Classic Home Inspections Inc.

Home Inspection
Toronto ON M1E 1G5
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Amanda from Hiawatha
Amanda from Hiawatha
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

We were pleasantly surprised by Brent's candor and good rapor. The three hours flew by and we felt much more at ease with the whole procedure of a home inspection. Thanks Brent! We will definitely recommend your services to family and friends.
Amanda and Glenn

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A super nice home for a super nice family! That was a textbook home inspection on a (almost) 100 year old home. A very solid home with some issues to be addressed. However, no big surprises, (well there was, but in a positive way). I think you should be quite happy once you've settled in. I had no idea what candor even meant, but after looking it up, I'm glad you were happy. My job is to be honest and to use common sense. I'm glad that I was of help. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

steve from the beach
steve from the beach
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Brent gave a very thorough inspection on the property i was looking at. He was unbiased, and completely open to answering any questions that I had. Very happy that I went with his services. Would recommend.

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Congradulations on your new home. You should be quite happy with you purchase. Like many areas throughout the GTA, the "Beach" is a fun area to inspect. Many of the homes have a certain uniqueness to them. Some new home owners may find this "uniquneness" translating to "aggravation". In your case, the home had a solid foundation, had been well maintained, and had many upgrades. That was a great home to inspect, and yes, please call me and I will come back and take a closer look at that plumbing issue in the basement once you've moved in. Thanks again Steve for choosing Classic Home Inspections.

meighan from Toronto
meighan from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Inspection

Brent looked at a home I was considering purchasing and I would most certainly recommend his service! He is extremely thorough and provides a detailed report of his findings to the client for future reference. He recommends what sort of work would need to be done and even provides a cost guide so that you can think your decision through and not be over-charged by contractors. Also, he assured me that I could contact him at anytime (even years later) with any questions I may have about the house or the inspection. All around very pleased with this service.

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Congradulations on your new home! That was a gem to inspect. A typical home built in the 1920's loaded with character. Yes, there were a few issues to be addressed, but a very nice first home to move into. You should be quite happy. It's funny, after speaking with your realtor she had informed other home inspection companies do not supply written reports or if they do, they are a few pages in a leaflet. I find that ridiculous. I certainly do not want to supply you with a 25lb binder filled with useless information, but the report I give you goes through each and every component of the home as well additional useful information. All of the feedback regarding the report has been positive. People find it easy to read and useful. It's nice to know that you do to. As I tell everyone, always feel free to call me anytime if you have any quetions or concerns regarding your home. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections Meighan !

Ludmilla F. from Liberty walk
Ludmilla F. from Liberty walk
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

home inspection

I found Brent Jeffreys through this website. We have purchased a 5-year-old house and Brent offered a very thorough and comprehensive assessment. His service was great and I highly recommend him.

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I'm glad you came across Homestars and found it to be of help when you were choosing an inspector. You and your husband should be quite happy with your purchase. That home had been well built and well maintained. I certainly don't expect a five year old home to be falling down, it's what people manage to do the homes while living there. Thanks again for the feedback and congratulations.

Alexa from Yonge/Eglinton-7075
Alexa from Yonge/Eglinton-7075
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Foundation++ inspection

In advance of my neighbour's house demolition, I contacted Brent on the recommendation of previous posters to inspect my foundation, walls, framing, etc. Brent was flexible, timely, personable, professional, thorough, and honest. And he genuinely cares. Would recommend highly. See you after the new house is built, Brent!

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Your proactive thinking was probably a wise decision. Given the fact that an older home three feet from yours will be demolished and a monster home will be put up in place could very well be a reason for concern. The exterior of your 75 + year old home was in fantastic shape, and let's hope it's that way when I come back to look at it. Thank you Alexa for the feedback, and for choosing Classic Home Inspections. See you soon!

Lisa from Toronto-7217
Lisa from Toronto-7217
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Home inspection

We had purchased an older home and just wanted to know more about it and generally its overall condition. Brent was extremely knowledgeable and his expertise was evident. He took his time and was very thorough. Simarly he took just as much time answering our questions, of which we had many as first-time home owners. I would recommend Classic Home Inspections to others that are looking for an extensive home inspection, especially if you have an older home. Thanks again Brent!

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As well, congratulations to both of you on your new home. Your home, a typical 100++ year old home in downtown Toronto, absolutely loaded with character, was a pleasure to do. Sometimes the older homes have a few quirks to them, but hey, they've got a lot of history behind them. Bear in mind also that these homes were built to last, and your house was certainly one of them. Very well built and a solid foundation. Also, like I tell everyone who uses Classic Home Inspections, if you have a question regarding anything on your home this week, next month, or in five years from now, don't hesitate to pick up the phone and call me. I would be more than happy to answer your questions/ concerns. Thanks again for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

mike from toronto-2379
mike from toronto-2379
1 review Toronto, ON
9.8/10

home inspection

there still are honest people out there! my last inspection using another company whos name i probably should say but wont, rushed through everything and gave very little insight.
Brent is the inspector i recently used from classic home inspections, his tedious and informative nature put me at ease and answered every question in detail. there was no rush, the inspection was indepth and the final report was more than i expected, Great job Brent thanks again
michael r.

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The Annex is one of Toronto's great places to do a home inspection. These fantastic homes will put a home inspector to the test. It sorts out the knowledgeable, experienced home inspectors, from those who think they are. Given the history of the Annex, and vast array of homes, I always love inspecting in this area of Toronto. As for Classic Home Inspections reporting system, we go through each and every house with fine detail. In other words, we go through the property with a fine tooth comb. As for time, I can ballpark an approximate time for the inspection, but given this will probably be the largest purchase you will ever make, we want you to fully understand what you are buying. I cannot necessarily predetermine what that time will be, you may have many questions. I don’t determine how long that I will be there, you do. Thanks Michael for the feedback and thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections!

Oakville,Ont.
Oakville,Ont.
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

INSPECTION OF NEW HOME

THANK YOU BRENT! We had purchased a brand new house, were delayed for 7 months and finally moved in.We were very overwhelmed and frusterated with everything.Brent really helped put everything into perspective.He is very knowledgable, and very easy to talk to.We've already recommended him to family members and friends.Anyone looking for a home inspection should definately call Brent- you won't regret it.

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As well, the kind words and referrals! Believe me, I do not want to sound like I am attacking new home builders. However there is a reason why much of our business is new home inspections. Most is from people who are buying a new home for the second time. The reason why? They've already been through it. They are well aware of the workmanship of the crews who did a rush job to build the house. It doesn't matter what end of the spectrum the house is in. In this case, a 30 day old gorgeous house in Oakville which had leaks in the basement. Something that should be easily fixed if addressed soon. Otherwise if it’s a wet spring, the pool in the basement they didn't order should be in by early summer. Many an inspection will uncover foundation issues, leakage in various areas, and where corners have been cut. Yes there is a New Home Warranty, but it's only valid if you know what the problems actually are. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections.

Gary from North York-2163
Gary from North York-2163
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home inspection

When looking for a company to inspect a home that I was buying, I called about 10 in all. Voice messages were left for all. Only 4 called back, which tells you something right there about what companies you do not want working for you.
Of the 4, I was most impressed with Classic Home Inspections. When speaking with Brent the owner, he came across very professional, very knowledgeable, and extremely friendly.And his price was reasonable. He sold me right then and there on his company doing the work.
I mentioned to my real estate agent who I had lined up for my home inspection. Her words were....great guy, excellent company, but he does take longer than most to complete the inspection. Which meant he does his job thoroughly, no in and out and a job half done.And that is exactly what you want in a company inspecting your new home which is the biggest purchase of your life.

When the actual inspection was done, I could have not been more pleased. Brent walked me through everything that he found that needed to be fixed or replaced. And I might add, he was a great guy to talk with for the 2 hour inspection. Brent left us with a binder with everything that he had checked, and everything that needed to be fixed. Which makes sure that you do not forget things when your not moving in for 2 months.

I give Classic Home Inspection 5 stars, and Brent the same rating. Would highly recommend this company to anyone needing a home inspection.

Thanks once again
Gary Mifflin

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A little known fact Gary, 40% of the home inspectors that will open for business this coming year, won't be in business by the end of it. The remaining balance will play at it part- time. Based on what you've just said, I would suspect customer service had something to do with it. As for length of time on a home inspection, I fully respect the fact that people don't want to hang out with a home inspector for long, but Classic Home Inspections goal is to have you understand the property as well as we do. You've hired us, we work for you, it's you're money buying the property, and we are there until you understand everything about it. Sure there is a general time set, but hey, we dedicate that time for you. It's as long as you fully understand the property you are about buy. Thank you for the feedback Gary !

Nephy from North York
Nephy from North York
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home inspection

I have called Mr. Jeffreys on a short notice because I had a problem at my property that I could not solve. Mr. Jeffreys was very polite and has made space on a Sunday and came over to check the problem, and informed me what was missing, how to fix it and how much it would be approximately. He is very professional in his work and his rates were reasonable and it was a great pleasure to have met him and I will definetly be working with him in the future. Furthermore, I will recommend his services to the ones I know. Thank you Jeffreys

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Thank you for the feedback Nephy! Although we cannot quote what a contractor will charge you, we can assist you what work should be done. (note to reader: see "Sherri in Swansea" in a previous review). Nephy had purchased a house a while back and did not get a home inspection done. She has had problems with the house, having to bring in contractors to repair and re-repair ongoing issues with the house. In this case Nephy had two unrelated moisture problems in the basement. The first, she thought was a large problem, turned out to be a simple inexpensive fix. The second, would require a contractor to come in. Classic Home Inspections informed Nephy on the source of the problems and the work to be involved for repair. Thank you for choosing Classic Home Inspections Nephy.

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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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