Home Inspections SW Edmonton - Bill Squair PHI
Home Inspector Bill Squair RHI PHI NCH
Home Inspector License # 332650Registered Home Inspector (RHI) - CAHPI
Professional Home Inspector (PHI) - APHIS
National Certificate Holder (NCH) - NHICC
In 1993 he started his own general contracting business specializing in residential renovations and additions and progressing into commercial store interiors.
In 2004 he joined Canadian Residential Inspection Services Ltd., as a franchisee operating in Edmonton.
His background experience includes insurance reconstruction and disaster restoration which adds to his ability to properly assess the many different aspects of home construction and to recognize any possible defects.
He brings to Canadian Residential Inspection Services the type of dedicated expertise that is imperative to excel as a professional home inspector.
Bill has been a member the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors since 2005 reaching their highest level of achievement as an RHI ( Registered Home Inspector ) in 2008. RHI # C1800272
National Certificate holder #NCA00272 since 2008.
Acquired his PHI (Professional Home Inspector) designation with the Alberta Professional Home Inspectors Society since its inception in 2017. PHI# 2005-030
Bill serves as the main instructor for new Canadian Residential home inspectors joining our team.
Canadian Residential Inspection Services raises the bar in the home inspection industry when it comes to professionalism, code of ethics and conduct. All our home inspectors receive intensive training and on-going support to ensure you receive a thorough, unbiased, professional inspection.
Canadian Residential Inspection Services has the most user-friendly, comprehensive reporting system in the industry.When you choose Canadian you receive your inspection report on-site at the time of the inspection as well as a personal consultation with the inspector.
Bill Squair is the home inspector serving Southwest Edmonton, Alberta.
Address: 926020 Twp 580, Sturgeon Countty, Alberta T0G 1L01 Canada Email: bsquairATcanadianresidential.com 780-203-4344
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COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS CLIENTS
We are very pleased with Bill. Bill took exceptional care and attention in inspecting our future home~ Benjamin W
Knowledge of construction and use of latest technology. ~ Evan T
I especially liked how Bill took his time to explain my inspection to me. Thank you for the great experience! ~ Krystal G
Very thorough and took time to walk ua through everything. Great as we are 1st time home owners. My dads comments: best experience with home inspector. Very impressed ~ Thomas P
He was very thorough and very open to explain the different aspects of the home inspection, what he is able to do and give good advice. ~ Jeffery W
Bill was very friendly and approachable. Explained things with us and didn't make us feel rushed or in the way at all. A great experience for our first home inspection! ~ Lesly
Inspector was friendly, spoke clearly and when he saw that maybe we didn't fully understand something he would go back and explain it more thoroughly. I like that there are photos attached to the report, super handy for helping people who might have trouble visualizing the issue. Bill is a great inspector and we truly value his feedback on the inspection of home. Gives us more confidence in our purchase. ~ Andre L
Thoroughness and explanation of major issues was very helpful. It was a great job. Thank you for the outstanding work. ~ Matthew K
Bill was very personable and great to talk to. Gave me some great tips. ~ Josh P
Pleasant demeanour, easy to talk to. Honest about the findings. The inspection took MUCH longer than expected (almost took 4.5 hours). Would have been better to have a time estimate. ~ Jamie P
He is very thorough and gives good explanations of his report. ~ Terry M
It was a wonderful experience. He was incredibly thorough, very kind and explained everything clearly ~ Alysa R
Very personable and thorough. All was good. Yes, we will take the necessary steps to ensure the property is well maintained. ~ Jarry & Shayla
Bill was very professional, friendly and thorough. He took his time with the inspection and also took the time to explain to us what he was doing. He also gave us tips on things we can look out for in the future. Overall, a really positive experience! ~ Christina
Went above and beyond. Explained in depth his findings. ~ Ryan A
I liked that he took me around to show me the things to look out for. ~ Dustin R
Hands on and knows everything. Hardworking and fun to be with. ~ Leyland N
It was perfect. Very thorough inspection with a detailed report. Great personal service. Best inspection we've had to date. ~ Adelyn F
We had Bill inspected our estate home 5 years ago; vary satisfied with his professionalism, thoroughness and completeness of reports. Very satisfied and strongly endorse ~ Malcolm & Wendy
Would change nothing. Liked how thorough and detailed bill was. He explained everything clearly and was happy to answer any questions we had. ~ Dennis S
Really well done. Satisfied on the results delivered ~ Aerrah R
The inspector took his time, was very thorough, and answered all of our questions with good insight and advice. The final report is very concise and easy to review. ~ Michael L
Bill was easy to deal with and answered questions in an easy to understand way. He took the time to explain any problems to me and I never felt he was rushing anything. ~ Cheryl C
How Bill made me feel comfortable and confident that I understood everything he was explaining to me. He always made sure to ask if I didn't understand or had questions about what he was explaining/showing me. He was extremely friendly and efficient! ~ Jenna W
Bill really knows a lot about the inner workings of houses and can communicate it will to people who may not have prior knowledge in home maintenance. ~ Trevor P
Bill was amazing and personable! ~ Connor M
Really all was great, the way things were explained and how he showed things to us. All was well and you people keep up the good work ~ Leonard L
Professional and clear explanation of reports. Knowledgeable and efficient in doing the job ~ Ruthzie V
Report is very detailed. Explanation in plain English. ~ John T
He took the time to explain the process and our house to us. Very professional and shows that he cares! ~ Jason L
Bill was very patient and explained everything to me at a level that I could understand. I felt he took a lot of time and that the inspection was done thoroughly. He gave us the opportunity to look in the attic and to the heat loss using the thermometer. The report was very thorough. I learned a lot through the process. ~ Samantha S
Exellent service Very detailed report ~ Kovalenko A
The inspector was excellent! He explained things as he went. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection done. ~ Susan O
We were very happy with Bill's knowledge and expertise. Very knowledgeable; Bill took the time to explain everything to us ~ Heather H
The Inspector was very knowledgeable and answered any question that we had. ~ Daniel F
Very thorough and answered all questions and gave tips ~ Andrea W
Bill was so thorough and talked us through the process. Being first time home buyers, we were very nervous and he explained everything we had to keep an eye on. He shared so much knowledge with us and we now feel much more confident. Bill was great! Will definitely be recommending to everyone! ~ Kenneth B
I felt it was very thorough. I feel confident with the findings and appreciate the expertise and experience Bill has. ~ Jerry K
Bill spoke to me in layman's terms. Very caring. ~ Linda A
Thank you so much! Bill was wonderful to work with, and we definitely trust his opinion. ~ David L
Everything was explained very well, and when I asked questions (I have no construction background) it was broken down for me to understand. Very thorough and I learnt a lot about the house I am buying. Not particularly, I thought it was a very thorough and detailed inspection. ~ Katharina F
We like how thorough Bill is with each inspection. Enjoyed looking at the report with pictures right after the inspection ~ Lesley R
Bill had lots of knowledge and was willing to explain everything we asked as we didn't know much being first time home buyers; everything was to our satisfaction ~ Jessica C
Great service. Highly recommended. I like the detailed analysis and report. Gives me confidence in knowing the state of the property. ~ Robert C
The inspector (Bill) was very professional. Clearly explained everything. Gave us time to ask questions and answered them completely. Offered follow up. ~ Barbara D
The thermal gun was a great feature to see in action as Bill explained how sensitive it was proving its capabilities. Was willing and in depth on explaining details and maintenance required on a house with me being a first time home buyer. It was comfortable easy communication the whole time that I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank You!~ Scott M
Fantastic experience! Friendly inspector! Easy to approach and converse with. ~ Paul K
Bill was very paitient answering all my questions and explained very well the details of the report. He would show me the area(s) of concern and explain why it was of concern. ~ Jennifer J
The inspection process was smooth and very informative. Bill was very friendly and welcoming. He answered all of our questions as first time home buyers, and explained things to us very well during the inspection process. ~ Simon C
Online report with pictures very helpful, ability to capture real time conditions for future reference is amazing! ~ Chantal A
The way our inspector Bill, communicated was excellent. We are immigrants and we were worried at first that we might not understand some words that he explained. He was really good too on what he was doing. Your inspector was very thorough. He explained to my husband clearly everything that he should know.~ Elena M
Bill took plenty of pictures and took time to show me everything in the house that was discussed in the report. He also gave me opportunities to ask questions.He was very friendly, professional, and patient. ~ Chandra A
I especially liked the professionalism and communication skills of the inspector. The report was explained throughly and any questions I had were answered in detail. Also, I appreciated the punctuality! ~ Riva A
Answered all my questions honestly and was very knowledgeable. ~ Randy C
The Inspector took the time to ensure that I understood the inspection report. He answered my questions thoroughly, even to the point of showing me where the problems were and suggestions of what to do. I appreciate the time the Inspector took with me, in a relaxed down-to-earth and personable manner. This was a new and extremely positive process for me. I came out of this experience feeling that I understood what the property needed and suggestions with how to proceed. This was well worth the money paid for the inspection. ~ James G
He was very thorough. And then was very detailed in his explanations and "things to do" in the future. (ie. When to replace? How to check system? You should do this regularly. helpful tips.) He covered everything I had questions about and answered more later, that I didn't have at the time. I found that this company knew this field VERY VERY well. I will most certainly recommend this company to anyone and my real estate agent said the exact same thing. She will be recommending him and his company as often as she can. ~ Brian M
Really thorough explanation of pipes and systems and potential issues. Keep up the awesome work Bill! ~ Matthew H
This was my second time using Bill's services for home inspections. I feel very comfortable with Bill's work. Bill's ability to accommodate my tight timeframe and complete an inspection on only 2 days notice was very much appreciated ~ Rod D
I like the time Bill took to inspect the property - he was very thorough and he explained everything to me. I was also impressed by the report and the attached pictures nicely illustrated the comments made. ~ Lori M
I liked the in depth review at the end, it broke down the items and had photo evidence as proof. I also really liked Bill's ability to simplify things and give easy to follow advice for followups. Overall it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Booking was simple and quick. Bill arrived perfectly on time and finished the inspection in a very timely fashion. ~ Mehrdad H
Bill was very friendly and easy to talk too. He included us as much as he could which we liked a lot. This was our first home inspection and he did a great job explaining everything to us. My boyfriend and I both said it was the best service we ever had, and we left feeling very confident about our inspection and the great work that he did. I will be using him again in the furture and I will be recommending him to friends and family. I have nothing but great things to say about the service we had. ~ Kyle I
Bill was very through, explained everything he was seeing and answered all of our questions. He was very knowledgable and professional. We received our formal report very promptly after the inspection. ~ Ritesh S
Bill was friendly and not intimidating at all, he took time to explain items to me and showed me what I needed to know during the inspection. I would use Bill again in the future when purchasing another home. ~ Ameila H
Bill was on time and great at what he does - thorough ~Samantha P.
Very knowledgable, and very helpful in teaching me the fundamental functions of a home. ~ Tayler W
Bill is an excellent inspector and his knowledge and expertise is very comforting. ~ A. Kolodenko
Very thorough inspection and Bill had no trouble answering my questions and providing helpful advice for the future. ~ K. Silva
Bill was very thorough with the inspection. He took the time to go through the inspection report with me and answered all of my questions. He even answered my husband's questions when he called him the next day. It was easy to make the appointment and we feel great about purchasing our new home! ~ K. Svrcek
Bill was very patient in answering our questions and was very informative in his explanations to us. We really appreciated his friendly service! The inspection booklet is quite helpful and comprehensive. ~ name withheld by request
Bill was kind, caring, and took the time to explain in great detail, and in straight-forward manner all of his concerns and our questions. He took the time to show us important maintenance routines as this is our first home. ~ K. Wingerak
Very thorough, Bill was very knowledgeable and gave us important suggestions. E. MacDonald
I liked Bill's thorough and honest assessment. This being my first home purchase and inspection, I couldn't be happier with the service I received. ~ D. Arsenault
He was very good took his time to show us the general house matienence, very easy going took his time to make sure you understood. Bill was very good took his time to show you what exactly he was looking for and checking, very helpful, and knowledgeable, very happy with the inspection and the report with all the information we need to know ~ A. Lamb
We loved how Bill helped us to learn more about the house and established a priority fixing list with us. Bill is a great communicator, very easy to talk to, he was patient and answered all our questions. He gave us all these little tips on how we can fix things and recommended contractors that he used successfully in the past. He was very thorough. He put us at peace about our house purchase decision. He scanned the entire house with a thermal imaging camera to look for insulation leaks and moisture problems, we are super happy with his service and will recommend him to out friends. ~ S.Wunderli
On time for appointment. Very professional. Took the time to explain things about the house. Came well recommended. ~ P. Ammeter
Yes, good service and nice inspector. He's approachable and friendly. Nice service. Recommending to everyone! ~ M. Villanueva
Very professional and explained everything very clearly ~ E. Junk
The report provided was indepth and a great resource. ~ G. Baxter
I liked that the inspector did a thorough inspection, and was honest about all negatives of the house. - F. Ali
Bill was easy to talk to and answered a lot of questions and offered tips. ~ W. Nataly
The inspector was very well versed in explaining the multiple items within the home (furnace, Hot water tank etc...) not just at current state but for future safeguard of our investment. ~ N. Wuilleme
Bill is every detailed inspector and he is very knowledgeable in his area. He is very thoroughly on his inspection and took his time examined the place. He also helped me go through inspection book and explained with patience as I being a first home buyer, there are a lot of things I need to digest from his inspection. I would highly recommend Canadian Residential and Bill Squair as Home/Condo Inspector. I will definitely call Bill again if I ever need home inspector on my next home purchase. ~ M. Chandra
Very impressed with Bill and his knowledge. Also very easy to talk to. W. Nataly
I liked how thorough and diligent Bill was with my inspection. I felt comfortable with the way he worked and the attention to detail he exercised. Nothing that I would have changed for this inspection. I will definitely recommend Bill to family and friends as well as use him for future inspections. - A. Gatti
I especially liked the direct answers that were given during the inspection - J. Kodie
Bill was very personable, quick to answer any questions and very organized. ~ H. Lodi
Bill was friendly and informative of the things we should look for. He also had many neat gadgets to use in order to give a thorough inspections. he took his time to go through the home with us. As first time home buyers we are very pleased with the quality of service we received. ~ M. Kavanaugh
Bill was very thorough and explained every detail of the inspection. He was patient the way he described the process that he was taking and assessment was clear. ~ A. Gee
Inspector was professional and explained all deficiencies. Professional inspector. Compared to some inspectors I have used in the past, I would highly recommend Bill again to my friends and acquaintences. - M. Yaseyko
Lots of great info inside. Happy with service and very helpful. - O.Gonzalez
When an issue arose the inspector shared his findings and then discussed everything as a whole afterwards. Very thorough. Thank you for making my home buying experience that much easier with peace of mind. - J.Cholowski
Bill was very thorough and took the time to educate me regarding the furnace, water heater etc. He was patient and knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. I am pleased with his work and his openness to respond to my inquiries, given I am a first time home buyer. Bill was able to accommodate my needs on very short notice. I got a lot of valuable information during the inspection that I need to know. - M.Spangler
Very thorough. Friendly, knowledgeable inspectors - K. Davis
Bill was very good at explaining issues that we were not familiar with. He brought them to our attention during the inspection process and physically indicated any areas of concern. - H. Lopatka
He was a very personal fellow who seemed to know his stuff. - J. Schuwtt
Bill was able to recommend solutions to minor problems and questions I had. - T. Chambers
This is the second home I have had inspected by this company and would highly recommend. - L. Gilker
The inspector was very thorough and knowledgeable.- C. Chorzempa
I really liked theInfrared camera which could show cold spots (indicating missing insulation and water leakage). - R. Thomas
Inspector explained the facts well and provides vast infortion for managing it n thats quite helpful - B. Singh
As already a returning customer, I am satisfied with the whole inspection. Bill did an excellent job! - J. Liu
Bill was very thorough and answered all my questions, addressed my concerns and gave detailed explanations. - A.Syme
Systematic approach to house inspection, proper tools and explanation - A. Bhat
He was very friendly. He even suggested some simple fixes for certain issues. He explained the details very well in a manner that I can understand. Very professional. Not intimidating at all. Very friendly. He knows his stuff. - W. Aller
Bill was very nice,calm and knowledgeable. - K. McMaster
I liked the way the inspector patiently described all the details regarding the house. I liked his professionalism and detailed report. - V. Mkkar
He answered all my questions, allowed me to look through the heat camera, explained everything well. Generally put up with my paranoid, control freak personality very well. - T.Olson
Bill was very helpful and friendly, he pointed out things I would not have thought of. A.MacDonald
I liked the extra time taken with me to explain things. Did not feel rushed at all. - K Penderson
The communication. The educational benefits. Not only addressed current issues but ones that could occur in the future and also ones in which had occured in the past but have since been fixed.It was not rushed.All our questions were answered. - D.Tranberg
Bill's personal approach was grea t. He was helpful. - F. Cakmak
We especially liked how Bill spent as much time as we needed to all our questions. His recommendations were easy to accept after learning of his direct experience. - C. Van Laar
I found Bill very professional and knowledgeable, He explained me everything in details and made use of inspection book, I'm very happy and satisfied with the service. Very happy and satisfied customer - F. Zia
Bill was very easy to talk to and even came back to re inspect the roof after the owners fixed it. - K. Edgelow
*CONTEST WINNER* The inspector took the time to explain to the client important measures on how to maintain his new property, which could save him money in the long-term. Friendly and professional service. The inspector was thorough and made me feel comfortable with his expertise throughout the inspection. - Tyler Ye
We were involved with the inspection, and Bill was very informative.
Bill explained everything really well and seemed extremely confident.Our experience was Awesome! No complaints! Everything was done quickly and competently and we are very pleased. - E Wilson
Like the thorough inspection and monthly maintenance tips - S. Mohydeen
Bill was really helpful and knowledgable. - D. Trottier
Bill drove out of his area to inspect our new house. He explained and demonstrated his equipment and techniques. Great job! Great guy. - D. Williams
Well explained. I learned lots from him. - K. Bach
I really appreciate the time Bill took to explain everything to us. He was very thorough and was able to explain things to us in plain language. Bill was fantastic!! Bill was very friendly while maintaining professionalism. This is a very exciting time to be purchasing a house and we were so glad to have Bill from Canadian Residential Inspection Services be part of the wonderful process. Thanks Bill!! - C. Maydew
I really appreciated the fact that Bill took his time and made sure everything was thoroughly checked out. Any issues were clearly explained. I felt completely confident in Bills skills. After hearing horror stories of other home inspectors missing major defects with a property, I was leery about paying someone a bunch of money to tell me what I could already see. I wanted an inspector who really knew what to look for. Because of Bill, I was able to make an informed decision and avoid serious surprises down the road. I feel completely confident in him and would highly recommend. - S. Fournel
I loved how he explained everything so clearly in laymans terms. - I have known him through friends for many years and am 100% confident in his abilities. I thought the man he was training was also very knowledgable. If Bill thought this was a house we should not buy or had many things wrong we would have chosen differently. His inspection was so thorough that he noticed the warranty work done on the dry wall that not one of the other 3 people there had noticed. Very impressed! I highly recommend him to others! - A. Brown
We really appreciated how thorough Bill was. He did not mind our many questions. It was great to receive the report right there on the spot as opposed to waiting 24-48 hours before receiving it. We will definitely recommend any and all friends to contact Bill to do their home inspections. Bill was very patient and very thorough. He really took the time to thoroughly inspect the home. He did not mind our many questions either! It was great to receive the report right away as opposed to having to wait 24-48 hours like many other companies. We will definitely recommend Bill to our friends for their home inspections! - B. Wheeler
He was very thorough, explaining everything - P. Querioz
I liked everything about the home inspection - Kiran
He was very thorough in his inspection throughout the house, and made sure to spend extra time going through every point in the inspection book to make sure that it was well understood. He gave great advice on things to look out for and potentially fix as well. Overall it was a fantastic experience and would gladly refer him to others. Bill Squair did an excellent job going throughout the house, and through each point with great detail in the inspection booklet. He was very thorough in the work that he did and made sure that I understood everything that he was doing and why he was doing it. Overall great experience. - J. Fredette
Very informative. Very helpful in explaining everything.- K. Bryan
Friendly and took time to explain additional helpful tips to maintain the home. Excellent customer service. very satisfied. Thank you! - O. Cortes
I especially liked the confidence, knowledge, and communication skill of inspector. - T. Brochu
Bill was awesome, really professional and thorough - D. Elvertorp
Very friendly and professional. Bill did some very thorough searching of the walls, roof and outside structure. I was very pleased with his service. - C. Campbell
Bill was very friendly and his work was very thorough. He communicated the process well, was receptive to questions and provided very useful information regarding the maintenance of the house.- A. Huck
I really like the report book and how easy it was to understand and how well organized it was - T. Schelske
I especially liked that he specifically showed me all his findings. - R. Hazen
Very knowledgeable, willingness to answer questions - L. Sapriken
Very thorough, gave us lots of advice for future reference. We are first time home buyers and are very green to the whole thing, Bill was extremely helpful, and made us confident with all the information he provided. Thanks so much! - S. Halle
Bill was very in depth with his inspection. He had no problem calling things out, explaining things to me and was more than willing to answer any and every question I had. I feel that this was the most thorough home inspection I have ever had. - Very professional and user friendly report. Nice that the report is completed on site and not sent a day later like most other inspection companies. - G. Mielke
I like that the information in the inspection report was explained to me in plain English. I was able to understand everything. - D. Price
Inspector was knowledgeable and not rushed. He took the time to explain things and was very friendly. - K.Bouslama
I especially appreciated Bill's personable nature. He was clear and patient in his explanation. I also appreciated his thoroughness. I would not change anything. - S.Slaughter
Already passed your number on to a good friend who is currently buying a house. And will recommend you again. - G. Cullihall
The Service was Excellent. Every attempt that were made to ensure all the ares were covered and the problems were noted. - R. Rajendra Prabha
Very knowledgable, and friendly. - T. Klimaszewski
Enough clear details that are understood by someone who knows nothing about houses and inspection. I like the way it was explained to me! I was referred by a friend who had his house inspected by Bill Squair and he was satisfied and eventually bought the house. - A. Assem
Thorough, to the point and completed in a timely fashion. Bill was very easy to talk to, answered all my questions and gave very helpful information. I would absolutely refer to friends and family. - R.Miller
Being a certified professional engineer (P.Eng.), I could easily make it out that the inspector (Mr. Bill Squair) was very knowledgeable, experienced, and trust worthy. More importantly, he carried out an extensive and thorough inspection on each and every item of my future home. Not only he captured the readings, but also took the photographs of the areas and items for future references and record purposes. Finally, the submitted report was very detailed capturing both his findings and recommendations such as: (1) Periodic inspection of furnace’s filter, (2) Periodic checking of Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) of water tank, (3) Periodic checking of humidifier, and (4) Sump pump operation by activating the level switches of sump tank( in the basement). Overall, the inspection was very good and fruitful. I liked everything about your service. Not only the inspector was technically qualified and trained, but also equally good at communication skills. - V. Sehgal
The Inspector was very nice, and explained everything that I need to know about how to keep a house in good shape - Hank Chu
Our inspector was amazing!! He told us exactly what he was looking at and why. He also answered all of our questions and was very friendly. Thanks Bill!! - Aryn Khan
I really appreciated that he showed me what all needed to be done as a first time home owner, where everything was and when to do it. It was a great experience and he was very knowledgeable. - Charlotte McMurray
Friendly and very clear communication. - Osmond Leong
Hi-tech equipment to detect where the cold area of the room comes from. I am happy with the inspection because of the honesty and the hard work of the inspector to check the credibility of the house - Raphne Nedula
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