The selection rests on a score out of 100 built from public data — Google reviews (35 pts), experience (30), credentials (15), local presence (15), bonus (5) — with no commission or advertising; each profile shows, where they exist, the credential and the register where it can be checked. Selection current as of July 1, 2026.
A home inspector assesses a property's real condition — roof, structure, foundation, plumbing, electrical, insulation — and delivers a written report, usually with photos, that can weigh heavily in your negotiation or surface costly repairs before you buy. Quality varies widely from one inspector to the next. Before hiring, verify the licence or professional accreditation that applies in the province, genuine experience with the type of building involved, and a clear, thorough sample report. Payotte verifies the accreditation and local presence of the inspector it recommends in each Calgary sector, and publishes only one — the highest-scoring on objective criteria.
Which home inspector should you choose in Calgary?
Start with the home inspector selected in your sector: in Calgary, Payotte lists 1, one per sector (1 of 8 sectors covered), scored 79 out of 100 from public data; then check their credential with the body that issues it.
The scores. The profile reaches the 70/100 threshold and carries the Verified status. "Verified" means the profile's data was checked at its source. The score adds up Google reviews (35 pts), experience (30), credentials (15), declared local presence (15) and bonus (5), from public data and what the professional states in writing; each profile publishes the breakdown, criterion by criterion.
How Payotte chooses. In each sector, Payotte selects a single home inspector: an editorial selection made on this public-data grid, not a city-wide ranking; a higher score in another sector does not make a professional "the best" in Calgary. No professional pays to be selected and Payotte earns no commission (selection method).
Home inspectors near Calgary and elsewhere in Alberta
Elsewhere in Alberta, Payotte selects 13 home inspectors in 7 cities, one per sector. Cities are listed from nearest to farthest from Calgary, as the crow flies.
- AirdrieAdam Boccinfuso (90/100)
- Red DeerRyan Ervin (83/100)
- LethbridgeMike Hemmerling (94/100)
- Medicine HatWade Ellis (83/100)
- Edmonton7 home inspectors, one per sector
- Grande PrairieMike Cooke (90/100)
- Fort McMurrayEddie Dicks (87/100)
The Calgary real estate market
As of October 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Calgary stood at $564,200, down 0.35% year-over-year. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $640,769. Inventory sat at roughly 3.88 months of supply, and homes took about 43 days to sell.
Scope: Ville de Calgary · CREB · Oct 2026. — Source : CREB
The other verified professionals in Calgary
- Real Estate Broker — Calgary 8 sectors covered
- Mortgage Broker — Calgary 8 sectors covered
- Real Estate Lawyer — Calgary 8 sectors covered
- Certified Appraiser — Calgary 2 sectors covered
Frequently asked questions
The Calgary real estate market
As of October 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Calgary stood at $564,200, down 0.35% year-over-year. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $640,769. Inventory sat at roughly 3.88 months of supply, and homes took about 43 days to sell.
Who are the best home inspectors in Calgary in 2026?
Payotte publishes no absolute ranking: it selects one home inspector per sector, scored out of 100 from public data. In Calgary, 1 are selected for 2026 (8 of 8 sectors covered): New Direction Home Inspections (Downtown Calgary, 79/100). Elsewhere in Alberta, 13 more in 7 cities.
What does a home inspector check in Calgary?
A pre-purchase inspection looks, in 2 to 4 hours, at what is visible and accessible: foundation, roof, drainage, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation, windows, basement and attic. It takes nothing apart and does not guarantee there are no hidden defects. Payotte publishes a full room-by-room checklist.
Does a home inspector need a licence?
In Alberta, a licence is mandatory (Service Alberta): ask to see the inspector's licence.
How is the Calgary home inspector selected?
Payotte applies an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), professional title verifiable at the regulator's or body's register (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising. The licence number is published so you can check it yourself at the regulator's register.
Does Payotte earn a commission?
No. Payotte is a free, independent, ad-free service. No commission is earned and no professional pays to be selected.
How much does a home inspection cost?
Across Canada, budget roughly $500 for a residential pre-purchase inspection — the working figure used by both CMHC and WOWA's closing-cost calculator (updated August 2025). The buyer pays, usually as part of an inspection condition in the offer to purchase.
No provincial association outside Quebec publishes an official province-by-province fee schedule, so treat this as a national reference point rather than a local quote.
Sources: CMHC — How much will my home really cost? · WOWA — Closing costs calculator (Aug 2025)