Serving Ottawa & Surrounding Communities
Home Inspection Services in Ottawa

Know the home. Move forward confidently.

Keystone Home Inspection provides thorough residential, pre-purchase and pre-listing inspections throughout Ottawa and surrounding communities—explained clearly by an inspector with more than 35 years of building experience.

Choose the Inspection You Need

Professional insight for every stage of homeownership.

Whether you are buying, selling or checking the condition of the home you already own, Russ provides practical information without unnecessary alarm.

01

Residential Home Inspection

A detailed visual review of the home’s accessible systems and components to identify material defects, safety concerns and maintenance priorities.

  • For current homeowners
  • Detached, townhouse and condominium properties
  • Clear electronic report with photographs
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02

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Understand visible property conditions before completing one of life’s largest financial decisions and reduce the chance of costly surprises.

  • Identify visible defects and safety issues
  • Understand aging systems and future repairs
  • Ask better questions before moving forward
Inspect before you buy →
03

Pre-Listing Inspection

Learn about visible concerns before listing so you can consider repairs, obtain quotations and prepare information on your own timeline.

  • Reduce last-minute surprises
  • Plan repairs before going to market
  • Support a more organized sale
Prepare your home to sell →

All inspections are visual and non-invasive and follow recognized professional inspection practices.

What Is Inspected

A careful review of the home’s major systems.

The inspection is adapted to the property’s age, construction and visible conditions. Accessible components commonly reviewed include:

01

Structure

Visible foundation, framing, floors, walls, ceilings, basement and crawlspace conditions.

02

Roof & Exterior

Roof coverings, flashing, drainage, cladding, windows, doors, decks, steps and grading.

03

Electrical

Service, main panel, visible wiring, switches, receptacles, grounding and safety concerns.

04

Plumbing

Visible supply and drain piping, fixtures, water pressure, leaks and water-heating equipment.

05

Heating & Cooling

Heating equipment, central air conditioning, controls, accessible ductwork and ventilation.

06

Interior

Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs, guards, handrails and visible moisture staining.

07

Attic & Insulation

Accessible attic areas, insulation levels, roof structure, ventilation and moisture evidence.

08

Safety Features

Visible smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire hazards and relevant ventilation concerns.

Professional completing a residential home inspection
Clear Electronic Reporting

A report designed to answer questions—not create more.

Following the inspection, you receive an organized electronic report that documents relevant findings in straightforward language.

Photographs and descriptions of observed conditions
Material defects, potential safety concerns and maintenance observations
Recommendations for repair, monitoring or qualified evaluation
Continued availability for questions after reviewing the report

Important: A standard home inspection is visual and non-invasive. Hidden conditions and specialized environmental testing such as mold, asbestos or radon are not automatically included.

The Keystone Process

Simple, supportive and easy to understand.

1

Book a Time

Choose a time that works with your purchase, sale or maintenance schedule.

2

Follow Along

Attend the inspection, see important conditions firsthand and ask questions.

3

Review the Report

Receive a detailed electronic report with photographs and clear recommendations.

4

Follow Up

Contact Russ with questions that arise after reviewing the findings.

Home Inspection You Can Count On

Get clarity before making your move.

Choose Keystone for a thorough residential, pre-purchase or pre-listing home inspection backed by more than 35 years of building experience.

Serving Ottawa, Gloucester, Orléans, Embrun, Cumberland, Rockland, Nepean, Barrhaven and Riverside South.