Alberta home inspection report template

Set up for Alberta

• The report addresses the condition of the roofing, flashings or chimney; the exterior, including lot grading, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, patios and decks; the structure; electrical; heating; heat pumps and cooling; insulation; plumbing; and the interior, except anything the contract excludedHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 23 (1) (c) · Government of Alberta, Hiring a home inspector

Also required in Alberta

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• The report makes a recommendation on each deficiency identified; a recommendation to get an expert opinion countsHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 23 (1) (d) and (2)
• The report gives no estimate of the cost of any repair or improvementHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 26 (6)
• The report contains no clause limiting liability, the amount of liability, or the time for making a claimHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 22
• Give the client a copy of the completed report on or before the date set out in the home inspection contractHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 24 · Government of Alberta, Hiring a home inspector
• The report is in writing and legibleHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 23 (1) (a) and (b)
• A home inspection is an opinion on a dwelling's condition based primarily on a non-invasive examination of readily accessible features and components, and a dwelling includes a garage or carport, attached or notHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 1 (b) and (c)
• The written contract names the client, the business and inspector with their licence numbers, the contract, inspection and report dates and the address, and the client initials any area left out, including mould or asbestosHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 19 · Government of Alberta, Hiring a home inspector
• Both the business and the client sign the contract before the inspection, with each name printed beside or below the signature, and the client gets a copy when it is signedHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, ss. 20 and 21
• The report's contents are disclosed only with the client's written permission, as required by law, or when the inspector sees a serious health or safety riskHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 26 (1)
• No inspection where there is a conflict of interest, including payment from anyone other than the person the report is forHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 26 (2) to (5)
• The business compensates the owner or occupant for damage caused by the inspection, unless it was reasonable and necessary and the owner consented to it in writingHome Inspection Business Regulation, Alta Reg 75/2011, s. 25

What is in it

• RoofRoof covering, Flashing, Skylights, chimneys and penetrations, Gutters, downspouts and roof drainage
• ExteriorWall cladding and trim, Exterior doors and windows, Decks, porches, balconies, steps and railings, Walkways, driveways, grading and drainage
• Structure and foundationFoundation, Basement or crawlspace, Floor structure, Wall, ceiling and roof structure
• HeatingHeating equipment, Ducts, vents and distribution, Flue and venting, Thermostat and controls
• CoolingCooling equipment, Condensate drainage, Operation and temperature differential
• PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent, Water heater, Fixtures and faucets, Sump pump
• ElectricalService entrance and grounding, Main panel and overcurrent protection, Branch wiring, GFCI and AFCI protection, Receptacles, switches and fixtures, Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Fireplaces and chimneysFireplace, firebox and hearth, Chimney, flue and cap, Damper
• Attic, insulation and ventilationAttic access, Insulation, Attic ventilation, Bath, kitchen and dryer exhaust
• InteriorWalls, ceilings and floors, Interior doors and windows, Stairs, handrails and guards, Cabinets and countertops
• Built-in appliancesRange, oven and cooktop, Dishwasher, Built-in microwave, Food waste disposer
• GarageGarage door and opener (auto-reverse), Fire separation and entry door, Floor, walls and ceiling

Rules last reviewed October 8, 2026. Read the full Alberta home inspection report requirements.