Advanced Home Inspections

The whole process was smooth and professional. We were able to book an appointment with Lyall with less than a week's notice. He was thorough and caught several issues with the new house that escaped our notice. The fact that he also provides thermal imaging was invaluable, since we found a corner in our attic that did not have sufficient insulation, which we missed during visual inspection. Well worth the price.

This is our first home purchase and we had it inspected by Lyall. He was very thorough, friendly, and happy to answer any questions we had. He explained any issues that may be problematic down the road, as well as just offering helpful advice in home maintenance. We were very satisfied with his service.

We discovered Advanced Home Inspections online and from the first phone call we knew it was the right decision to go with AHI. We are very pleased with the home inspection Lyall conducted. Lyall was extremely thorough and professional with his assessment and gave sound advice and tips along the way. I highly recommend Advanced Home Inspections and would gladly work with Lyall again.

I contacted Lyall Coburn of Advanced Home Inspections on the advice of a friend who has worked closely with builders who recommended him along with another inspector. Lyall was not only thorough and knowledgeable, but he has the comforting demeanor of an ER surgeon: whatever came up during the inspection (I've done a couple and a lot always comes up), he was very forthright about what was serious and what things were minor, as well as suggestions for things I could take care of myself and projects that I might want to hire someone for. He had the detailed report, with pictures, completed within a few hours, and responded to a follow-up email very quickly. I would highly recommend Lyall.

This is our second home and our first inspection by Lyall. He was courteous and professional while honest and thorough. The things he discovered both reassured us of areas we thought to potentially be problematic while also saving us thousands when we negotiated price (we inspected prior to purchase negotiations). Lyall had all the tools you would dream of and was able to provide a generalized personal opinion accompanied by what type of contractor to consult in order to get a professional answer.
great service, great quality, and available on short notice

I left Advanced Home Inspections a message and they called me back quickly. The inspection was thorough and professional. The inspector wanted us to go through the home with him so he can show us what needed to be fixed or what was done well. He was very nice and professional and we received the inspection report the very next day.

I purchased my first home last week and had a home inspection on Sunday. Great service with Lyall Coburn from Advanced Home Inspections. He was available the very same week. I received a confirmation of the appointment by email with details of what to expect. The day of the inspection, he was very helpful in explaining how the process was going to work and it was very easy to understand the report which was received the very same day. Relieved this experience was stress free and painless!! Thanks Lyall!

Lyall was recommended by our real estate agents and his knowledge and easy going attitude made him a pleasure to work with. He took us through the exterior and interior of our intended home pointing out things to watch for providing a detailed report with photos after the inspection. He was very professional and helpful and we would recommend him to anyone requiring a home inspection.

It goes without saying that home buying is not the easiest task but one way to make it easier is having Lyall do your home inspection. This was my first home inspection in Ottawa as a first time home buyer. Lyall was extremely thorough and professional as he took me around and through my house. He was friendly through the entire experience sharing valuable pieces of advice and taking the time to explain it to me in terms I understood and still do! His years of experience in this field truly show as he gave me pointers on future home improvements and ideas. He even advised me on general home maintenance tips and his report is amazingly comprehensive to look through afterwards. He is comfortable working with you, answering all your questions and making sure you know everything about the house. He even has an infra-red camera to show you what you can't normally see just to make sure he can give you the best evaluation. I would definitely recommend Lyall to anyone. This is your biggest investment - don't take chances.

I had an inspection completed on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
Inspection completed by
Lyall Coburn. A very thorough inspection and took the care and time to explain the utility room which was a plus for a first time home buyer. He was very hands on and gave suggestions on how to remedy small details. He took the time to answer all my questions and I did not feel rushed. He definitely has the knowledge and the experience, and I would not hesitate to refer him or to call him again. Thank-you Lyall! :)