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The Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI) has established the most widely recognized standard of quality for home inspections nationwide. Regardless of where you do business in Canada, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, there is a CAHPI Provincial/Regional Association ready to provide you with a list of the most qualified and competent home inspection professionals in the industry.
CAHPI Home Inspectors are:
- well education and highly trained
- experienced and knowledgeable
- communication specialists
- objective, honest and ethical
- reliable and professional
A qualified Registered Home Inspector will examine the home's major systems including...
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Roofing
- Foundation
- Interior & Exterior
The home inspector will not make the buying decision for you. An inspector can provide you with the information you need to help make that decision wisely.
You will benefit most from your inspection if you can be at the house during the inspection. The home inspection is the perfect opportunity to become familiar with the house. Do not hesitate to ask questions. A good inspector will be glad to take the time to explain proper maintenance and operating procedures for many of the building components.
Home inspection is a unique discipline requiring special training, knowledge, and communication skills that differ substantially from those of other building professions. Non affiliated home inspectors are generalist with a comprehensive knowledge on many systems. Membership in a CAHPI provincial organization assures that a professional home inspector has demonstrated the ability to meet or exceed the CAHPI standards of practice.
What does this mean for you? Peace of mind and more protection for you. You can be assured when you hire a member of a CAHPI provincial/regional organization to inspect your home, you are hiring a professional with proven ability, experience and impartiality. To find an inspector in your city, click on the association for your province.
CAHPI – British Columbia
CAHPI – Alberta
CAHPI – Saskatchewan
CAHPI – Manitoba
CAHPI – Ontario
AIBQ – Quebec
CAHPI – Atlantic
The above information is from the CAHPI website
