Sherlock Homes Inspectors

We were referred to Gary by our realtor. We had just put an offer down on a house for my mom and wanted to make sure was buying a house that didn't come with a bunch of expensive issues. Gary met my brother at the house and I believe they were there for 4 hours. My brother was very impressed with how thorough Gary was and he didn't leave a stone unturned. There were a couple major issues that Gary brought to our attention .... our realtor just down played them but the biggest issue was that the home had Poly B. Gary was honest with us and even sent us some literature about poly B so that we could understand all about it ourselves. He knew we were buying the house for my 70 year old mom and knew we didn't need to deal with Poly B and the potential risks and expenses that we could face in the near future. He treated us like we were family with the honest advice. We ended up backing out of the deal. We found another place and I didn't hesitate to get Gary to do the home inspection. He again met my brother at the house and conducted another 4 or 5 hour inspection. I don't think he missed one item. His inspection also helped us get another couple thousand dollars off due to some maintenance the owner's hadn't kept up on. The final report that Gary supplied us detailed each item no matter how big or small. I have always cringed at getting a house inspector..... I feel like they work for the realtor and basically end up being a waste of money as they don't provide you all the details. Since we got the chance to work with Gary... my opinion has definitely changed. I would highly recommend Gary to anybody purchasing a home.

Thanks for all your help and advice Gary,

Tracy Wotton

I was concerned with cold spots in my home and called an HVAC specialist who told me a home inspector would be able to help. I wouldn't have thought of a home inspector unless I was buying a home, but am VERY glad I did it! Gary was right on time and had the issue figured out quickly and accurately using some pretty impressive technology.He gave me all the info needed to do the job myself, including answering some follow-up questions. I would also have been prepared for what to expect had I needed a quote from a professional. I highly recommend Sherlock Homes for consultations on renovations, but also know who I will call on my next home purchase. Thanks Gary!

I can't exaggerate how happy I am with the service I received from Gary Rose. I called numerous inspectors before I hired him, they offered lower rates but had no professional appeal over the phone AT ALL. Even Sherlock Homes rates are NOT outrageous at all, they are exactly what a person should be paying for such an important service. A house purchase is nothing to be taken lightly, so I did more research and found Sherlock Homes on Kijiji. I am SO GLAD I called. I immediately knew that I had found the inspector I wanted to use and booked him immediately. It took about 5 hours all together to do an inspection of the home. He was thorough. VERY thorough. And lucky for me, didn't find any major issues with the home. I now feel confident in the purchase I am making. And this is thanks to Gary, he alleviated a lot of stress for me. He didn't cut any corners. He communicated the issues with me. He was friendly with the realtor (who also didn't pester him to hurry up- I think that helped). And the report is immaculate. It is easy to follow. It has a lot of pictures. He obviously spent a lot of time writing it up. We are going to use it for our "renovation/home improvement guide" and check things off as we upgrade our new home. THANK YOU GARY.

We needed inspection for the house we wanted to buy. In a very short notice, Gary Rose was able to accommodate us even at our own convenience. Very nice guy and very good at what he does. he was very efficient. I would definitely recommend. Job well done!!!

I’d like to share our story regarding Gary Rose of (Sherlock Homes Inspectors) who came highly recommended from some friends of ours. Having completed some plumbing and heating work for us, we then hired him to do a Home Inspection on a potential property we were interested in purchasing.

Gary completed our inspection and submitted a very detailed report in a timely manner – and this is where it got real interesting! Gary not only found an additional 16 faults to the property – albeit minor ones, but none-the-less faults, these were estimated at around $1,500 to $2,000.00 in repairs - of which the seller’s inspector failed to spot!

We didn’t go ahead with the purchase – not because of the faults but for other unexpected & pressing reasons. I now understand from Gary that the seller has hired him to carry out an inspection for him too. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Gary for his expertise and valuable information. Based on our previous experience of Home Inspectors, he brings a whole new meaning to the word “Home Inspection” in our experience he made it more of a scientific investigation than a home inspection!

I would have no hesitation in recommending his services, and as soon as we find another property I shall be back in touch for sure.........

David & Susan Pinfold

Hi Gary.

I just wanted to give all the new and up and coming home inspectors the heads up. The proctored exams were conducted professionally whilst making the student feel relaxed, settled and ensuring nothing was left to do other than tick the right answer!!! Read, review, remember and you will be ready! Skip the subject matter at your own risk.

The big one – the peer review. The training day was worth every minute and certainly made me think about the whole process, a huge eye opener! Your vast experience particularly with electrical and plumbing/heating took the student way past what you ever need for the basic inspection. Having that extended knowledge whilst in the field will undoubtedly prove invaluable. Not only will the new inspector be equipped with knowledge beyond the standards, the customer should be impressed with my superior knowledge and the extra value for money I am able to provide by going the extra mile.

All this said, the actual peer review was no walk in the park. Whilst Gary once again makes you feel settled and ready for the daunting task ahead, Gary’s high standards keep the pressure on throughout the process. This includes the days following whilst preparing you report, and the review afterwards!

After passing all the exams and peer review, I returned for yet more training in areas where I thought I would benefit most. Don’t think for one minute that just because you have passed you can relax! This is Gary, and his enthusiasm is still overflowing! He needs to drink less coffee! Drawing, sketches, taking this and that apart, the questions and the shaking of heads – with a smile! You think you know nothing, that is, until you sit and reflect on your own notes. In reality, you now know far more than you ever could have imagined. A sense of relief from what it could have been if you went out without this knowledge. Now that’s the scary part – what if?

All that said, Gary’s professional attitude, commitment to professionalism and high standards has given me the best possible chance to succeed as a new home inspector. Gary, thank you for your time, experience and the laughs we had - mostly at my expense!

Kevin