Home Repair and Improvement Resources


Helpful Resources for Home Repair and Improvement

Part of Pro Home Inspect's commitment to its customers is to educate them on all things related to their home and the care of their home. We have put together a collection of resource websites and articles that we believe are of value to you.
These resources will help you gain a further understanding of various components in your home, repair methods, construction practices, available products, and preventative maintenance for your home or business.

Please email us if you have found a resource website that you feel my be of value to our customers and we will consider adding the website link to this resource list.


FREE Construction Drawings and Home Maintenance Giudes

After your home inspection you will undoubtedly need a few pointers... let us help!
We've put together a vast collection of informational handouts and made them available for downloading from our website. Of course they are FREE. After your home inspection you will need a few pointers... let us help! There are over 40 documents containing construction diagrams, illustrations and how-to advice covering many common problems or repair/renovate tasks that you may encounter as a home owner. Click the link below to access the list of FREE
Home Maintenance and Repair Reference Guides


Local Renovation and Repair Contractors

Local renocation and construction contractors to help you fix/repair/renovate your home The following is a short list of some reputable local home repair, renovation and maintenance professionals offering various home construction, renovation and repair services throughout the GTA. Feel free to utilize them for your projects.




Type of Business or Service Contact Name Contact Phone
ARCHITECT (RESIDENTIAL) Pedro Pimental 905-277-9054
CONCRETE CRACK INJECTION
&CONCRETE WORK
Lee Collero 416-315-6422
CHIMNEY CLEANING Vince Aube 1-800-760-7668
CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION Brian Lalande 519-853-2072
Joe Rodrigues 416-220-5336
CARPET CLEANING Wayne Bascombe 416-891-1490
ELECTRICIAN Brian Knee 416-254-3088
HVAC Richard Payer 416-520-0574
HANDYMAN Kelvin Peters 647-400-9953
LANDSCAPING Sal LaVerde 416-888-5090
PAINTING Dale Webber 416-697-2234
ROOFING Aiken & Laleff 905-796-3978
SWIMMING POOL SERVICE Rick Van Parys 905-840-9720
WINDOW (THERMO-PANE REPAIR) Chris Vanin 905-720-0938
Please note: We do not perform repair work. Our service is completely at arm's length from other services. We do not receive or pay referral or finder's fees whatsoever from or to anyone or to any organization.

Resource Websites

Tarion Warranty Corporation
Tarion Warranty Corporation has been operating for over 30 years, protecting more than 1.45 million new home buyers. We are the Regulator of the new home building industry in Ontario, and in this role, we license all new home and condominium builders in the province and ensure that all new homeowners receive the new home warranty coverage that they are entitled to by law.

CMHC - Canada's national housing agency
Backed by 60 years of experience, we work with community organizations, the private sector, non-profit agencies and all levels of government to help create innovative solutions to today's housing challenges, anticipate tomorrow's needs, and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

City of Brampton - Must Read Information about Basement Apartments
Considering a Basement Apartment in Brampton?
Most basement apartments in Brampton are illegal! Read this document and know what you're getting into.

The Toronto Real Estate Board
Be sure that one of the most important financial decisions of your life is the right one: choose a Toronto Real Estate Board REALTOR® to guide you through the process of buying or selling your home.

Building Industry and Land Development Association (formerly GTA Home Builders Assoc.)
Welcome. With more than 1,500 members, BILD, formed through the merger of the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association and Urban Development Institute/Ontario is the voice of the residential land development, home building and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area. We are proudly affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders' Associations.

RENOMARK™ - Renovator's Mark of Excellence
RENOMARK™ - Renovator's Mark of Excellence! Find a renovator in the GTA.


Disclaimer

Disclaimer: We have provided these links as a courtesy to our website visitors. We are not responsible for, and make no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites listed on this page.


Residential/Commercial Inspection Services, House Inspections and Building Inspections

Quick Reference Links

Top 10 Questions to Ask your Home Inspector

Top 10 Problems uncovered by a Home Inspection

Review a few pages from our Home Inspection Contract and Report

Renovation and Repair Resource Websites


Free Construction Drawings and Maintenance Guides

Preview our Renovation and Construction Costs Estimator Guide. (This complementary guide is included with all our home inspections)

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