Is the Inspector a Registered Home Inspector(RHI)? If the inspector is not registered with the Canadian Association of Home Inspectors, be may not have certified reports. This simply means that they may not have experience in doing a complete home inspection, which includes your most problematic areas, such as your Electrical, Plumbing, Roof, Chimney and Mechanical Systems. Is the inspection completed to the Standards of Practice established by CAHPI? Any company using these standards, or any others, should be able to supply a copy and discuss them with a client. Not all inspectors claiming to use the CAHPI Standards of Practice are registered members. Does the inspector follow the Code of Ethics established by CAHPI? What are some examples? How long have they been in the home inspection business and how many inspections have they done since they became home inspectors? You want to have an inspector with a proven track record for doing quality approved reports. What type of report is given? When is it given to the client? Is the client encouraged to attend the inspection and ask questions? How long will the inspection take? Does the inspector offer to do any repairs? This might be a conflict of interest. What does the inspection encompass? Does the inspector participate in any continuing education programs to keep his/her expertise up to date? Does the inspector carry Errors and Omissions and Liability Insurance? Is the company well established? How long have they been in business? How available and convenient is the service?