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Residential home inspections across Hamilton & the Golden Horseshoe.
Buying, selling, or maintaining a home — our certified inspectors give you a clear, honest picture of the property, from foundation to roof, before you make the biggest decision of the deal.
What a residential inspection covers
Our residential inspections meet the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and cover every major system a home has — foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure, and safety features. We assess what's visible and accessible throughout the property, note existing or developing issues, and explain what each one means for you as a buyer, seller, or owner.
We use the same tools on every inspection: infrared thermal imaging to spot temperature differences behind walls and ceilings, moisture meters to check for hidden water intrusion, and gas leak detection where fuel-burning appliances are present. These pick up issues a visual walkthrough alone can miss.
Every inspection ends with a walkthrough, so you hear the findings directly and can ask questions on the spot. A detailed, photo-illustrated report follows within 24 hours — something you can actually read and act on, not just a checklist.
- Foundation & structure
- Roof, attic & eaves
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing
- Heating, cooling & HVAC
- Safety features & alarms
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Grimsby, Burlington, Caledonia, Brantford, Oakville, Simcoe, and Woodstock — the Golden Horseshoe and beyond. Have questions before you book? Check our FAQ or see what past clients say on our reviews page.
5-Point Inspection
The 5-Point Inspection is a streamlined, cost-effective inspection that concentrates on five critical areas: roof materials, electrical system, main plumbing, HVAC systems, and foundation moisture. It takes about an hour and is designed to be done pre-offer, so you have essential information before committing to a property. You receive a concise PDF report highlighting any red flags in those five areas — and if our inspector spots a significant concern outside them, we tell you about that too. Not sure whether a 5-Point or a full inspection is the right call? Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.
Condo & Townhome Inspections
Condo and townhome ownership comes with a different mix of systems and finishes than a fully detached home — you're not responsible for the whole building, but you are responsible for what's inside your unit. Our condo and townhome inspections are built around that reality, so you get a clear picture of the systems, components, and finishes that are actually yours to manage, delivered with the same detailed, photo-illustrated report as every other inspection we do.
Century Home Inspections
Older homes across Hamilton and the Golden Horseshoe carry their own history — and their own inspection challenges. Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles are hard on older foundations, decades of settling and past renovations aren't always visible or well-documented, and older homes are more likely to still carry knob-and-tube or other outdated wiring. We know what to look for in a century home, and we check it with the same tools we use everywhere else — thermal imaging, moisture meters, and gas leak detection where fuel-burning appliances are present.
Fuel-burning appliances and fireplaces also bring century homes squarely into Ontario's updated 2026 Fire Code requirements for carbon monoxide alarms. We check for the presence and placement of CO alarms as part of every inspection — read our breakdown of what Ontario's 2026 CO alarm rules mean for your home.
What it costs
Residential inspection pricing depends on property type and size — see the full breakdown on our pricing page, or use the summary below. All prices include HST.
| Property type | Total (HST included) |
|---|---|
| 5-Point Inspection | $380 |
| 5-Point Inspection — Duplex | $420 |
| Condo | $360 |
| Townhome | $520 |
| Semi-Detached / up to 1,600 sq ft | $560 |
| 1,600 – 2,400 sq ft | $580 |
| 2,400+ sq ft / Duplex | $620 |
| Triplex | $660 |
| Century Home | $600 |
| 3,000+ sq ft | $660 |
| 4,000+ sq ft | $720 |
| 5,000+ sq ft | $760 |
All prices include HST. Effective October 1, 2026.
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When you choose Rock Solid Home Inspections, you're choosing honesty, integrity, and an education-based approach — backed by 50+ years of combined experience across Hamilton & the Golden Horseshoe.
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