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Our home inspectors operate throughout Southern and Central Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, inspecting houses for buyers and sellers in:

Alliston, Aurora, Barrie, Brampton, Collingwood, Gray County, Keswick, Markham, Mississauga, Muskoka, Newmarket, Orangeville, Orillia, Richmond Hill, Simcoe County, Stayner, Thornbury, Toronto, Vaughan, Wasaga Beach, and York Region.

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HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTION VIDEOS

See Andy in action and learn about what we look for during our inspections

Dim lights In this segment filmed for Hamilton Life, Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada debunks the myth of the "visual home inspection". Learn why this approach used by most home inspectors is insufficient, and what questions to ask to ensure a thorough home inspection is performed before you buy your next home.

Dim lights In this segment filmed for Hamilton Life, Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada explains what to look for during a foundation wall inspection, and why many contractors recommend far more work than is actually needed. Learn how to identify common structural cracks and how to ensure a dry basement without digging up the perimeter of your home.

Dim lights In this segment filmed for Hamilton Life, Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada explains the proper approach to inspecting a roof. Learn what needs to be done at a minimum to uncover improper shingle installation and avoid the cost and damage that can result from a faulty roof. Many home inspectors fail to properly inspect roofs due to the work involved. Home buyers need to protect themselves with this valuable information.

Dim lights In this segment filmed for Hamilton Life, Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada explains what is and what isn't commonly covered by WETT chimney and fireplace inspections. Learn what questions to ask your WETT inspector and understand what an "insurance inspection" really tells you. This information can save home buyers thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs and help them to avoid potential safety issues with their chimney system.

Dim lights Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada performs an inspection of a commercial building in Central Ontario. Watch as he inspects the roof structure for signs of water infiltration, and as he discovers an amazing find at the end of the building's subterranean crawlspace.

Dim lights Andy Christie of Safe Homes Canada demonstrates several important inspection checkpoints during a home inspection. Learn what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to make sure you're dealing with a reputable and qualified home inspector. The tips in this video could save you thousands of dollars by helping you avoid expensive surprises on your next home purchase.

Dim lights What looks good for TV is not always in the best interest of a home buyer. In this video response to an episode of "Holmes Inspection", Andrew Christie (Registered Home Inspector and owner of Safe Homes Canada) sheds light on the questionable practices and advice demonstrated by the Mike Holmes team. Save time and lots of money by learning about sensible, real-world solutions to problems found during home inspections.

Dim lights Andy Christie, Registered Home Inspector and owner of Safe Homes Canada inspects a century home (a home older than 100 years) in Orillia Ontario.

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