Civil Engineer and Building Inspector with 20 years of field experience in Quebec's construction sector. He specializes in structural integrity, building envelope performance, and pre-purchase inspections for condos and plexes.
Holding a degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University, Marc-André Gagnon has spent two decades inspecting everything from 19th-century limestone foundations in Old Montreal to brand-new concrete high-rises in Griffintown. He is a certified building inspector who brings a technical, no-nonsense perspective to real estate, focusing on the physical reality of a property rather than its aesthetic appeal. His expertise covers soundproofing standards, thermal insulation challenges in the Quebec climate, and the identification of hidden defects in converted industrial lofts. Through his writing, he educates buyers on how to read inspection reports, understand contingency funds, and anticipate costly repairs associated with aging brick facades and underground garages.