A small residential city on Montreal's South Shore, Delson (~7,800 residents) is part of the MRC de Roussillon, neighbouring Saint-Constant and La Prairie. Its housing stock combines 1960-1990 family bungalows and cottages with new residential developments. Clay soil and documented pyrite in some sectors are inspection specifics to evaluate.
Delson's housing stock was built mainly between 1960 and 1990 — single-storey bungalows, story-and-a-half cottages and family semi-detached homes. New residential developments since 2000 add contemporary single-family homes and a few townhouses to the landscape.
Delson sits on Champlain Sea clay deposits combined with glacial tills — geological characteristic shared with Saint-Constant and neighbouring MRC de Roussillon cities. This composition makes foundations sensitive to differential settlement. Pyrite is also documented in some sectors for 1970-1995 homes.
Inspections we carry out in Delson reveal a set of findings tied to the varied age of the housing stock (1960-2025) and the geological specifics of the territory — sensitive clay and documented pyrite in some sectors.
We inspect buildings throughout all sectors of Delson, including:
1960-1990 family bungalows and cottages, residential developments and recent construction — Delson covers a homogeneous housing stock with targeted challenges: clay soil, documented pyrite and aluminum wiring in older homes.
The real estate market of Delson reflects the history and geography of the territory — dominant 1960-1990 bungalows and cottages, 1990-2010 developments and new construction 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 Delson covers more than 400 inspection points: foundation, structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, insulation, windows, cladding and grounds. Particular attention to aluminum wiring (1965-1975), clay soil and differential settlement, pyrite under the slab, potentially asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, and finished basement infiltration. Report delivered within 24h*.
Single-family homes in Delson reflect the construction eras of the city — single-storey bungalows, story-and-a-half cottages, semi-detached homes and recent single-family homes dominate. Our inspection adapts its checkpoints to the specific profile of each home.
A home inspection in Delson 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*.
Delson has a very limited condo stock — mainly a few recent townhouse co-ownership projects. Common findings: build quality varying, parking drainage and unit ventilation.
Our condo inspection in Delson 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.
Delson has a limited stock of duplexes and rental plexes. Typical 1965-1990 construction: concrete-block foundations, copper or galvanized plumbing, electrical with possible aluminum presence. Buildings of 5 units or more fall under the commercial / multi-unit category.
A plex and multiplex inspection in Delson examines each accessible unit, the common areas, structure, roofing, all mechanical systems, foundation and exterior. Custom quote within 24h.
Delson hosts commercial activity primarily concentrated along Route 132 and near the Exporail museum: neighbourhood shops, restaurants, services and institutional buildings. Commercial buildings primarily span the 1960-2025 period.
A commercial inspection in Delson 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 Delson's housing stock.