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

home inspection

Used Homestar to find a home inspector and crossed my fingers hoping for the best. Brent far exceeded my expectations. He was thorough and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the home we purchased on condition. He spent several hours going through our house, from the foundation up to the chimney top. He pointed out several things that even our sellers were not aware of. He saved us several thousand dollars off the final sale price of the house. Not bad for a few hundred dollars!

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Thank you so much for the kind words and review Mary! I am glad that you were happy with the inspection! Yes, not a bad few hundred dollars! It's amazing how many people for-go the inspection and just go ahead and purchase a home. Good grief, how many people have I done inspections for where they call me up and tell me they have are having problems with a home that they had bought without an inspection. Now I'm not going to use fear on people here, but it's like, wow, with the amount of money you are spending on the home, the last thing you want to do is to pass on the inspection! Oh well, I'm glad it all worked in the end for you Mary! Thanks again, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Jason
Jason
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Brent inspected our house in Mississauga last August and was very knowledgeable and friendly in helping us understand our new home. We were so impressed by the job that Brent did, that we had him do an inspection for my in-laws earlier this summer.

Would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspection performed.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Thank you so much for the kind words and review Jason! It is much appreciated! Well, I must be doing something right if you had me do the in-laws home! Jason, you know why I love my job so much, yes, I do like home inspecting, but to be honest, it's working for such nice people such as you and you family! What a great group! I can't even describe how great it is to meet such great people each and every day! Thanks so much again for the review Jason, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

L. in Markham
L. in Markham
5 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

The home inspection was very thorough and exceeded my expectations. Brent was friendly and gave excellent customer service. I felt at ease knowing that a professional like Brent was doing this inspection and would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking a home inspector.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Thank you so much for the review Leonard! It is much appreciated! I am glad that you are happy with the inspection. You should also be happy with the home. It was a real Markham gem! Hopefully everything went well with the transaction. Always please feel free to contact me if you ever have questions! Thanks again, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Jamie  in Ajax
Jamie in Ajax
2 reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

One Year Home Inspection

I found Classic Home Inspection Inc here on home stars. I was a little skeptical but couldn't help but notice the 173 reviews so he must be doing something good. Brent was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He also took his time and didn't mind me hanging around while he was inspecting.

I've very pleased with Classic Home Inspections. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends.
and will use them for my next inspection.

Good Job Brent, keep up the good work.

Jamie

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Thank you so much for the review Jamie in Ajax! It is much appreciated! To be honest Jamie, I almost feel it mandatory for people to shadow me as I am going through the home. It makes it easier for you and me to understand the home. Also to be honest, it makes it far more interesting as well. People need to understand their homes! Thank you so much again Jamie, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Sean in Etobicoke
Sean in Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Brent from Classic Home Inspections recently visited our home to conduct a pre-listing inspection. He did a fantastic job. Brent is prompt, professional and also offers very competitive pricing. He was filled with helpful hints and insight that only comes from years of experience. I would recommend Classic Home Inspections.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
The photography provided from the site visit is very helpful. (as i think its very useful that they become items of record --included in the inspection report as an appendix) However, its a bit tricky to download the images efficiently. Currently, i download images individually. It would be nice to download a single document (i.e. PDF file perhaps)
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Always ask for a sample report regardless of inspection company. Reports tend to differ wildly both in clarity and breadth.
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Thank you so much for the kind words and review Sean!!! I truly appreciate it ! I am glad that you are happy with the inspection. I try to give helpful hints whenever possible because I know that sometimes little things can lead into big things. Sometimes things that seem big are a simple fix. Remember a home inspector should be looking out for your best interests and keeping in mind your wallet. If I feel confident that people can save money by trying inexpensive methods first before dishing out a bunch of money for things, I will tell them. There is nothing better than telling people "don't worry, this is a simple fix", and the smile that goes on their face. Granted, there is nothing worse than telling them..."yesh...this isn’t good" ... and sometimes that will happen too. Thanks again Sean, and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

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As you will see, we only have 100% REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS written below. I DO NOT subcontract out to other home inspectors. We have been on Homestars for 10 years!!! With Homestars we allow you to tell us how we are doing.

You want to make sure that you are going to hire someone who is qualified for the job, goes through the home with great detail, and provides you a fully written report.

Why not do a little research on a company before making that call? Classic Home Inspections is NOT here to sell you on us and tell you that we are “the best”, or tell you that we are “the most trusted”. We are on here to allow the people who have used our services to tell you how we are doing. The hundreds of Classic Home Inspections reviews are from REAL CUSTOMERS. We at Classic Home Inspections think the purpose of Homestars is to tell you what people think of us, not to tell you how we think we are. We hope you find it a useful tool when looking for a home inspector.

Our goal at Classic Home Inspections is to have you understand the home as well as we do. We offer competitive rates and flexible hours.

Thank you for all those who have found us on Homestars and for choosing Classic Home Inspections.

CATEGORIES
Home Inspection
SERVICES
Home Inspection
SPECIALITIES
Home Inspections
WEBSITE
https://classichomeinspections.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2002
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
1
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Certified Home Inspector
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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