A condo inspection with Golden Home Inspections starts from $399 in Toronto and across the GTA. The final price depends on the property, mainly the unit’s size, its type (apartment-style, stacked townhouse or condo townhouse), its age, and whether you add services such as hazard testing. Your inspector is Yama Nehan, a Certified and Registered Home Inspector with 15 years of home inspection experience, and you get a written report with photos within 24 hours. For a quote on a specific unit, call 647-704-7100 or book an inspection online.
Key takeaways
- Condo inspections start from $399. The final price depends on the property.
- The biggest price drivers are unit size, the type of condo, the building’s age, and any add-on testing.
- A condo townhouse or a two-storey loft usually takes longer than a one-bedroom apartment-style unit, so it can cost more.
- Every condo inspection includes the systems you are usually responsible for inside the unit: heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, appliances and finishes.
- The inspection does not replace the status certificate. Your lawyer reviews that for the reserve fund, fees and special assessments.
What drives the cost of a condo inspection?
We price condo inspections from a starting point and adjust for the time a specific unit needs. These are the factors that move the price.
| Factor | Why it affects the price | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Unit size | More rooms, bathrooms and windows take more time to test and document. | A 550 sq ft studio in downtown Toronto versus a 1,400 sq ft three-bedroom in Mississauga City Centre. |
| Type of condo | Stacked townhouses and condo townhouses often have their own furnace, water heater, roof deck or basement, which adds systems to check. | A stacked townhouse in Vaughan or a condo townhouse in Pickering compared with an apartment-style unit. |
| Building age | Older units can have original windows, older electrical panels, aging fan coils and past renovations that need a closer look. | A 1970s or 1980s building in North York or Scarborough versus a newer tower in Markham. |
| Heating and cooling setup | An in-suite heat pump, fan coil, furnace or water heater each needs its own check for age, condition and visible issues. | A unit with an in-suite furnace and rented water heater. |
| Extra spaces | Large terraces, roof decks, two-level layouts and exclusive-use patios add time. | A two-storey loft in Liberty Village or a penthouse with a terrace. |
| Add-on testing | Hazard testing such as asbestos, vermiculite, mould or radon is priced separately from the inspection. | Sampling a textured ceiling in an older unit. |
What is included in a condo inspection for the price?
A condo inspection focuses on the parts of the unit you will usually pay to maintain or repair. The condo declaration decides exactly who is responsible for what, and some items, such as windows, can fall either way.
- Heating and cooling: fan coil, heat pump or furnace, thermostat operation, visible condition of filters and drain lines, and approximate age where it can be determined.
- Plumbing: water pressure, drainage at every fixture, visible supply and drain lines, shut-off valves, toilets, signs of past leaks under sinks and around tubs and showers.
- Electrical: the in-suite panel, a sample of outlets, GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms, and visible wiring concerns.
- Windows, balcony doors and sliders: operation, failed seals, condensation staining, and caulking at the frames.
- Appliances: basic operation of the built-in appliances that stay with the unit.
- Moisture checks: moisture readings at likely leak spots, such as under windows, near the dishwasher and around bathrooms.
- Balcony or terrace: visible condition of the surface, railing and door threshold, noted for follow-up with the property manager when it is a common element.
- Safety items: smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and the condition of the in-suite fire door where present.
See our condo inspections page for the full service details.
Condo inspection vs home inspection: how the price compares
| Service | Starting price | What it mainly covers |
|---|---|---|
| Condo inspection | From $399 | Everything inside the unit you are usually responsible for, plus visible notes on balconies and common areas you can raise with the property manager. |
| Home inspection | From $499 | The whole house and lot: roof, attic, exterior, foundation, grading, and every interior system. |
| Commercial inspection | From $599 | Commercial and mixed-use buildings, scoped to the property. |
In every case the final price depends on the property. A freehold or POTL townhouse is usually inspected as a home, since you own the roof and exterior. Our guide to freehold vs condo townhouse inspections explains the difference, and our home inspection cost guide covers house pricing.
Is a condo inspection worth the cost?
A situation we often see: a buyer looks at a recently painted unit in an older building and assumes it is move-in ready. During the inspection, moisture readings under a window and staining inside the fan coil cabinet point to a past leak, and the balcony door no longer seals properly. None of it is visible in listing photos. With the report in hand, the buyer can ask the property manager about past window leaks, ask their lawyer to check the status certificate for a window or balcony program, and budget for repairs inside the unit before firming up the deal.
How to get an accurate quote
Have these details ready when you call, and we can give you a firm price for the unit:
- The address or building name and city, for example Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby or Oshawa.
- The type of condo: apartment-style, stacked townhouse, condo townhouse or loft.
- Approximate square footage and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- The year the building was built, if you know it.
- Whether you want add-on home hazard testing, with samples analysed by accredited labs.
- Your condition deadline, so we can book the inspection in time.
Where we inspect condos in the GTA
We inspect condos across Toronto and the west, east and north GTA. For area guides, see condo inspection in Toronto, condo inspections in Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and Oakville, condo inspections in North York, Markham and Richmond Hill, and condo inspections in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a condo inspection cost in Toronto?
Our condo inspections start from $399. The final price depends on the property, mainly the unit’s size, type and age, and any add-on testing.
Why does a condo townhouse cost more to inspect than an apartment-style condo?
A condo townhouse usually has more space, its own furnace and water heater, and sometimes a basement or garage, so the inspection takes longer.
Is hazard testing included in the condo inspection price?
No. Asbestos, vermiculite, mould and radon testing are separate add-ons, priced for the property.
How long does a condo inspection take?
Most apartment-style condo inspections take about one and a half to two hours. Larger units and condo townhouses take longer.
When will I get my condo inspection report?
You get a written report with photos within 24 hours, and you can call with questions after the inspection.
Does a condo inspection replace the status certificate review?
No. The status certificate shows the corporation’s finances, fees, reserve fund and any special assessments, and your lawyer should review it. The inspection tells you the condition of the unit itself.
Buying a condo in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Pickering or anywhere in the GTA? Book a condo inspection, call 647-704-7100 or email contact@goldenhomeinspections.ca. We are open 9 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.
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