Solex Group Professional Home Inspection
"Serving the Greater Toronto Area with trusted advice to protect you and your investment" designation in 2002.
Solex Group has served thousands of clients with high quality inspection services when buying, selling, or just owning real estate in the Greater Toronto Area. Let Vahn's expertise provide you with actionable knowledge needed to make sound decisions. THE REPORT
● Solex Group home inspections meet/exceed the OAHI/CAHPI Standards of Practice (SOP)
● Unlike others, we strictly follow the OAHI Code of Conduct
● Reports are prepared using a tablet/smartphone & desktop computer
● Completed electronic reports are sent via email within 24 hrs
● View PDF report from any computer/smart phone around the world
● Our full colour reports include photos, illustrations, supplementary information, a summary page, home renovation/repair cost guide, home maintenance tips/reminders, and access to a 480 page Home Reference e-book. SERVICE AREAS
● Solex Group currently performs Home Inspections in the Greater Toronto Area from Burlington to Bradford, to Bowmanville (travel charge may apply outside these areas)
THE INSPECTOR
Vahn Balabanian, C.E.T., N.C.I., C.E.A., C.M.I., R.H.I.
● Certified (Civil) Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
● Certified ASNT Level 1 Thermographer
● New Construction Inspector (N.C.I.)
● Registered Home Inspector (R.H.I.)
● Certified Master Inspector (C.M.I.)
● Certified Energy Advisor (C.E.A.)
● National Certificate Holder
Vahn’s career began in the construction field working on sites at a young age. After receiving his Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from Seneca College, he gained valuable experience holding various positions in the civil engineering/consulting and construction sectors:
● Construction Materials Testing, 1.5yrs
● Quality Control Supervisor, 1.5 yrs
● Construction Site Supervisor, 4 yrs
● Construction Manager, 2 yrs
His education, work experience, and a passion for helping people laid an ideal base for his expansion into the area of Home/Property Inspection. From there, his expertise has expanded into various specialized services to further enhance his reputation as a reputable consultant. Vahn started performing home inspections in 2001 and earned his Registered Home Inspector (R.H.I.) He has performed thousands of home/commercial property inspections to date. His personal home renovation project was featured in the Toronto Star newspaper, Homes Section (cover story) on September 29, 2005. He was interviewed by CBC News as an industry expert on July 25, 2014 to comment on a fatal construction-related accident that occurred in Toronto, Ontario. Vahn was also interviewed by and contributed to a story in the National Post regarding GTA buyers waiving home inspections in a hot real estate market on May 13, 2021 (Homes section). Clients will feel confident with a Professional Home Inspector like Vahn who has the educational qualifications and experience required to inspect any type of home found throughout Ontario. With his friendly personality, great communication skills, and a passion for helping others, he always provides clients with an objective and very informative evaluation of the subject property.
09/30/2026
Missing brick veneer vulnerable to pest and moisture entry. A relatively minor repair required to address this issue. Contact us for a detailed home inspection to protect you and your investment. To learn more about our services, please visit https://solexgroup.ca
09/21/2026
Excessive heat in an electrical panel was identified and reported to our client. This is a rare issue we don't come across too often, but a potential safety issue that needs a specialist to evaluate/address. To learn more about our services, please visit https://solexgroup.ca
09/16/2026
Enjoying the incredible view during a Toronto condominium unit inspection near Lake Ontario. For a comprehensive condo unit inspection in the Greater Toronto Area, contact us. To learn more about our services, please visit https://solexgroup.ca
The kitchen exhaust duct in this house went up through a second floor closet and up into the attic. They even made a backflow prevention flap using a plastic container lid. Correction needed, but very creative! To learn more about our services, please visit https://solexgroup.ca
09/07/2026
Missing grout in this tiled shower enclosure should be corrected to minimize the chance of moisture related damages. This is typically a poor workmanship issue we would report on to our valued clients. To learn more about our services, please visit https://solexgroup.ca
08/28/2026
Here's a decorative or non-functional chimney on this upscale home in Toronto. It's designed to mimic the look of a traditional masonry chimney, but doesn't actually connect to any fuel burning appliances. To learn more about our services, please visit www.solexgroup.ca
08/18/2026
We come across dirty filters often during our home inspections. This one was quite clogged with debris, which will reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of the heating/cooling system. To learn more about our services, please visit https://www.solexgroup.ca
08/10/2026
Found an open chimney chase in the attic of this mid 1970's home. This will increase air leakage/heat loss. Typically, a piece of sheet metal with a circular cut-out would be placed here to seal such a gap. To learn more about our services, please visit https://www.solexgroup.ca
07/28/2026
Here's an "interesting" repair done to this hose bibb shut off valve missing the bleed valve cap. Instead of replacing the entire valve or the bleed valve cap, they ran a hose from the bleed valve to a sink. To learn more about our services, please visit https://www.solexgroup.ca
07/24/2026
A solar heating system is a cost-efficient and eco-friendly way to warm your swimming pool water using the sun. The dark tubes act as a thermal sponge to help transfer heat into the moving water. To learn more about our services, please visit https://bit.ly/4l1u77X
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820-5863 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON
M2H1J8