Should HST be added to a condo inspection fee in Vanier?

Published Ottawa-area inspector pages list condo apartment inspections at about $350 to $470 plus HST, so on those pages the tax is added on top of the fee. Whether and how tax applies to a particular quote is something to confirm with the inspector, in writing.

Whether your total lands at the lower or higher end of that range depends on the size of the unit and any add-on services you ask for, such as thermal imaging. The condition of the home and the type of dwelling, in this case a condo, are the factors that shape the base fee; add-ons are priced separately, and too few published figures exist for those to give a reliable range here.

Ontario.ca notes that inspection fees range from $350 to $600 and may be higher depending on size and condition, so the condo range above sits within that broader guidance. Ask the inspector for the all-in figure, tax included, in writing before you agree to anything.

The federal Office of Consumer Affairs advises getting a written contract that spells out the items to be inspected, the deadline for receiving the report, and the total cost before work begins. That written total should include HST so there are no surprises on the day. Ontario.ca also suggests getting quotes from more than one inspector before booking.

Before you sign, ask the inspector to confirm in writing exactly what will be inspected in the unit and in any common areas, when you will receive the report, and the full cost including tax.