AmeriSpec is Your Trusted Barrie, Collingwood & Muskoka Energy Audit, Home Inspection and Commercial Building Inspection Authority

Whether you’re shopping for previously owned or new, if you’re thinking about buying a home, make sure you know its true condition before you make an offer. A comprehensive home inspection by a certified AmeriSpec professional can mean the difference between finding your dream home, and moving into a nightmare. AmeriSpec inspectors examine over 400 items within a home, then detail the findings in the AmeriSpec Report.

A pre-listing home inspection describes the process of a professional home inspector examining a property to identify any issues or repairs that need to be made before a home is publicly advertised for sale.

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments a person will ever make. Sellers can help prospective homebuyers feel more confident about purchasing their home by having their listing inspected first.

By having a pre-listing home inspection performed, you can plan for any repairs or negotiate the selling price. This will make the buyer more confident in the purchase and keep pre-closing problems from hassling both parties.

AmeriSpec has been a NRCan licensed Service Organization (SO) since 2001, providing EnerGuide ratings for homeowners, homesellers and homebuyers, and EnerGuide labels and ENERGY STAR® certifications for homebuilders. Our registered Energy Advisors are licensed with the department and held to the highest quality assurance and customer service standards. We provide confidence with full attic to basement energy assessments.

AmeriSpec Commercial Inspection services provides the answers you need about your owned or leased property. In a single walk-through, we can survey the building, review appropriate documentation, and conduct interviews, if needed, to determine the property’s condition to give you peace of mind.

A WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) inspection is a type of assessment conducted to assess the safety of solid-fuel burning appliances and systems. Our inspection is conducted by a qualified WETT inspector and includes an examination of the chimney, flue, stove, fireplace, and other components of the solid-fuel burning system. We for signs of rust, corrosion, or damage that could lead to a fire or other safety hazard. 

Septic system problems can come to light in a variety of ways. Identifying an issue involves knowing what to look for, as some indicators can be more obvious than others - and that's where AmeriSpec comes in.

What is a sewer and drain camera inspection? Sewer and French drain problems are more than just common inconveniences for homeowners. They can cause significant damage if left unresolved.

Protecting yourself and your family from harmful contaminants in your home is very important. Indeed, poor indoor air quality can have profound negative effects on your health and the health of your family. It can affect your productivity and the enjoyment of your home. Take the first step toward a healthy home by calling AmeriSpec to schedule an air quality test. This analysis makes it possible to access the quality of indoor air, and make it easier for our inspectors to advise you with ways to help reduce allergies, respiratory ailments, eye irritations and asthma symptoms.

Have your home tested for asbestos today! Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonplace in building materials, particularly vermiculite. Homes built before 1990 often contain asbestos.

Is there a killer lurking in your home? Did you know that radon in the home poses a health risk to you and your family? When a person breathes in radon, he or she is exposed to small amounts of radiation, which can damage cells in the lining of the lungs, increasing the risk of lung cancer.

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that is undetectable by smell, taste and sight. Carbon monoxide testing tests the air quality in your home.