Building inspection on the North Shore

Port towns and coastal villages

Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau and Port-Cartier were largely built from the 1950s to 1980s, driven by major industrial and mining projects. Several neighbourhoods were planned all at once, with similar houses that age the same way.

In villages along Route 138, many homes were renovated by their owners over the years. Wood heating, off-grid septic systems and successive additions are common.

Salt, wind and cold

Salty air and gulf winds speed up corrosion and envelope wear: siding, flashing, windows, balconies and guards deteriorate faster than inland. The inspection gives the building's exterior a large share of attention.

Coastal erosion is a recognized issue along several parts of the Côte-Nord. For a property near the shore, we recommend checking constraint zones and applicable restrictions with the municipality.

Most requested inspections on the North Shore

Based on documented issues on the North Shore, the checks we most often recommend on top of the pre-purchase inspection are infrared thermography, mold and indoor air quality and radon testing. They directly address the territory's risks: wear from wind and salty air, long winters that reveal every insulation flaw, and homes built quickly during boom years.

Each request is routed to an inspector who knows the area. You can combine several services in one visit, which reduces delays during your offer's conditional period.