Buying a house is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make, so it makes good sense to have it checked out by a professional. That is when you should call on the services of a qualified home inspector.

Recently married and in a new job as an Industrial Designer, Tom Woolley and his new bride set out to buy their first home in 1989. Recognizing the need for an inspection, they hired a local inspector to check out the home. Although technically accurate, the home inspection did not meet their expectation as an opportunity to learn about the different features of the home and how the systems worked together to create a comfortable living environment.

The recession of early 1990s dug in and Tom found himself out of a job (his employer shut down the company). An entrepreneur at heart, Tom decided that an Industrial Design background combined with an enthusiastic interest in home construction would make for a great home inspection company.

A quick call to the GTA’s preeminent home inspection firm found Tom in an intensive training program. Strict membership requirements for the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and the American Society of Home Inspectors demanded further training and onsite learning. In May of 1991, Boulevard Property Inspection was born. In June of the same year, Boulevard performed its first fee-paid inspection and has never looked back.

To date, Boulevard has performed over 8000 residential inspections and continues to grow year after year.