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 Richmond Hill sector, and publishes only one — the highest-scoring on objective criteria.
The Richmond Hill real estate market
As of June 2026, the median price in Richmond Hill stood at $1,104,000. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $1,241,949.
Scope: City of Richmond Hill (York Region) · TRREB · Jun 2026. — Source : TRREB
The other verified professionals in Richmond Hill
- Real Estate Broker — Richmond Hill 1 sector covered
- Mortgage Broker — Richmond Hill 1 sector covered
- Real Estate Lawyer — Richmond Hill 1 sector covered
Frequently asked questions
The Richmond Hill real estate market
As of June 2026, the median price in Richmond Hill stood at $1,104,000. The average home, all property types combined, traded near $1,241,949.
How many Richmond Hill sectors have a verified home inspector?
1 of 1 sectors listed in Richmond Hill. Payotte publishes ONE professional per sector and trade: the table above lists every covered sector, with the selected name and its score out of 100.
How is the Richmond Hill home inspector selected?
Payotte applies 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. 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 appear on the site.
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)