PHI Home Inspections Red Deer - Dave Reynolds
Home Inspector Dave Reynolds PHI
License # 332645Professional Home Inspector (PHI) APHIS
David is proud to be serving central Alberta as a home inspector with Canadian Residential Inspection Services. Compiling over two decades of residential construction experience from footings to finishing, David has extensive knowledge of the components that make up the structure of a home. From the time he started his own construction company in the early 90's, specializing in concrete foundations and framing as well as project management on numerous renovation projects, he has always had a very strong interest in all aspects of the internal and external workings of a home.David looks forward to meeting with clients and helping them to realize and understand any issues that may pertain to their prospective new home.
Canadian Residential Inspection Services raises the bar in the home inspection industry when it comes to professionalism, code of ethics and conduct. All our 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.



Dave Reynolds, Red Deer, AB - serving the communities and surrounding areas of: Red Deer, Alix, Beacon Heights, Blackfalds, Jarvis Bay, Joffre, Lacombe, Penhold, Pine Lake, Poplar Ridge, Prentis, Red Deer County, Rosedale, Springbrook, Springvale Height, Sylvan Lake and Willowrun.
Address: 5 Jay Court Lacombe Alberta T4L 1R3 Canada Email: dreynoldsATcanadianresidential.com 403-396-3938
Read comments from Previous Clients by clicking the link below:
Dave was a pleasure to work with, he explained things clearly and let me know about industry standards and differences that may exist between new builds and older houses like the one he was inspecting for me (1994 build). He answered any question I had or let me know when I would need to consult a specialist (i.e. electrician) for further information. He made me feel confident in the assessment of the property, both the good that was already there and the things that needed attention. This is my first home purchase and I didn't know what to expect but I feel that Dave delivered great service and an easily consumable report that helped me understand how to prioritize any deficiencies. Thankfully there were no major deficiencies and I'm looking forward to making this my new home! Thank you for making this a great experience! ~ Angela S
I can't say enough good about this home inspection. We felt that David was very thorough and he demonstrated an excellent level of expertise. He was careful to explain things and he was patient. I immensely appreciated his outstanding work. Would not change a thing ~ Sharon F
Communicated results really well ~ Haley A
Very through and Dave went into great detail about the property and gave very specific advice regarding all aspects of the report ~ Garry B
I am very pleased how thorough David is. Thank you ~ Tina W
Dave was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything in a manner I could understand. Very thorough. ~ Keven B
Really liked how much info about general house maintence that was given ~ Sierra M
I appreciated his knowledge and ability to determine degree of safety, hazard age and conditions of appliances. He also preserved in ensuring that all fixtures and appliances were working prior to completing his inspection and showed us how to utilize them when questioned. ie fireplace. I thought he was very thorough in comparison to previous inspection I had. Thank you very much for meeting us within our time schedule due to work. ~ Dianne B
I found the inspection to be detailed with the results communicated well by the inspector. Dave was great in answering our questions and explaining his findings. I found the report easy to follow and gives a good list of items that may need attention. I was quite happy to see that Dave took his time looking the house over and didn't rush the inspection. I'm very satisfied with the whole experience! I thought it was money well spent! I can't actually think of anything, I'd change! Thanks for the excellent service! ~ Marty L
He was very thorough, and really did his job very well. Explains everything in detail ~ Venus P
Dave was very thorough and knowledgeable. His customer service was exceptional as well. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a quality home inspector. ~ Ryan H
Quick friendly communication! ~Christy B
As a first time buyer, I appreciate all the advice Dave gave me. ~ Ehab K
David was great at answering any and all of our questions in a way that we understood and was pleasant to deal with. ~ Tom G
Very friendly any questions we had were answered in depth. ~ Ryan S
The inspector explained in detail the answer to every question that i asked. He went through every system in the house that i was not familiar with. ~ Richard M
Dave was amazing, explained everything and always said if you have any questions please let me know, even after if something comes to mind please let him know ~ Teresa M
David was very good about explaining everything to me in detail, but also so I understood it ~ Carol R
Dave gave us detailed recommendations about how to maintain certain things in the home. He went above and beyond with his communication and he took the time to show us and explain how to take care of things. ~ Jordan J
He was very thorough and educated you on the inspection and services. Very friendly. Appreciated the time Dave took to go over everything. ~ Donnie
David was very professional and thorough, explaining everything as he went. He was able to provide great insight as well as recommendations to improve on specific areas of the home. I also found David to be extremely respectful of the current homeowners and their property. I would definitely use your services in the future should I need to! ~ Judy G
He was very thorough going over everything and explain things to me ~ Tasha
Dave was very professional at all times and had a genuine caring for my family's safety in the home ~ Lukas K
David was very good about explaining everything to me in detail, but also so I understood it ~ Carol R
David was very professional and thorough, explaining everything as he went. He was able to provide great insight as well as recommendations to improve on specific areas of the home. I also found David to be extremely respectful of the current homeowners and their property. I would definitely use your services in the future should I need to! ~ Judy G
Taking the time at the end to answer all my questions even though they were probably addressed in the report. I felt safe, and that Dave found all the issues I needed to know about. Thank you. ~ Nancy B
The inspector was there on time, and he was really nice. He knew what he was doing, and explained everything to us about avoiding possible future problems in the house. ~ Roger C
Very Personable and openly answered all questions ~ Angela L
Dave was very thorough, exceeded all of my expectations and then some. I am a carpenter and contractor by trade and Dave shares a similar background which to me is invaluable when it comes to home/building inspections. I've bought and sold a number of homes as more often than not got the "drive by" inspection treatment. Never again - I will always call Dave first. ~ Chris T
Dave was informative and described issues during the walkthrough. ~ Graham B
Dave was very thorough and informative. ~ MacKenzie H
Very informative, answered all questions i had and any concerns. ~ Joseph F
Dave was always willing and okay with me asking a lot of questions. Very easy to talk to and went above and beyond to go into a lot of detail on his report and verbally explain and show me his findings. ~ Nicolas R
Dave was informative and described issues during the walkthrough. ~ Graham B
Through and professional. Took the time to explain everything to us.great job!! ~ Kelly F
Dave was very personable, and spoke about his experiences. Made him very trustworthy and reliable. He worked around our schedules, we really appreciated this. ~ Alana P
Dave took the time to fully explain all the portions ofthe report, and expanded on all areas that we were concerned with. We were fully satisfied! Nothing extra could have been done. A very comprehensive inspection was completed! ~ Joe S
Dave explained everything so I could understand, which I really liked. ~ Bobbi M
Friendly service, knowledgeable! He was very helpful and showed me everything and talked me through things ~ Melanie D
Very thorough, took time to make sure I understood everything. ~ Megan D
David was very professional, patient and informative. Inspection was very thorough. The report detailed and with pictures. ~ Jim G
Dave was awesome! We found him to be VERY thorough, friendly & patient with our questions. As new home owners, we were unsure. He took us right to the site of any trouble & showed it to us also explaining how it could be remedied. ~ Stephane M
Dave was awesome! We found him to be VERY thorough, friendly & patient with our questions. As new home owners we were unsure. He took us right to the site of any trouble & showed it to us also explaining how it could be remedied. ~ Stephane M
Thanks for the guidance with my first home. The detailed explanation of issues and necessary corrective steps for a novice home owner. Nothing to change. Great service. ~ Donavan B
David was efficient, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful during the inspection. As young first time home buyers we felt like all our questions were answered and more. Can't thank him enough, keep up the good work! ~ Shannon H
He explained well and the service was absolutely great! ~ Lloren M
He took his time explaining things to me that would need to be done and things to watch for. This is my very first house, so I don't know a lot about regular maintenance. ~ Danielle G
I liked that the inspector had a foundation background since it is such a HUGE element. Seemed knowledgeable about aspects I had not thought of. ~ Tara C
Dave was very knowledgable and explained things clearly. I felt like I understood the report after walking through with him. I feel confident that I know the important things about our new home. I also know some new things to watch for as our house ages to ensure we keep it well maintained. ~ Trent O
Dave was so thorough and talked in words understood easily. ~ Mike S
Inspector was friendly and professional. Went through our inspection in detail and answered all of our questions. Very knowledgeable! ~ Kiera C
Dave was very thorough and explained everything very well. ~ Denver S
David took the time to answer any questions I may have had even if it wasn't directly related to just the inspection. ~ Leanne B
Friendliness and excellent communication ~ Gerard E
Inspector took the time to explain the ratings and his findings. Made sure all our questions were answered. ~ Kevin R
David was very thorough and provided great information.~ Connnie M
Very thorough. I appreciate having the information given to me straight. ~ A. Towne
The inspector was clear and precise. He took the time to show us everything in detail, hands on as well as through the book for which the scope allowed. It would be nice to find an inspector that actually tests for serious issues that would deter you from purchasing a home such as the presence of pollutants, moulds, soil contamination, radon etc. As the shortcomings of the inspection were due to what I believe is a low industry standard, I suppose I would continue to refer this inspector to others based on his level of service quality within the allowed scope. Thank You. ~ B Haring
Dave did a fantastic job of communicating the report to me, as a first time home buyer. He made the experience very comfortable and I left feeling like a had a very thorough understanding of the inspection report. He even extended his contact information for further questions if they were to arise. I was very impressed with the service. ~ C. Baumann
David was very thorough and answered all of my questions. He showed me the areas where he had concerns, and recommended ways to remedy them. I was very happy with the service ~ T. Wierenga
Foremost the most important was the inspectors knowledge and communication skills were excellent. Myself being a first time home buyer, it is at times very overwhelming and Dave took the time and communicated problems with the house very well and in a matter I could understand and relate to. Overall very impressed with every aspect of the home inspection and the inspector behind it. I personally wouldn't change anything about it, the inspection report is very well put together and laid out for future quick reference. ~ C. Coventry
Great patience and very knowledgeable and friendly. ~ L. Indoe
Dave spoke in layman's terms which made everything easy to understand. He was knowledgeable and very personable. Dave also didn't rush everything through. He took his time to explain, and show his findings. Dave's personable way of showing, and explaining his findings, in conjunction with the report made it very easy for me to explain imperfections to my spouse who was not able to attend the inspection. Dave was also open to any questions that popped up after we met. Much appreciated Dave! Kudos! ~ D.Hudak
We especially liked the fact that Mr. Reynolds took his time going and checking everything in the home ~ A.Bakker
Very professional and helpful when asked questions. Was very pleased with the service overall. Also made a comment on the website under customer reviews. ~ G. Mullin
Went over everything showed us everything that needed attention. didnt roll eyes over stupid questions. He was great, he was our "inspector gadget"! - M. Cawley
David was efficient and focused on the inspection. There was little idle chit chat.As an older woman,on my own, I did not feel intimidated or made to feel my questions were foolish or unnecessary. Everything went smoothly and on time (which was appreciated). Like having the book to refer to at home,and any questions I had I was told to contact David for answers. Good overall experience. - B. Rowland
David was knowledgeable and easy to communicate with, I'm very happy with my inspection experience. The inspection report is well done. - B. Burgess
It was so thorough. We appreciated all the time that went in to this inspection - G. Saubak
He really took the time to answer a couple of additional questions I had about this particular home and also seemed very knowledgeable and thorough with the inspection, he had a good assortment of tools that I believe really helped him do a thorough inspection. He was punctual, attentive, and straight to work he didn't waste anyone's time or money. David was a very good, easy going, easy to work with guy, I come from a trades background and I didn't feel like he was trying to bluff his way through the inspection like you hear about so commonly from other people and on the new disaster TV shows I would hire him again in an instant if I purchase another home. - J. Unrau
The inspector was fantastic and went through everything with us very thoroughly. He made sure that we understood everything and answered all our questions. - S.Kabatoff
I felt that the home inspector was very good at communicating everything to me and very detailed at inspecting everything. - S. Prowse
Inspector was thorough and knowledgable. Took time to sit down and explain if findings. - J. Misner
I found the inspection manual very helpful. I am a first time home buyer and use this as my go-to for questions and concerns I have about my new home. I really enjoyed how David was willing and patient to go through the inspection and explain what he was looking at and what I would need to do to improve or fix the home. - E. Groeneveld
David was very informative, he took the time to explain and was very easy to understand. I was very glad that you were recommended to us, the last time I had a home inspection the gentlemen didn't seem to know any more than myself, and didn't do near as good as job as David did. - B Ellis
Very helpful communication with inspector while inspecting house.- D. Weins
I like that the inspector was available on short notice. He also was able to give advice and suggestions on some of the items on list - C. Maki
Very helpful & informative - R. Orchard
David was very knowledgeable and polite and courteous. Answered all questions we had and carried out a thorough inspection. Will have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family. - K Burgess
*CONTEST WINNER* David was very thorough in his review of the report findings. He was extremely professional and his passion for his work was evident throughout the process. We would highly recommend David Reynolds as an inspector. He did an outstanding job.- A. Valadka
We had Dave do an inspection for us before. He is always very prompt, thorough and explains things very well. In both cases, we felt he supplied us with the knowledge we needed to be able to make an informed decision that we would be comfortable with. I have already referred Dave to others. Also, we liked the thermal imaging that gave us a clear picture as to what was happening. - B. Wright
David was very knowledgeable, professional and completed the inspection as he indicated. He explained every section of the manual provided by Canadian Residential Inspection Services. I have had experience with other inspection firms and they do not compare with the service I received from Canadian Residential. - L. Sonnenberg
Quick, efficient service. Honest feedback in "layman's" terms we could understand. Thorough feedback and notes in the inspection report book. - T. Sather
Dave went through booklet step by step very thoroughly and then showed us through house on all the comments he made. Loved that personal touch. We very very pleased to have had a thorough inspection by Canadian Residential Inspection Services. We feel very confident about all the comments that Dave made about our new purchase. Thank you for your great service. - D.Johnson
Love the book that I can refer back to if I don't remember something, diagrams to help me understand structure of my home. He was fantastic. Very thorough in explaining details to look for in future, how a home deteriorates, and what the inspection covers and does not cover. Great for us first time buyers! - R. Visotto
We felt that Dave was very qualified and he answered all our questions with confidence and knowledge. He was very professional and respectable. He understood the "fear" homeowners have when purchasing and truly made us feel confident with our choice. Excellent appraiser -and would request his services again if required.On site reports - very detailed and quality excellent. - K Anderson
He was just very informative, friendly and squeezed our inspection in to meet our deadline.- J. McNall
I especially liked how prompt, thorough, friendly the inspector was and he answered all questions with great knowlegde.- D. Leamon
The inspector was really easy to talk with and answer all my questions. The service was excellent - B. Genereaux
Especially liked the punctuality and that he was able to respond on short notice, report book. Everything went well. Very satisfied. - D. Johnson
Dave was thorough, and more than willing to answer all questions we had and take us through the home to answer questions regarding what was discussed during the inspection. - D. Fenton
Very thorough report. My husband was impressed with the details provided. - S. Miller
David was great at explaining everything. He was very knowledgeable and upfront.- C. Dahl
David was on time and all his details were very well communicated. Your inspector was well turned out, the booklet you gave us was very clear and easy to follow as well as all the recommendations made by your inspector. - S. Burgin
Answered all of my questions without any hesitation. David is very kind and explained things very well....thank you:) - Excellent job!!!! - D. Glover
Dave was very thorough and directly addressed our major concerns as well as things we hadn't thought of. Dave took several hours to complete the inspection and did a very thorough and comprehensive inspection. Thank you for having such well qualified inspectors on your staff. Potential safety concerns and future property issues were identified with multiple possible solutions suggested which were very helpful! Thank you for having such well qualified inspectors on your staff. - - C. Southwood
Potential safety concerns and future property issues were identified with multiple possible solutions suggested which were very helpful! I will definitely be using your services again in the future. - M. McCullough
Thoroughness, didn't rush through, explained what he was looking for, easy to understand. - K. Murtagh
Very detailed inspection, with informative feedback to client.- C. Van Grinsven
That the inspector encouraged us to ask any questions about the house and was willing to show us where things were in the furnace room - C. Vaudry
Very through. Love the booklet...easy to navigate. David is incredibly through, professional and knowledgeable. He takes his time explaining everything. Well prepared and very respectful. This is the third home inspection he has done for us. We highly recommend his services!!! - K. Fairley
Very through! Discussed all issues and potential issues in lay man\'s terms. Very professional. Discussed limitations. Patient. Showed us the areas of concern and took the time to help us understand. David is fantastic. He is well prepared, through, patient, respectful and professional. His knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated. This is the third inspection he has done for us and we would recommend him highly to anyone we know. - K.LeBlanc
David did a thorough walk through we me after a point by point explanation of the report. He was very personable and willing to speak with my husband (out of town working) at any time after the inspection. - D. Valckx
David was very thorough. Even when we had others through the house, we felt as if David was noticing things others had neglected. His knowledge was impressive and it was apparent he was proud of what he did. We were referred to David when our first home inspector fell through. We were hesitant to use someone else on such short notice but our REALTOR, Susan Rochefort from Lime Green Realty, assured us his work was impressive. After asking many questions, and being shown some potential concerns in the inspected property, our hesitations were quickly removed. We feel comfortable making a decision about this home based on the information David has provided. And we thank him for his service. We felt as if everything was extremely well done. - J.Worthington
I thought the inspection was thorough. I really appreaciated the maintenance suggestions. - B. Sharpe
David was thorough and explained his findings well - B. Boomer
To the point. Answered all our questions (even when we asked the same ones over and over again). Very helpful. - K. Champigny
I was particularly happy that not only was he observant, he actually had practical suggestions for several issues. - L. Abid
David explained things in detail and looked at all aspects of the property. He was not in a hurry to get out. He took his time and made me feel very comfortable about what he was looking at. - M.l Lajoie
Explained things well. Made some recommendations that helped with purchase. - A. Spindor
The booklet was very useful and the pictures were a great help in what the inspector was trying to explain. He was relatable and had a sense of humor which we liked. - L. Green
Dave was excellent in communication and welcomed any questions I had. - B. Abegar
Inspector was very good at explaining little details and showing us step by step what he was doing. - D. Rankin
Very extensive Explained details clearly Answered all questions thoroughly Very detailed Personable displayed confidence in knowledge. Most definately would refer to friends and colleages - Kimberly Kehoe
Seeing photographs, walk through house and going through home inspection book in detail. Excellent experience, a great 'eye opener' on things to look for in the future - Amanda Roberts
Home Inspector was very knowledgeable! - Trevor Napora
The home inspector was very thorough. Also took the time to walk around the house and show me specifically the concerns shown in the book. His explanation was thorough to answer all my questions, and also took the time to explain things I didn't understand. Very professional, would definitely use this service again! - Jaclyn Briaults
The complete book report and the way the results and findings were explained to us. Going around the house to point out the findings was also appreciated. It's like getting to know the whole house in details. The home inspector also made it a point not to make a mess or leave the house dirty after doing the inspection.Worth the price that I paid for the service. Great service. Makes the new home owner all knowing on the present state of the house - FelisvictorDe de la Cruz
I was pleased and felt confident with the inspection. - Lindsay Ohara
I liked that David was willing to take his time and explain things to me as this is the first hoome that I have bought. David was extremely friendly and very informative. He was willing to take his time and answer any questions or concerns that I had. He was accomodating for the date and time of the inspection and was on time. The prices were competitive. - Tabatha Knox
I especially liked his willingness to explain and show in detail issues. David ensured that I saw what he saw, he even explain potential ways to repair issues. He thoroughly inspected everything ensuring the best report possible. - Joel Nieuwenkamp
I liked how he went over the book and then did a walk around. Inspector communicated well, I felt confident in his home inspection. He seemed knowledgable and took his time to explain things. Had no problem answering questions. Very Profesional. Catered to my time requirements. Overall went very well. Thank you. - Chris Morrison
I loved that he took the time to teach me about my new home. Why things are the way they are, how to look after them, why it's important that he is checking them!! Thank you for giving me confidence in my first home I purchased on my own. - Veronica Duncan
My expectations were exceeded. I learned alot from David. While I knew about the most major condition problem (shingles),he showed me all the smaller things that might have taken some time to find myself. So, I have a repair list to start with, but, it was well worth the cost. He eliminated most of the "surprises" you may run into after you move in...cabinet hinges, door seals, electrical mismanagement, mold, window locks, etc. - Gary Wolkowski
David was very thorough, and quite a helpful man. So polite. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. We practically wish he'd move into our new home! David helped us make our new house start feeling like a home. We can breathe easy, knowing he's got a good head on those broad shoulders. - Blake Jackson
This is the second time we have used David because I feel that he is very honest and finds the little details.- Nadine Nord
Very thorough inspection, explained everything to me when I had questions. - Krista Morrison
We were extremely pleased at how thorough Dave was with his home inspection. We were running a little late, which he was understandable about, and he walked us through the inspection afterwards and showed us everything that he saw. He explained everything very well, and answered all questions that we had. All in all it was a wonderful experience for both of us, and we would definitely recommend CRIS to anyone buying a new home! - Elie Mettri, Eileen Fenech
David was very professional and likeable. Very informative and spent a lot of time answering my questions. I didn't feel rushed or stupid with my questions. - Toni James
Our inspector was very thorough, and tried to problem solve some of the electrical issues and was then able to explain to us why things weren't working the way they should, and then told us how to go about fixing them. He was very informative. He also told us to call anytime we had some questions in the future. Thank you for doing our inspection, we enjoyed your honesty and thoroughness and you were patient enough to answer our ignorant questions. - Justine King
I really liked the way David Explained the problems he found with this property, and how much detail he went into. - Richard And Maxine Brannen
David was very helpful and informative, as a new home buyer I was very grateful for his help. - Chantal Marchand
I liked the fact that David did the inspection almost as if he was buying the house himself! very helpful an very informal. - Shondal Saunders
The promptness of home inspectors availability. This was our fourth home inspection with David since January, so we felt very confident and trusted his work to assist us in finding the property that suited our needs. - Lori Clapson
I liked that David showed me and explained in detail everything he was doing. Very personable. - Shelley Stebner