Welcome to All-Tech Consulting Group
Kingston's oldest and most respected Home Inspection Team

​                   Paul and Cam
​ Notice: due to the current situation, extra precautions are being taken to protect buyers, homeowners, realtors, and our team. Disposable gloves and sanitizers are used at every inspection, as well as social distancing to the degree possible. We also have a small thermal heat sensor, similar to the ones used at airports and customs clearance for testing, as need be.
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                                        Looking for peace of mind about your investment?
Meet our Team:

• Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI ACI RHI NCH is a fully qualified home inspector. He has completed over 8,000 home inspections in his 20 year career.
• Paul Zammit joined us in early 2018. He brings 20 years of building and general contracting to the team.
• Depending on the age, size and style of home, your inspection will be conducted by Cam, with Paul along, as needed. When necessary they will bring in other licensed trades.
• Before entering the home inspection business, between Cam and Paul, they had built, renovated or restored over 150 buildings.
• Experienced, as well, in modern residences, energy efficient "green" homes and specializing in heritage homes.
• All-Tech follows the  CAN-CSA A-770-16 Home Inspection Standard for Canada, released in March of 2016. It is expected to be the standard for Home Inspector Licensing in Ontario, once completed in 2019.
• Cam is a columnist for SunMedia and his columns appear weekly in The Kingston Whig Standard:  "Ask the Inspector" and "Green Tech; the series"  
• Cam offers LITIGATION SUPPORT:
  He is recognized in the Counties of Frontenac and Lanark as a professional witness for the Plaintiff. His expertise in home inspection and construction trades has been used by law firms and paralegals. If you have an issue and wonder who to call for legal assistance, contact our office for a list of lawyers and paralegal offices who may be able to help you. 
• HERITAGE HOME 2-Day TRAINING SEMINAR:
  This September/October, Cam will be conducting two seminars on understanding and buying a heritage home. They will be held in Perth and Kingston, dates to be finalized by the end of May. This seminar is recognized by the Frontenac Heritage Foundation and the NHICC.for education credits. It will benefit heritage home inspectors, owners, buyers, real estate agents and anyone interested in heritage/century home. For more info, click on Heritage in the Menu, above. Please follow our web site for more details in the coming weeks.
•                            ONTARIO HOME INSPECTION ACT 2017: Cam's Involvement

In December of 2018, at the request of the Minister, Cam returned to Queen's Park as a consultant to begin the final steps for licensing of home inspectors projected to be completed in 2019.

In September 2018, Cam was in contact with the new Minister, Todd Smith with respect to completing the Administrative Authority. Minister Smith replied, advising he had been briefed and the process was back on the track after the election.
 
In February of 2018, Cam's column advised prospective home buyers on buying a home prior to the Administrative Authority being completed.
 
In September of 2017, at the request of the Minister, Cam attended meetings with respect to developing the Administrative Authority. He was one of three home inspectors selected, as consultants, to represent the industry at these meetings. 
 
On April 29, 2017, an all party approval of the Ontario Home Inspection Act was passed in the Legislature. This was the primary first step to licencing. The next step is to develop an Administrative Authority for governance of the Act and licenses for individual home inspectors.
 
On November 3, 2016, Cam was in attendance for the announcement as Minister Lalonde introduced legislation to license home inspectors in Ontario. This legislation, which is expected to be functional in 2019, will require every home inspector in Ontario to be licensed. This is the culmination of almost 20 years of effort by a group of dedicated individuals, Cam among them, to bring attention to this important legislation to protect every Ontario Home buyer.
 
As a result of Cam's effort, in September of 2016, at her request, Cam travelled to Queens Park to meet with the new Minister of Consumer and Government Services, Marie-France Lalonde, for a meeting on the proposed home inspection legislation. See letter here.
 
In 2016, Cam wrote an open letter to MPP, David Orazietti, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, which appeared in the Kingston Whig. To read Minister Orazietti's response and letter of appreciation, please click here.
 
On Feb. 28th and Jul 25th, 2013, Cam wrote articles published in the Kingston Whig Standard on the lack of licensing and standardization of home inspections, which were forwarded to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. This helped initiate the first step toward licensing.
 
On August 15, 2012 the Toronto Sun published an article on the state of certificaton of home inspectors. Cam was extensively interviewed for the article.
  
                                                                PAUL ZAMMIT'S EXPERIENCE:
When Paul joined All-Tech in early 2018, he brought over 20 years of construction experience, general contracting and heritage renovation to the Group. Cam has always been of the opinion that home inspectors should have a strong background in residential construction and renovation. Paul is now registered in the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors Certification process. 

Some of Paul's most recognized projects were the renovation and restoration of the Fall River Restaurant in Maberly, ON, then known as Canada's greenest restaurant. He built a number of new homes including one of the first straw bale timber frame buildings in the region. His last major project was a complete renovation and restoration of the 10,000 sq ft Perth Courier Heritage Building in downtown Perth. 

                                                                 ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
​Cam's former home in Central Frontenac was written up in a number of TorStar articles where the home was referred to as a "Showcase of Solar Technology."

In 2013, Cam and his life partner, Donna Dillman, turned a rural church, circa 1894, into an Energuide 84 home. This renovation project can be viewed at http://alltechgreenchurch.ca/  where you will find the series of columns that provided readers with real time, step by step information on how the project was completed; 21 columns in all over a six month period in 2013.

Cam then turned the Church Sunday School/Education Room into a 2 bedroomed B&B and, with Paul as a carpentry sub contractor, added an 856 sq. ft. addition for a Spa, as well as decks on three levels. Two of the decks hold a hot/cold tub and the lower deck features an Amish built Finnish Sauna. Inside, there are change rooms for both men and women, a Quiet Room, a NIR and a FAR Infra-red sauna, a washroom and a third guest room, with twin beds. This project was built to exceed the International Passive Haus Guidelines. The building addition has an estimated heating cost of under $200; a testament to Cam's knowledge on green buildings. The build was featured in Cam's Green Tech; the series column. Go to circa1894.ca for information on this fabulous boutique spa and to circa1894.com to learn more about the Bed and Breakfast.

...explore this site and see
           "what a HOME INSPECTION from
          ALL-TECH CONSULTING GROUP can do for you."

Know all the facts beforehand...

​Buying a home can be one of the most exhilarating times in your life and it can also be incredibly overwhelming. An All-Tech Home Inspection prior to your purchase can relieve a considerable amount of apprehension. By the end of the home inspection, you will understand the home's current condition, thereby reducing the chance of an unpleasant and, possibly, costly surprise after you have taken possession. Let the investment of a house inspection give you peace of mind.


To avoid untimely surprises, spend your money smartly...​

The other focus of a home inspection is maintenance. Just like a car, all homes require continuing care and upgrades. During the inspection you will be given estimated ages and life spans of the major components. With this information you can create a timetable and budget for any repairs or upgrades that may be necessary.

Trust experience and knowledge...

​Cam Allen, is a Kingston home inspector and retired builder, serving Eastern Ontario, active in the National Home Inspection Certification Council (NHICC) and a member of the National Occupation Standard (NOS) Committee for Canada. We will use our  extensive  experience and knowledge to supply you with the information to make an educated and comfortable decision about this house - whether to buy the house as it is, renegotiate or keep shopping. Understand that every home, be it modern or heritage can have issues, but for every problem there is a solution.

Since 2001, Cam has been answering home owners' questions in his weekly column, “Ask the Inspector” in the Kingston Whig Standard. To read some of the archives of his columns please see the“Ask the Inspector” page on the menu, above. In 2008, Cam began the Green Tech; the series column, based on green home technology. Click "real estate" on the Kingston Whig home page menu bar at: Kingston Whig Standard. 

Money well spent...

The inspection confirms the positive aspects about the home, as well any repairs that may be necessary. All Tech's experience can assist you in creating a timetable for any required repairs. By prioritizing your 'things to do' list, minor repairs remain minor and your budget stays in line.

Added services for the home buyer or current owner can provide valuable information on specific areas of concern. All-Tech is certified in Thermal Imaging Inspection/testing. To our knowledge, we are the only Kingston based Consulting Group to offer all of these additional services and benefits to the discriminating home buyer or owner.


A home inspection is a smart investment.

Usually your initial visit to the house is brief. During this short walk through, your mind is multi tasking - you will be assessing the aesthetics of the home, how good a location is it, any obvious concerns and its affordability, etc. Let a professional home inspector, whose sole focus is to evaluate the structural integrity and operations of the home, confirm that the house is safe and sound.

Ignorance is not bliss or smart. You may be purchasing a turnkey home. If not, know what you are getting into - know how and when you may have to spend your hard earned money. At the conclusion of the home inspection, you will have the foundation and the knowledge that is necessary to make your house a great home.

Remember - no home comes with a money-back guarantee.