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Let us Scout ahead for you
Purchasing property for a home or business is likely the biggest investment of your life.
It should be a well-informed decision.
Take the smart buyer's path and let us scout ahead for you.
Our reports include information about:
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flood risk
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hazard regulation areas
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high water table
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radon levels
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emergency services
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building permits history
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nearby development applications
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and more!
Why Scouti?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and we’ve been through it ourselves. We know how overwhelming it can feel—and how easy it is to miss critical details that could cost you thousands down the road.
A damp basement can turn into major structural repairs. Zoning rules and environmental hazards can limit what you’re allowed to build, whether that’s a backyard pool, a workshop, or even a simple shed. Long‑term exposure to radon can affect your health. These are the kinds of issues most buyers don’t discover until it’s too late.
Realtors and home inspectors play an important role, but they aren’t responsible for uncovering every piece of information that exists about a property. That’s where Scouti steps in. For a small one‑time fee, Scouti delivers a comprehensive property report packed with nearby developments, environmental risks, historical data, and other insights that help you confirm a great purchase—or avoid a costly mistake.
Environmental Report
- regulatory information related to flood and slope hazard
- restrictions on property development based on hazard information
- precise overland flood risk information, including depth of flooding
- scoring for high water table, which increases the risk of a wet basement
- recommendations on what to look for during inspections
- radon levels and risk
Complete Report
Everything from the Environmental Report, plus:
- building permit records on the property
- check for nearby development applications
- nearby emergency services
Pricing
One-time Fee
You know what you want and where. Order a report with exactly the information you need.
Membership
You will buy a bunch of reports.
Join as a member and access bundles of reports while you scout properties.
Realtor
Realtor or commercial buyer?
Contact us about other options to access reports for your business.
FAQ
You have questions. We have answers.
Q: How do I order a report?
A: Click on the 'Order Report' button at the bottom of this webpage.
Q: How much do reports cost?
A: Currently, the Environmental Report is $15 and the Complete Report is $20.
Q: What kinds of reports do you have?
A: Currently, we offer the Environmental Report or the Complete report. The Environmental Report provides information on the flood, water table risk and radon levels, while the Complete report includes the info from the Environmental Report plus a search on nearby emergency services, development applications in the area, and building permits on the property. Note that the report type may vary by Municipality as we are currently updating the system to expand coverage of the Complete report.
Q: Can I see a sample report?
A: Yes, a sample report is available from us. Please contact us and we'll send you a sample report.
Q: Where are reports available?
A: Reports are currently available within the Region of Waterloo (Ontario), but we are working to expand that imminently. If you would like a report outside of that jurisdiction, you can Contact Us and we may be able to provide some information to you before the reports are publicly available.
Q: Where does your report information come from?
A: We collect much of our information from publicly available sources. We also obtain proprietary data from specialized companies directly.
Q: Who is Scouti?
A: We are a startup based on Kitchener, Ontario. Our team includes engineers, planners, data analysts and experienced home buyers who would have loved to have access to the info that Scouti provides once upon a time.
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