Home Inspection Resources
Practical guides and checklists for Calgary-area home buyers, sellers, and owners.
Preparing Your Calgary Home for Colder Temperatures: The Fall Checklist
One September snowfall and Calgary is in heating season. Here's the fall prep checklist that keeps furnaces running, pipes intact, and basements dry through the Chinook freeze-thaw.
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What Should You Check Before Booking a Home Inspection in Calgary?
Don't book the first inspector you find. Here's what to check before hiring a home inspector in Calgary — licensing, credentials, scope, technology, pricing, and Calgary-specific experience.
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The Calgary Home Defects Guide: 20 Issues We Find Most Often
Clay soil, chinooks and hail season mean Calgary homes fail in predictable ways. Here are the 20 defects we find most often — and what each typically costs to fix.
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Calgary Home Inspections: What We Look For, by Construction Era and Climate
Pre-1950 character home or brand-new build in Seton — what we look for changes with the era. Here is the full Calgary inspection checklist by construction era and climate stressor.
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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take in Calgary? Times by Property Type
A condo takes 90 minutes; an acreage can take half a day. Here's how long each Calgary inspection type takes and what adds time on site.
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Acreage Home Inspections Near Calgary: What's Different (Plus Well & Septic)
Acreages near Calgary run on private wells, septic fields, propane, and outbuildings. Here's what the inspection covers — and why a specialized well and septic company has to be hired separately.
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Condo Document Reviews in Calgary: What Buyers Need to Know Before Removing Conditions
Buying a Calgary condo? The document review is where special assessments, underfunded reserves, and bad bylaws get caught. Here's what a review covers and why skipping it is the most expensive mistake a condo buyer can make.
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Basement Wall Frost & Insulation Issues in Calgary Homes
Frost and efflorescence on Calgary basement walls usually point to insulation and air-sealing problems, not a failing foundation. Here's what to look for.
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Sewer Scope Inspections for Cast Iron Pipes in Calgary Homes
Cast iron sewer lines are common in older Calgary homes and fail from the inside out. Here's why a sewer scope should be added to every inspection.
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GFCI Safety in Calgary Homes: What Buyers & Owners Should Know
GFCI outlets protect against shock in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoors. Here's what Calgary homeowners and buyers should check.
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Property Grading and Your Foundation: What Calgary Homeowners Need to Know
Water pooling against your foundation? Here's how property grading protects (or destroys) your basement — and what to do about it in Calgary.
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Mobile Home Inspection in Calgary: What Buyers Need to Know
Mobile homes don't inspect the same way as detached homes. Here's what Calgary buyers should look for in a mobile home inspection.
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Home Inspection Costs in Calgary (2026)
Calgary home inspection pricing in 2026 — by property type, add-ons, what should be included, and why the cheapest quote is usually the most expensive.
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Summer Exterior Maintenance for Calgary Homes: Hail, UV & Storm Prep
Hail, UV, and thunderstorms are the big summer threats to Calgary homes. Here's how to stay ahead of them between June and September.
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11th Month Warranty Inspection in Alberta: Why Timing Is Everything
The 1-year builder warranty deadline is real. Here's why every Alberta new homeowner should book an independent inspection at month 10–11.
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Calgary Spring Exterior Home Maintenance Checklist (Post-Winter)
After a Calgary winter of Chinooks and freeze-thaw, here's the exterior walk-around every homeowner should do before May long weekend.
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Alberta New Home Warranty Explained: 1-2-5-10 Coverage Guide (2026)
Alberta's new home warranty is mandatory and uses a 1-2-5-10 structure. Here's what each tier covers, who provides it, and the deadline most homeowners miss.
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Best Home Inspectors in Calgary (2026): How to Choose
More than 100 home inspectors operate in Calgary. Here's how to find one who's actually worth hiring.
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Calgary vs Cochrane Home Inspections: What's Different?
Shopping in both cities? Here's what an inspector should focus on differently in each market.
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Foundation Cracks in Calgary Homes: Normal vs Serious
Almost every Calgary basement has cracks. The question is which ones matter.
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Radon Testing in Calgary: Do You Need It?
1 in 5 Calgary homes exceeds Health Canada's radon action level. Here's what to do about it.
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Inspecting Older Calgary Homes: Inglewood, Bridgeland & Mount Pleasant
Buying a 1920s home in Inglewood or Bridgeland? Here's what your inspector should be looking at.
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Calgary Home Inspection Cost Guide (2026)
How much should you expect to pay for a home inspection in Calgary in 2026 — and what should be included for that price?
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Poly-B Plumbing in Calgary Homes: What Buyers Need to Know
If you're buying a Calgary home built between 1985 and 1997, there's a good chance it has Poly-B plumbing. Here's what every buyer should know.
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Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Checklist for Cochrane Buyers
Buying in Cochrane? Use this checklist to know exactly what your pre-purchase inspection should cover and how to prepare.
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Should You Skip a Home Inspection in a Hot Calgary Market?
Tempted to skip the inspection to win a Calgary bidding war? Read this first.
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Aluminum Wiring in Calgary Homes: Insurance & Safety Guide
If you're buying a Calgary home built in the late 1960s or 1970s, aluminum branch wiring is a real possibility — and a real concern for insurers.
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What Calgary Sellers Should Fix Before Listing
Don't waste money on the wrong fixes. Here are the items inspectors flag most — and which ones you should actually address before listing.
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New Build Walkthrough Checklist (Alberta)
Taking possession of a new build in Alberta? Walk through with this checklist to catch deficiencies before you sign off.
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