Baker Street Home Inspection

Message from the President
Baker Street Home Inspection Services has been providing accurate and insightful information to our valued clients since 1985. Over the last twenty years we have reviewed over 30,000 homes and buildings to the satisfaction of our clients.

Whether you are buying an older house, buying new from a builder or request us to solve a problem with the house you own, our inspection and consulting services are focused on your individual requirements. For that reason, no two inspections or consultations are ever alike. That is why we encourage you to attend the inspection so that you may effectively communicate your ideas to us.

Once our initial service is complete we remain available to you for additional telephone advice indefinitely. Think of Baker Street as your home care consultant for as long as you own your home.

We look forward to working with you. You will find our staff very knowledgeable and always willing to serve.

Sincerely,

Jeff Clarke, CET, RHI
President
Baker Street Home Inspection Services Inc.

Proudly serving the GTA since 1985.

Services We Provide

FIRE CODE RETROFIT INSPECTIONS

There has been a sharp rise in the demand for affordable urban rental housing. As such, many homeowners seriously consider the viability of adding a basement apartment or converting the ground floor into a separate dwelling unit.

We highly recommend that you make an application to the Municipal Building Department to achieve legal two unit status. In so doing you will increase the overall value of your house and make it more marketable upon eventual sale.

One very important step that must not be overlooked is the requirement to comply with the Fire Code retrofit regulations.

The four main principles of Fire Safety are:

fire alarm and detection systems
suppression systems
means of containment (smoke and fire)
means of egress (exits)

Other safety features that must be considered are:

general safety of the electrical system
safety of central heating system
detection devices for carbon monoxide (Co)

During the proposed alternations to your home or building there will be various options to satisfy the Fire Code. Our consultative service focuses on the most cost effective approach to comply with fire protection regulations. Our report documents the best approach and itemizes each task - step by step.

We do remain available after the inspection to review the report. Remember, this extra telephone consultative service is part of the package - it's free.

Click here for example report