Peterborough Certified Home Inspections

Peterborough Certified Home Inspections Professional Services • Services professionnels Client described as honest, insightful and trustworthy. Know your home.

Peterborough Certified Home Inspection offers 30 plus years of construction experience behind every assessment of your property. We provide a complete and accurate assessment of your property whether you are selling, buying or just seeking an evaluation of your home. Home Inspections | Presale Inspections | Building Inspections | WETT Inspections.

08/20/2026

Ever felt that nagging worry about surprise repair bills after buying a new place? You’re definitely not alone.

It’s easy to fall in love with a home’s charm and overlook what’s happening behind the walls. But skipping a thorough inspection can lead to headaches down the road. I’ve seen so many buyers in Bancroft breathe easier just by having a professional check things out before sealing the deal.

What’s your biggest concern when it comes to hidden issues in a house? Share your thoughts below or let us know your own inspection stories.

Another episode of “Realtor Liability Pre Inspection Shortcoming’s”When sellers insist on relying on pre inspection and ...
08/10/2026

Another episode of “Realtor Liability Pre Inspection Shortcoming’s”

When sellers insist on relying on pre inspection and cross out Home inspection clause on your contract.

Realtor tells buyer agent that Silverboard insulation covering block foundation must not be removed as it is glued on and it will be damaged.

That sort of scenario draws me in. I had actually already pulled it open before agent text buyers agent that remark.

Some mention of movement in foundation and unlevel floors but nothing to be too concerned about.

No mention of the fact that “block wall” of rear addition was dry laid directly on soil, main building floor was concrete with very large void underneath or the gap between block wall and footing of front addition.
All areas built at different times. All footings were on grade.

He noted one of the deck piers was cracked. I noted all of them were cracked and the reason why. Also for everyone’s awareness, 2 ply framing members are called ‘headers’ whereas a BEAM is 3 ply. These also work better when they work together ( nailed together as one)!!

08/06/2026

Have you ever thought about what might be hiding behind freshly painted walls or under new flooring when you’re looking at a house? It’s easy to fall in love with a property and overlook what you can’t see.

Skipping a thorough inspection could mean missing out on issues that turn into expensive headaches down the road. It’s not just about checking a box for your mortgage, getting a clear, honest look at every corner of your potential new place can save you from some serious surprises.

Have you ever discovered something unexpected after moving in? Share your story or let us know what you’d want to check before buying.

Pretty relaxing spot to sit and write my inspection reports.
08/05/2026

Pretty relaxing spot to sit and write my inspection reports.

Inspection on a home where the wood stove had already been WETT certified. As I am that kind of inspector, I go to show ...
08/05/2026

Inspection on a home where the wood stove had already been WETT certified. As I am that kind of inspector, I go to show my client the access for annual sweeping and this is what I found!! Client had to take the pictures as the goo was running onto my hands and I didn’t want the plug to come out.

Chimney height was also not quite tall enough, stove door seal need to be replaced and there was a broken and missing piece of fire brick!

This was dangerous but minor compared to foundation wall that was bowed in!

THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS.


07/28/2026

Next couple days is a good time to see how the water flows around your property.
Waterfalls are pretty but not if there are coming over the edge of your gutters.
Water control outside is essential to keeping your foundation in good condition.
Going out when there is lightening is never a good idea though.

07/23/2026

Ever wonder if you might be missing something big when buying a commercial property?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new investment, but skipping a thorough inspection or choosing the cheapest option can lead to some nasty surprises later. Hidden issues inside the walls or with major systems can turn into huge repair bills that nobody wants to deal with.

Have you ever had an unexpected repair pop up after a purchase? Share your story or drop your thoughts below!

Here you go Paula Nash. As requested. 😊
07/03/2026

Here you go Paula Nash. As requested. 😊

Some pretty middle of Summer hot days. No better way to keep cool than having your feet in the water. Frame for my dock ...
07/03/2026

Some pretty middle of Summer hot days.
No better way to keep cool than having your feet in the water.
Frame for my dock is near complete. Blocking and hardware to install.
I can wait to put my hand nailed Eastern Cedar on top!!

To all my realtor friends. Is the inspector you referred getting up on the roof?If not, then why?There are things that a...
06/24/2026

To all my realtor friends.
Is the inspector you referred getting up on the roof?
If not, then why?
There are things that are visible when on the roof that can’t be seen using a pole camera or drone!
For starters, drip edging and ice and water shield application. Any wicking into substrate along the eaves?
Any nails popping through the shingles?
If the pitch is too steep for their comfort level then inspection from the eaves can provide better visual than pole camera or drone by far.
This roof that I inspected was 8/12 pitch. Three nail pops noted. Black spot is exposed nail. Not a decision maker but good information to know and repair after taking possession.
A happy client equals repeats and referrals.


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D’eyncourt Street
Lakefield, ON
K0L2H0

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
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