Preparation

Before we start an inspection, we review our data base to consider:

1. Our knowledge of the geographical area you are looking in
2. If and when we’ve inspected this property previously

Reliability

Our home inspectors typically arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of the scheduled inspection time, ensuring that your inspection is completed in a timely manner

Scope of Home Inspection: Inspection Checklist

1. Lot grading and drainage
2. Garage and carport
3. Structure
4. Exterior walls, windows and doors
5. Porches, decks and handrails
6. Roofing, gutters, chimneys and skylights
7. Attic ventilation and insulation
8. Interior walls, ceilings and floors
9. Kitchen and bathrooms
10. Basement and crawl space
11. Foundation and structure
12. Heating system and fireplaces
13. Electrical system
14. Plumbing system
15. Maintenance and repair recommendations

Professional Standards

As proud members of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors – CAHPI (BC), our inspections meet or exceed the Association’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Inspection Reports

Our comprehensive report about your potential real estate purchase is emailed  to you by PDF format  within 24 hours of inspection. detailed information on all the items covered in the inspection and a rating on their current condition, highlighting any items in need of repair or replacement.

The inspector looks for the major items that may influence your buying decision. He reports on any safety issues and prioritizes items in need of attention or further investigation.

Any building problem can be fixed; it all depends on your time, resources, and interest in doing so. Our job is to present  the home health of the property to you objectively and in as much detail as possible so that you can make the best buying, selling or repair decisions for your needs and purposes. What we don’t do is ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ a property.

Verbal Report

An essential part of the VHI Process is the verbal discussion which takes place onsite during the last 30-45 minutes of the scheduled inspection. We discuss our findings and answer all your questions at this time. This exchange helps to clarify the findings so you can develop a solid understanding of the property’s condition.

Free Follow–up Consultation

We are available for additional consultation for as long as you own your home. You are welcome to contact us with building-related questions at any time.

1. Inspection bookings and inquiries 7 days a week.
2. Fast and flexible scheduling — inspections within 1-2 days of your call.
3. Specialized tools and equipment for problem investigation.
4. Digital photo documentation of problem conditions or hard-to-access areas can enhance and clarify the inspection report.
5. Background in residential construction ensures thorough knowledge of how home systems function and what is involved to bring them up to modern standards.
6. Comprehensive digital PDF reportwith 24 hours .
7. Onsite verbal reportclarifies findings and answers your questions.
8. Customer focused. We welcome your participation during the inspection and will answer your questions as we go along. If you are unable to attend, we’ll email your report and follow up by phone to address your questions and concerns.
9. Our free follow-up consultation service invites you to call us with your maintenance, repair, and remodeling questions for as long as you own your home.

This information guides the repair or maintenance projects you want completed prior to putting it on the market. It also allows you to reflect any deficiencies in the listing price, rather than having to renegotiate later when the issues are discovered. A Pre-Listing Inspection report can make your home sell faster and for a better price!

This inspection identifies numerous items that likely will not be noticed by the buyer’s untrained eye during the typical “deficiency walk-through” prior to occupancy. Using an extensive inspection checklist our inspector can spot defects, oversights, incomplete work, and building code violations. In addition to conducting a full inspection, we prepare a list of deficiencies and defects for the builder to complete or repair.Some builders are resistant to the idea of a third-party inspection, and since they still own the property, they can veto who attends the walk-through. We recommend you check the builder’s policy in advance and consider including a clause in the offer allowing a home inspector to attend the final walk-through.

Owner Builders are not required to provide warranty insurance for their new home, however they must provide prospective purchasers with a Disclosure Notice stating that the home is not protected by 2-5-10 coverage. An owner builder has a statutory obligation to future owners that is equal to the minimum standards for home warranty insurance. A professional inspection will document deficiencies and can speed up the repair process while Warranty coverage is in place or, in the event of a dispute about the builder’s statutory obligation to correct defects. Our understanding of buildings and how they age provide vital information you need to protect your new home.

A Post-Lease Inspection can compare findings and reduce the chance of a dispute or costly repairs at the end of the lease term.

Pre and Post-Lease Inspection reports include photographs and detailed descriptions of the building, the facilities and any existing deficiencies.

For these kinds of investigations, an experienced building inspector with a background in construction is your best bet to identify the cause or condition and recommend an effective course of action. Our inspectors’ specialized knowledge will provide the solutions to most building problems. Keep in mind, however, that any inspection is limited to what can be seen without doing destructive testing.