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Derek Gareau, CPI

★★★★★ 5/5

Certified Professional Inspector

Calgary Central East

License #: 340030

derek.gareau@abuyerschoice.com
587-999-3113
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Derek Gareau, CPI

Serving Calgary Central East and surrounding areas.

Derek offers over 20 years of Construction experience on top of being a licensed and certified member of Internachi. Derek’s background in concrete foundations, roofing & electrical, give him a distinct advantage when it comes to finding deficiencies within a home.

With his keen eye & strong attention to detail, he can help alleviate some of the stress from your home purchasing journey.

During each inspection, Derek will perform a full thermal imaging scan, and offer the home buyer several recommendations & home maintenance tips to help protect their investment from costly repairs.

Derek’s Services:
  • Residential Home Inspections
  • Commercial Building Inspections
  • Pre-Inspections for Seller
  • Seasonal Maintenance Inspections
  • New Home Warranty Inspections Services
  • Advisory Services

Certifications:

Carson Dunlop Residential Training
ABCHI Training Academy
InterNACHI CPI Certification

ABCHI Warranty
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Additional Areas Serviced

  • Calgary
  • Calgary Central East
  • Vista Heights
  • Design District
  • Roxboro
  • Elboya
  • Brittannia
  • Cliff Bungalow
  • Mission
  • Altadore

Here's what our clients are saying.

We rely heavily on community support and referrals and the best way to do that is by doing great work. Check out what some of our recent clients are saying.

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Very thorough, knowledgeable and personable, offers a inspection service with great value and expertise.
Greg Christensen
Greg Christensen
15:28 21 Sep 23
Maggie and I have used Derek now for our second purchase. From start to finish Derek was easily reachable, punctual and quick to send the report back to us. His reports are VERY descriptive and educational. Professional person all around. See you on the next one Derek!
Adam Mastalerz
Adam Mastalerz
01:56 19 Aug 23
Derek is very good in communicating the process and work he will be performing. he was always reachable for the questions i had and his reports are easy to understand. highly recommend if you are looking for property inspection.
Ashok Bhagat
Ashok Bhagat
18:26 17 Aug 23
Easiest 5 star in ages - Derek’s previous trade experience in foundation, concrete and electrical pays huge dividends in his reviews, and guidance through inspections. Used him twice so far and definitely would recommend him to anyone. Willing to explain, and ‘show-n-tell’ any concerns, his or yours! his recommendation of engaging sewer scopes for older builds is pure genius and saved us from assuming a fully blocked sewer on a property. Highly recommend his services!
David S
David S
04:47 11 Aug 23
Derek was able to coordinate with my realtor to perform the inspection. I wasn't there to watch the process, but the resulting report was thorough, easy to understand, and noted deficiencies I should either have the builder take care of or take care of myself (timeframes were noted). 100% worth the price and I'm so grateful to be able to purchase this home with added peace of mind. Thank you, Derek!
Deborah Cryderman
Deborah Cryderman
17:53 10 Aug 23
Very satisfied with the inspection Derek did.
daniel st-onge
daniel st-onge
16:13 01 Jul 23
Very through and detail oriented. Did not rush through any part of our inspection. Derek knows what he is doing and patiently answered all of our questions at the site and even after completion of scheduled inspection.
Avan Tamboly
Avan Tamboly
00:05 03 Jun 23
Derek is an outstanding professional.Extremely knowledgeable and precise.I definitely recommend his services.
Daniel Simões
Daniel Simões
19:40 02 Jun 23
Derek is very professional and communicates well and has lots of experience and knowledge on all aspects of any type of home. Will recommend to anyone who needs a excellent professional opinion and recommendations.
Margaret Gallaher
Margaret Gallaher
16:35 23 May 23
As a out of town buyer, I flew in for the inspection and was very pleased with the customer service from Derek, he was very thorough and professional. I would definitely recommend him to do your home inspection!
jan vanderwal
jan vanderwal
23:48 11 May 23
Perfect
Kasper Wang
Kasper Wang
04:13 09 May 23
Very knowledgeable, professional & someone you can rely on for the home inspection needs.
ArunSpace
ArunSpace
17:51 15 Apr 23
Great job from Derek. His reports are very detailed and he explained everything in detail. Strongly recommended Derek for any home inspection.Thank you Derek!!
Dhatri Jani
Dhatri Jani
18:52 06 Apr 23
Derek was amazing! Very informative and patient with us and all our questions! Highly recommend!
Corrine Deehan
Corrine Deehan
20:28 31 Mar 23
Derek was very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He discussed options for fixes and improvements down the road with us and helped us to feel confident in our purchase. The report is clear, well organized and provides exceptional detail. Highly recommended.
Kaden Agrey
Kaden Agrey
02:44 28 Mar 23
Derek was amazing!!! He was really nice and gave us a lot of information. He was very thorough and detailed. Highly recommended!
Cj Lee-Diaz
Cj Lee-Diaz
17:27 15 Mar 23
Derek does a very thorough inspection. Came out on a Sunday, spent close to 3 hours on-site, and explained in non technical understandable language the various issues he identified. Highly recommend.
alan tookey
alan tookey
01:20 02 Mar 23
We got Derek as our inspector for our first home and we were very impressed and confident as he is very thorough and knowledgeable. He took the time to inspect every details of the home, documenting 50+ pages report with photos explaining how it should be and the deficiencies. Derek is the best, I highly recommend him!
Aubrey Tagapan
Aubrey Tagapan
03:21 28 Jan 23
Recently did a home inspection as a first time home buyer with Derek. The service was fantastic as he was very thorough with his work. Derek provided a very detailed property report which very easy to follow as well. Highly recommended!!
Simple Life
Simple Life
15:57 26 Jan 23
Derek supplied us with an extremely detailed report and we appreciated his sharing his homeowner knowledge with us. Tks Derek!
Islay Holmes
Islay Holmes
22:05 24 Jan 23
Great experience. Derek is very knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough in his inspection.
Arsham Hakimzadeh
Arsham Hakimzadeh
18:21 23 Jan 23
Thank you Derek for doing an incredible home inspection! Derek is extremely thorough with his inspection and made sure every aspect of the home was looked at and things were working as they should. He made us feel comfortable with our home purchase. His report was returned to us in a timely manner and was very clear. Thank you Derek for the home inspection and being so helpful answering our questions.
Krystle Stackhouse
Krystle Stackhouse
03:45 21 Jan 23
Farrah Khoja
Farrah Khoja
17:44 14 Dec 22
Derek provided with a fast and efficient home inspection in Airdrie.We highly recommend his services. Thank you.
Casa Monarca
Casa Monarca
20:07 05 Dec 22
Sweetly Real Estate loves working with Derek. He is very prompt when we order an inspection, we always have the report very quickly. Derek is very thorough with his inspection and his reports are very detailed.
Accounting Department
Accounting Department
15:13 17 Oct 22
Excellent!
Julio Castillo
Julio Castillo
16:05 15 Oct 22
Derek made our home inspection feel so easy. He explained everything to my partner and I in terms that were easy to understand, and took the time to really made sure we knew everything. The issues were pointed out to us as soon as he found them, allowing us to decide what we wanted to do. He was thorough, but still efficient. Amazing human, we would 100% recommend booking your home inspection with Derek!
Ariana Hilliard
Ariana Hilliard
22:58 09 Oct 22
Its his 2nd inspection for our property. He is thorough, professional with detailed report. His pricing is also reasonable... Ashok
Ashok Chandhok
Ashok Chandhok
22:12 07 Oct 22
Recently did a home inspection for our new home with Derek. The service was fantastic as he was very thorough with his work. Derek provided a very detailed property report which very easy to follow as well. Highly recommended!!
Dezleigh Teodosio
Dezleigh Teodosio
17:07 06 Oct 22
Fast and professional!Second got inspection for the house!Price is reasonable!!
Donna Phan
Donna Phan
03:48 03 Oct 22
Derek was timely and incredibly thorough with his inspection on our home from the 1980s. As someone with very limited knowledge of homes and the problems that come with them, it was refreshing to have someone who brings 20+ years of experience (10 inspecting, 10+ in the construction industry) go through the house and highlight everything from problems of high importance, and explaining them like I’m five years old, to problems we should keep an eye on but aren’t an immediate concern. Will be recommending Derek to any prospective homebuyers in my life. Very satisfied with his service.
Nick Theriault
Nick Theriault
00:14 03 Oct 22
Hieu Doan
Hieu Doan
19:48 02 Oct 22
Derek did an excellent job for our new property inspection in an absolutely professional way. We are really appreciate his help and strongly recommended him.
May Qiu
May Qiu
00:46 02 Oct 22
Oh! Mine, Derek has proven his professionalism in all areas. He's not only competent in what his doing, he is also friendly. The price is affordable and the service is outstanding! I would definitely recommend Derek for your home inspection!
Willio of God Laguerre
Willio of God Laguerre
03:17 27 Sep 22
I had to get a home inspection done on very short notice. After contacting Derek on a Sunday, he committed to do the inspection the next day. I received the report within a day. I am very satisfied with a thorough report and excellent customer service.
Elmari De Jongh
Elmari De Jongh
03:46 06 Jul 22
Lacey Lee
Lacey Lee
15:01 24 Jun 22
I always know, when my clients choose Derek, that they’re going to have a really good experience. He is thorough, tells them honestly what he sees, let’s them know about maintenance things that will need to be done and ensures they understand what’s urgent, what are red flags, and what are typical given the age of the home.
Kathy Anderson
Kathy Anderson
23:04 17 Jun 22
Derek came by recommendation from our realtor. Very pleased. He was thorough and answered all our questions. He provided many tips and suggestions and we shared a few laughs! He is personable and easy going so you feel very comfortable. We Highly recommend Derek to do your home inspection!! Do not hesitate!
Sherri Leigh
Sherri Leigh
02:01 17 Jun 22
Derek was reccomend by our realtor and we were very impressed by his thorough inspection of the house, he gave us all the information we needed to make the right decision and we are very happy we choice Derek to do our home inspection! We will definitely be using Derek again in the future!
Chris M
Chris M
15:30 07 Jun 22
Derek was recommended by our realtor, he was easy to talk with and definitely knows his profession. He was diligent and inspected the home thoroughly. His report was concise and gave us a great insight into items that will require attention moving forward.
Victor Harvey
Victor Harvey
16:21 01 Jun 22
Derek came highly recommended by my real estate agent and I can definitely see why. He was extremely professional and was able to provide a detailed inspection report in a very timely manner. The report helped me to make an informed decision regarding the house purchase I was trying to finalize. Furthermore, I got the opportunity to speak to him during the home inspection and he seemed friendly and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Derek's services.
Ruvimbo Mavhunga
Ruvimbo Mavhunga
23:34 27 May 22
Derek was a awesome home inspector. He was very thorough and explained things as he went. He answered all my questions. His report was easy to understand as well! Would definitely use him again!
Courtney Dwyer
Courtney Dwyer
17:27 18 May 22
Derek G provided an amazing inspection service that left our minds at ease before sealing the deal on our new home.He was thorough, informative and very approachable. He answered all my questions in great depth and was able to provide practical suggestions to improve the maintenance of our home.The Report was delivered promptly with in depth details that was very informative and easy to follow.Thank you Derek for an awesome experience.
Kiran Kaur (Kirankaur1988)
Kiran Kaur (Kirankaur1988)
16:08 06 May 22
Derek was recommended to us by a friend who recently purchased a house. We were told that he "tells it like it is", which I would say is very true. I have heard about home inspection experiences from other home buyers, where the inspectors did not point out several defects that were found later and they did not communicate very much with the buyers during the inspection. Based on this comparison, I feel very happy with Derek's work. Derek used his skills and knowledge to do a thorough inspection and write up a helpful report. He answered any questions that we had during the inspection, which will help us to properly and confidently plan for our new home's maintenance.
Tori Stosky
Tori Stosky
15:47 23 Apr 22
Jake Kim
Jake Kim
17:03 12 Apr 22
We wife and I used Derek/A Buyer's choice for the inspection of our recent home purchase and couldn't be happier. Derek's very knowledgeable, detailed, and one of the best things was that he took the time to explain things to us throughout the inspection. He exceeded our expectations and I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a property.Regards,Matt
Matt Allen
Matt Allen
23:51 31 Mar 22
Excellent job. Very thorough and responsive at a great price. Would highly recommend to anyone in the future!
Jessa MacLeod
Jessa MacLeod
04:54 18 Feb 22
Was very satisfied with the report from Derek, not only was the report professional done, he took time to explain key points both during the inspection and afterwards. Will definite recommend Derek’s service for any home buyer.
David Ayodeji Akinola
David Ayodeji Akinola
17:24 21 Jan 22
Great communication and a very thorough inspection, at a reasonable price. Would definitely use again if needed.
Sebastien Chabot
Sebastien Chabot
20:02 14 Nov 21
My wife and I recent purchased our dream home. We had Derek come and inspect the house. I was very impressed with how thorough he inspects a home. He spent about 2.5 hours and then gave me a walkthrough of minor issues and the solutions.When he sent the report, I couldn't believe of detailed his inspection was. Derek was very professionally and on-time. I highly recommend him.
Johnny Tran
Johnny Tran
22:00 10 Nov 21
Ahmed Makinde
Ahmed Makinde
23:35 06 Nov 21
Madison Bachmann
Madison Bachmann
01:59 19 Oct 21
Derek did a fantastic job completing the inspection for a client’s home and submitted the final report within hours. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain every issue in ways that could be understood. I would certainly recommend.
Melanie Belisle
Melanie Belisle
01:39 24 Sep 21
Derek was a recommended home inspector from my real estate broker and I have to say that he did an absolutely fantastic job at getting us the information that we needed in regards to our first home purchase. He was likeable, he was knowledgeable and most of all he was very easygoing when it came to the payment that I owed him which because his credit card reader wasn't working he was actually able to still send me the report with my word that I would pay him in the next couple days and so that was really excellent customer service because not only did he provide a very very detailed report but he also allowed for a bit of time frame as he knew it was an urgent nature that we got the report in the timely fashion so 100% I recommend this guy. He was thorough, he knew what he was looking at and he really enjoys what he does so I hope that more people will take this experience from me and take note to get him to take care of your home inspection because he definitely cares in what he does which shows in his work and his nature. Thank you Derek.
Sasha Butts
Sasha Butts
16:08 07 Sep 21
I was buying a house with no house inspector in mind, was going to look on the internet. The real estate agent which was I working with, put me in contact with Derek, and found him very knowledgeable and Professional with his attitude and findings and explaining what needs more attention than others.I will use A buyers choice Home Inspection again, and recommend them to others.
Margaret Ludwig
Margaret Ludwig
21:43 01 Sep 21
We have used Derek for 4 separate reviews in the past year. He is very thorough with his inspections and knowledgeable on all aspects of the houses. We would highly recommend you use Derek for your home inspection.
Roger Crawley
Roger Crawley
17:09 01 Sep 21
Derek is very thorough and knowledgeable, and an expert at explaining things to a first time home buyer.
ChuangSi
ChuangSi
16:40 30 Aug 21
Derek provided exceptional value when it came to conducting our very first home purchase inspection. Rather than conducting it solo and isolated, he invited us to be an integral part as he takes stock in educating his customer on what to look out for, how to keep up with preventative maintenance of several utilities and answered all of our questions. We were very much impressed on the thoroughness of his report when we got it back as it shows he and his team take the care to pay attention to details that other inspectors might miss.His outreach after having conducting it too to inform us that he's around should we have any follow-up during our entire time we stay in this new home was above and beyond our expectations. I Highly recommend choosing 'A Buyers Choice' if shopping around for best overall value.-Mike & Scar
Mikele Vincelli
Mikele Vincelli
23:21 29 Aug 21
Thorough, knowledgeable, and incredible people skills . I have never had anything other than positive feedback from clients who have selected Derek as their inspector.
Leisa Fuller
Leisa Fuller
16:23 27 Aug 21
Derek's background brings a great deal of first-hand and secondary knowledge to the inspection realm. A great deal of detail and thoroughness was put into the inspection and report to ensure our purchase of our new house was without any hidden surprises. The report also contained many tips and suggestions when we decide to go forward with renovations and/or expansion. Impeccable service.
Gene Baines
Gene Baines
21:00 25 Aug 21
Knowledgeable, professional, and thorough
Jordan Forkheim
Jordan Forkheim
02:25 24 Aug 21
Roddrick Hofrichter
Roddrick Hofrichter
16:32 23 Aug 21
Thorough inspection and great report.
JP
JP
20:54 28 Jul 21
Derek was very thorough and made maybe a not so enjoyable experience very enjoyable! He’s personable, knowledgeable, and VERY diligent in his work. We were very happy with the quick turnaround in getting our report, as well as his exceptional client care in accommodating us and our schedule. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection completed.
Amanda Trenaman
Amanda Trenaman
20:21 25 Jul 21
Fantastic inspection. Quick, professional, and most of all detailed and thorough. Derek is open to any questions and will explain anything with great detail. Clearly knows his stuff and his experience is demonstrated in his report. Could not recommend enough.
Mike Lees
Mike Lees
22:28 20 Jul 21
Derek raises the bar in home inspection services. Seriously, you will be very hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable, professional , thorough, insightful Home Inspector. Derek is my first choice Home Inspector for all my clients. My clients can make a well informed decision based on the health status of any home he has inspected. The information he brings to the table is truthful, accurate and honest. 100% 5 stars all the way! Thanks Derek
Vernon Thompson
Vernon Thompson
19:18 20 Jul 21
He takes care all matters of inspection of your property in details. I got this year my daughter home and my new home inspected by Derek and we both totally were happy with his services and professional. Recommended for home buyer!
David Hoang
David Hoang
21:49 19 Jul 21
Derek was wonderful to deal with. Very professional and completed a thorough inspection. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful house inspection experience.
Brittany Jones
Brittany Jones
03:20 18 Jul 21
The inspection report was 54 pages and extremely detailed. I am a realtor in BC about to move to AB. I've seen and reviewed countless Inspection reports and Derek's report is better than any I've seen produced in BC. Will everything in Alberta be better?
Casey Whitworth
Casey Whitworth
20:24 24 Jun 21
Mani Jhajj
Mani Jhajj
03:01 23 Jun 21
Hazem Ismail
Hazem Ismail
17:57 22 Jun 21
Derek is definitely a straight shooter. Any questions or concerns that we had as first time home buyers were answered, and he goes even further to explain things that you wouldn't think to ask. He has put our minds to ease a couple times now, and probably saved us quite the headache with a property that we ended up moving on from in part because of Derek's thorough inspection. Derek was also kind enough to accommodate our tight timeline. Absolutely going to be calling Derek again whenever the next inspection is needed.
Christopher Vu
Christopher Vu
04:17 31 May 21
Incredible levels of detail and professionalism. I HIGHLY recommend Derek to inspect your potential property. Far Superior value compared to inspections I've had done previously.
Warren Carrol
Warren Carrol
16:24 29 May 21
I highly recommend Derek to all my buyer clients as I know he will perform a thorough inspection without missing a defect and/or potential problems and also provides recommendations and ideas on how to prevent issues in the future. His background in construction is also great asset to all my clients!
Mike Paglione
Mike Paglione
00:47 28 May 21
Derek, is a class act. He always makes himself available even on short notice and last minute if he can! Glad to have him as a go to for home inspections for my clients! 5 Stars.
Danny Greene
Danny Greene
20:16 30 Apr 21
Derek came out to inspect a 30 year old house my fiancé and I are purchasing. Derek was very thorough and explained things very clearly so we understood everything he was saying. He took the time to answer our questions and reviewed the findings on site. I would strongly recommend Derek and will use him again on any other properties I purchase.
Ryan Lacharite
Ryan Lacharite
16:20 26 Apr 21
10/10 I would use again!!
Krice
Krice
19:11 25 Apr 21
Simone Graw
Simone Graw
15:51 20 Apr 21
As a new realtor, I had not had the experience of working with any inspectors, and Derek was highly recommended from a colleague. He was thorough, very informative and took the time to answer all the questions my clients had with confidence! He is very friendly, professional and personable. He got us the report within 24hours which was extremely helpful when we had a tight deadline. If you are looking for a great, thorough home inspector, definitely reach out to Derek! You wont be disappointed!Thank You Derek!
Shaina Suleman
Shaina Suleman
17:51 19 Apr 21
Derek was our first choice for the Home Inspection service as he came highly recommended from a friend. He was accommodating and we were able to get him in on short-notice to complete our inspection prior to closing on our house. I liked that he was efficient, talked us through the inspection and his concerns or anything that stood out. He had our report to us less than 24h later. Months after purchasing the house, I was able to e-mail him with questions pertaining to our house and he responded quickly with his assessment.I would recommend Derek to anyone looking for a quality and well priced home inspection.
Brendan Roberts
Brendan Roberts
18:34 16 Apr 21
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Jinu Riju
Jinu Riju
00:50 15 Apr 21
I have been trusting my clients with Derek for almost 5 years now. He is consistently knowledgeable, friendly and down to earth. My clients and I could't be happier with his service! He always goes the extra mile to make sure buyers are making an informed decision when dealing with such an important purchase. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone looking for an excellent home inspector!
Evan Robinson
Evan Robinson
00:07 26 Mar 21
Derek was awesome. Very knowledgeable and thorough. Highly recommended.
Jamie Miceli
Jamie Miceli
23:19 18 Mar 21
Super professional and knowledgeable.As a realtor selling a resale property , you usually find cosmetic issues and things the require upgrading. It’s really important that the home inspector doesn’t put the fear in my clients when mentioning things. Derek showcases great professional and care when discussing significant /insignificant findings. Always leaves my clients with the confidence they need to either proceed or not on a home. Thanks Derek !
NICETOGURMEETYA
NICETOGURMEETYA
16:55 18 Mar 21
Derek was great to deal with, explained the major items in the inspection and gave his recommendations.Would absolutely recommend anyone to use Derek!
Ed Mac
Ed Mac
15:35 15 Mar 21
Derek has always done excellent work in a professional and honest manner. He is able to provide an easily understood detailed report of every inspection he does.Ron Lindsay CIR
Ronald Lindsay
Ronald Lindsay
20:37 13 Mar 21
I would highly recommend Derek for your home inspection. He is very thorough in his inspections and explained everything that he was doing. He definitely knows his stuff.Since he walked through everything with me, it makes reading my inspection report easier as I can recall our conversations.Very personable and professional!
Rich Ramdanny
Rich Ramdanny
18:25 10 Mar 21
Derek was amazing! He was very professional and informative during the inspection, and made us feel a lot better about our first home purchase. He took the time to answer all of our questions and show us any concerns that he had for the home. The inspection report was extremely thorough. I would highly recommend him. Thanks for everything :)
Rylee Robson
Rylee Robson
00:54 10 Mar 21
Derek is one of the best home inspectors in the city. I've been in the real estate industry for over 15 years and I can vouch for him as an absolutely incredible individual. I've been using him for many years now, and I can definitely say that he is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. He will always answer your questions during and after an inspection. His reports are extremely detailed and he is never too busy to help you review your report if need be. He's very professional, extremely responsive and provides some of the best service for home inspections around. I would definitely recommend him anyone looking to purchase a home!!
M&A Assaf
M&A Assaf
22:45 08 Mar 21
Very professional and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone requiring home inspection.
Neil Jones
Neil Jones
22:17 07 Mar 21
Barb Colborne
Barb Colborne
16:18 06 Mar 21
Derek was recommended to us by our realtor. A few of my coworkers have used his services as well and raved about. Now I can see why! Derek is extremely thorough and goes above and beyond the expectations of what a home inspection should be. He makes sure you know everything about the home and well as prevention measures you should take to avoid any problems in the future. He also goes out of his way to work with busy schedules. We would recommend him to all our family and friends in a heartbeat!
Robyn Knight
Robyn Knight
02:50 04 Mar 21
Derek conducted a home inspection for the house my wife and I are in the process of purchasing. He was great to deal with, very professional, and extremely thorough. He reviewed the details with me on site so I could personally understand any issues or anything of note, and ask him any questions about something I was unsure of. His report was timely and very detailed, and ultimately affirmed that we were choosing a great place.As a first time home buyer, I was a little unsure what to expect out of a home inspection, but Derek set the bar incredibly high with his services and professionalism. I fully recommend him and would utilize his services again in the future.
Chris Petrucci
Chris Petrucci
17:01 20 Feb 21
Derek is great! He is knowledgable, honest and takes a pride in what he does. He didn't even ask me to write him a review, but he totally deserves one.
Linh Hoang
Linh Hoang
03:48 18 Feb 21
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Mr. Derek Gareau conducted an inspection of our future house in Elbow Valley. He paid attention to all details and sent his assessment very promptly. His comprehensive report was written clearly. We are most satisfied with his professional service and look forward to further working with him.
Natalia Pylypiuk
Natalia Pylypiuk
21:16 14 Feb 21
Awesome guy! Great thorough inspection.
tylor zenzeluk
tylor zenzeluk
17:13 13 Feb 21
Derek was very professional, timely and up-front with everything. He answered my questions sufficiently and brought things to my attention in a forthright way without condemnation.
Terry W Holovach
Terry W Holovach
21:37 11 Feb 21
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