Your trusted home inspector for the Annapolis Valley & Beyond

Certified, professional and thorough home inspections in the greater Annapolis Valley / County, NS. Make a confident, informed and fearless purchase by hiring a trusted inspector that is dedicated to his profession. Serving Digby, Annapolis, Kings County and beyond.

279 reviews · 5.0 ★
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10+ years & 1500+ inspections
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Phil Schnetzer, certified home inspector serving the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

My name is Phil. I inspect as if my mother was buying the home.

Hiring the right home inspection company is critical; a reputable inspector is one of your best layers of protection. With over 25 years of building, renovating and maintaining houses in the Annapolis Valley, I know what works and what will fail over time. I've been inspecting for 10+ years now and have logged over 1500 inspections – this experience matters. I take a holistic approach to inspections; looking at the home as a whole system while understanding its individual components are intimately interconnected.

As a Certified Professional Inspector I am held to a high standard and adhere to comprehensive standards of practice and code of ethics. ReHome Inspections is utterly devoted to integrity, honesty, objectivity and courtesy. My obligation rests solely with you and to impartially represent the best interests of the home itself. I work for you and with you, nobody else.

Walk and talk with me as I meticulously inspect the property from top to bottom and inside out; all house systems and hundreds of components are inspected – too many to list here (but I still tried at the bottom of this page). Protecting you from costly surprises is my driving force.

Training from the most revered educators and an ongoing commitment to continued learning keeps me abreast with the home inspection industry, inspection tools, technology, and evolving building practices. Homes are complicated and the learning never stops for a good home inspector; I strive to gain credible knowledge and insight through whatever means are available.

What to expect (besides a really thorough report).

Your home is as important as my own.

What is a home inspection?

It’s a professional evaluation of the current condition of a home’s major components. It is a mostly visual and non-invasive inspection of readily accessible areas in order to identify those components that are at (or near to) their end of life, are unsafe or show other signs of deficiency.

What it’s not.

A home inspection is not intended to evaluate design considerations, cosmetic state, code violations and concealed conditions. It is not to be considered as a warranty or insurance policy, nor does it take the place of a professionally administered energy audit or environmental assessment.

Why get one?

It is a prudent and inexpensive investment to avoid a costly oversight. In comparison to the price of the home it is a minuscule expenditure to assist you in understanding exactly what condition one of the biggest purchases of your life is in. A home inspection can quickly pay for itself by helping you to credibly negotiate for repairs. I routinely discover unknown/hidden issues that save my clients thousands off their original purchase offer.

Components included.

The major house components observed are: roof, exterior, lot grading, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, insulation, interior, and vapour barriers. I walk on roofs, get dirty in crawlspaces and inspect everything in between (with the exception of concealed items and things that aren’t built into the structure, such as furniture and free-standing appliances).

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Detailed, understandable - and actually useful.

No obsolete paper checklists. My reports are rigorous, descriptive, and media-rich. A comprehensive look that’s easy on the eyes and heavy on the data.

The Sample Report

Organized by home system. Web & PDF. Sent same day.

Navigate the structured report with ease. Find what matters quickly. Includes an actionable ‘Repair List’ for the seller. Take a look!

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Page from a ReHome Inspections home inspection report showing photos and observations

Price is what you pay. Peace of mind is what you get.

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” — Red Adair

Informal Walk-Through

$300+tax
1–2 hours on-site
  • Informal tour, we walk and talk
  • You follow along and take notes
  • No report, no photos
  • * price subject to change/surcharges
Call to discuss

Other/Specialty Inspections

$ Pricing varies
  • Seller’s pre-listing inspection
  • New home warranty inspection
  • Maintenance inspection
  • Post-repair inspection
  • Consultations
Call to discuss
Surcharges may apply — pre-1950s homes, homes over 2,000 sq ft, outbuildings, attached garages, and long-distance travel. We can discuss at booking time.

279 reviews. 5 stars — every single one. The numbers speak.

5.0 average across 279 reviews
extremely impressed with Phil's inspection..

I was extremely impressed with Phil's inspection of a house under contract. The report was extremely detailed and contained photographs of damage and needed repairs. I would highly recommend his services to anyone and very grateful for his report.

Nancy Graben — April 2026
Very thorough and helpful

Very thorough and helpful. Phil's inspection set our minds at ease about the overall condition of the house, and helped us organize our priorities.”

Kathy Walker — March 2026
..very detailed and informative. I highly recommend him.

Phil did a very thorough job of the pre-purchase inspection of the home I am buying. His report was very detailed and informative. I highly recommend him.”

Linda — January 2026
Very happy with the service, highly recommended.

Buying my first home in today's market sure is a stressful event, and we had Phil do the house inspection. He did a very comprehensive report and was kind and personable during the whole process. He gives a complete report with photos and an action list for things that need doing. Very happy with the service, highly recommended.”

Chase Hampton — November 2025
★★★★★ 5.0 average · 279 verified reviews
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Answers to the questions I hear most.

Yes — highly recommended. It's your chance to ask questions and learn the house. Can't make it? No worries. The report is very detailed and I'll be available to chat afterwards, if needed.
No pass or fail. A home inspection gives you information about the current condition of the home. What you do with that information is up to you.
Usually 2–3 hours. Larger or older homes take longer. It takes as long as it takes until we're satisfied nothing was overlooked.
ReHome Inspections charges $525 + tax for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (2–3 hours on-site, same-day digital report). An Informal Walk-Through is $300 + tax (1–2 hours, verbal guidance only, no report). Surcharges may apply for older homes, larger square footage, attached garages, or additional structures. A notable quote by Red Adair comes to mind: “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
Not legally required — but strongly recommended. A home inspection is one of the few opportunities you have to get an objective, professional assessment of a property before you commit to the purchase. Skipping it means taking on unknown risk.
The same day as the inspection. Reports are delivered digitally and include photos, detailed observations, and a prioritized repair list. No waiting days for a document you need to make time-sensitive decisions.
Absolutely. New doesn't mean perfect — homes are hand-built by different tradespeople, and the sooner you spot issues, the better. New builds can have deficiencies that weren't caught during construction.
Deficiencies are normal and frequently found. You can negotiate repairs or price with the seller, handle them yourself, or potentially walk away. The Repair List in the report makes the negotiation part straightforward.
A home inspection assesses the physical condition of the property — what works, what doesn't, and what needs attention. An appraisal determines the market value of the property for lending purposes. They serve completely different purposes and one does not replace the other.
Look for an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) — it's the most recognized certification in the industry and requires ongoing education to maintain. Check Google reviews, ask your REALTOR® for a referral. Experience matters: ask how many inspections they've completed.
Roof
Roof-covering materials, gutters, eaves, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations.
Exterior
Wall-covering materials, flashing & trim, exterior doors, adjacent walkways & driveways, stairs, steps, stoops, ramps, porches, patios, decks, balconies & carports, railings, guards & handrails, eaves, soffits & fascia, windows, vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property.
Structure
Basement, foundation, crawlspace, structure & framing, structural components.
Heating
Heating system using normal operating controls, location of the thermostat, energy source, heating method.
Cooling
Cooling system using normal operating controls, location of the thermostat, cooling method.
Plumbing
Main water supply shut-off valve, main fuel supply shut-off valve, water heating equipment, energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, interior water supply including all fixtures & faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs & showers for functional drainage, drain, waste & vent system, drainage sump pumps with accessible floats, capacity of the water heating equipment.
Electrical
Service drop, overhead service conductors & attachment point, service head, gooseneck & drip loops, service mast, service conduit & raceway, electric meter & base, service-entrance conductors, main service disconnect, panelboards & over-current protection devices, service grounding and bonding, switches, lighting fixtures & receptacles, arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI), ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles, smoke & carbon-monoxide detectors, main service disconnect amperage rating, type of wiring.
Fireplace
Readily accessible and visible portions of fireplaces and chimneys, lintels above fireplace openings, damper doors, cleanout doors and frames, type of fireplace.
Attic & Ventilation
Insulation in unfinished spaces, ventilation of unfinished spaces including attics, crawlspaces & foundation, mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms & laundry area, type of insulation, R-value.
Interior
Doors, windows, floors, walls & ceilings, stairs, steps, landings, stairways & ramps, railings, guards and handrails, garage vehicle doors & door opener operation, doorbell.

The greater Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.

Serving Digby, Annapolis, and Kings Counties. I'll travel further when time allows — mileage charges may apply. Also available in Yarmouth, Queens, Lunenburg, and Hants counties.

Digby County

Mavilette, Meteghan, Saulnierville, Church Point, Weymouth, Plympton, Barton, Conway, Digby, Culloden, Smith's Cove, Bear River, Bayview, Centreville, Sandy Cove, Westport.

Annapolis County

Cornwallis, Clementsport, Lequille, Annapolis Royal, Port Royal, Granville, Bridgetown, Lawrencetown, Middleton, Margaretsville, Nictaux, Parkers Cove, Victoria Beach, Round Hill, Paradise, Meadowvale.

Kings County

Kingston, Greenwood, Aylesford, Berwick, Coldbrook, Kentville, Aldershot, Canning, Port Williams, New Minas, Wolfville, Gaspereau, Grand Pré, Kingsport, Cambridge, Waterville.

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