Home & Cottage Inspections Pricing

Home & Cottage Inspections

Full Home & Cottage Inspection

Typical Residential Home: $600
Typical Waterfront Home or Cottage: $700

Final pricing is based on the size, age, complexity, mechanical systems, detached structures, and overall scope of the inspection.

Exceptionally large, luxury, or highly complex properties will be quoted individually.

• Full structural, mechanical, electrical & plumbing review
• Roof, attic, insulation & moisture assessment
• Thermal imaging spot-checks included
• Septic, well & water system overview
• Safety, installation & maintenance concerns
• Photo-rich digital report typically delivered within 24 hours
• Moisture, electrical & temperature testing

Add-ons

• Full Thermal Imaging Scan: $99 + HST
• Complete Septic Tank Inspection: $650 + HST

This Includes:

• Septic tank pump-out.
• Internal septic tank inspection following pump-out.
• inspection completed by a qualified septic professional.
• Visual assessment of accessible tank components, including baffles and general tank condition.
• Written septic system inspection report provided by the inspecting septic professional.

Please note: A septic tank must be pumped before an internal inspection can be completed.

• Large Estates & Complex Properties: Custom Quote (Pricing is based on the overall scope of the inspection.)

Bi- Weekly & Monthly Cottage Check Pricing

Pay Per Visit

Starting at $100 per visit
✔ No contracts
✔ Cancel anytime
✔ Digital checklist after every visit
✔ Photos of any issues
✔ Freeze-risk & storm checks included

Annual Plan (Save 10%)

Starting at $1,080 per year (12 visits)

Benefits:
✔ Locked-in yearly rate
✔ Priority storm response
✔ Free Spring Opening checklist
✔ Free Fall Closing checklist
✔ Ideal for seasonal owners

Additional Services Available Upon Request

• Drone Property Photography
• Emergency Storm Response
• Seasonal Opening & Closing Assistance
• Moisture Investigations
• Construction & Renovation Consultation

STR Planning, Compliance & Operations Consulting

Virtual Consulting — $75/hour

(Phone, video call, plans, photos, documents)

On-Site Consulting — $100/hour

(In-person review at the property)

STR Planning Review Package — Starting at $349

A focused, no-pressure review — no hourly billing

What this covers

• Pre-application property walkthroughs to identify potential concerns before Township review
• Guidance navigating STR bylaws, licensing requirements, and municipal requests
• Parking plan sketches and fire-escape layout sketches where appropriate
• Practical recommendations to improve compliance, safety, and operational readiness
• Review of Township correspondence, inspection reports, and licensing conditions
• Independent assessment of property-specific challenges and potential risk areas
• Listing optimization, photography feedback, and guest-experience recommendations
• Ongoing support throughout the planning, licensing, and operational process

Construction & Renovation Consulting

Virtual Consulting — $75/hour

(Phone, video call, plans, photos, documents)

On-Site Consulting — $100/hour

(In-person review at the property)

Project Review Package — $349 (Flat Fee)

A focused, no-pressure review — no hourly billing

Common Situations This Helps With

• Building code questions — what actually applies vs what’s optional
• Plans or drawings that don’t match reality on site
• Structural concerns (cracks, beams, load paths, alterations)
• “Is this normal?” moments during renovations or repairs
• Conflicting contractor quotes or advice that doesn’t sit right
• Scope creep and change orders that suddenly inflate costs
• Pre-permit or pre-construction decisions that feel unclear
• Mid-project red flags when something looks rushed or wrong
• Fix now vs fix later decisions with real cost implications
• Independent, builder-level advice without contractor bias

Builder-level guidance designed to bring clarity and avoid expensive mistakes.