Darren McClurg is Payotte's verified home inspector for Kanata–Stittsville, Ottawa, as of June 12, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — InterNACHI licence no. NACHI19041014, active and verified on the public register, 30 years of experience (since 1996), 4.9/5 across 558 Google reviews. Payotte score: 92/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (InterNACHI register and Google reviews).
Verified June 12, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 35/35 | |
| Experience | 30/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 12/15 | |
| Bonus | 0/5 |
3580 Wickham Court, Ottawa, ON Get directions ↗
InterNACHI
N° NACHI19041014
CMI verified on nachi.org (June 12, 2026) — no mandatory provincial licence in ON; fiche confirmed by the professional (email, June 12, 2026)
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Specialty : Inspection + Tarion warranty reports
Why this reference : Certified Master Inspector (InterNACHI ID NACHI19041014, verified on nachi.org) with three decades of experience declared in the industry; Bent Nails est. 2016. Standout Google profile: 4.9/5 across 558 reviews. Specialty: Tarion warranty inspections, thermal and drone inspections. Fiche confirmed directly with the professional (email, June 12, 2026).
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- ✓ Recommended by Payotte (#1 in the sector) — full verification: identity, licence and contact details confirmed directly with the professional (June 12, 2026).
- InterNACHI licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 4.9★ rating, 558 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 12, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in Kanata–Stittsville in 2026?
Darren McClurg is Payotte's verified home inspector for Kanata–Stittsville, Ottawa, as of June 12, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — InterNACHI licence no. NACHI19041014, active and verified on the public register, 30 years of experience (since 1996), 4.9/5 across 558 Google reviews. Payotte score: 92/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (InterNACHI register and Google reviews).
What is the Kanata–Stittsville real estate market like in 2026?
Ottawa’s residential average sale price was $721,270 in May 2026, down 0.9% year-over-year; the Ottawa Suburb West sub-area recorded the highest sales total and lowest months of inventory among suburban areas, indicating relatively stronger absorption, in a city-wide balanced market. (Source: Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) — Monthly Market Release, Ottawa CMA, May 2026 (published June 3, 2026). https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/seasonal-activity-improves-but-ottawas-may-market-remains-cautious/ (Ottawa Suburb West sub-area commentary))
How was the best home inspector in Kanata–Stittsville selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (InterNACHI).
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