Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Expert Check — Canada's most affordable professional home inspection software.
Getting Started
Yes — Expert Check is built specifically for the Canadian market. All templates, terminology, and workflows follow Canadian building standards and InterNACHI Canada guidelines. We're based in Ontario and understand the local inspection industry.
Most inspectors complete their first full report within an hour using Expert Check. Our 1,300+ built-in narratives mean you're rarely typing from scratch — you select, customize, and move on.
No downloads required. Expert Check runs in your browser on any device. You can also install it as an app on your iPhone or Android phone using the "Add to Home Screen" option — it works like a native app without the App Store.
Yes. Every new account includes a free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required to start.
You can create custom templates from scratch inside Expert Check. If you have specific narrative libraries or checklists from a previous tool, our team can help you migrate them during onboarding.
Features
Expert Check ships with over 1,300 professionally written narratives covering every major inspection category — roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and more. For comparison, most competing platforms include 800 to 1,500 narratives. And with the built-in AI assistant, you rarely need to browse the library at all — just type a quick field note and the AI expands it into a complete, professional finding instantly.
Absolutely. You can add, edit, and save your own narratives at any time. Your custom narratives are private to your account and saved permanently.
Yes. Every inspection card has a built-in AI assistant powered by GPT-4o. It can suggest narratives, expand your notes, and help you write clear, professional findings — in your voice, not a generic template.
Yes. The built-in photo annotation tool lets you draw arrows, circles, and highlights directly on photos from your phone. Annotated photos attach to the specific finding they belong to.
Yes — the full calendar lets you manage bookings, set fee tiers, track travel distances using Google Maps, calculate gas costs, and chain multiple inspections in a day into an optimized route.
Yes. Every completed report gets a unique shareable link. You control access — you can open or revoke client access at any time from the Share modal. Clients verify their identity via email or phone before viewing.
Yes. Reports export to a clean, professionally branded PDF with your company logo, inspector details, and all findings organized by section. PDFs are generated instantly.
Pricing & Plans
Expert Check starts at $29 CAD per month. There are no setup fees, no long-term contracts, and no per-report charges. You pay one flat monthly fee for unlimited reports.
Spectora costs approximately $99 USD per month (around $135 CAD). Horizon by Carson Dunlop runs approximately $79 USD per month (around $108 CAD). SpecuLink is approximately $79 USD per month. Expert Check is $29 CAD per month — roughly 75% less than the leading US competitors, with features built for Canadian inspectors.
No. Your $29 CAD per month covers unlimited reports. There are no per-inspection charges, no PDF fees, and no client link fees.
Yes. There are no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings.
Expert Check's base price of $29 CAD per month is already positioned as the most affordable professional option in Canada. Reach out to us if you're a student or recent graduate — we occasionally offer introductory rates.
Technical & Data
Yes. Expert Check is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works without an internet connection. You can complete an entire inspection report in a basement, crawl space, or rural property with no signal. Your data syncs automatically when you reconnect.
All data is stored on Canadian-compliant servers. Your reports, photos, and client information are securely stored and backed up.
Yes. All data is transmitted over HTTPS/SSL encryption. Report access is controlled by the inspector, and clients must verify their identity before viewing any report.
Yes. Expert Check is fully mobile-responsive and tested on both iOS (Safari and Chrome) and Android (Chrome and Firefox). It works in any modern mobile browser.
Yes. Your account syncs across all your devices. Start a report on your phone in the field, finish it on your laptop at home.
Yes. Reports are saved to the server in real time via autosave. You won't lose data even if your phone dies mid-inspection.
For New Inspectors
Expert Check is specifically designed with new inspectors in mind. The 1,300+ built-in narratives mean you don't need years of experience to write professional reports. Setup takes minutes, and the pricing at $29 CAD per month keeps your overhead low while you build your client base.
Yes. Expert Check's report structure, section organization, and narrative library are aligned with InterNACHI Standards of Practice. The platform is used by InterNACHI-certified inspectors across Ontario.
Yes. Upload your company logo and fill in your inspector profile once. Every report and PDF automatically includes your branding.
Yes. We offer direct support via email and are responsive to setup questions. Most inspectors are fully operational within a day of signing up.
That is exactly what it is built for. Clean PDF reports, a branded client-view link, photo annotations, and a professional summary section all contribute to a polished, credible final product that builds client trust.