Your Questions, Answered
Find clear, accurate answers to common questions about our property inspection services, our team’s engineering-level expertise, and the value we bring to buyers, sellers, and investors across Eastern Ontario.
General Information
Where do you provide inspection services?
We serve a wide geographical area, conducting residential, multi-unit, commercial, and industrial property inspections throughout Ottawa, Gatineau, and Eastern Ontario.
How much experience does Property Inspection Network have?
Property Inspection Network has been one of Ottawa's most trusted inspection firms since 1987. Over the past 35+ years, we have completed over 65,000 inspections, building a reputation for engineering-level accuracy and exceptional client experiences.
Our Expertise & Technology
What qualifications do your inspectors hold?
Our team brings a unique blend of engineering expertise, hands-on construction experience, and building-science specialization. Many of our inspectors have formal education in civil engineering or related disciplines, combined with practical experience in residential and commercial construction, new builds, and high-rise project work.
Do you use diagnostic equipment during inspections?
Yes. Our diagnostic capabilities include advanced tools such as infrared thermography, moisture scanning, and envelope performance testing. This technology helps us identify underlying structural, mechanical, or building-envelope issues that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Why is building-science specialization important?
Building science focuses on how a property's systems (like roofing, structure, and energy performance) interact with each other and the environment. This technical foundation allows us to not just identify what an issue is, but explain why it matters over time and provide practical repair options based on root causes.
Services & Specialty Reviews
Do you inspect newly constructed homes?
Absolutely. Buying a newly constructed home does not eliminate risk—it simply changes the timeline of protection. We provide independent reviews specifically designed for new builds to ensure everything meets expected standards before you finalize your purchase or warranty periods expire.
What is involved in a New Home Warranty & Compliance Review?
Our Compliance Reviews are aligned with Ontario’s statutory warranty framework. We assist homeowners by distinguishing material defects from standard maintenance items, clearly documenting observable conditions, and helping you prepare organized 30-Day, Year-End, and Second-Year submissions.
Do you offer commercial building inspections?
Yes. In addition to residential homes, our team possesses the real-world problem-solving experience required to inspect multi-unit properties, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. We provide comprehensive insights into structural, mechanical, and building-envelope systems for commercial investors and property managers.