JefCan

Home Inspection Information

At JefCan Home Inspections Inc. it is our mission to provide professional thorough home inspections for potential home purchasers at competitive rates with a personal touch.

In a matter of a few hours your Registered Home Inspector and National Certificate Holder that has been professionally trained will advise you through a detailed, easy to understand report of the condition of the home’s mechanical and structural components. We are WETT Certified and offer WETT inspections. A home inspection is a vital part of the process of purchasing a home, assisting you with the decision to buy. Many home buyers don’t have the technical background to properly evaluate the home’s structural and mechanical systems and may not be able to evaluate how one component of the house might affect the operability or lifespan of another. That is why it’s best to hire a JefCan home inspector.

The inspection is not meant to be used to determine the value of the home.

Often a buyer of a new home wonders if a home inspection is a good idea, absolutely! Have the inspection performed if you’re buying a brand new home within the first 30 days or the first 12 months if you wish to take advantage of the Tarion Home Warranty program.

Why everyone needs a JefCan Home Inspection?

We’ve have been inspecting homes since 2004 (7 years) and have performed many home inspections. Our clients have trusted us to inspect a wide range of homes from older (century) homes to brand new homes.

We have gone through the most rigorous training program available. Going through the property and performing a comprehensive visual inspection to assess the condition of the home and all of its systems, will determine the components that are not performing properly as well as items that are beyond the useful life expectancy or considered unsafe.

Purchasing a home is the single largest investment that an individual will make in his or her lifetime. Most purchases are based on a visual perception or an emotional connection. At times, relying on a visual perception could make it extremely difficult for the purchaser to remain objective and unemotional. This could lead to impaired judgment on the part of the purchaser. One of the best ways to understand a home’s condition, habitability and safety is to hire a JefCan professional home inspector.

The inspection will also provide the purchaser with a greater measure of protection from unpleasant surprises after moving into their new home.

A home inspection may take anywhere from 2½ hours to 4 hours depending on the age, size and the number of defects that may be found. Upon completion of the inspection, you will receive a report about the condition of the home. If you have any questions about your home or the report we offer free ongoing advice and consultation as long as you own the home. The inspection report is well laid out and broken down into components so that it is easy for you to understand and use to your advantage.

What components of the home will be inspected?

Exterior Walls / Gutters / Downspouts	Interiors / Windows / Doors
Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning / Heat Pumps	Roofing / Flashings / Fire Places / Chimneys
Lot Grading / Retaining Walls / Driveways / Walkways	Insulation / Vapour Barriers / Attic / Crawl Space
Decks / Steps / Balconies / Porches / Patios	Foundation / Structure
Plumbing	Electrical System

The inspection is intended to focus on the “overall picture” and address

those items that could affect your buying decision.

Why Choose JefCan Home Inspections?

A JefCan Home Inspection is not the same as every other home inspection; you see what I see as you are with me during the entire inspection answering your questions. We meet the standards of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and our client’s expectations. We ensure you have learned from the inspection and have the confidence required to make an informative decision about the home you are about to purchase. Doing our best to get you the answers you seek is our goal.

At JefCan we deliver a professional thorough home inspection.

A home inspection is an information service; it is visual in nature, non-destructive and non-invasive. The inspector is a guest in the home and needs to respect the seller’s property. The inspector will not move furniture, lift carpets, cut holes in walls, shovel snow or dismantle equipment, we may take pictures inside the home. If requested a Moisture Meter will be used to detect wet spots in basement walls and foundations to give you the client greater protection. If applicable we will enter the crawlspace if accessible and safe. We allow you the client to look into the attic if you wish but we do not allow you to enter it for safety reasons. The inspection is a visual inspection due to various limitations. For this reason it is important to hire an experienced inspector with excellent communication skills and a strong technical background.

At JefCan we care!

Why should you call Jeff

Jeff Wilson

is a Registered Home Inspector with The Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI)

is a National Certificate Holder appointed by the National Home Inspector Certification Council

is WETT Certified (Wood Energy Technology Transfer)

was an educator in the Home Inspection program at Seneca College.

has over twenty five years of experience in the technical trades with hands on experience building houses.

has completed his education at Seneca College with honours in the Home Inspection program.

has graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Education, Technical Education program.

has proven to be both a professional tradesman and an educator of the highest caliber.

By adhering to the OAHI Code of Ethics and surpassing its minimum Standards of Practice, JefCan always ensures an inspection you will be satisfied with.

What does a JefCan Home Inspection cost?

A JefCan Home Inspection offers excellent value, risk free and is competitively priced for a thorough inspection! We at JefCan back our inspections. Before you choose a cheaper company, be sure you understand their credentials and do not comprise on the quality of the inspection or the experience of the inspector. If you are going with the cheaper choice it may actually cost you far more in the long run. I don’t work for the agent I work for you (watch this video clip).

Type of Home	Fees (Subject to change without notice)	Fees (13% HST included)
Single Family Homes up to 2,500 sq. ft.	$345.13	$390
Single Family Homes up to 2,500 sq. ft. built before 1960	$371.68	$420
Walk through inspection (compliments pre-listing inspection)	$203.54	$230
Townhouse Condominiums up to 2,500 sq. ft.	$323	$365
High Rise Condominiums	$221.24	$250
Tarion Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Tarion 30 day inspections Tarion 1 year inspections You may download the tarion guidelines here.	Start at	$250
Dirt floor Crawl space ask about concrete	$30.97	$35
WETT inspection (with home inspection) WETT Inspection	$88.50 $123.89	$100 $140

Prices increase by $30 (tax in) per 1000 square feet above 2,500 square

Homes over 4000 square feet call for quote

Homes under 1250 square feet call for quote

Our clients receive a Satisfaction Guarantee!! Introduced day one and to continuing commitment to offer our

clients superior value for their investment. At the end of your inspection you are not completely satisfied with your

JefCan home inspection you don't pay. You read right, we are confident you will be pleased with our inspection

that we are willing to stake our fee on it with a valid reason. We at JefCan back our inspections. You have no risk!

The Reporting System

Your own detailed and comprehensive report delivered to you on site at the end of the inspection. This means you get the information you need now. No other reporting system helps convey my findings better! In your Report you'll find detailed report sheets including "The Overall Picture" this page will highlight the safety issues and what you should budget for in the next couple of years.

All inspections come with “Home Care A Guide to Repair and Maintenance” a guide that is detailed and easy to understand step by step instructions with diagrams that will cover many of the topics we discuss during your inspection. You will get value in your report and appreciate the attention to detail (113 pages).

A home with a wood burning appliance may also be provided with a hard copy of “A Guide to residential Wood Heating” a comprehensive guide to safety, chimneys, wood stoves, fire places, burning wood, smoke prevention, preparation for a fire, maintaining your wood heating system and much more (86 pages).

You may also download it here free.

A digital camera used in home inspections – used to show you a location of the home that is inaccessible to you or if you are at another location of the home. An example to the right shows a vent hole in the attic used in a former grow op.

The contract and terms

JefCan Home Inspections are available seven days a week from dawn till dusk.
We invite you along for the inspection. Please allow up to 3 ½ hours.

Who can do your home inspection?

JefCan

Call anytime between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm to book an appointment or for a free quote.

Cell: 416-722-7754

General Information: JefCan (jefcan@295.ca)

Serving

Oshawa to the East

Oakville to the West

Barrie to the North

Toronto to the South

JefCan Home Inspections

Last modified: August 6, 2010

We inspect homes in the following areas Aurora, Ajax, Alliston, Ballantrae, Barrie, Beeton, Blackstock, Blackwater, Bond Head, Bolton, Bradford, Brampton, Brooklin, Bramalea, Caledon Village, Churchill, Cheltenham, Claremont, Columbus, Concord, Cookstown, Don Mills, Durham, East York, Etobicoke, Erin, East & West Gwillimbury, Georgina, Gilford, Goodwood, Greenbank, GTA, Greater Toronto Area, Holland Landing, Innisfil, Jackson Point, King City, Kettleby, Kleinberg, Keswick, Lloydtown, Loretto, Lefroy, Manchester, Malton, Markham, Mississauga, Mount Albert, Maple, Mono Mills, Myrtle, Nashville, Newmarket, New Tecumseth, North York, Nobleton, Orangeville, Oakville, Oak Ridges, Oshawa, Pefferlaw, Pottageville, Peel, Port Perry, Port Credit, Pickering, Queensville, Roches Point, Richmond Hill, Ringwood, Sandhill, Sandford, Scarborough, Scugog Island, Schomberg, Sharon, Snowball, Stroud, Streetsville, Sutton, Tottenham, Thornhill, Uxbridge, Udora, Utica, Unionville, Victoria, Virginia, Vandorf, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Whitby, Whitchurch Stouffville, York Region, and others.