# Parent Inspections Inc. Parent Inspections Inc. is a roofer in Nepean. Rated 3.7/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 23 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from May 2024. Weigh that age against the score. ## About 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. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | HomeStars | 3.7/5 | 3 | Most recent review: 2 years ago. ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "We were extremely pleased with the quality and thoroughness of a recent home inspection conducted by Eric. Eric took the time to go through our new home from top to bottom, explaining everything he observed in intricate detail. Eric explained his observations very clearly, including why he was noting them, the impact and severity, possible options to remedy issues and added his recommendations. This was repeated throughout the entire inspection process that he spent over 3 hours to carry out, and resulted in an amazingly detailed report that is over 40 pages with pictures and schematics detailing exactly what was observed and recommended solutions. The report also included a quick checklist that is helpful for insurance purposes. I would recommend Parent Inspections Inc. to any potential buyer. We had the pleasure of working with Eric's father Marc when we worked with this company over 16 years ago, and clearly Eric has continued the tradition of providing home inspections of the highest quality. An excellent family run business. Can't say enough about how happy we were with this service." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars) > "Eric conducted a home inspection for me, and he is, without a doubt, the one you want to perform your home inspection. During the inspection, he demonstrated a breadth and depth to his knowledge that he can put into practical, understandable terms. He's open and easy to speak with; you'll be left confident that a true professional conducted your inspection. This professionalism reflects in the report Eric generates - it's top-notch. It provides excellent insight into all items covered in his inspection; I understand each item's state, what's impacting its integrity, and what that means for me. As a prospective home buyer, I felt confident about the state of the home - I knew what I was getting into bed with, so to speak. Eric will be the one and only name I recommend for the services he offers, and I will be booking him when the time comes again!" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars) ## Trades Roofer, Building inspector ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/parent-inspections-inc/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable) - Corporate registry status: Unknown - HomeStars marks this listing as HomeStars marks this public profile as a verified listing - Evidence held from: HomeStars - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## Before you hire a roofer _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam. - Get a written quote that itemizes access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate. - Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed. - Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire. - A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay. --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/parent-inspections-inc Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.