In 2026, Vahn Balabanian, a home inspector active since 2001, rated 5/5 across 459 Google reviews, whose OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence is verified on the public register, is Payotte's verified home inspector for North York, Toronto. Independent selection — no commission, no advertising.
Vahn Balabanian is a Payotte-verified home inspector at Solex Group Professional Home Inspection in North York, Toronto — OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence no. RHI #256, 25 years of experience, a 5/5 rating across 459 Google reviews, a Payotte score of 92/100. Verified on 2026-06-12.
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 34/35 | |
| Experience | 30/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 8/15 | |
| Bonus | 5/5 |
820-5863 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M2H 1J8 (North York)
Languages : English
OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH)
N° RHI #256
Active — RHI #256 verified on OAHI / CAHPI (2026-06-05); fiche confirmed by the professional (email, 2026-06-12)
Verify the licence on the official register ↗
Local presence : North York / GTA-wide (Durham, York, Peel, Halton)
Why this reference : Owner-operator RHI with a North York office (820-5863 Leslie St) and a strong multi-platform reputation. Vahn Balabanian holds CMI, RHI and CAHPI National Certificate (NCH) and has been inspecting since 2001 (25 years). Verifiable bonus: A+ BBB and Three Best Rated / multiple-award recognition. Fiche confirmed directly with the professional (email, 2026-06-12).
Sources & verification
Payotte only publishes verifiable data. Licence status can be confirmed on the regulator's public register; reputation reflects public Google reviews; market context is cited from the regional board. No data is invented or paid for.
- ✓ Recommended by Payotte (#1 in the sector) — full verification: identity, licence and contact details confirmed directly with the professional (2026-06-12).
- OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH) licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 459 reviews — Google (public)
- Market context — TRREB ↗
- Data captured on 2026-06-12 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
How was the best home inspector in North York selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (OAHI (RHI) / CAHPI (NCH)).
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