Building Inspection · Thermography · Greater Montreal

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Boreon performs pre-purchase inspections and building condition assessments. Roof and envelope thermography. Contingency fund studies.

500+ projects completed on major sites across Quebec
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How it works

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Our clients

WHO IS IT FOR?

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Residential buyer

House, condo, plex

You're a few weeks away from the biggest financial decision of your life. A pre-purchase inspection tells you exactly what you're buying.

Investor / Commercial

Multi-residential, commercial, industrial

We translate technical deficiencies into numbers your financial model understands: deferred spending, cap-rate impact, justified price adjustment.

Condo or Co-op

Law 16 and condition assessment

Contingency fund studies for condo associations (Law 16) and building condition assessments for housing co-ops: plan ahead without an unexpected special assessment.

Brokers, insurers and lenders

An independent third party

A documented, independent condition report to support a transaction, an insurability question or a financing application.

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Our expertise

SERVICES

Specialized services for every stage of your real estate project.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Know exactly what you're buying

Residential, Debrief included

Residential Debrief included
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Litigation Expertise

Technical documentation for legal recourse

Litigation, Insurers, Independent

Litigation Insurers Independent
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Building Condition Assessment

The building's real condition, quantified

Investor, Commercial, Planning

Investor Commercial Planning
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Thermography

Detect the invisible

Roof, Envelope

Roof Envelope
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CONTINGENCY FUND STUDY (LAW 16)

Planning over 25-30 years

Law 16, Condo

Law 16 Condo
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BUILDING MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK

Mandatory document under Law 16

Mandatory, Maintenance

Mandatory Maintenance
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ENERGY AUDIT AND MODELING

Reduce your energy bills

Energy, Grants

Energy Grants
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BUILDING SCIENCE CONSULTING

One-off technical opinion

Advisory, Expertise

Advisory Expertise
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Roof Inspection & Expertise

Independent expert - no roofing work sold

Thermography, Commercial, Industrial

Thermography Commercial Industrial
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Our method

PROCESS

From the request to the report, every step is designed for your peace of mind.

1

First contact

Online form or phone call. We discuss your project, its scope and your expectations.

2

On-site inspection

Time on site scaled to the size and complexity of the building. Roof, structure, envelope, mechanical systems, interior.

3

Analysis and report writing

We analyze the data, write the structured report and classify the deficiencies.

4

Report and follow-up

Delivery of a structured report classified by severity, on a timeline agreed in advance based on the size and complexity of the building.

Documented photos

Every finding is illustrated for immediate understanding.

Severity classification

Deficiencies classified to prioritize action.

Phone debrief

Phone or video call to clarify the important points of the report.

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Our difference

WHY BOREON?

What sets us apart from general home inspectors.

Structured and actionable report

No needless jargon. A clear document, classified by severity, with concrete recommendations and estimated budgets.

Financial language

For commercial and multi-residential projects, we translate deficiencies into impact on your financial model.

Thermography expertise

Hundreds of projects analyzed. Detection of problems invisible to the naked eye for a complete assessment.

Professionalism

For brokers, a partner who respects your client relationship and delivers structured, rigorous reports.

Continuing education

Regulatory monitoring and continuing education to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

Our expertise

THERMOGRAPHY

See the invisible. Detect problems before they become disasters.

Drone survey · pond roof · Montreal
Drone thermographic survey of a pond roof Normal drone view of a pond roof
Normal view Thermal view

Reading the survey

Every bright spot is trapped water

On a pond roof, water-soaked insulation releases its heat more slowly than dry areas. The contrast shows up in the evening, after a day of sun exposure, and reveals the true extent of the water infiltration — well beyond what can be seen from below.

  • Warm zones — confirmed moisture in the insulation
  • Transition — to monitor or probe
  • Cold zones — membrane and insulation in good condition

Slide over the image to compare the two surveys.

Water infiltration

Detection of wet areas under the roof membrane.

Air leaks

Identification of thermal bridges and heat loss.

Deficient insulation

Poorly insulated or degraded areas in the envelope.

Hidden pathologies

Structural problems invisible to the naked eye.

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In the field

WHAT WE FIND

Real findings, documented during assignments across Quebec. This is what a thorough inspection uncovers.

P1Action required
P2To plan
Concrete spalling P2

Concrete spalling

Spalling is a deterioration of the concrete surface: the top film flakes, peels or crumbles, exposing the aggregate it covered. It is…
Degranulated membrane P2

Degranulated membrane

The mineral granules that cover a membrane or shingles are not decorative: they protect the underlying asphalt against UV rays and wear.…
Federal Pioneer panel P2

Federal Pioneer panel

Some electrical panels made by Federal Pioneer (or Federal Pacific in the United States) fitted with Stab-Lok breakers are the subject of…
Bulging façade (bowing wall) P2

Bulging façade (bowing wall)

A bulging façade refers to a visible swelling in a masonry wall: a section of the brick or stone cladding bows outward…
Pyrite and pyrrhotite P2

Pyrite and pyrrhotite

Two distinct problems, often confused, and both costly. Pyrite is found in the stone backfill under the basement slab; pyrrhotite is found…
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Our experience

KEY FIGURES

Concrete results in the field.

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Testimonials

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Feedback from our clients and partners.

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« Professional, fast and approachable service. Steve made our experience easy, honest and transparent. He explained the issues really well and took his time, leaving nothing to chance. »

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« Fast and professional service. Steve was very courteous and accurate in his information. I recommend his services for inspection. »

Danielle Hébert — Google review

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« Superior-quality work with outstanding efficiency. »

Alexandre Lessard — Google review

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« Great service and a professional report. »

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Quickly find answers to your questions.

We cover the entire Greater Montreal area: the Island of Montreal, the South Shore, the North Shore, Laval and the West Island. For commercial or institutional assignments, we travel elsewhere in Quebec. Contact us to discuss your project.

Simply use our contact form and describe your project. We'll get back to you with a detailed, no-obligation quote.

More than 500 projects completed on major sites across Quebec. We combine technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of the Quebec real estate market.

The cost varies with the type and size of the property. Contact us for a personalized, no-obligation quote. We offer competitive rates with superior report quality.

Time on site depends on the size and complexity of the building: about 2-3 hours for a single-family home, 1-2 hours for a condo, and 3-4 hours for a plex.

A building engineer provides deeper technical analysis, particularly on structure, foundations and complex systems. Our approach combines rigorous technical expertise with a structured, actionable report.

Yes. Thermography is an integral part of our inspections. It identifies anomalies related to moisture, water infiltration, heat loss and insulation defects that are not necessarily visible during a conventional visual inspection.

Montreal and the entire Greater Montreal area: South Shore, Laval, West Island and North Shore. For larger projects we serve the whole province and even Ontario.

Roof thermography is ideal before buying a building, before roof repair or replacement work, or when you suspect infiltration problems. It pinpoints problem areas precisely.

There is no strict minimum area, but thermography becomes especially cost-effective for roofs larger than 500 m². For smaller surfaces, a traditional visual inspection may be enough.

Roof thermography detects moisture and problems under the roof membrane. Envelope thermography analyzes walls, windows and façades to identify thermal bridges, air leaks and insulation problems.

Yes. Our thermographic report is documented with annotated photos and a professional analysis. It can serve as evidence in a legal action or an insurance claim.

Roof thermography is ideally done in the evening, after a day of sun exposure, to maximize thermal contrast. For the envelope, optimal conditions are during the heating season (winter) or the cooling season (summer).

Montreal and the entire Greater Montreal area: South Shore, Laval, West Island and North Shore. For larger projects we serve the whole province and even Ontario.

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Our contact details

Email
info@boreon.ca
Phone
(514) 602-7334
Service area
Montreal and surrounding area
Business hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Continuing education and regulatory monitoring
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