About

About ME

I’ve been involved in construction since I was eighteen.  At nineteen, I had the opportunity to work with my uncle as a labourer for his general contracting company in Calgary.  I didn’t know it at the time but that experience put in motion a career and passion for all things construction.  Most of the last decade has been on the commercial construction side of things but I’ve obtained a great amount of knowledge on residential systems over the years as well.  I’ve spent the last two years doing a full remodel on my beautiful but modest side-split in Bayridge area.  Besides inspecting all the systems involved in your home purchase, I can give some realistic, budget friendly advice on any defects found on your dream home…..big or small.  

  • Certified Professional Inspector®
  • Involved in construction (job-site & sales) since eighteen years old
  • Thorough, Honest, and Knowledgeable
  • Proud Kingston Resident
  • Serving Kingston, Gananoque, Napanee, Odessa, Harrowsmith, Sydenham, and all of North Frontenac, South Frontenac and Stone Mils
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Renovation projects - before, during & after

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Why Hire an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®?

I am trained and certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the world’s largest association of residential and commercial property inspectors. InterNACHI® provides its members with accredited training and education, free benefits, expert advice, and peer support—all to help them serve their homeowner-clients with the highest-quality inspections for their largest investments.
 
As an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®: 
  • I’m required to stay up to date with the industry’s most rigorous Continuing Education through online, video and live training courses, which have been awarded more than 1,400 approvals and accreditations by governmental and other agencies;
  • I adhere to a comprehensive Standards of Practice to ensure that you receive a detailed and accurate home inspection;
  • I abide by a strict Code of Ethics, which puts my clients first and protects their rights as consumers; and
  • I use state-of-the-art inspection tools and reporting software so that my clients can make informed decisions about the homes they want to buy or sell.
My standard home inspection is an evaluation of the visible and accessible interior and exterior structure, systems and components. Your report will include my findings of any material defects I discover in an easy-to-read format. I will also provide my recommendations for monitoring, repair or replacement. And my job isn’t finished until you understand everything in your report.
 
 
For the Home Buyer 
A home is probably the largest purchase you’ll ever make, so it’s important to understand the condition of your investment. I will provide a non-invasive examination of the home’s accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection is not a prediction of future conditions, and cannot reveal every concern that exists (or ever could exist), it will significantly reduce your anxiety by arming you with the knowledge you need to make an informed home-buying decision.
 
For the Home Seller 
Are you selling your home? Let me inspect it before you even list it. A Move-In Certified Seller Inspection alerts you to any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. You can then take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Show prospective buyers that you’re dealing in good faith. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home pre-inspected now.
 
For the Real Estate Professional 
Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Your clients rely on you to guide them through a complicated and sometimes stressful process. Demonstrate to them that their trust in you is justified by referring them to me. As an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®, my experience, training and professionalism will deliver the information your clients need. The best advertising is a happy client.
 
I will provide a personalized inspection of your home. 

MY MISSION STATEMENT

Helder Home Inspections mission is to provide the highest-quality inspections in the Kingston area.   We succeed at this because of our integrity, our commitment to being respectful and considerate of our clients and of everyone involved in the home inspection process, and our passion for Continuing Education for learning the newest innovations of our industry.

POPULAR QUESTIONS

Every home inspection requires its own special attention but in general, you can expect around 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours for most inspections.  Larger homes may take a little longer and so will older homes.

Cities and Towns I service:

Actinolite, Ameliasburg, Amherst Island, Amherstview, Arden

Barriefield, Batawa, Bath, Bayside, Bloomfield

Camden East, Carrying Place, Cherry Valley, Collins Bay, Consecon

Deseronto

Eastview, Enterprise

Flinton, Foxboro, Frankford

Harrowsmith, Howe Island

Inverary, Ivanhoe

Kaladar

Madoc, Marlbank, Marmara, Morton, Mountain Grove

Newboro, Newburgh, Northbrook

Odessa

Parham, Perth Road, Picton, Plainfield

Queensborough

Roblin, Roslin, Rossmore

Seely’s Bay, Selby, Shannonville, Sharbot Lake, Springbrook, Stella, Stirling, Sydenham

Tamworth, Thomasburg, Tichborne, 
Tweed

Verona

Wellington, Westport, Wolfe Island

Yarker