Calgary Home Inspection Blog
Practical writing on inspections, building systems, and home maintenance for Calgary homes.
Building SystemsA Calgary buyer’s guide to furnace age, venting, combustion air, carbon monoxide clues, replacement permits and what a visual inspection can and cannot confirm.
Older HomesA Calgary buyer’s guide to asbestos-era markers: vermiculite, floor tile, texture ceilings, pipe wrap, duct materials and renovation due diligence.
Healthy HomeA Calgary buyer’s guide to radon testing: what a home inspection can explain, what Health Canada recommends, why short-term tests have limits, and what buyers should verify before condition removal.
Buyer EducationA Calgary buyer’s guide to sewer scopes: when they make sense, what they show, what they do not prove, and how to use the results before condition removal.
Seasonal InspectionA Calgary buyer’s guide to attic frost, attic rain, condensation and roof leaks — how inspectors read the clues without overcalling the cause.
Building SystemsA Calgary buyer’s guide to Kitec plumbing: how it appears in inspections, why fittings and documentation matter, what is visible, and what to verify before condition removal.
Building SystemsA Calgary buyer’s guide to aluminum branch wiring: how inspectors identify it, why insurers and electricians care, what is visible, what is hidden, and what to verify before condition removal.
Building SystemsA Calgary buyer’s guide to Poly-B plumbing: how inspectors identify it, why insurers care, what is visible, what is hidden, and what to ask before condition removal.
Building SystemsCalgary sump pump and weeping tile inspection guide for buyers checking basement moisture risk before condition removal.
Calgary-SpecificCalgary hail damage roof inspection guide: what buyers, sellers and homeowners should document after a storm before insurance or repair decisions.
Buyer EducationA complete walkthrough of what a Calgary home inspector evaluates — from roof to foundation, with Calgary-specific concerns highlighted.
Buyer EducationThe exact checklist a Calgary buyer should follow before, during, and after the home inspection.
PricingTypical Calgary home inspection pricing in 2026, what drives the price, and what you should expect to be included.
Buyer EducationYes — and here's exactly when to show up and what to ask.
Buyer EducationTypical on-site time, what affects the duration, and when the report is delivered.
Buyer EducationHow to use the inspection report to negotiate, budget, or walk away.
Buyer EducationHow a home inspection condition works in an Alberta real estate offer, and how long you typically have.
Buyer EducationHow to triage findings, separate cosmetic from critical, and turn the report into action.
Calgary-SpecificThe defects that show up over and over in Calgary inspections — and what they mean for buyers.
Calgary-SpecificWhat's different about winter inspections in Calgary, and what you can and can't evaluate when there's snow on the roof.
Home MaintenanceA Calgary-specific spring maintenance checklist — what winter damaged, what to clear, and what to service before summer storms.
Home MaintenanceWhat to do every September and October to protect a Calgary home through eight months of freeze-thaw.
Home MaintenanceA practical pre-winter sequence for Calgary homeowners — envelope, mechanical, water, and emergency readiness.
Buyer EducationWhat to look for during showings and inspections to surface past or active water damage in a Calgary home.
Calgary-SpecificWhat poly-B plumbing is, why it matters for Calgary buyers, and how to factor it into your offer.
Calgary-SpecificAluminum branch wiring in Calgary homes — what the real risk is, what remediation costs, and what insurers require.
Calgary-SpecificKitec plumbing was subject to a class-action settlement and is failing in Calgary homes — here's what buyers should do.
Calgary-SpecificHow to read foundation cracks in a Calgary home — which are normal, which are serviceable, and which need an engineer.
Building SystemsWhat causes attic frost in Calgary, how it leads to ceiling stains in spring, and how to actually fix it.
Building SystemsThe mechanism behind ice damming on Calgary roofs, and the order of operations for actually fixing it.
New ConstructionWhat a pre-board inspection covers in a Calgary new build, when to schedule it, and why it matters before drywall.
New ConstructionPre-drywall inspections in Calgary new builds — scope, timing, and how they differ from pre-board.
New ConstructionWhat a pre-possession inspection covers in a Calgary new build and how it complements the builder's PDI.
New ConstructionWhy every Calgary new-home owner should commission an 11-month warranty inspection before the one-year warranty milestone.
Service TypesWhat a Calgary condo inspection covers, what falls to the corporation, and how it pairs with document review.
Service TypesWhen a pre-listing inspection makes financial sense for Calgary sellers — and when it doesn't.
Service TypesWhat thermal imaging actually shows during a Calgary home inspection — and what it doesn't.
Service TypesHow moisture meters are used in Calgary home inspections — pin vs. pinless, where they're applied, and what the readings mean.
Building SystemsRealistic furnace life expectancy in Calgary, replacement cost ranges, and what to budget when buying.
Building SystemsRealistic hot water tank life expectancy in Calgary, what hard water does to it, and replacement cost ranges.
Building SystemsRealistic asphalt shingle life in Calgary's hail and UV climate, what shortens it, and how to budget replacement.
Buyer EducationA practical, Calgary-specific guide to choosing a home inspector — Alberta licensing, trades background, sample reports, fees, and the exact questions to ask before you book.
Buyer EducationSpecific warning signs that should make a Calgary buyer reconsider an inspector before booking.
Service AreasWhat's specific to home inspections in Airdrie — newer-build patterns, soil conditions, and area considerations.
Service AreasWhat's specific to home inspections in Cochrane — wind exposure, mixed housing eras, and area-specific considerations.
Service AreasWhat's specific to home inspections in Okotoks — soil conditions, mature and newer neighbourhoods, and area considerations.
Service AreasWhat's specific to home inspections in Chestermere — lakeside considerations, newer builds, and area patterns.
Service TypesHow a Calgary townhouse inspection differs from a detached home inspection in scope, time, and report focus.
Service TypesWhat's different about acreage home inspections near Calgary — wells, septic, outbuildings, and rural-specific considerations.
Calgary-SpecificWhy radon testing matters in Calgary, what the Health Canada guideline is, and how to test reliably.
New ConstructionYes — and here's why third-party inspections matter even on brand-new construction.
Building SystemsWhy the building envelope is the single most important thing to understand about your home.
Calgary-SpecificWhat an inspection of a 120-year-old Calgary home revealed — and what buyers should expect from older homes.
New ConstructionWhat to expect from third-party inspections during a Calgary new build.
Building SystemsWhat 'built to code' actually means — and what an independent inspection adds.
New ConstructionWhat a PDI covers, what it doesn't, and why an independent inspection still matters.
Home MaintenancePeriodic inspections aren't just for buyers — they help homeowners stay ahead of issues.
Buyer EducationSellers don't need to make the home perfect — they need to make it understandable. What to fix, what to document, and what to leave alone before a Calgary buyer's inspection.
Buyer EducationThe strongest post-inspection requests are clear, prioritized, and tied to real decision-making concerns — not a list of every finding in the report.