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Do I Need a Permit for Renovations

Construction, Home Education, Home InspectionBy Fortified Home Inspections

Do I Need a Permit for Renovations? This post is going to take a slightly different approach. Instead of giving thoughts or tips on maintaining your home, I’ve chosen to dedicate this post to educating and encouraging homeowners about the need for getting proper development permits before doing home renovations.   In some of the…

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At Fortified, being homeowners ourselves, we understand the importance of the peace of mind that comes from having a home inspector thoroughly inspect your future home. A thorough home inspection can identify unseen dangers and potential problems that may not be revealed during a real estate showing. An inspection can also confirm for you that you're buying a safe and good quality home.
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Fortified Home Inspections Ltd., Edmonton
Fortified Home Inspections Ltd., Edmonton
5.0
Christine Buck
Christine Buck
04:21 31 Jan 23
Bert arrived early and was very helpful to us as he allowed us to tag along with him while he inspected the property and home.
Andrea Armbruster
Andrea Armbruster
17:43 02 Jan 23
Jason Lim
Jason Lim
17:01 23 Dec 22
Exceptional service. Bert flies drones to examine the exterior and was very friendly. He caught critical items that were deficient.
Tom Austin
Tom Austin
22:10 13 Dec 22
The Great Detector
The Great Detector
13:03 29 Nov 22
Fortified gives the best Home Inspections! Bert came out to inspect our new home. He was very respectful to us. He listened to our questions and took our concerns seriously. I’ve had five other inspections done in the past by other companies but this was by far the more detailed inspection we have had. Bert was knowledgeable on every topic. He took the time to look into everything with attention to detail. He shared how we could fix issues that were noted. The report was given to us right away. It included pictures even ones showing heat escaping the ceiling. Very impressive! Thanks Bert for your excellent report and professionalism. Choose Fortified for your next Home Inspection.
Mikho Deion Mendoza
Mikho Deion Mendoza
19:13 23 Nov 22
We recommend Fortified Home Inspections. Bert helped us do our 1 year inspection. He was very nice and knowledgeable, and most importantly very thorough with the inspection. There issues found that we would have never known if it weren’t for him. He even went beyond his scope to ensure that everything about the house was checked. He also gave us honest expert advise on how to solve some of the minor issues. Great job, Bert. It was a pleasure having you over. 10/10 would recommend to friends and family and would be using this company for the services they offer in the future!
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
02:38 10 Nov 22
Very thorough and knowledgeable, highly recommend.
Sahil Jagdev
Sahil Jagdev
03:57 05 Nov 22
Jamal W
Jamal W
22:15 24 Oct 22
Bert was amazing. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable on our home inspection. He looked at absolutely every detail and was able to recommend next steps. He provided a thorough report right away. Thanks Bert for doing an amazing job !!
Cheryl Benson
Cheryl Benson
17:31 22 Oct 22
Great customer service. Entirely thorough. Bert was a pleasure to work with.
Angele Houle
Angele Houle
21:00 06 Oct 22
Bert Blakely did our home inspection and we highly recommend! He was very comfortable with us walking around and asking any questions and answering our concerns. Very friendly and made our experience stress free!
BURR HO
BURR HO
13:08 03 Oct 22
Shauna Anderson
Shauna Anderson
16:20 18 Sep 22
Garret is excellent and went above and beyond to help us. Bert also is very professional and knowledgeable. This company is top notch! They really do care.Call them, you won't be disappointed.
Brandon Vangrootheest
Brandon Vangrootheest
22:45 05 Sep 22
Great service!Dispite it being late afternoon, he was extremely thorough in his inspection and report. He took time to explain deficiencies and hazards fully so i ynderstood what was meant and how to rectify.Overall it was an extremely hastle free, easy process. Definitely recommend!
Justin&MJ Scott
Justin&MJ Scott
22:31 05 Sep 22
Monique K
Monique K
14:23 05 Sep 22
My experience with Fortified was very good and I would recommend FHI to anyone I know requiring a home ispection. Bert was very friendly, informative and thorough.
Sirous Eshraghian
Sirous Eshraghian
02:02 01 Sep 22
The inspection was thorough and the report provided was very detailed.
Kirpal Brar
Kirpal Brar
19:04 26 Aug 22
Joe Hsia
Joe Hsia
03:16 24 Aug 22
Bert is very knowledgeable and professional. We really appreciate his time and help for our house inspection.
Shelley Newby
Shelley Newby
00:55 19 Aug 22
Bert was very professional and thorough. The price was very reasonable as I called around. The report was detailed, instructional, and provided great pictures.
Rod Doucet
Rod Doucet
18:49 18 Aug 22
We had Bert come out and inspect & explain, real quality inspection, knowledgeable and helpful!Made us feel good about our purchase, thanks again Bert
Jack Chow
Jack Chow
21:51 01 Aug 22
Bert has a very professional home inspection knowledge with excellent services, strongly recommend him without hesitation! Highly appreciated.
Cesar G
Cesar G
18:10 18 Jul 22
Garret took the time on the phone to explain the regulations set in place to protect home buyers. I had to reschedule the inspection because the builder would not accommodate to have the new home inspected. At no cost he was able to push the inspection a week later.The inspector Bert was on time. He took the time to explain every item he was inspecting. The issues found were categorized from minor to major and a report was provided with tons of pictures and videos.Overall I wish they would of built my house very impressed on their professionalismThanks guys !
Imran Azam
Imran Azam
03:00 18 Jul 22
I will strongly recommend Fortified Home Inspection for all new home owners due to their high level of professionalism, value for money and detail oriented attitude with courteous and friendly services.
Belinda Ng
Belinda Ng
04:27 15 Jul 22
Garrett communicated with me on sms and email to make the inspection appointment prior to the house purchase. He was prompt to reply and was very clear about the price. A very competitive and reasonable price too. Bert was the one to do the house inspection. He texted and emailed me the day before the inspection to remind me. He showed up early and inspected the outside of the house with a drone before I arrived. He went through everything and even explained to me in details so I know how to deal with the furnace, the water pipe and water pump. Very friendly and professional. The report was released to me within hours after the inspection. I am very pleased with their service and price. I highly recommend this company to anyone who needs a home inspection before purchase.
Jordan Ward
Jordan Ward
22:01 12 Jul 22
Amazing job, very detailed inspection report.
Felicia Ong
Felicia Ong
16:54 09 Jul 22
Bert was excellent. He took his time and was very thorough in ensuring everything was working well in the home. As a first time home buyer I appreciate the time he also took to answer any of my questions, explaining what it was he was looking at and for, and how to maintain them in the future.
Shirin Dehgahi
Shirin Dehgahi
03:07 03 Jul 22
Brianna Bird
Brianna Bird
23:32 02 Jul 22
Very satisfied with my experience. Bert was friendly, professional, pleasant and thorough. He kept my informed throughout the process and gave me some extra tips about my new home. Thanks Bert!
Kayne A-P
Kayne A-P
18:40 22 Jun 22
Bert was fantastic. He walked us through every step of the inspection and answered all of our questions. He also explained common issues that can arise with most of the items on the report and what generally needs to be done to resolve the issues.Bert surpassed our expectations and we will be referring this company to any of our friends who need or want a home inspection.
Zach Brierley
Zach Brierley
02:46 19 Jun 22
Bert was very knowledgeable and thorough. I was very happy that he took his time and he explained everything along the way. I highly recommend him!
Sharina Kassam Karmali
Sharina Kassam Karmali
01:50 14 Jun 22
Bert is personable, knowledgeable, kind, and just all in all an amazing human being. I felt informed during my entire home inspection and truly felt like he cared and had our best interests at heart. He went above and beyond and even offered to tighten the deck railing screws that were loose. And to top all of it off, his sense of humour made the inspection so much fun. Truly a gem!
Mark Larsen
Mark Larsen
22:35 10 Jun 22
Both my fiancé and I were greatly impressed with the level of service Fortified Inspections provide for our pre-possession inspection. Please appreciate my high recommendations of this inspection service being that I am experienced Project Manger and earlier in my career a JM Carpenter. During the inspection Bert was very helpful as I bounced ideas off of him for our plans for developing the basement specifically the plumbing in the partially finished basement. You will not be disappointed with this company for home inspections.
Elias Mohamad
Elias Mohamad
15:30 27 May 22
A very positive experience with Kaven for our first time home inspection.I appreciated the time he invested to do the inspection, going through a lot of details that I could ask questions about and learn. It was more of “know your home” than “here’s what’s wrong”.The report received was great, identifies all the items inspected. It also summarized the deficient items at the end to be tracked easily.He used a drone to inspect the roof, there was two inches of snow at that time but we could still see the vents and the exhaust fans.Payment was easy as he had a mobile terminal.I would recommend to family and friends!! :)
DR
DR
23:13 22 May 22
Fortified responded quickly to our needs. On site on time. Reporting was perfect and we knew exactly what we were buying when they finished.Thank for your service and vast experience. Best home inspection service we have used. Great job.
Rajendra Tiwari
Rajendra Tiwari
15:44 18 May 22
They were able to do property inspection in short notice. Inspection report was detailed, explanation and recommendation were provided. They were quick to response and answered all the queries.
Prashant Arora
Prashant Arora
18:41 17 May 22
kevan is such a patient and professional person. So humble and kind. He send us the detailed report with pictures and videos. We recommend him to anybody looking for a good professional property inspector.
Magdalena Ragiel
Magdalena Ragiel
14:10 11 May 22
Alex Tu
Alex Tu
19:45 16 Apr 22
Krysta Martell
Krysta Martell
15:34 08 Apr 22
Damir Razumovic
Damir Razumovic
19:58 26 Mar 22
Daniel Harstad
Daniel Harstad
03:16 26 Mar 22
son gonzales
son gonzales
11:16 19 Mar 22
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Family Phone
18:39 17 Mar 22
Emily Couture
Emily Couture
14:04 17 Mar 22
Hassan Dehghanpour Hossein Abadi
Hassan Dehghanpour Hossein Abadi
14:53 11 Mar 22
Hai Liu
Hai Liu
16:50 04 Mar 22
Very professional job done. Excellent explanation in details. Extremely satisfied with the quality.
Pavan Aggarwal
Pavan Aggarwal
13:36 04 Mar 22
I am glad I called Fortified Home Inspections to do a home inspection. Kevan Rapley did the home inspection. He arrived exactly at the time we had arranged to meet at the house. Before the inspection, Kevan went through a total home inspection checklist with me and explained exactly what he was going to do and how long would it take to do the inspection. He gave me the option of following him during his inspection or let him work alone. After the inspection, which took about 3 hours, he went through the complete checklist with me and explained of everything that he did. He pointed out the areas of concern and made recommendations of anything that needed to be looked into. He emailed me the inspection report the same day, complete with pictures and videos of everything he inspected. I am very happy and satisfied with the home inspection done by Kevan. I would definitely recommend Fortified Home Inspections to anyone who needs a thorough and a professional home inspection done at a very reasonable price. Thank you Kevan.
Lisa Royle
Lisa Royle
13:09 13 Feb 22
donna Hudj
donna Hudj
03:47 13 Feb 22
I am very satisfied with the service Kevan provided. He was very thorough and explained what he was doing and answered all my questions. He inspected the house in the morning and provided the inspection report that afternoon. Would definitely recommend his services. Kevan was very friendly and made me feel at ease.
Donna Hudj
Donna Hudj
03:38 13 Feb 22
Justin Price
Justin Price
19:24 09 Feb 22
Pat Kris
Pat Kris
02:24 06 Feb 22
Kevan was totally professional &knowledgeable. Gave us a thorough walk through and explained all of the inspection outcomes. Drone pictures of roof was impressive. Definitely recommend he's service.
D L
D L
16:35 03 Feb 22
I found fortified inspections through Google and the reviews don’t lie. Very professional and thorough inspection of the 4plex we want to buy. Would recommend highly.
Julie Timm
Julie Timm
13:50 02 Feb 22
Andrew Palmer
Andrew Palmer
20:07 30 Jan 22
Great thorough inspection.
Tyler Pahlke
Tyler Pahlke
20:25 28 Jan 22
Kevan's a great home inspector and came as a reference to us from our Realtor who had been referring Kevan for years. Highly recommend.
Amber Munce
Amber Munce
17:00 14 Jan 22
Fantastic and extremely thorough home inspection. He really went the extra mile!
Benjamin Hertwig
Benjamin Hertwig
17:22 28 Dec 21
Kevan Rapley at Fortified Home Inspections is a person of integrity. Would recommend his services.
Stephen Knaack
Stephen Knaack
21:09 15 Dec 21
Engaged through our relator for a home inspection. He showed me everything he was doing, answered all my questions, gave detailed answers and realistic solutions. I would absolutely recommend to anyone needing a home inspection.
Ateel Kumar
Ateel Kumar
23:53 14 Dec 21
Kevan was great to deal with. He explained things well and I was happy with his service. He was able to catch a few things for my new built home and I'm happy he was here for that. I have peace of mind. I would recommend Kevan at Fortified Home Inspections.
Jason Fan
Jason Fan
04:44 10 Dec 21
Kevan was very thorough in his reporting. He even got a drone to inspect the roof during winter! Overall, very satisfied on the things he was able to find. We love our home and was glad to find out the home didn't have too much issues. Possession is end of December so will make an edit if things are amiss, but if no edits to this post are made, you know we're happy campers then!
jody k
jody k
15:59 29 Nov 21
Kevan is honest , personable and professional. I will use his services for any of my future inspection needs.
Taylor Dawson
Taylor Dawson
17:52 22 Nov 21
Kevin was so helpful and thorough when completing our home inspection. As promised, the inspection came with lots of education and in-depth explanations to ensure we felt comfortable. Highly recommend using Fortified Home Inspections!
S S
S S
19:50 31 Oct 21
I would really like to thank Kevan and Fortified Home Inspection for their excellenct service.As a first time home buyer, Kevan helped me in every single aspect and identified all exisitng issues and provided guidance on how to alleviate the issues.The inspection started on time and Kevan, allowed me to follow him and ask questions as he carried out the inspection. Within couple of hours, I had a report ready, with proper photos and severity mentioned.I would definitely recommend Kevan for your home inspection.
Jacqui Stanford
Jacqui Stanford
23:15 30 Oct 21
Very quick to respond and set up a date for the inspection. Very thorough inspection and easy to read report and all my questions answered. Would definitely recommend Fortified Home Inspections!
Don Dziwenko
Don Dziwenko
16:45 30 Oct 21
Mel C
Mel C
04:30 27 Oct 21
We had our home inspection done by Kevan. He was an amazing home inspector-very detailed and knowledgeable. He explained everything to us from what the problem was and how to fix it, to telling us what the immediate or minor issues were. Highly recommend!
Chris Skiffington
Chris Skiffington
15:59 17 Oct 21
Kevan was great to deal with, I needed an inspection done quickly due to my work schedule and he was there for me. His work was awesome and the report was very thorough, the Report App is easy to use and user friendly. I would recommend Kevan every time.
Krystal H
Krystal H
14:24 16 Oct 21
I am very satisfied with Kevan's services. He was on time, he was extremely thorough, he educated me throughout the inspection, he answered all my questions and he sent me the detailed report later that day. His expertise in home inspections was obvious with his abundance of knowledge, confidence and years of experience. He was also friendly and personable which made the experience almost 'fun'. I'd highly recommend Kevan for any home inspection.-Krystal
Adam Tundak
Adam Tundak
15:02 15 Oct 21
I hired Kevan for his services to inspect my first purchase ever, and it was the best decision of the entire process.The first thing for me was that the website was forward and transparent. Prices were clearly posted for all services, what was included and what to expect. I had a great feeling from the start.The inspection itself was smooth and thorough. Kevan showed up early and ready to go. He was happy to answer all my questions throughout the process and was kind enough to bring attention to anything that caught his eye, even if it was minor and not technically needed in the report!I would 100% recommend him to anyone I know for inspection services.
Bruce Kennedy
Bruce Kennedy
20:42 01 Oct 21
Kevan was very professional and courteous. He explained how everything would work and how he would do it. When he finished he went over everything with us. Very good.
Raquel Verbonac
Raquel Verbonac
17:59 30 Sep 21
Bidemi Oseni
Bidemi Oseni
12:58 25 Sep 21
Kevan was very professional, arrived on time, did a very detailed work and I was very impressed. I was a skeptic of third party home inspections on new built homes but now I am a believer. Even though we were buying a new home, it was worth it to get a set of new eyes to inspect the work. Thank you very much Kevan for the great service you provided to us and you are very knowledgeable in your craft. We are also glad to know a bit of you on a personal level. Regards to your wonderful family.
Brooklyn Assels
Brooklyn Assels
13:22 23 Sep 21
Kevan was absolutely amazing! We had no idea where to start when looking for a home inspector for our acreage, and we were so happy that we chose kevan. He was extremely thorough and explained everything to us so well. The final report was just as easy to read! We will definitely be referring kevan to all our friends and family when they buy homes & will use him for the future.
Carol Ma
Carol Ma
12:59 20 Sep 21
Fatima El-Hajj
Fatima El-Hajj
13:36 18 Sep 21
Alice Persson
Alice Persson
23:30 13 Sep 21
Very thorough and detailed report. Very pleasant.
Deborah Patrick
Deborah Patrick
21:26 05 Sep 21
I can’t say enough about this company and its owner, Kevan. Having never needed this service, I was a bitleary about who to chose but Kevan had good reviews. I went with him and am so pleased. Kevan sat down and talked to us about absolutely everything. He filled us in for what we needed to know but not every detail. For details, we have a 42 page report with easy to read explanations and pictures. I would highly recommend Fortified. I was so happy !!
Linda Nang
Linda Nang
18:01 21 Aug 21
Summerside BoneandBiscuit
Summerside BoneandBiscuit
14:00 10 Aug 21
Kevan was worth the fees paid. He was very thorough and would always stop to answer or explain something during the inspection if I had questions.
Brianna Lessard
Brianna Lessard
01:56 03 Aug 21
Kevan was great, very nice and thorough in his inspection. Would definitely recommend!
Warren & Megan Letendre
Warren & Megan Letendre
15:02 30 Jul 21
Graham Wickens
Graham Wickens
14:05 29 Jul 21
Brad Lippitt
Brad Lippitt
14:30 18 Jul 21
Joseph Bui
Joseph Bui
14:58 17 Jul 21
Panos “Panos”
Panos “Panos”
13:08 17 Jul 21
Hired Kevan with his Company he knows what can be wrong with the house inspection and he will find it for you I totally recommend him!
CDN_Diesel
CDN_Diesel
23:55 12 Jul 21
If you are looking for a reputable and Professional home inspector, Kevan is the person to go to. He was extremely thorough and took his time to explain everything. He explained everything in detail and also gave tips on how to fix it yourself for very minor issues. At no time did it ever feel like he was in a rush. I would not hesitate to recommend Kevan!
Todd Kuziw
Todd Kuziw
18:22 11 Jul 21
I asked a co-worker who has a contracting business for a referral. I was looking for a house appraisal. He very enthusiastically referred Kevan at Fortified. We already had a short list, but Fortified reviews surpassed the companies we had looked into. Excellent experience! Easy to engage, and eager to educate us. Very good investment. I now understand the five star reviews. And now enthusiastically join them with a five star review of our own. This is the guy/company to go with.
Chimdi Azuike
Chimdi Azuike
12:51 08 Jul 21
brittany engerdahl
brittany engerdahl
12:27 07 Jul 21
As first time home buyers I have nothing to compare it to but our realtor was super impressed with Kevan for our home inspections! We have used Kevan twice and he did an amazing and very thorough job both times. He caught some very concerning things on the first house and I will be forever grateful.As would absolutely recommend Kevan's services to friends and family and I think our realtor would do the same
Jason Farmer
Jason Farmer
17:16 04 Jul 21
Kevan took his time to throughly go through the house. He was very professional and was able to answer all my questions. I would recommend him again!
Jaya Nair
Jaya Nair
13:10 03 Jul 21
Jessica Stewart
Jessica Stewart
14:09 29 Jun 21
Chris Cates
Chris Cates
18:11 20 Jun 21
Natasha Nelson
Natasha Nelson
13:29 20 Jun 21
I was recommended by my realtor to use Fortified for my home inspection. Kevan was very thorough in his review of the property, clearly explained what he was and was not able to do and provided a detailed inspection report with recommendations on what needed to be addressed once the purchase went through. Kevan's friendly and professional demeanor helped put me at ease about this very important purchase.
Mical K
Mical K
17:29 17 Jun 21
Kevan is very professional and thorough. I used his services twice for home inspection and the reports are very detailed and easy to understand. Kevan accommodated our busy schedule and emailed us the report the same day of the inspection. His work is absolutely top notch and I would recommend him to anyone looking for home inspector.
Justin Morash
Justin Morash
13:58 07 Jun 21
Inspection went great! The inspector (Kevan) was very thorough and professional. I recommend using Fortified for all your home inspection needs.
Norah W
Norah W
05:01 01 Jun 21
First Time Home Buyer Home Inspection: Kevan was extremely professional and did a very complete inspection. He discussed the important issues with us and answered our questions. Then we received a complete report with pictures, etc. which will be very valuable to refer to in the future. We would definitely recommend Kevan Rapley’s business to any of our friends or family.
Chandra Adhikari
Chandra Adhikari
21:51 31 May 21
I had Kevan for the pre-purchase home inspection. It was Great to have him. He went in all the details and gave us a new level of confidance in the overall condition of the home. I will definitely recommend him for a home inspection.
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