About Amisk Property Inspections
A Tofield-based home inspection company built on two backgrounds most inspectors do not have: years in construction, masonry, and hazmat removal, and a science degree specializing in microbiology.
The Story Behind the Name
Amisk Property Inspections is a small, owner-operated business based in Tofield, Alberta. Every inspection is performed by Sawyer Barth, owner & lead property inspector.
Most home inspectors come from one background. Sawyer brings two. Years of hands-on construction, masonry, and hazardous materials removal gave him a practical eye for how buildings go together and where they fail. A B.Sc. in Microbiology gave him the science to read moisture, mold, and air-quality findings with real depth.
Inspections follow recognized standards, with attention to the conditions that matter most in Alberta: foundation movement, winter moisture, attic condensation, and drainage. Findings are walked through on site in plain language, so you understand what matters and what does not.
The name Amisk is the Cree word for beaver. It reflects a local, hardworking approach to a job most homeowners only need at a pivotal moment.
Sawyer Barth
Owner & Lead Property Inspector
Owner and lead inspector. Trained through NAIT and the Carson Dunlop School of Home Inspections, with a background in construction, masonry, and hazmat removal.
Credentials
- Alberta home inspector licence #356405
- CAHPI National Certificate Holder, member #C2401219
- Trained through NAIT and the Carson Dunlop School of Home Inspections
- B.Sc. Microbiology
What Sets Amisk Apart
The difference is in who reads the findings, and where the work happens.
Construction Background
Years of hands-on construction, masonry, and hazmat removal experience inform every inspection.
Science-Based Findings
A B.Sc. in Microbiology means moisture, mold, and air-quality findings come from someone who understands the science.
In-House Technology
Thermal imaging, drone roof imaging, sewer scope, and lab water testing performed in-house, not subcontracted.
Plain-Language Reports
Findings explained on site in clear, everyday language, without alarmism.
Built for Alberta Homes
Inspections follow recognized standards, with attention to the conditions that show up most in this region.
Have Questions Before You Book?
Call Sawyer with questions about your inspection, or pick a package and a time online. Online booking is available 24/7.
