About DoubleCheck Inspection Services

DoubleCheck Inspections Inc. has performed thousands of inspections on properties ranging from residential to industrial. We offer the expertise and technical knowledge you require when evaluating property whether you are buying, selling or renovating. We also offer independent technical consulting related to building maintenance, repairs and energy evaluation.
Our inspectors are committed to making the property inspection process clear and understandable. We strive to provide maximum value for your investment – both in the inspection process itself and ultimately for your property.

Located in Ottawa, DoubleCheck specializes in residential inspection but we also work in the commercial sector.
All DoubleCheck inspectors are qualified to the highest standards of practice available today in the home inspection industry. We are qualified under the National Certification Authority for property inspection to work anywhere across Canada. We work within the Ontario and American Home Inspedtors code of ethics and standards of practice on every assignment.

President

James F. Ellacott qualified as a restoration building inspector while studying for his Architectural Technology Diploma in 1979. Since then, James has inspected buildings and structures in Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and the Arctic Circle. In 1989, he worked with a large corporation on design inspection and construction of structures in the Arctic. He offers 30 years of progressive responsibility as a senior architectural technologist and project manager of design and construction in the private and public sectors. His experience includes management and design on projects with a construction value of over 13 million dollars. Skills include project management, research, design, contract documents and on-site field coordination of personnel. James has conducted building inspections in Edmonton, Vancouver and Ottawa. He can confidently provide you with a realistic and complete inspection of your property and support your decision-making related to selling, purchasing and construction.

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Find out more about hiring a Property Inpsector

Hiring a Home Inspector. Central Mortgage and Housing Canada, Order no. 62839, Series no. CE 35

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