Inspecta-Pro Information

INSPECTA-PRO specialises in professional residential property inspections only. Our network of experienced professionals includes recognized experts in their specific fields. We fully accredited and certified by interNACHI, the leading Home Inspection Organization in the World and PHPIO one of the leading CAHPI national programme supporters in Canada. Our reports follow appropriate state/provincial standards, such as ACAIQ/FCIQ in Québec, etc. The Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following advice on choosing an inspector: Choosing a Home Inspector "Home inspection is a discipline that requires special training, knowledge and communication skills. Reputable home and property inspectors generally belong to a provincial or regional industry association. These associations have set standards, which, in some cases, are recognized by provincial governments. Some associations have developed membership categories based on the individual members' qualifications. In most provinces, a member cannot advertise or promote his or her membership in the association until they have reached the minimum standards of a practising member. Standards may vary from province to province. The Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) with the support of CMHC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Construction Sector Council, developed a voluntary national accreditation and certification program to help ensure the competency and professionalism of home inspectors. Home inspectors who have met the requirements of this national certification program are designated National Certificate Holders. The national accreditation and certification program is open to all home inspectors, regardless of association affiliation, and to independent inspectors who want to have their competencies evaluated to become National Certificate Holders. In the province of British Columbia, home inspectors must be licensed. Elsewhere there are no mandatory licensing, accreditation or certification ...