The largest district in Laval, Chomedey presents a vast real estate landscape: 1960s bungalows, 1970s split-levels, and high-rise condo towers near the Carrefour Laval shopping centre. Beneath this diversity lie inspection challenges tied to Laval's distinctive limestone and clay geology.
Chomedey experienced its major growth between the 1960s and 1980s, during the great suburban expansion of Laval. Its housing stock includes bungalows and split-level homes from that era, alongside more recent condo developments and apartment towers around the Carrefour Laval mall. A pre-purchase inspection adapted to this diversity is essential for any buyer in Chomedey.
Laval sits on a limestone bedrock overlaid with marine clay deposited by the ancient Champlain Sea. In Chomedey, this limestone substrate can exhibit karst features — natural cavities and irregularities in the rock caused by dissolution over millennia. This distinctive geology directly influences foundation behaviour and property drainage.
After numerous inspections in this district of Laval, here are the issues we identify most frequently in Chomedey properties.
We inspect properties throughout Chomedey, including:
1960-80 bungalows and splits, Place Bell and downtown towers, recent condos along Boulevard Le Corbusier, multi-ethnic apartment buildings — Chomedey is Laval's most densely populated and diverse sector.
Chomedey is the most urban and diverse sector of Laval. Buyers will encounter: 1960-80 bungalows and splits in the established residential neighbourhoods, condo towers (Place Bell, downtown, Boulevard Le Corbusier), 1970-2000 townhouses and duplexes, recent condos (2010+) in the new developments near the metro, and multiplex apartment buildings in high-density areas. Aluminum wiring and vermiculite are common in 1965-1975 bungalows.
Our pre-purchase inspection in Chomedey covers more than 400 inspection points: foundation, structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, insulation, windows, cladding and grounds. We pay particular attention to 1965-1975 aluminum wiring (fire risk, anti-oxidation connectors recommended), 100-amp electrical panels often inadequate for modern use, potentially asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, foundations on Laval's clay soil (seasonal movement), and end-of-life roofing on extensions. Report delivered within 24h*.
Single-family homes in Chomedey span six decades of construction. 1960-80 bungalows and splits dominate the established residential neighbourhoods with end-of-life or progressively modernised mechanical systems: often aluminum or mixed aluminum-copper wiring, 100-amp electrical panels to upgrade, partially replaced galvanized plumbing, insufficient insulation and frequent vermiculite. 1990-2010 cottages and semi-detached homes are concentrated in the more recent developments.
A home inspection in Chomedey takes 3 to 4 hours on site and includes a full visit of every accessible level, the attic, the crawl space and the exterior. For 1960-80 homes, we document successive modernizations and aluminum/vermiculite issues. Report within 24h*.
Chomedey has the largest condo stock in Laval. Buyers will encounter: 1980-2000 condo towers (Place Bell, downtown) with shared mechanical systems to upgrade, recent condos (2010-2025) in the new developments near the metro with active GCR warranty, conversions of older apartment buildings into co-ownerships, and high-end condos along Boulevard Le Corbusier. Common findings: poorly balanced shared mechanical ventilation, acoustic transmission, end-of-life windows in older towers.
Our condo inspection in Chomedey covers the interior of the unit (kitchen, bathrooms, windows, electrical panel, plumbing, ventilation) as well as the visible common areas. For towers, we recommend a detailed review of the contingency fund study and the maintenance log. See also what a condo inspection can — and cannot — reveal.
Chomedey has the largest stock of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in Laval, primarily concentrated in residential neighbourhoods and along commercial corridors. These buildings can date from 1960-1995 and present typical findings: poured concrete foundations, partially modernised plumbing, mixed aluminum-copper electrical, multi-layer roofs, worn wooden balconies, insufficient insulation. Buildings of 5 units or more fall under commercial / multi-unit category.
A plex and multiplex inspection in Chomedey examines each accessible unit, the common areas, structure, roofing, all mechanical systems, foundation and exterior. Custom quote within 24h.
Chomedey is Laval's commercial hub. You will find: Centropolis and the large Carrefour Laval shopping centre, neighbourhood shopping centres along Boulevard Saint-Martin and Le Corbusier, downtown office buildings, suburban industrial parks, restaurants and retail in high-density zones. Commercial buildings span a wide range of ages (1970-2025).
A commercial inspection in Chomedey covers the structure, building envelope, roofing (often flat membrane), electrical service, mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, sprinklers if applicable), accessibility, signs of code compliance, parking and grounds. Custom quote.
Available 7 days a week. Report within 24h*. We know Chomedey and its unique challenges.