First Choice for a Home Inpection in Kitchener & Waterloo

Since 2003

Services

Some of the inspections services offered by Baseline Inspections

PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION

Hiring a Home Inspector from Baseline Inspections to perform a pre-purchase inspection ensures that you have an independent and objective assessment of the systems and conditions of the home.

NEW HOME PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

A new home Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is your opportunity to discuss missing, incomplete, damaged or non-functionality issues with your builder prior to the close of your home.

THERMAL IMAGING ASSESSMENT

A Thermal Imaging Assessment is one of the best non-destructive methods for a home buyer or seller to more accurately investigate these concerns.

1ST YEAR HOME WARRANTY INSPECTION

Having a home inspection completed prior to the first anniversary of your new home purchase is strongly recommended by The Ontario New Home Warranty Program.

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About

Baseline Inspections

Founded by Rodney MacGillivray in 2003, Baseline Inspections has provided over 5000 home inspections to the Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas. Baseline Inspections was awarded a Quality Business Award for The Best Home Inspectors in Waterloo for 2020. With a 4.8/5 star rating on Google, you know you can trust Baseline Inspections to provide you with professional and consistent home inspection services every time.

AVERAGE RATING
Based on over 250 independent HomeGauge ratings

QUALITY BUSINESS AWARD
Baseline Inspections was awarded The Best Home Inspectors in Waterloo in 2020

Our Inspectors

Meet our professional and courteous home inspectors

Rod MacGillivray

Founder,
Registered Home Inspector

Founded Baseline Inspections in 2003, has since completed over 3400 home inspections.

Jamie Ruth

Associate,
Registered Home Inspector

Joined Baseline Inspections in 2012, has since completed over 400 home inspections.

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Google Reviews

Hear what some of our most recent customers have to say about our services!

Google Rating

4.9

Baseline Inspections Inc.

4.9

Brittney Patterson

13:41 19 Jun 18

Rod completed my home inspection when I purchased my first home back in 2013. He was open and honest with everything he found while also providing us with direction on how we could correct these issues once we moved into the home. His final written report was detailed and included pictures of anything he found during his inspection that may require our attention. I was so happy with his service that I used him again this month when I decided to purchase my second home. It was his attention to detail that helped to identify a major issue with the home that I would not have noticed on my own. It is because of this attention to detail that I know I made the right decision in choosing him for my home inspection. Thank you Rod!

Caitlin MacGregor

10:51 07 Jul 18

Rod is amazing! He really took the time to ensure that we understood all of his findings. He was excellent at answering our questions. Rod was perfect to work with!

Osama Sidat

22:34 02 May 18

Rod was very thorough with the inspection, and, patiently explained a lot of things about the unit that I might find useful. His recommendations were concise and actionable. Would happily recommend Rod & Baseline for home inspections

Jeff Bertram

14:29 11 Jun 18

Rod did a house inspection for us recently and he was great. He was very thorough and talked us through all steps in the process.

Mike Atkinson

03:49 29 May 18

Very professional and friendly Made my clients feel at ease. Would not hesitate to use them again!!!!!

Meredith Leigh Pope

23:13 06 Aug 18

It was very easy to book a home inspection online through their website. Rod was on time (early in fact), personable/professional, very thorough and able to point out relevant aspects of the home both from the safety/update perspective, but also education re the features of a century home, common issues to watch for and trouble shooting in the future. He was able to create the formal report (with photos) same day. The home inspection resulted in significant peace of mind, and also a significant reduction to our purchase price as a result of his findings. Would use his services again without hesitation in the future.

Jeremy Anderson

12:11 16 Aug 18

Rod was very accommodating on short notice when we found ourselves in need of an inspection. During the inspection he made us feel comfortable while at the same time passing on a lot of valuable information about our future home.The report we got shortly after the inspection was finished was very detailed and will serve us well as a 'to do' list once we have moved in. Very happy with the experience!

Chris Feeney

11:52 16 Sep 18

Rod came and provided us with a very detail oriented home inspection. He explained all of his discoveries. Highly recommend.

Mossab and Gillian Basir

15:29 06 Oct 18

We are thankful we chose Rod. He was recommended to us by our realtor and was exactly what we were looking for in an inspector. He was diligent, he explained things clearly to us and his report was extremely helpful. We would recommend Baseline to any prospective home owners.

Megan Matsubayashi

00:11 02 Nov 18

Rod was extremely thorough and very helpful during our inspection. I really appreciated the time he took and how he would answer all of our questions at any point. Extremely trustworthy and professional, I will definitely be using him again!

Terence Tang

20:03 05 Nov 18

Rod is a professional inspector. He was very professional and inspecting the house in detailed. Detailed description of the problems around & inside the house and suggested repair or upgrade option for us to follow. He was taking the time he needs to finish the job, not rushing to finish it! He was willing to stop whenever there are issues and explained to me – why and what to do with it! I am very satisfied his job and will definitely refer to my friends and family.

Richard & Karen Fangrad

00:59 08 Nov 18

We had an inspection done on a house we are going to buy. Rod is honest, thorough and very knowledgeable. He offered much helpful advice. The written report received after the inspection is extremely detailed. It includes photos pinpointing potential problem areas and a handy chart that indicates whether the inspected item is 'acceptable', 'marginal' or needs to be repaired/replaced. We highly recommend him.

Behrooz Golzarpoor

21:14 25 Nov 18

A thorough and professional inspection of our house before finalizing the purchase! Rod provided me with a detailed explanation of all the components of the house, responded to my questions, and prepared a detailed report of what needs to be taken care of in short and long-term. I would definitely recommend Baseline Inspections for your inspection needs.

Rob Loewen

14:00 25 Dec 18

Rod MacGillivray was prompt, courteous and professional, besides being extremely thorough. This was evidenced not only by his activities at the house, but also by the details in the report. It gave me a very good feel for this house and the work that would be involved in making it habitable. Thanks, Rod!

Marcia Grove

19:41 12 Feb 19

Very professional & great communication. Both my client & myself knew what was going on from the confirmation of the appointment to the end of the inspection. I loved how he had the photo's on his computer at the appointment & was able to show us his findings on the spot instead of explaining them, then having to wait for the report to see the photos. Thanks Rod!

Gabriel Kachambwa

17:12 27 Feb 19

I am very glad that I used this company. Rod is very thorough, with a very keen eye for detail. He exhibits very good patience in listening to questions and taking the time to explain things in both technical and layman's language. This was very important to me as a first time home-buyer. I found his home inspection report to be very comprehensive, well organized, and helpful for ongoing home maintenance. Further, Rod has been available for quick questions post the home-inspection, and he runs an eNewsletter with great home care tips & reminders. I can confidently say that I have had a wonderful customer experience with this company.

Kevin McQuay

13:47 26 Apr 19

Rod was very thorough. He did an excellent job of explaining the potential problems and possible causes as we walked through. Answered all of my questions clearly and thoroughly. The final report was clear and detailed. An excellent experience.

Bill Prociw

19:34 29 Apr 19

Rodney was very thorough and gave a clear explanation of all potential small and large problems that could arise. I would certainly recommend him to my friends.

Margaret Niemela

16:38 20 May 19

It was a pleasure meeting Rod on a Saturday afternoon during the long weekend in May to do a home inspection. He was very thorough and made sure we understood everything as he was doing his job. He had the patience to review again if we didn’t quite understand the first time and would also take the time to answer our questions. I would highly recommend Baseline Inspections.

sue barry

00:36 21 Jun 19

After reading the report the inspector wrote for our real estate agent. It is disappointing that much of it was opinion oriented rather than fact based. He found problems with a roof that was professionally replaced a year ago. Concerns about a water softener that was not full of salt. And a broken seal in a window that is just dirt. It doesn’t appear that he knows as much as he thinks he does. Very disappointing!! Would never recommend!

Shelley Cameron

13:05 11 Jul 19

Rod was a pleasure to work with. His report was sent within hours and included pictures and detailed explanations of his findings. No need to take notes during the walk through, he reports on big and small issues alike!Would highly recommend Rod, a true professional.

Amanda Roberts

01:14 17 Jul 19

Rod did a very thorough inspection for us, and took the time to explain everything clearly and answer all of our questions. Would definitely recommend him.

shaecout511 LDS

01:51 18 Jul 19

very professional and very knowledgeable. great experience. would highly recommend.

Lori Sigurdson

13:34 12 Aug 19

I purchased an older home and Rod was very knowledgeable and helpful in the process! By the end of the inspection I felt like I knew the ins and outs of my house which made me feel comfortable with my purchase and prepared for any expenses that may pop up in the future. He even measured my staircase for me so I knew if my mattress would fit!

Bryan Sansom

14:59 25 Oct 19

Rod was thorough, friendly, and provided a comprehensive report the same day. I will call Baseline for any future inspections.

Jon Kuepfer

14:32 26 Nov 19

Great experience working with Rod. He is very knowledgeable and the detailed report we received was very valuable before we made a final decision on the property. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking at purchasing a home

Jason Moss

00:09 12 Dec 19

Very professional and detailed report. Went over everything with us afterwards and offered different methods of documentation.

Kevin Houlihan

17:20 21 Dec 19

We were very pleased with our inspection after buying a new home. Rod was meticulous, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. He knew everything to look at and identified many issues that otherwise would have been overlooked. We would definitely use Baseline Inspections again for our next home. Worth every penny!

Ron Moreau

14:44 16 Feb 20

We were very pleased with Rod's inspection. He was organized, efficient and focused on the items we were most concerned about. He used plain no-nonsense language to describe the condition of inspected items. Would definately use him again.

Kevin C

18:18 12 Feb 21

Rod did a pre-offer home inspection for us. He was very thorough and explained things as we went through the house. If he could get into an area to inspect, he did (ie attic crawl space) He found many hidden issues as well as items we had missed ourselves. He gave sound advice and was down to earth in his assessments. Although we likely won't get the house now, it was worth the money spent to save the money and headache down the road.

Julian Feurich

02:23 26 Oct 20

Rod was very thorough and made sure to check all structural, electrical and plumbing features. He was also a great source of knowledge, which was great for us, who weren't terribly familiar with how houses in the area are built and what to look out for. We also got some great additional maintenance tips. The report was detailed and is definitely a good additional piece of documentation, should we ever decide to sell.Thanks, Rod!

Jeremy Tracey

01:50 13 Aug 20

Rodney was fantastic to work with. My wife and I both really enjoyed and appreciated his thoroughness and his ability to explain what we were looking at. We really felt that he wanted to make sure we felt clear and comfortable every step of the way. We are moving forward with the purchase of this house feeling very confident.

Bita Soroosh

15:08 17 Jun 20

As a Realtor and builder,I must say Rod the inspector with Baseline with no doubt is one the best in inspection field. very professional, accurate and the price is not base on the time he spends at the property.He really knows his stuff in every aspects of construction .On top of all, I was so surprised when I asked him to run an inspection for a property that I wrote an offer on and the seller only gave us till end of the same day to remove the inspection condition.When I called Rod, he managed to put it in his rushed list with no extra charge and ran a complete inspection and provided us with report all in less than 4 hours same day! Great service.I will for sure keep using Baseline service.

Leah Almazan

17:58 16 Oct 20

Very professional and thorough. Rod was very patient in answering all my questions. i highly recommend this company.

Matthew MCGOVERN

14:33 10 Aug 22

We had an excellent experience working with Baseline Inspections. Our inspector was thorough and gave us helpful information about important details about the home. Very professional and all the essential details and findings were laid out super clearly.

Robert Cooper

17:50 01 Jan 22

Very thorough inspection. Very detailed and well formatted report.

joanne brown

12:27 22 Mar 22

Rod is a very thorough and detailed inspector. He tells it as it is, so you are aware of the shape of the home.I appreciated the professional inspection, as now I now how much to invest in bringing my home up to a safe state. Thanks Rod for your stellar service! Jo-Anne Brown

Abel Molina

01:26 29 Oct 21

Rod wrote a comprehensive report about our unit, and was of great help when preparing our Tarion claim

Jason Brewer

12:43 03 Sep 22

Last minute request from me for a home inspection, they showed up on time, thorough professional inspection carried out and the report was sent to me the next day. I would recommend baseline inspections to everyone.

Alaa Alrifaie

13:11 16 Oct 22

Booked an inspection with Baseline for a home I am putting an offer on, Rod showed up on time ready where he went through the property thoroughly leaving nothing unchecked. Being a first time home buyer, I was nervous with alot of dumb questions but Rod was very friendly and polite, he even educated me on things I would have never thought of. I recommend Rod and Baseline to anyone looking for a professional help being a buyer, a seller or an agent.

Paul Shantz

17:29 04 Oct 22

Rod and his team are great to work with, very detailed and explains the process along the way. We recommend them as a first to call service.

Brittany M

20:52 05 Dec 22

We just used Baseline for the second time in the past few months and could not be happier. Rod was so quick to reply and came the next day. He is so informative and helped us find our new home. He is very descriptive, professional and the report that we recieved each time had pictures and descriptions with so much information, plus the after use of the inspection and their portal that you can use to generate lists etc is GREAT! We highy recommend Baseline to anyone searching for an great home inspector that you can trust!

XZ T

06:25 03 Feb 23

Rod was very knowledgeable, thorough, and extremely helpful in explaining items and answering questions. Thank you for help today

Sa Hua

11:01 11 May 23

I had a home inspection done with Rodney and we were impressed with his professional services and detail when reviewing the home.We needed a home inspector and Rodney was able to help us on a last minute notice. Turnaround was quick as the inspection was done in the evening and the report was completed by noon the next day.He clearly has years of experience and identified many areas that helped us to consider the long-term maintenance of the home. Rodney was patient with every question we had and took the time to explain anything he knew. I would highly recommend Baseline Inspections to anyone looking for a home inspection.

Melanie Hanam

23:05 29 May 23

Very thorough inspection, gave us factual data on mechanical systems within townhome. Helped us make a decision on purchase! Thank you.

Samantha Fowler

12:14 26 Jul 23

Rod was extremely helpful and knowledgeable - he spent significant time during the inspection doing a detailed walkthrough and teaching me how to maintain the house. He offered valuable tips and detailed notes.

Jonathan Schmale

13:26 29 Sep 23

Rod was able to provide good detail in the home inspection and took the time to answer our questions and explain everything as we went along. He was able to make his full report available to us in time to enable us to make our decisions on how we wanted to proceed. We would be happy to have him work with us on a home inspection again.

Alec Kazakova

12:54 05 Nov 23

Working with Rod was great, he explained everything going on in our house in great detail, answered any questions I had, and produced a super helpful report and tips for maintaining our home. Since this is our first home, a lot of things were new to me, and Rod did a great job teaching me about the house and what to expect over the years. Thank you Rod!

Katie Kuepfer

17:52 03 Feb 24

Would absolutely recommend Rod for all your home inspection needs. Thorough, clear communication & quick response time. We will certainly be contacting Rod again in the future.

Bryce Kuepfer

17:51 03 Feb 24

Rod was super thorough and very helpful as he inspected our first home! We'd recommend Baseline to anyone!

Jack Hetzel

16:27 21 Feb 24

Rod was the consummate professional in our home inspection by giving sold objective observations and practical advice. I whole-heartedly endorse him for any home inspection.

Michele Saran

14:47 19 Jun 24

I would definitely recommend Baseline. Everything was very professionally done from online confirmation of appointments to receiving a full binder of information onsite to a full inspection report on the same day. I really enjoyed working with my inspector. I learned quite a bit about my new home and have peace of mind that I'm making a sound investment.

David Johnson

19:00 20 Jun 24

The rport was very thorough. We learned a number of things we would not have known. Rod was very pleasant and helpful - responded promptly to questions

Kelli VB

17:19 20 Oct 24

Baseline Inspections was an absolute pleasure to work with. As first-time home buyers, we felt a real peace of mind walking through the property with Rod. The examination was thorough, everything was patiently explained, and Rod answered our many questions with thoughtful care. We appreciated the detailed report (with pictures/markings) and binder to add our maintenance records to. Our experience was very positive and leaves us feeling confident and ready to take on home ownership.

scott mctavish

17:56 15 Dec 24

Professional, knowledable, and extremely thorough. Rod definitely went above and beyond explaining and documenting everything in great detail. The cost is definitely worth the piece of mind.

Nathalie Heyden

14:55 21 Dec 24

Wonderful experience with Rod! Very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. He was also VERY quick to get us the house inspection report back - it was in my inbox the same evening! Highly recommend!

vanessa rukas

00:10 20 Mar 25

Very knowledgeable and meticulous. We were impressed during the inspection of a multi unit building we purchased. Would recommend

Brittney Ramkissoon

13:50 02 Apr 25

Rod was amazing ! He was quick to provide us with the inspection report and provided detailed information we would need to consider as we are purchasing our first home. This allowed us to go back to the seller and get a price reduction to account for the upcoming expenses we will need to consider for our new home. Will definitely work with him again in the future

Chelsea Benoit

18:34 14 Apr 25

Friendly & professional! Rod was able to complete an inspection in a short time frame and provided our report in no time.

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