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Interior

Walls, floors, ceilings, stairs — what is hiding in plain sight

8 guides in this series

All 8 guides in this series

Wall Inspection — Cracks, Stains, and What They Indicate

Walls tell stories. Diagonal cracks indicate structural movement. Water stains indicate leaks. Here is how to read what your walls are saying.

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Floor Inspection — Slopes, Squeaks, and Hidden Moisture

Sloping floors can indicate foundation settlement. Soft spots near plumbing indicate hidden leaks. Here is what inspectors check underfoot.

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Ceiling Inspection — Water Stains, Sag, and Structural Concerns

Ceiling stains are the visible tip of a water damage iceberg. Here is what inspectors look for and what each pattern indicates.

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Staircase Inspection — Safety, Code, and Common Deficiencies

Staircase deficiencies are found in over 60% of Ontario home inspections. Handrails, balusters, rise, and run — here is what code requires.

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Kitchen Inspection — Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation

The kitchen concentrates more inspectable systems per square metre than any other room. Water, gas, electricity, ventilation — all converge here.

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Bathroom Inspection — Moisture, Ventilation, and Plumbing

Bathrooms are the highest moisture area in the home. Tile failures, exhaust deficiencies, and plumbing leaks are found in the majority of inspections.

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Fireplace and Wood Stove Inspection in Ontario

Gas fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces, and wood stoves each have different inspection criteria and safety requirements under Ontario regulations.

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When to Walk Away — Interior Issues That Should Stop a Purchase

Significant structural cracking, widespread water damage indicators, and failed fire separation are among the interior findings that should pause a purchase.

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Interior

All 8 guides in this series

Wall Inspection — Cracks, Stains, and What They Indicate

Floor Inspection — Slopes, Squeaks, and Hidden Moisture

Ceiling Inspection — Water Stains, Sag, and Structural Concerns

Staircase Inspection — Safety, Code, and Common Deficiencies

Kitchen Inspection — Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation

Bathroom Inspection — Moisture, Ventilation, and Plumbing

Fireplace and Wood Stove Inspection in Ontario

When to Walk Away — Interior Issues That Should Stop a Purchase

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