Thorough, plain-language home inspections across Burlington, Hamilton, Halton and the Greater Toronto Area — by a Carson Dunlop certified inspector who also knows the wiring, because he used to install it.
Buying, selling, or building — every inspection is a top-to-bottom look at the home's major systems, followed by a clear written report of what was found.
For buyers. Before you commit to what may be the biggest purchase of your life, get an independent look at the home's condition — the problems you can see, and the ones you can't.
For sellers. Find out what a buyer's inspector will find — before your home goes on the market — so there are no surprises once an offer is on the table.
For new builds. A brand-new home isn't automatically a problem-free one. An independent inspection gives you a second set of trained eyes before you take the keys.
Every home is different, but a full inspection covers the same major systems — checked one by one, inside and out.
Shingles, flashing, eavestroughs, siding, windows, doors, decks and grading.
Framing, foundation walls, basement and crawlspace, signs of movement or water entry.
Service size, panel and breakers, wiring type, outlets and visible safety concerns — an area where an electrician's eye makes a real difference.
Supply and drain piping, water heater, fixtures, and signs of leaks or poor drainage.
Furnace, air conditioner, distribution and ventilation — age, condition and safe operation.
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, attic insulation and ventilation, and signs of moisture.
Alan Griffin is a Carson Dunlop certified home inspector serving Burlington and the surrounding region. Carson Dunlop is one of Canada's most established names in home inspection training, and its program sets the standard Alan inspects to.
Before inspecting homes, Alan worked as an electrician. That background matters: electrical defects are among the most common — and most consequential — findings in a home, and Alan reads a panel the way only someone who has wired one can. Your inspection is done by someone who understands how houses are put together, not just how they look.
You'll deal with Alan directly from the first call to the final report — no call centre, no hand-offs.
Call, email, or use the booking form below with the property address and the type of inspection you need.
Alan inspects the home top to bottom — roof to foundation, panel to plumbing. You're welcome to attend and ask questions as he goes.
You receive a clear written report of the findings, with the important items explained in plain language so you can act on them with confidence.
Based in Burlington, Alan inspects homes across Halton, Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area — in a full circle out to Toronto.
Call or email directly, or send a booking request with the form — it opens in your email app, ready to send to Alan.