A small residential city on the North Shore of Montreal, Bois-des-Filion (~10,900 residents) developed mainly between 1970 and 1990. Bordered by the Mille Îles River, the city has a homogeneous housing stock of family bungalows and cottages, supplemented by recent residential developments. Clay soil and aluminum wiring in older homes are inspection specifics.
Bois-des-Filion's housing stock was built mainly between 1970 and 1990 — single-storey bungalows, story-and-a-half cottages and family semi-detached homes. A few waterfront properties along the Mille Îles River and recent residential developments round out the picture.
Bois-des-Filion sits on sensitive clay deposits and glacial tills. This composition makes foundations sensitive to differential settlement and seasonal cracks. Proximity to the Mille Îles River adds a specific for waterfront properties: high water table and increased infiltration risk.
Inspections we carry out in Bois-des-Filion reveal a consistent set of findings tied to the age of the housing stock (1970-1990 dominant) and the geological specifics of the territory.
We inspect buildings throughout all sectors of Bois-des-Filion, including:
1970-1990 family bungalows and cottages, waterfront properties and recent developments — Bois-des-Filion covers a homogeneous housing stock with targeted challenges: clay soil, aluminum wiring, and waterfront specifics.
The real estate market of Bois-des-Filion reflects the history and geography of the territory — 1970-1990 family bungalows and cottages, a few waterfront properties 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 Bois-des-Filion covers more than 400 inspection points: foundation, structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, insulation, windows, cladding and grounds. Particular attention to aluminum wiring (1970-1975), clay soil and differential settlement, buried oil tank indicators, potentially asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, and finished basement infiltration. Report delivered within 24h*.
Single-family homes in Bois-des-Filion reflect the construction eras of the city — single-storey bungalows, story-and-a-half cottages, semi-detached homes and a few waterfront properties dominate. Our inspection adapts its checkpoints to the specific profile of each home.
A home inspection in Bois-des-Filion 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*.
Bois-des-Filion has a very limited condo stock — mainly a few small recent projects and townhouse co-ownerships. Common findings: build quality varying, parking drainage and unit ventilation.
Our condo inspection in Bois-des-Filion 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.
Bois-des-Filion has a limited stock of duplexes and rental plexes, primarily in established residential sectors. Typical 1975-1995 construction: concrete-block foundations, copper plumbing, electrical with possible aluminum presence.
A plex and multiplex inspection in Bois-des-Filion examines each accessible unit, the common areas, structure, roofing, all mechanical systems, foundation and exterior. Custom quote within 24h.
Bois-des-Filion hosts commercial activity concentrated along Boulevard Adolphe-Chapleau and a few commercial arteries: neighbourhood shops, restaurants, services and institutional buildings. Commercial buildings primarily span the 1975-2025 period.
A commercial inspection in Bois-des-Filion 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 Bois-des-Filion's housing stock.