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Home inspection cost
Home inspection cost in Toronto and the GTA starts at $199.
ASM residential home inspections start at $199, and the exact figure is set by the property’s type, size, age, access and requested scope. Commercial buildings are quoted individually. Every inspection includes a same-day PDF report.
Residential from $199 · Commercial quoted individually
Residential from $199Commercial quoted individuallySame-day PDF included
Custom quote
Commercial properties are priced from the building use, size, access, systems and requested scope.
Same-day PDF
ASM provides the documented inspection findings in a PDF report on the same day, at no extra charge.
Cost by property type
What does an inspection cost for your property?
Property type is the biggest single driver, because it decides how much building there is to examine.
| Property type | What is in scope | ASM price |
|---|---|---|
| Condominium unit | The unit interior — plumbing fixtures, electrical, HVAC serving the unit, windows, doors and finishes. Roof, envelope and common elements belong to the corporation. | From $199 |
| Townhouse | Unit interior plus the exterior elements and roof areas belonging to the freehold owner, where accessible. | From $199 |
| Semi-detached & detached | Full scope — roof, exterior, grading and drainage, foundation, structure, attic, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and interior. | From $199 |
| Commercial building | Scope agreed before the visit: envelope, accessible roof, structure, electrical service, plumbing, mechanical and interior life-safety observations. | Quoted individually |
ASM publishes a verified starting price rather than a fabricated calculator. Your exact figure is confirmed from the address and property details before you book.
What is included in the price?
A residential inspection is a visual, non-destructive review of the accessible systems. The fee covers the inspection and the report.
- Roof coverings, flashings, gutters, downspouts and visible drainage
- Foundation, visible structure, basement and crawl spaces
- Electrical service, accessible panels, visible wiring and representative receptacles
- Plumbing supply and drainage, fixtures and water heater
- Furnace, air conditioning and visible distribution components
- Attic, insulation, ventilation, windows, doors and interior finishes
- A same-day PDF report with photographs and written observations
What is not included?
Knowing the limits is part of knowing the price. A standard visual inspection does not include:
- Opening walls, lifting finishes or any destructive investigation
- Engineering analysis or structural calculations
- Municipal code-compliance approval by an authority having jurisdiction
- Conditions concealed behind finishes, stored belongings or locked areas
- Specialist testing arranged separately with a qualified provider
What makes the quote go up or down?
Five factors do most of the work: property type, floor area, age, accessibility and any extra scope you request. Age matters because older homes carry more system variation and renovation history. Accessibility matters because a finished basement, a stored-full crawlspace or a locked electrical room changes what can be reached and documented.
How does $199 compare to the GTA market?
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation states that a home inspection “costs around $500” as a national reference point. ASM’s published starting price sits below that figure, with the final quote depending on the property.
Be careful comparing quotes on price alone. Ontario does not license home inspectors — the Home Inspection Act, 2017 was passed but has never been proclaimed into force. The federal Office of Consumer Affairs recommends asking for a sample report, a written contract covering scope and deadline, and confirmation of professional liability insurance.
What should I send for an exact quote?
- Property address and city
- Residential or commercial property type
- Approximate size and age, if known
- Your transaction or access deadline
- Any special concern or requested inspection scope
For a fuller breakdown of what drives inspection pricing across the region, read how much a home inspection costs in Toronto and the GTA.
Pricing FAQs
Home inspection cost questions.
Straight answers on what an inspection costs in Toronto and the GTA, what changes the number, and what to confirm before booking.
How much does a home inspection cost in Toronto?
ASM residential inspections start at $199. The final quote depends on the property type, size, age, access and requested scope. For national context, CMHC states that a home inspection costs around $500. Share the property details to receive an exact quote before booking.
Why can two properties have different inspection prices?
A condominium unit, townhouse, detached home and multi-unit property can differ in size, systems, exterior access and inspection time. A condo has no roof, foundation or exterior envelope in scope, while a detached home has all three plus grading, garage and outbuildings.
How much is a commercial building inspection?
Commercial inspections are quoted individually. Building use, size, age, roof access, mechanical systems, occupied areas and the client’s requested scope all affect the work required, so a retail plaza, a warehouse and an apartment building cannot share one published rate.
Is the PDF report included in the price?
Yes. ASM’s inspection findings are delivered in a same-day PDF report combining photographs with written observations. The federal Office of Consumer Affairs recommends confirming scope, report deadline and total cost in writing before booking any inspector.
Does the price change between Toronto and other GTA cities?
Far less than most people expect. The building drives the price, not the postal code — a 1,800 square foot detached home is a similar amount of work in Whitby or Etobicoke. What varies by city is the housing stock, which changes the typical job size and age.
Are home inspectors licensed in Ontario?
No. The Home Inspection Act, 2017 was passed but has never been proclaimed into force, so there is no provincial licence to verify. Credentials, professional association membership and a sample report carry the weight instead. ASM publishes InterNACHI and CCPIA membership.
What should I send to get an exact quote?
The property address and city, whether it is residential or commercial, the approximate size and age if known, your transaction or access deadline, and any specific concern you want examined. That is enough for a firm number rather than a range.
Is a cheaper inspection quote a bad sign?
Not automatically, but price alone tells you little in an unlicensed market. Compare what sits behind the number: credentials, report format, turnaround time, and what the inspector will and will not examine. A lower fee that produces a brief checklist days later is a different product.
Related services
Which inspection do you need?
Pre-purchase inspection
For buyers with a conditional offer who need the property’s visible condition documented before closing.
View service →Pre-listing inspection
For sellers who want to know what a buyer’s inspector will find, before the home reaches the market.
View service →Residential inspection
The full accessible-systems review for houses, townhomes and condominium units across the GTA.
View service →Commercial inspection
Scope-built inspections for retail, office, industrial, multi-unit and specialty-use buildings.
View service →Ready when you are
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