Morris Charney building inspections are so thorough, that he scares real estate brokers. Charney is good at finding defects. He does all kinds of buildings from single-family homesor or condos as well as commercial and industrial buildings.

Most inspectors when they find a defect will refer the matter to an expert. Mr. Charney is an expert, a member of two Québec Orders – ­ professional (practicing) architect and city planner.  He is a member of IHINA (Independent Home Inspectors of North America) based in Boston ­ and he happens to be a Harvard graduate.

Typical pre-purchase inspections run about $1500 + tax for a verbal report or you can buy a written one. Reference is made to current and past building codes. All reports are customized narratives, not computer-generated checklists -­ just the defects, clearly explained. The information provided in both the verbal and written reports are the same. His practice has included renovating many homes, offices and stores so he has a good idea of what things cost. You can check out his LinkedIn site which contains numerous up to date posts regarding typical defects that have been discovered.

Most consumers don’t realize that the “new” Civil Code of Québec [1994] deregulated building inspections so that anyone has a right to do them – even the purchasers themselves. The only stipulations are that it be done in a “prudent and diligent” manner, “without the need of expert assistance”.

Charney believes that a purchaser has the right to be properly informed of what it is they are buying.

Tel: 514-937-5100
Hours: by appointment
www.morrischarneyinspections.com, www.morrischarneyinspectionsfr.com
mcharney@videotron.ca

Real estate agents fret when they hear that Morris Charney is doing the building inspection because they’re afraid that he is too thorough, too qualified. Charney is good at finding defects. He does all kinds of buildings from single-family homesor or condos as well as commercial and industrial buildings.

Most inspectors when they find a defect will refer the matter to an expert. Mr. Charney is an expert, a member of two Québec Orders – ­ professional (practicing) architect and city planner.  He is a member of IHINA (Independent Home Inspectors of North America) based in Boston ­ and he happens to be a Harvard graduate.

Typical pre-purchase inspections run about $1500 + tax for a verbal report or you can buy a written one. Reference is made to current and past building codes. All reports are customized narratives, not computer-generated checklists -­ just the defects, clearly explained. The information provided in both the verbal and written reports are the same. His practice has included renovating many homes, offices and stores so he has a good idea of what things cost. You can check out his LinkedIn site which contains numerous up to date posts regarding typical defects that have been discovered.

Most consumers don’t realize that the “new” Civil Code of Québec [1994] deregulated building inspections so that anyone has a right to do them even the purchasers themselves. The only stipulations are that it be done in a “prudent and diligent” manner, “without the need of expert assistance”.

Charney believes that a purchaser has the right to be properly informed of what it is they are buying.

Tel: 514-937-5100
Hours: by appointment
www.morrischarneyinspections.com, www.morrischarneyinspectionsfr.com
mcharney@videotron.ca

There are other times you may need to get your house inspected besides when you are contemplating buying a home.

You should get one inspected before you sell, so that you can have all the defects fixed. It is also a good idea to get periodic inspections to make sure all is okay with the most expensive item you will ever buy – your home.

Real estate agents quiver when they hear that Mr. Charney is doing the house inspection, because they’re afraid he’s too thorough. His findings have lost some sales, but some vendors are willing to negotiate about the necessary repairs.

This Harvard graduate is an architect with 43 yrs experience, and can work across N.A. He provides an estimate of what it would cost to put the house into a good state of repair, including photos of the defects and how to fix them.

At $250 per hour, typical inspections run at $1250 for a verbal report, $2000 for a written report and $3,000 for a printed report with enlarged photos illustrating the defects. All reports are customized narratives, no check lists. It’s money very well spent for one of the largest investments most people will ever make.

Tel: 514-937-5100
www.morrischarney.com

1) Architectural Services

Dessins Leo / Leo Plans is an architectural technician firm with 15 years of experience producing residential architectural drawings. The company can also do Home Inspections and help you get Daycare permits.

Within the architectural services, they produce architectural drawings for extensions, new homes, daycares and chalets, as well as floor plans for renovations and decks. No project is too small or too big.

A complete set of drawings should usually take about 10 to 14 days to complete, which includes:

– the site plan
– elevations of all 4 sides
– the plan of each floor
– the foundation
– plan of the basements
– all required details for construction permits
– if needed, their drawings can be approved by an engineer and/or an architect

2) Home Inspections

They can provide detailed home inspections. Richard Santo, who has a B.Sc.(Arch) and a B.(Arch), is a home inspector with over 35 years’ experience. Leo Iacovone is an Architectural Technician with over 10 years’ experience. Their reports are customized for each client and are not done purely with standardized home inspection forms. Their rates are reasonable. Please call for an estimate.

3) Daycare Permits

Dessins Leo/ Leo Plans works with an Architect, and together produce drawings for daycares. Drawings are stamped by the architect. Please call for a free estimate.

Education:
– Computer Aided Design Certificates from Concordia University
– Home Inspection Certificate from Vanier CEGEP.

Using an architectural technician, you can save 20% to 30% off of what an Architect would charge.

www.DessinsLEO.com
e mail:leo.plans@sympatico.ca

Dessins Leo/ Leo Plans is us an architectural technician who has 15 years of experience producing residential architectural drawings. The company also can do home inspections and help you get daycare permits.

Within his architectural services, they produce architectural drawings for extensions, new homes, daycares, and chalets, as well as floor plans for renovations and decks. 

They can provide detailed home inspections.  Their reports are customized for each client and are not done purely with standardized home inspection forms. Their rates are reasonable.

Using an architectural technician you can save 20% to 30% off of what an Architect would charge.

Please feel free to contact them for a FREE estimate. No project is too small or too big.

Phone: 514-576-5582
www.dessinsleo.com
Leo.plans@sympatico.com

Besides, getting a house inspected before you buy, you may need to get one inspected before you sell, so that you can have all the defects fixed. It is also a good idea to get  periodic inspections to make sure all is okay with the most expensive item you will ever buy – your home.

Real estate agents quiver when they hear that Mr. Charney is doing the house inspection, because they’re afraid he’s too thorough. His findings have lost some sales, but some vendors are willing to negotiate about the necessary repairs.

This Harvard graduate is an architect with 43 yrs experience, and can work across N.A. He provides an estimate of what it would cost to put the house into a good state of repair, including  photos of the defects and how to fix them.

At $250 per hour, typical inspections run at $1250 for a verbal report, $2000 for a written report and $3,000 for a printed report with enlarged photos illustrating the defects. All reports are customized narratives, no check lists.  It’s money very well spent for one of the largest investments most people will ever make.

Tel: 514-937-5100
www.morrischarney.com

Real estate agents quiver when they hear that Mr. Charney is doing the house inspection, because they’re afraid he’s too thorough. His findings have lost some sales, but some vendors are willing to negotiate about the necessary repairs.

This Harvard graduate is an architect with 42 yrs experience, and can work across N.A. He provides an estimate of what it would cost to put the house into a good state of repair, including  photos of the defects and how to fix them.

At $200 per hour, a typical inspection runs $2,500 for 15+ hours, including a well illustrated narrative report. It’s money very well spent for one of the largest investments most people will ever make.

Tel: 514-937-5100
www.morrischarney.com