Home Inspections in Bradford

Bradford West Gwillimbury is one of the fastest-growing towns in Simcoe County. We inspect every kind of home here, from older brick houses near downtown Bradford to brand-new subdivisions, and rural properties around Bond Head, Newton Robinson and the Holland Marsh.

Structured Property Inspections is a Community Votes Platinum Award winner in Barrie and Simcoe County for 2025 and 2026.

Bradford is part of our immediate service area, a short drive down Highway 400 from our Barrie office. We inspect homes across Bradford West Gwillimbury and nearby East Gwillimbury.

Bradford Homes We Inspect

Older homes near downtown Bradford. Downtown grew up around Holland Street and was rebuilt in brick after a large fire in 1871. Many homes near the core are decades or a century old. We look closely at older foundations and basement moisture, past renovations, older wiring and plumbing, chimneys and insulation.

Established neighbourhoods from the 1970s to the 2000s. Many of these homes are due for a new furnace, air conditioner, roof or windows. Some homes from the 1980s and 1990s have poly-B plumbing, and finished basements can hide moisture problems. Moisture can promote mold growth; see our mold and indoor air quality assessments.

New subdivisions. Bradford grew by more than 20 percent between 2016 and 2021, and new homes keep going up. For brand-new homes, see our Tarion PDI and 11th-Month Warranty Inspections page.

Rural homes around Bond Head and the countryside. Outside town, many homes have a private well and a septic system. For septic systems, and for WETT inspections of wood-burning appliances, we bring in trusted specialists in those fields, so you get an expert opinion on each system alongside our inspection. We don't test well water ourselves, but we can point you to simple test kits.

Nearby East Gwillimbury. We also inspect homes in Holland Landing, Sharon, Queensville and Mount Albert.

What Bradford's Land and Weather Mean for Your Home

  • Low ground near the Holland Marsh and the Holland River. The marsh is drained farmland kept dry by canals and dykes, and nearby low lots can see high groundwater, especially in spring. We check the sump pump, grading, downspouts and signs of past water in the basement. Moisture can promote mold growth; see our mold and indoor air quality assessments. See also our sump pump guide.

  • Freeze-thaw cycles. Water that gets into cracks freezes and expands, so we check grading, foundation walls, walkways and steps.

  • Radon. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit encourages residents to test their homes for radon. Health Canada's guideline is 200 becquerels per cubic metre, and the only way to know your level is to test. We don't offer radon testing ourselves, but we're happy to help you arrange it. Health Canada recommends a long-term test of at least three months for an accurate result, because a short test on inspection day can read falsely high or falsely low.

Inspections We Offer in Bradford

  • Pre-purchase and pre-listing home inspections

  • Mold and indoor air quality testing, with samples analyzed by an accredited lab

  • Tarion PDI and 11th-month warranty inspections

  • Commercial property condition assessments

  • Construction and renovation consulting

Home inspections start from $499.99 plus HST for homes up to 2,000 sq ft, with an infrared scan included. Larger, older or finished homes are priced by size and features, and we'll confirm your exact price in your quote.

We only inspect. We never do repairs, so our findings are independent.

From Our Bradford Inspections

In one Bradford-area attic, we found dryer vents discharging lint and moisture straight into the attic space instead of outside. That creates a fire hazard from the lint and a mold risk from the moisture.

In another home, we found an air conditioner dating back to 1952 that was still running. It kept the house somewhat cool, but it was far less efficient than a modern unit, so we flagged it for the buyers to budget for replacement.

Common Questions

Do you inspect rural homes with a well and septic system? Yes. We inspect the home, and we bring in trusted specialists for the septic system. We don't test well water ourselves, but we can point you to simple test kits.

Can I be there for the inspection? Yes, and we encourage it. There's a lot of useful information shared during an inspection. When we're finished, we take you on a summary walkthrough of the home and answer any questions you have.

Do you inspect outside Bradford? Yes. We inspect across Simcoe County, including Barrie, Innisfil and New Tecumseth, as well as York Region, including nearby East Gwillimbury, and the Greater Toronto Area. See our Barrie home inspections and Innisfil home inspections pages.

Ready to Book?

Buying or selling in Bradford? Call us at 705-627-8782 or request a quote, and we'll give you our next available dates.

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