An island borough on the western side of Montreal Island, Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève combines a mature residential character with significant green spaces — golf course, nature parks, waterfront sectors along Lake of Two Mountains. The housing stock ranges from post-war bungalows to recent residential developments, with a notable concentration of waterfront properties that present their own inspection challenges.
Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève's housing stock is shaped by its geography: waterfront properties along Lake of Two Mountains, 1960-1985 bungalows and cottages in mature residential sectors, and recent residential developments since the 2000s. Water proximity and high water table are important specifics.
Île Bizard sits on sensitive clay deposits and glacial tills, with a high water table in places — particularly along Lake of Two Mountains. Several sectors also show specifics tied to their preserved semi-rural character: septic systems, artesian wells and variable drainage.
Inspections we carry out on Île Bizard and in Sainte-Geneviève reveal a consistent set of findings tied to the varied age of the housing stock (1960-2025) and geographic specifics — water proximity, clay soil, preserved rural sectors.
We inspect buildings throughout all sectors of the borough, including:
Waterfront properties, post-war bungalows and cottages, recent developments and preserved rural sectors — Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève covers a varied housing stock with its own challenges: water proximity, clay soil and properties not served by municipal services.
The real estate market of Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève reflects the history and geography of the territory — waterfront properties, 1960-1985 bungalows and cottages, and recent developments round out the picture. Buyers should pay particular attention to recurring findings tied to the age of the housing stock and local geological specifics.
Our pre-purchase inspection in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève covers more than 400 inspection points: foundation, structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, insulation, windows, cladding and grounds. Particular attention to aluminum wiring (1965-1975), waterfront properties (water table, drainage), buried oil tank indicators, potentially asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, and rural sector property specifics (septic systems, artesian wells). Report delivered within 24h*.
Single-family homes in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève reflect the construction eras of the city — single-storey bungalows, cottages, waterfront properties and recent single-family homes coexist. Our inspection adapts its checkpoints to the specific profile of each home.
A home inspection in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève takes 3 to 4 hours on site and includes a full visit of every accessible level, the attic, the crawl space and the exterior. Particular attention to the foundation, electrical installations, water drainage and signs of basement moisture. Report within 24h*.
Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève has a limited condo stock — a few small recent projects and townhouse co-ownerships. Common findings: build quality varying, parking drainage, unit ventilation.
Our condo inspection in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève covers the interior of the unit (kitchen, bathrooms, windows, electrical panel, plumbing, ventilation) as well as the visible common areas. We recommend a detailed review of the contingency fund study and the maintenance log. See also what a condo inspection can — and cannot — reveal.
The borough has a limited stock of duplexes and rental plexes, primarily in established and historic residential sectors. Typical 1960-1990 construction: concrete-block foundations, copper or galvanized plumbing, electrical with possible aluminum presence.
A plex and multiplex inspection in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève examines each accessible unit, the common areas, structure, roofing, all mechanical systems, foundation and exterior. Custom quote within 24h.
Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève hosts commercial activity concentrated along Boulevard Gouin and in the island's centre: neighbourhood shops, restaurants, services and a few institutional buildings (schools, community centres). Commercial buildings primarily span the 1965-2020 period.
A commercial inspection in Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève 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*. Bilingual FR/EN service. Expertise adapted to Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève's housing stock.