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Annual Home Care Builder-led prevention for Toronto & the GTA

AVL builder-led home protection for any luxury property in Toronto and the GTA — thermal imaging, seasonal oversight, and vetted trades so small issues never become six-figure emergencies. No prior AVL project required. From $89/mo.

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Quick answers

Annual Home Care is preventive oversight—not reactive patchwork—with infrared diagnostics and builder-led coordination from $89/month.

What do subscribers get?
Documented inspections, infrared thermal imaging to surface latent envelope and moisture risks before finishes fail, HVAC coordination checkpoints, prioritized punch lists, and access to vetted trades mapped to AVL construction standards across Toronto and the GTA.
Who leads oversight?
AVL builder-led teams—not generic handyman rotations—so diagnostics tie back to roofs, envelopes, pools, automation panels, wine rooms, and specialty interiors typical of luxury builds.
Starting price point
Plans begin at $89 CAD per month on Silver; Gold, Platinum, and Bespoke expand visit cadence, diagnostic depth, and concierge coordination while keeping preventive discipline.
Why thermal imaging?
Temperature deltas expose insulation voids, air leakage paths, trapped moisture, and electrical hotspots—often weeks before staining appears—critical during Ontario freeze-thaw and humidity swings.

What is preventive home maintenance?

AVL Annual Home Care is a builder-led preventive subscription for occupied luxury homes in Toronto, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, and the GTA: infrared diagnostics catch hidden deterioration early; seasonal priorities and coordinated trades prevent emergency repairs—starting at $89/month on Silver with scaling oversight on upper tiers.

You do not need to have built with AVL to enrol. Any luxury home in Toronto and the GTA qualifies — we bring the same builder-trained diagnostic process to every property we protect. Our clients include homeowners, landlords, and out-of-town property owners who want a builder's eye on their home year-round. See plans & pricing for tier comparison.

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Monthly Tiers

Silver · Gold · Platinum · Bespoke

Silver $89 /mo Gold $145 /mo Platinum $225 /mo Bespoke Custom
The Risk Is Real

What Happens When Nobody Is Watching Your Home

Luxury homes don't fail all at once. They deteriorate slowly and silently in places you can't see. By the time something is visible, the damage is already expensive.

$40,000 Risk

Hidden Water Damage

A small leak behind your shower tile spreads moisture inside the wall for months. By the time you see a stain, mold has spread through insulation and drywall, and basement air quality can degrade if humidity keeps rising.

Caught early: $800 to fix the source
Found late: $40,000 full mold remediation
$15,000 Risk

Foundation Crack Ignored

A hairline crack from seasonal ground movement goes unnoticed for one winter. In Ontario freeze-thaw cycles, water seeps in, freezes, expands the crack, and creates a permanent water pathway into your basement.

Caught early: $1,200 to seal it
Found late: $15,000 full foundation repair
$8,500 Risk

HVAC Failure in January

A skipped furnace check means a cracked heat exchanger goes undetected. During Ontario cold-season peak load, the system fails at midnight in January — emergency call, premium rates, and no heat for multiple days.

Caught early: $350 annual service
Emergency replacement: $8,500

Why This Keeps Happening

You don't know what to look for.

Some foundation cracks are cosmetic. Some are structural. HVAC systems give subtle warnings before failure that untrained eyes miss.

Problems hide where you can't see.

Water intrusion, insulation gaps, and moisture accumulation develop behind walls, in attics, and under slabs. Without thermal imaging, these are often invisible until basement mold risk and material damage are already advanced.

No year-over-year record means no context.

Is that crack growing or stable? Is settlement finished or ongoing? Without documented history, you're guessing every time.

Why Builder-Led Care Is Different

After building 35+ luxury custom homes across Toronto and the Toronto & GTA over 20+ years — all compliant with the Ontario Building Code — we understand how homes age from the inside out.

Thermal Imaging Finds the Invisible

Professional thermal cameras detect water, insulation gaps, air leakage, and moisture before any visible damage appears.

A Builder's Eye, Not a Handyman's

We don't just seal cracks — we ask what caused them. Root cause diagnosis prevents the same problem from returning.

Vetted Trades, Not a Phonebook Gamble

We coordinate the same licensed HVAC, plumbing, and foundation specialists we've worked with for years. Fair prices, known quality.

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Complete Annual Checklist for Toronto Homes

Every visit covers all major systems. Click any category for the full scope.

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Interior & Functional

15+ checkpoints
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Mechanical & HVAC

23-pt furnace + 13-pt AC
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Exterior & Envelope

Weather protection review
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Thermal Imaging

Gold & Platinum — $500 value
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Safety Systems

Fire & CO detection
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Documentation

Year-over-year history
Fit Guide

This Program Is For:

  • Any luxury home in the GTA — no prior AVL project required
  • Luxury homes $1.5M+ across Toronto & GTA
  • Busy professionals who want zero surprises
  • Landlords & investment property owners
  • Out-of-town or part-time property owners

This Is NOT For:

  • Lowest-price shoppers
  • Homeowners who only call when something breaks
  • DIY-focused owners who manage their own trades

We are a specialized professional service. Our value is preventive expertise, builder-level oversight, and accountability — not general handyman repairs.

Service Area

Serving Toronto & the Greater Toronto Area

Annual home care for luxury properties Toronto and across the GTA.

York Region

Toronto Central

Toronto North

GTA West

The Process

How It Works

Four steps. One accountable point of contact. No surprises.

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Schedule

We visit once per year — or seasonally for Gold and Platinum members.

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Review

Full visual walkthrough + thermal imaging + HVAC coordination with licensed partners.

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Report

You receive a written condition report: Fix Now / Fix Soon / Monitor.

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Coordinate

We manage all trades. You approve the work. One call, not ten contractors.

Pricing

Annual Home Maintenance Plans & Pricing

Builder-led protection from $89/month. All plans require a 12-month commitment.

This is a visual preventive condition-review program, not a structural engineering report or code compliance certification.

Silver

$89/mo

Up to 3,000 sq. ft.

  • Annual Home Condition Report
  • Condition Report History + documented priority fix list
  • HVAC Safety Checks (23-pt furnace + 13-pt AC)
  • 6 Hours Support Mix (4h handyman service + 2h advisory)
  • No dispatch, diagnostic, or truck fees
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Gold

$145/mo

Up to 4,000 sq. ft.

  • Everything in Silver
  • Annual Thermal Imaging ($500 value)
  • Spring & Fall Coordination
  • Up to $750/yr HVAC OR plumbing/electrical credit
  • 12 Hours Support Mix (8h handyman service + 4h advisory)
  • No dispatch, diagnostic, or truck fees
Select Gold

Platinum

$225/mo

Up to 5,500 sq. ft.

  • Everything in Gold
  • $750/yr HVAC + $500 plumbing + $500 electrical credits
  • Quarterly Check-Ins
  • 24–48hr Priority Response
  • 20 Hours Support Mix (14h handyman service + 6h advisory)
  • No dispatch, diagnostic, or truck fees
Select Platinum

Bespoke

Custom

5,500+ sq. ft. estates

  • Unlimited HVAC Zones
  • Complex Systems (pools, elevators, smart home)
  • Vendor Staffing (snow, lawn)
  • 24/7 Direct Access
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Direct Answers & FAQ

Straight Answers — No Sales Pitch

What does an annual home maintenance plan include?
An annual home maintenance plan from AVL Custom Homes includes professional condition checks, a thermal imaging home inspection, HVAC safety reviews, and builder-led coordination to catch hidden faults before they escalate.
Is a home maintenance subscription worth it for homeowners?
Yes. Luxury and family homes in Toronto and the GTA have layered systems that degrade quietly over time. Preventive maintenance is significantly cheaper than delayed emergency repairs, protecting property value.
How often should a house be professionally inspected?
Canadian weather cycles, including freeze and thaw stress, make an annual professional inspection and seasonal touchpoints strongly recommended for most homes.
What problems can thermal imaging detect in a home?
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect hidden water intrusion behind walls, missing insulation, air leakage, moisture accumulation, mold risks, and electrical hot spots before any visible damage appears.
How can homeowners prevent expensive repairs during winter?
The best way to prevent expensive home repairs during winter is through proactive thermal imaging, weather sealing, and seasonal roof and HVAC inspections, which are included in our Gold and Platinum maintenance tiers.
Knowledge Base

Understanding Preventive Home Care

For luxury properties in Toronto and the GTA, professional oversight is one of the highest-return investments a homeowner can make.

What Is Builder-Led Annual Home Care?

Builder-led annual home care is preventive maintenance oversight performed by a licensed construction professional. A builder who has constructed luxury homes understands how systems age, where water finds new pathways, and how to distinguish a cosmetic surface crack from a structural concern. AVL Custom Homes brings that level of knowledge to ongoing property protection.

How Much Does Preventive Maintenance Save vs. Reactive Repairs?

Industry data consistently shows that preventive maintenance costs approximately 5–10% of what equivalent reactive emergency repairs cost. A $1,200 foundation crack sealing can prevent a $15,000 full foundation repair. For luxury homes in Toronto, annual oversight is a crucial financial safeguard.

What Is Thermal Imaging and Why Does It Matter?

A thermal imaging inspection uses infrared camera technology to detect temperature differentials in building surfaces. It reveals missing insulation, air leakage, and moisture accumulation that are completely invisible to the naked eye.

Protect Your Home Before Problems Find You

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