Vahn Balabanian is Payotte's verified home inspector for North York, Toronto, as of June 12, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence no. RHI #256, active and verified on the public register, 25 years of experience (since 2001), 5/5 across 459 Google reviews. Payotte score: 92/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) register and Google reviews).
Verified June 12, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 34/35 | |
| Experience | 30/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 8/15 | |
| Bonus | 5/5 |
OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH)
N° RHI #256
Active — RHI #256 verified on OAHI / CAHPI (June 5, 2026); fiche confirmed by the professional (email, June 12, 2026)
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Local presence : North York / GTA-wide (Durham, York, Peel, Halton)
Why this reference : Owner-operator RHI with a North York office (820-5863 Leslie St) and a strong multi-platform reputation. Vahn Balabanian holds CMI, RHI and CAHPI National Certificate (NCH) and has been inspecting since 2001 (25 years). Verifiable bonus: A+ BBB and Three Best Rated / multiple-award recognition. Fiche confirmed directly with the professional (email, June 12, 2026).
Why 92/100, and not 100?
The points below are not taken away from Vahn Balabanian: they are simply not yet awarded, for lack of a public source to verify them. Payotte estimates nothing and invents nothing.
- Local presence in North York not confirmed. No public source proves how many files were closed in this specific sector — only the professional holds that figure.
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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).
- OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 459 reviews — Google (public)
- Market context — TRREB ↗
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in North York in 2026?
Vahn Balabanian is Payotte's verified home inspector for North York, Toronto, as of June 12, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence no. RHI #256, active and verified on the public register, 25 years of experience (since 2001), 5/5 across 459 Google reviews. Payotte score: 92/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) register and Google reviews).
What is the North York real estate market like in 2026?
TREB district C14 (Willowdale East, Yonge-Finch, Yonge-Sheppard) averaged $908,256 across all home types in April 2026; neighbouring C15 (Bayview Village, Hillcrest Village) averaged $840,993. (Source: TRREB Market Watch, April 2026 (released May 5, 2026).)
How was the best home inspector in North York 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 (OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH)).
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