Our Story
Meet Pittstop Inspections
The Pittstop Inspections team — Julie and Blake — proudly serve Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, providing trusted residential, commercial inspections.
Buying a home? We know the process can be stressful. A home inspection should bring peace of mind, but often it can feel overwhelming. You’ll be asked to absorb a lot of information quickly, including reports, checklists, photos, and verbal notes, all alongside the seller’s disclosure and your own observations.
At Pittstop Inspections, we’re fully insured and committed to helping you keep things in perspective. Most inspection findings fall into routine maintenance, life expectancy updates, or minor imperfections. The issues that really matter fall into four categories:
- Major defects (e.g., structural failures)
- Problems that can lead to major defects (e.g., small roof leaks)
- Items that may affect financing, occupancy, or insurance
- Safety hazards (e.g., exposed live wires)
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often, repairs can be simple and affordable, especially for preventive issues and safety risks. Remember, most sellers are honest and often unaware of hidden defects. They aren’t obligated to fix everything listed in an inspection report, and no home is perfect. Focus on what truly matters, and don’t let small issues derail a good deal. We’re here to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4).
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller’s disclosure or nit-picky items.
Affiliations & Memberships
I have over 25 years of 3xperience inspecting businesses and homes with over 30 years experience in the construction industry.
Blake Pitts
Blake Pitts, A long time citizen of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and local home inspector.
- Fully Licensed & Registered As Moose Jaw 4A Home Inspections with the Province of Saskatchewan
- Fully Licensed & Registered As Moose Jaw 4A Home Inspections with the City of Moose Jaw
- Member of the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association
- Fully Insured – Errors and Ommissions liability insurance
- Certified Master Inspector
- Certificate of Qualification and was a Journeyman Electrician
- Certificate of Membership in the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and NACHI.
- Certificate of Membership in the Canadian Association Of Certified Home
- Inspectors and canNACHI
- Certificate for Having Been Trained as a Residential home inspector by Inspect 4U Inspector Training Program. www.inspect4u.ca
- Certificate of Membership in the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants.
- Privileges, including chain of custody documentation
- A Member Of The International Ozone Association
- Approved Inspector For Federal Government Re-location, R.C.M.P & Military-Federal Civil Service
- Certificate of Completion for Electrical Inspection
- Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
- How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections
- Residential Plumbing Overview
- Roof Inspection
- Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers
- How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
- How to Inspect the Exterior
- 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
- Roof Inspection
- Fundamentals – The Exterior – Part 2
- Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training for Inspectors
- Building Science and Thermography
- Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior
- Inspection of Crawlspaces
- How to Inspect Septic Systems
- Deck Inspections
- How to Perform Energy Audits
- Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors
- Advanced Mold Inspection Training
- Thermal Imaging for Inspectors
- Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
- Inspecting Means of Egress
- Inspecting Water Heater Tanks
- How to Inspect Pools and Spas
- Log Home Inspection
- Green Building
- Radon Measurement Service Provider
- Commercial Inspection Prerequisite course
- Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection