If we inspect your home or condo and you are not 100% satisfied with our inspection – you pay absolutely nothing for the inspection.
In my 24 years in the Building Inspection Business, I've heard so many stories about incompetent inspectors - these fly-by-nighters come and go. I feel sorry for the buyers that are victimized by these unscrupulous operators.
I'm so confident in our inspections that I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is.
You see, I understand this is an important step in your life. This guarantee is just one more way to demonstrate my desire and commitment to meet and exceed your expectations. Also, I want to ensure you have an enjoyable real estate experience.
Owner Frank Gruszewski, RHI
"At Blueprint Building Inspections, I offer a simple, no weasel words guarantee...
Attend your Greater Toronto Area building inspection, and if for any reason you're not satisfied with the "Quality" of the inspection service, tell the inspector before receiving your report and we'll either make it right, or you don't pay the inspection fee! "
A Cheap Inspection is the Most Expensive Thing you can buy...
Looking for the cheapest price?
Is it wise to find a building inspector who will work for a few dollars less when making such an important purchase?
It is not prudent to spend less on the inspection when the house is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The inspection fee is a drop in the bucket of your transaction, but one of the most important steps.
With 24 years of home inspection experience, we do not compete based on price - you are paying for our experience and knowledge. Malcom Gladwell is right - it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert and we are experts!
Value Added is just a Buzz-Word Phrase!
WE ARE MORE VALUABLE!
Who else provides a warranty AND a money-back satisfaction guarantee?!?
Who else encourages your phone calls and provides unlimited support?!?
We have total commitment to you, and try to delight every client every time out.
Plus, quite simply, we are thorough and not likely to miss things.
Residential Inspections (pre-list, pre-offer and conditional on inspection)
Condo Inspections
Commercial Inspections
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Investigations
Fire Code Retrofit
Single Item Inspections (ex - roof, basement dampness, contractor disputes)
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We conduct a visual inspection that includes the Roof, Exterior, Structure, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Interior and Insulation.
We use a moisture meter to measure basement dampness.
We know the relevant hot-button issues are and explain them fully.
We give you a detailed written report specifically tailored to your property.
We give you a guided tour of the property, essentially a visual and verbal explanation that puts everything in context.
90-Day Home Warranty
You want more than just a home inspection, you want professionals you can depend on even after the job is done. That's why we back all of our inspections with a 90-Day Structural and Mechanical Buyer's Home Warranty. And that stretches to 120 days with a pre-listing inspection!
The 90-Day warranty comes with your inspection - it is valid 90 days from the date of inspection or 22 days after closing, whichever comes later.
This warranty covers repairs to the covered items we have found to be in good working condition at the time of inspection. You will never have a deductible to pay, and claims will be handled within 72 hours.
Appliance Recall Check
Appliance data is submitted to RecallCheck by the inspector. You get
a report that tells you the nature of the recall, how to remedy the defect and how to get the item repaired (in most cases, absolutely FREE, and within your home),
a monthly RecallTrak newsletter that tells you of any new recalls, and
an a optional account so you can log in to their system and add your DVD players, TVs, etc! This also gives you a permanent record of your appliances in case of theft or fire.
You can use this link to sign up a family member for the appliance recall check!
Blueprint Building Inspections primarily serves the 416 and 905 area codes, concentrating on Toronto, Halton, Peel, York, Hamilton and Durham. So if you need an inspection in Oakville, Etobicoke or even Bradford, we can help! We will travel almost anywhere in Ontario.
We Go On The Roof!
Here is a video that shows what we look at on the roof...
“I was in the process of buying a home which turned into a series of multiple offers on 4 different homes! I used Blueprint Inspections for all 4! I came across them while searching for a company and have been pleasantly surprised with their professionalism, thoroughness and quick turnaround time. I would score them a 10! Thanks" Mary Diclemente
"Thank you very much for the report. It far exceeds my expectations in terms of quality and depth of analysis even for a general inspection report. It is worth every penny and much more." Dr. J.C.Cutz, MD FRCP(C), Hamilton
"Thank you for your e-mail Frank. Your professionalism is evident. I will let you know if I have pre-inspection needs again. Best regards," Alvaro Mallarino, Toronto
"Thank you for the excellent service you provided for my clients. My clients are looking forward to taking possession of their home in March. It would be my pleasure to recommend you to my clients as well as my colleagues. I believe we'll meet again soon. All the best". Tanya Georgieva, Re/Max Realtron
"Frank, this is why I like dealing with you. You are great at what you do, you are incredibly sincere and you do great follow ups, which I can guarantee no other inspectors do." Barry Locke, Century 21 Percy Fulton
"I recently purchased a condo in Toronto and not knowing what to look for during my PDI, I contacted Blueprint Building Inspections Inc. and spoke with Frank Gruszewski. Frank came the day of our PDI and took thorough notes, asking many questions of the PDI representative supplied by the builder. On the day of our inspection, the PDI representative took notes that were vague in the explanations of our deficiencies. On the other hand, Frank from Blueprint had very organized and detailed notes. During our inspection, Frank also informed us about what to watch for when buying a new home. Following our PDI, we went to conciliation with the Tarion Home Warranty group and the builder. After reviewing our PDI inspection notes, Tarion found that there were a few things missing and incomplete. We immediately provided our Blueprint inspection report to the Tarion representatives. The judgement from Tarion came in our favour - the builder was to correct all the deficiencies. The Blueprint Inspection notes played a major role in their decision. Without Blueprint and Frank's notes along with his attention to detail, we would have had to pay for the deficiencies the builder created. I recommend Blueprint to all my friends interested in buying a new home. Frank was so dedicated to us as a customer that he was willing to come to our conciliation meeting for support. Buying new can be very stressful but with Blueprint on our side it made it all much better. Thank you for all your support and continued dedication to seeing the job through." Mario Biasucci, Mutual Street, Toronto, ON "Frank, thanks for the follow-up. My client was really happy with you, and is looking forward to taking possession of his home in January. You were very professional & personal and I will definitely keep you in mind next time I am asked to recommend a home inspector. Hope to see you again sometime soon." K.J. Lork, Re/Max
“Frank Gruszewski of Blueprint Home Inspections has inspected countless homes for my buyers over the years. Every client has commented on how pleased they are with his services. His knowledge of construction and repair is second to none and his approach clearly shows that this is not just "book knowledge". He is always very professional and extremely thorough in all aspects of the inspection. Frank takes his time and happily answers any questions a client may have from the first time home owner to the elderly downsizer. An added bonus that no other home inspector offers is that his clients may call him anytime down the road for advice or suggestions to remedy a situation. This speaks volumes for his commitment to his clients. Thanks for all your hard work Frank - I'd be lost without you.” Mary-Anne Field, Prudential Town Centre Realty (Oakville)
You receive a written report in a pdf format, sent as a downloadable link. You can download it again years after the inspection if you need a new copy.
The report is specifically tailored to your building. You do not want to read about log homes, for example, unless it applies to you. With our system, there is no need to wade through pages of a thick book to find the information you want. It is written clearly with limited technical jargon so that anyone can understand it. No codes to decipher or look up - it is all right there in front of you.
Verbal Report
The inspector will give you a guided tour of the property, describing components and pointing out items in need of repair. This is your best opportunity to understand what you are facing in the first few years of owning your new home.
We highly recommend that you attend your home inspection so that you are able to clearly see any issues that arise.
And hey, if you have any questions, shoot us an email or make a quick call - we are available to you forever!
HomeVerified Home History Report
Homeverified is a Canadian company that provides home history reports to help you buy or sell any home in the country. Developed over the past 3 years in consultation with real estate agents and other industry professionals, the report can deleiver for any residence in Canada.
A HomeVerified Report contains information that lets you know:
Were there ever any insurance claims?
When did the claims occur?
How much was the claim?
Was this home ever a Grow Op?
Local school and amenity information.
CANADIAN - Founded to access and supply important Canadian home resale data that is not readily provided in the general marketplace.
Provides NEIGHBOURHOOD INSURANCE CLAIMS DATA - We are the only service that provides consumers with Canadian neighbourhood insurance claims analysis in conjunction with specific home insurance claims history. We are connected live to a national, continually updating database.
Before you put in an offer on your home, consider a home verified report
Canada-wide Data
Insurance Claims History
Ranking Schools in your area
Identifies GROW OP homes - The only known service available to consumers, that is electronically connected to a series of public databases across the country in order to identify homes used as Grow Ops.
A HomeVerified home history report helps all parties involved feel more confident in the home resale transaction. This is accomplished with accurate, timely, national data to aid in the due diligence of researching any Canadian home & neighbourhood.
REAL-TIME DATA - Electronically connected "live" to data sources. This means that the data is always current.
Reports are comprehensive and available the moment you need it - they are designed to help make your purchase decision easier, with the benefit of all available knowledge on the home and neighbourhood you are considering.
Best of all, the price is about 1/3 what you would pay for some other Home History Reports!
Your inspection consists of a systematic examination of the home by a fully qualified professional inspector - a Registered Home Inspector (RHI).
We use the same methodology every time, allowing us to properly focus on the building, working from the top down on the outside and in each room. In the basement, we locate the furnace first and work from there. Basement moisture readings give an indication of any basement dampnesson the day of the inspection.
What we do
help you to make informed decisions
tell you clearly what we saw
tell you how systems work and are maintained
put repairs and priorities into context
What we don't do
make false promises
report on areas we cannot see
report on code compliance
offer subjective opinions
Reality Check: No home inspection can guarantee that all defects are detected.
