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House Sound Home Inspections Inc (Licence #61237)

5.0

Based on 82 reviews

patricklweber .

14:22 19 Feb 20

EXCELLENT work. Thorough report. Prompt service. Mark & Gerrie were completely professional. We Highly recommend them.

Joris Janssen

18:51 13 Feb 20

Mark went out of his way regarding the detail he puts into his work. From the tiniest corners to the whole perspective he generates a thorough report on everything needed to make a good decision regarding the purchase of your new place. I was well impressed with his professional advice and punctuality. Highly recommend House Sound Home Inspections if you want good advise to facilitate your decision.

Brian B

20:33 04 Feb 20

We have had Mark do two inspections for us now. Both times we have been very impressed with his work. He has great depth of knowledge and experience to draw on. His inspections are very thorough and his reports are really detailed. Highly recommended.

Sam Cameron

21:13 31 Jan 20

Came highly recommended from friends and didn't disappoint! Mark and Gerrie were very responsive from the get go. They were very helpful and flexible with scheduling our inspection. Mark gave a very thorough walk through of the property and the report turnaround was extremely quick! Both Gerrie and Mark were very friendly and gave us confidence in the purchase of our new home.

Tyson Nicholson

17:05 20 Jan 20

Mark was an amazing home inspector. You could really tell he knew his stuff and I am sure he had decades of experience. He took his time and made sure we felt comfortable with what he was talking about. We have had a couple home inspections done now on different places but this was the first time I felt like the value was actually there. Thanks to Mark for helping us feel comfortable that we made the right decision on our purchase.

Spencer Hutchinson

15:19 29 Dec 19

Mark and Gerrie were very responsive in the scheduling of our inspection. Mark went above and beyond to explain all aspects of the home inspection, we were left with a great sense of confidence in the quality of the home we were purchasing. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

Susan Reid

18:36 16 Nov 19

Highly recommended! Mark and Gerrie make a great team. I was very impressed with their overall organization and Mark's inspection was so thorough. We met Mark after he had completed the inspection where he explained everything in terms we could understand. His follow up report was outstanding.

Adele Ng

07:08 08 Nov 19

Fantastic and amazingly detailed. Lots of time spent, super quick turnover and had a wonderful experience

Thierry Muller

19:06 07 Nov 19

I definitely recommend these guys! I was astounded by the level of professionalism in the communication and how thorough the inspection report was! Mark walked through the property and was very upfront about the issues we'll have to look after.

A K P

17:12 25 Sep 19

Very friendly couple that run this business. Their prices are competitive and the work from Gerrie and Make is exceptional. I would highly recommend going with this company!

Red

01:42 13 Sep 19

Very professional, friendly and honest inspection of the house at a very fair price. Received detailed inspection report the same day. Highly recommend this company.

John Cooney

21:26 19 Aug 19

Very thorough, knowledgeable and professional. We’ve had a house inspection on two different places. One saved us from buying a house that would have meant a lot of money in costly repairs and the next pointed out minor repairs that if done would save us money in the future. Very thorough written report that we can refer to in order to make those repairs.

Courtney Brademann

19:31 13 Aug 19

Extremely well reviewed, and needed an inspection done on short notice. Accommodated us, very professional and extremely thorough. Very valuable to have HSHI do your inspection, bc you can trust the results. Recommended!!!

Mark Mckenzie

21:18 28 Jul 19

Very professional and provided a very detailed report within 24 hours. Thanks Mark & Gerrie for a great job.

Christine Pollitt

23:45 07 Jun 19

We used Mark twice - he's extremely professional and thorough. Very happy with the service provided.

Leah Hodges

13:42 24 May 19

Mark was very thorough, explained everything in detail and was very open to all of our questions. He put our mind at ease in the home we were purchasing. Gerrie was very quick to complete the booking for us and they both made the whole process of the inspection in the stressful time of home buying a total breeze. Thank you so much Mark and Gerrie!

Kevin Spiro

22:13 13 May 19

Great professional service. Mark was very thorough with his inspection and I really appreciated a quick turnaround on the inspection report. As first time home buyers, he made the process really easy. Would highly recommend him.

Charlotte Rochez

03:46 01 May 19

We highly recommend House Sound Home Inspections. Mark was extremely thorough in his inspection. He provided us with a detailed report filled with photos, descriptions and links for further information. Both in conversation and in his written report, Mark's descriptions and explanations showed his attention to detail and depth of knowledge. Mark is friendly, helpful, and provides his insights in an accessible way. Thank you Mark & Gerrie!

Paul Cameron

22:27 18 Apr 19

My wife and I were so appreciative of the time Mark took to assess our new home with us. He is thorough, thoughtful, and so approachable. Our knowledge and understanding of homes is subpar, but Mark’s insights were relevant to our needs, easy to digest, and well explained. His multimedia use of photos in our initial review and in the report were so helpful. And his report turnaround time was so fast! (He stayed up until 3AM to make sure we got our report as soon as possible) We are beyond grateful for the experience Mark created for us in our home inspection. We are now first-time home owners!

Ed Budden

21:44 14 Nov 18

I highly recommend House Sound Home Inspections! An absolute pleasure to work with from the first phone conversation to the final report. Gerrie was very responsive and helpful in setting the appointment up, I knew I was in good hands right from the start. The inspection itself was a great experience - Mark is extremely thorough, and explained everything clearly during the walk through. I must also add that he is a great guy - super approachable and friendly - and he definitely knows his stuff! The final report is perfectly formatted and easy to read, and contains everything you need to know about your property and more! I will be sure to recommend them to friends, and won't hesitate to call should I need a home inspection in the future.

Brett Logan

15:12 07 Mar 18

The report that Howe Sound Home Inspections gives is absolute first class. It contains vital information to making the huge decision of buying a home. Furthermore, this report acts as a comprehensive guide to making improvements and maintaining your home moving forward. The service is worth every penny.

aaron ashe

05:11 15 Feb 18

Thanks Mark for being so thorough and explaining everything! The report was great, lots of detail and links for relevant info. We highly recommend House sound inspections.

Paul Haston

16:24 05 Dec 17

Mark, thanks for doing such an excellent job with the inspection. The report was clear and comprehensive and supported by the walk around. It is always a relief to know that a large asset purchase such as a house has been given a thorough going over by an expert!

Jessica Waters

16:58 27 Nov 17

Mark was absolutely great ! Buying a house is never an easy feat but we were far better informed after Mark's inspection. Friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We will certainly reach out for our next house inspection.

Alexandra Morrissey

23:03 17 Oct 17

Used House Sound Home Inspections on our house a few months back. Wrote a review then and am just following up. My brother is a builder in Australia and was blown away at the detail their report came in. Also had an issue with turning the old oil furnace on while out of province. Mark was so kind as to pop over and give us a hand with the issue a few months after the initial inspection. You don't find business' like this nowadays. Cannot recommend them enough.

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