Strand Home Inspection Inc.

I contacted Rick after reading nothing but good reviews and he lived up to my expectations. He was extremely thorough and was there all morning. His report was very easy to process and arrived in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspector.

Rick was very professional, knowledgeable and patient. He answered all our questions , did a very thorough inspection of house and identified problem areas we never would have known about. His report was also very detailed and easy to understand.

If you are looking for a detailed, thorough inspection (micro and macro) of an house, and want to make an informed choice, Ricky is great at it. We got a duplex house inspected as part of a purchase. He checked every minute detail and was patient/slow enough to walk us through the findings. His report is very detailed and could be daunting for the amount of detail. Focus on the macro items to assess the potential expenses.

This was my first inspection, and my first time buying a house. I had heard a lot about inspectors, and the idea of having to trust someone to asses the problems in something as complicated as a finished home was something that made me feel quite nervous. I honestly thought that an inspector would only be able to provide a low quality assessment. I fully expected the process would leave me feel unsatisfied and worried about my decision to buy the property. I could not have been more wrong.Rick from Strand Home Inspections was exceptional. He spent almost 4 hours at the property, and I stayed with him during the inspection to oversee and ask questions. He was very forward explaining what he was seeing and his experience and knowledge were way above my expectations.I now feel like I'm in a much better place to make a decision. The inspection report I received is very detailed (64 pages!) and was well worth it.Thank you Rick, for your services. I will definitely recommend your services and use you again in the future.

Incredible detail in reports, I worked with him 9 years ago for my first condo which is a very limited report compared to a home but learned a lot about my unit. Recently, we purchased an infill and worked with Rick on 3 inspections, he failed the first 2 and they were built in 2008+. Really opened my eyes to the mound of issues related to building envelope, window installation, attic ventilation/insulation, building mechanicals, and HVAC. After two failed inspections my wife called him the dream crusher"! The detail and information in the reports will make it difficult to justify a purchase. At the end of the inspection

Rick is focused on the buyer and provides concrete, knowledgeable, and detailed information. I am thankful for the promptly delivered and in-depth report Rick provided us so that we were able make an informed decision for the purchase of a duplex infill. We decided not to go ahead with the purchase due to the quality of the build and Rick helped us be confident in that decision. Best $$ we spent. Super happy with his work. Also he only does one inspection a day. Rick is patient and nice. He spends the time to explain and teach. We are definitely using him for our next inspection!

Rick did my home inspection last week on my first home and i cannot say enough about him! He was so patient and helped me to understand everything as he went through every part of the inspection. His report was very thorough with lots of pictures and clear explanations. Even as I was negotiating with the sellers to fix some of the issues identified I would call Rick to ask his advice and he was so helpful. Definitely recommend him to everyone!

Rick was fantastic, very knowledgeable and thorough. He was able to explain everything he went through in terms easy to understand, and was very respectful towards the property. He caught a few things others inspectors might miss, due to only focusing on 1x inspection per day. The report was provided quite timely, and was extremely detailed and well presented.Definitely would recommend to anyone needing an inspection!

Found Strand Home Inspections online and decided to move forward with an inspection based on the excellent reviews that this company had received. I was not disappointed. Rick scheduled me in for a time that was not convenient for him just to help accommodate my busy schedule.I am a first time home buyer and having an inspection done was very important to me to ensure that the home I am purchasing meets all the requirements that the builder has laid out. I was incredibly impressed with Rick Strand and his inspection. Very knowledgeable and professional as well as walked my girlfriend and I through the full home inspection for hours while at the property.Rick is friendly, professional, and was able to point out a number of items in the home that I would have without a doubt overlooked. Not only was he able to do a very in depth walk through although he provided a very detailed inspection report that I provided to the builder to address any issues found.Thanks to Rick for making our first time home purchase that much smoother. I would recommend this company highly to anyone looking for a professional and highly knowledgeable inspector in the Calgary Area. Well done Strand Home Inspections!

I've used Rick for 3 home inspections now and have had a great experience in each one. He was professional, thorough, and took the time to answer all our questions during and after the inspection. His report is very detailed and even includes general information about different aspects of homes to be mindful of. I would use Rick's services again and will recommend to family and friends.If I was to give feedback on the overall amazing work that Rick does, it would be two minor things. 1. If its your first time getting an inspection report it can be an overwhelming amount of information and can be a bit hard to pick out which parts are directly relevant to the inspection in the house and which parts are general information. 2. It would be good to get the pictures as separate attachments in the email because usually you end up sending it to your realtor or contractor but the pictures are embedded and thus a bit small in the pdf. I usually zoom in and take a screenshot.