That range typically covers a licensed inspector's visual assessment of the roof, foundation, electrical panel, plumbing and major mechanical systems, with add-ons like a sewer scope or radon test priced separately. Older homes with knob and tube wiring, aging cast iron plumbing or original foundations tend to sit at the top of that range, while newer condos and townhomes with fewer major systems to check tend to sit at the bottom.
An inspection tells a buyer the condition of the house on the day someone walks through it. It does not tell a seller what a renovation is worth, since the inspector's job is to flag deficiencies, not to value improvements. A homeowner who finished a basement, updated a kitchen or replaced a furnace without pulling a permit will not see any of that reflected in a standard inspection report or in the City of Saskatoon's assessed value.
Joel Dyck sees this gap constantly with Saskatoon sellers preparing to list. His hand-reviewed valuation walks the home in person and documents the improvements a public record or an online estimate can't see, so the number you list at actually reflects the work you put into the house. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.