Parent Inspections Inc. Reviews 43

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I liked how easy it was to make my inspection reservation via the online tool. Eric arrived as scheduled and completed the inspection quickly and efficiently (wearing a bodycam to capture images!).... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eric was so helpful and super resourceful! Very kind and very lovely to work with. Definitely helped us feel like we could tackle our home, espescialy as first time homebuyers. Will recommend to any f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eric recently inspected the house that I am buying, and I am impressed not only with the depth of his technical knowledge about home inspection, but also by his level of attention to detail when he pe... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Parent Inspection Inc is a very professional company. I highly recommend to take their services. I am really impressed with their inspection process followed.

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Among the oldest and most reputable home inspection companies in Ottawa and Gatineau, with over 60 years of combined experience as full-time home inspectors. Fully insured, accredited, engineering backgrounds, our knowledge and experience is unmatched. Our reports far exceed standard home inspection reports. We delve deep into the issues, we explain the issue to you, what happened, how it happened, why it happened, and how it should be corrected. We discuss the science and engineering behind the issues, we don't simply identify a potential issue and recommend further investigation. Our reports are fully narrative. Complete paragraphs specially written for your unique home, and include a wealth of photos and illustrations to help our clients understand the topic. We also provide more than your typical home inspection. We perform geotechnical research on the property, research local sewer data, and even provide a helpful reference sheet for your insurance paperwork which even includes the closest fire hydrant location and the address and driving distance of the nearest fire station. Our quality assurance measures, such as our unique photographic analysis and video review processes, guarantees you receive the most thorough and accurate inspection possible. Hundreds of high resolution photographs are taken with high-res telephoto lenses, allowing us to scrutinize each photo in detail on a 50" HD display. The entire inspection is recorded on our bodycam, allowing us to review the entire inspection process during our post-inspection research and quality assurance phases. Our inspection methodology also gives you added value. While most inspectors prefer to be left alone to do their job and will then sit down with you afterwards. We bring you along through the inspection and explain every system to you as we inspect them. We will teach you how each system works, the building science principles behind them, and how to operate and maintain them. You will receive a comprehensive crash course on your new home as part of your home inspection.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eric recently conducted a house…

Eric recently conducted a house inspection for us and was incredibly professional. His attention to detail was remarkable, and he explained everything clearly. We felt very confident in his thoroughness throughout the process. He was punctual and courteous, making the experience stress-free. We would highly recommend his services to anyone needing a home inspection.

February 25, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and thorough

I liked how easy it was to make my inspection reservation via the online tool. Eric arrived as scheduled and completed the inspection quickly and efficiently (wearing a bodycam to capture images!).
The only negative was a few extra days (5 days) wait for the final written report - due to an issue with his e-system.
Overall, a good experience and I would recommend.

February 23, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10!

Eric was so helpful and super resourceful! Very kind and very lovely to work with. Definitely helped us feel like we could tackle our home, espescialy as first time homebuyers. Will recommend to any friend of mine buying a home :)

December 30, 2025
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you Vanessa! I truly appreciate this great feedback! I'm always available in the future for free support, so don't hesitate to contact me anytime if there's every something you need help with, or advice about, and I'll always be happy to guide you guys through any home repair and maintenance task.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eric was amazing at walking us through…

Eric was amazing at walking us through every step of the inspection. He is very thorough with his work and he helped us gain clarity on any questions we had. I would highly recommend Eric for home inspections.

September 25, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Lacking in communication

Eric was fantastic at the actual site. We were told the report would be sent in 24-48 hours. Waited 5 days and emailed. No report. Waited another 2 days ad emailed again. Received a reply that same day that it should be done, and be sent that afternoon. Waited 24 hours, no report, emailed again, no reply. Waited 3 more days, emailed, no reply.

Waited another day and said that i would be willing to give them until 8 pm that day to receive the report before I gave a negative review.

A few hours later, I received an email saying Eric had an emergency and was hospitalized, and they were unaware that there was a report pending. They said they could go to the office later that night, but they wouldn't make the 8pm deadline.

I understand that, I said that I would be grateful to receive it the next day without any negative feedback. Due to the delay, we had to write off the inspection cause of our purchase agreement.

I gave them the benefit of the doubt and did not write a negative review at that time.

Two days later I recieved a reply from them saying "your file had already been archived" and "our tech guy, is coming by this afternoon sometime and will pull the archive tape which has your file, and he will upload your file, so I should have your report soon for you"

They stated that we would also get a "maintenance guide for your home once he's out of the hospital and functioning again" for free.

Sure, okay, but why wasn't I informed that they couldn't send me the report when they found out?

I emailed them again 20 hours ago and still no reply. I tried to hold off writing the review because Eric knew his stuff and was great to work with, but the fact that we are closing on a house in less than two weeks, ordered (and fully paid) for the report almost 2 weeks ago and were told multiple time we would receive it has dulled the experience.

September 19, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peace of mind for first-time buyers

Working with Eric was great, he was attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, and his expertise helped my husband and I (first-time home buyers) make a much more informed decision about the house we were interested in. We ended up walking away from a house that had looked great on the surface after his time, care, and attention helped to identify several issues with the house that would have greatly increased the cost of repairs in the near future. We look forward to working with him again in the future for the next house we find!

July 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great experience

What a great experience, Eric was professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave detailed explanations on everything, also gave great recommendations for trades etc

August 2, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you Dayan! I highly appreciate your nice feedback! Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you, I never charge anything for support so don't hesitate to call anytime!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Home Inspector

Best home inspector I've ever met. Eric is knowledgeable, thorough and his explanations are clear and helpful. I would highly recommend!

June 13, 2025
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you Colette! I'm very happy you were pleased with my services. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you, support is always free.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient

Efficient , on time

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you Mark! I truly appreciate you leaving this nice feedback! Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime in the future if there's ever anything else I can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough home inspection

Parent Inspections Inc. provided us with a very thorough home inspection. The insights of the home inspector were amazing and they provided a detailed report.

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you so much Nik! Please feel free to contact me anytime in the future if ever you need additional support. I'm always there for my clients and I never charge for phone or email support, so don't hesitate to reach out if there's ever anything I can help you with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing inspector!

I had a fantastic experience with Eric for my home inspection.

Eric was thorough, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. He identified key issues which gave me confidence in my home purchase. The report was detailed and easy to understand. Highly recommend his services!

Thank you!
Ashley

April 4, 2025
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Reply from Parent Inspections Inc.

Thank you so much Ashley! I'm thrilled to hear how satisfied you were with my service! Please don't hesitate to reach out anytime in the future if ever you have any questions or if you need advice regarding the master bathroom remodel. If you extend the bathroom into the master bedroom closet, it should give you perfect space for a shower and still leave you plenty of closet space, and you're close enough to the 3" stack to easily tie in the shower drain.

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