Dave Smith, certified home inspector, on-site during a residential inspection in Durham Region

Durham Region · Oshawa, ON

Meet Dave Smith, Your Oshawa Home Inspector

Older downtown stock, lake-adjacent streets, and big north-end builds — Dave has walked a lot of Oshawa homes. Careful work and a clear same-day report.

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INSPECTION TYPES

Get a Home Inspection in Oshawa

Dave offers a range of in-depth inspections that match your home ownership needs.

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Pre-Purchase

See what you’re actually buying before conditions come off.

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Pre-List

List with confidence and fewer surprise renegotiations.

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Post-Purchase

Priority plan for maintenance after you move in.

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High-rise Condo

Unit systems and finishes — without the condo board runaround.

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Townhome

Shared walls, roofs, and systems done right.

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New Home Warranty

Catch builder deficiencies while coverage applies.

Honesty Looks Good On Every House

Experience Turns Your Questions into Confident Decisions

15+

Years Experience

2000+

Homes Inspected

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Every Inspection Covers...

Roofing

Exterior

Structure

Electrical

HVAC

Insulation/Ventilation

Plumbing

Interior

Thermal

About Oshawa

Inspecting Homes in Oshawa

Oshawa's housing map spans eras. Closer to downtown and the older south/central neighbourhoods you still see wartime and mid-century homes — plaster in places, basements that have lived a life, electrical and plumbing updated once or not at all. Lakeview and the south end vary street by street. Head north — Kedron, Windfields, Samac, pockets off the 407 — and you're often looking at modern freehold and towns with builder histories and warranty windows.

That range is why a cookie-cutter checklist falls short. Dave focuses on the systems that matter for the age and type of home you're buying or selling, then explains findings without theatrics. Call (905) 409-0498 or book online.

Common Oshawa inspections:

  • Pre-purchase on older central & south Oshawa resales
  • Newer freehold and towns in the north end
  • Condo unit checks
  • Pre-list for sellers before the first showing
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How it Works

Simple Inspection Process

1

Get in touch

Send the address (or listing link) and your timeline — call or use the form.

2

Schedule

We'll find a time that works with your conditions, access, and life.

3

Inspection day

Dave walks the major systems carefully. Ask questions as you go.

4

Same-day report

A clear electronic report lands the same day so you can decide with confidence.

Something not clear?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you inspect across south Oshawa and the newer north end?

Yes — regularly, from older south/central streets through Lakeview and up into Kedron, Windfields, Samac, and other north-end communities. If the property is in Oshawa, we can almost certainly make it work.

Not sure if I need pre-purchase, pre-list, or warranty in Oshawa?

Describe the situation — firm offer, listing soon, just closed, new build — and we'll point you the right way. Call (905) 409-0498; you don't need to know the product name before you reach out.

What is a home inspection and why do I need one?

A home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of a property’s readily accessible components, designed to identify deficiencies and maintenance needs for the buyer.

Being as informed as possible about the property you’re purchasing is always in your best interest. Understanding the typical lifespans of its components - and how to maintain them properly - is an important part of that knowledge.

How much does it cost & how do I pay?

Home inspection fees vary widely depending on the property's size, location, type, age, and other factors. For the most accurate quote, please provide details about the property so we can discuss it directly.

Payments can be made by credit card, cheque, e-transfer, or cash.

How long is a home inspection?

The length of a home inspection typically ranges from 1 to 2 hours for smaller properties, but can extend longer for larger homes.

Do I need to be there?

While it isn't required that you be present during a home inspection, it is recommended for clarity and to answer any questions you may have about the property.

When will I get my report?

You'll receive your detailed electronic report on the same day as the inspection.

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Ready to Book?

When you schedule, it's Dave personally handling your inspection from start to finish.

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