Property Inspections

What Are Vacant Property Inspections?

Vacant property inspections are scheduled, documented visits to your unoccupied property designed to identify emerging issues before they become costly problems. Unlike a one-time home inspection, our service provides ongoing monitoring throughout the entire vacancy period.

Why Regular Inspections Matter

Insurance companies in Ontario increasingly require proof of regular inspections for vacant property policies to remain valid. A lapsed or voided policy can leave you personally liable for damages that could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Beyond insurance compliance, regular visits catch problems early:

• Water ingress from a failed sump pump or burst pipe
• Unauthorized entry or squatting activity
• Heating or cooling system failures
• Structural issues caused by ice damming or moisture

Our Inspection Process

Every Sentinel inspection follows a standardized 47-point checklist covering all interior and exterior systems. Our inspectors photograph every area of concern and submit a digital report to your client portal within 24 hours of each visit.

Reports include GPS-stamped visit confirmations, making them suitable for submission directly to your insurance provider.