Pre-Listing Home Inspection in Vancouver
Sell Without the Buyer’s
Inspection Catching You Off Guard
A pre-listing home inspection shows you the full condition of your home before it hits the market, and before the buyer’s inspector finds something you didn’t know was there. We inspect houses, condos, and townhouses across Greater Vancouver.
- Reports within 24 hours
- Available 7 days a week
- Straightforward, photo-based reports
Find the Problems Before
the Buyer’s Inspector Does
A home that shows well can still have things wrong with it. Roof wear, moisture behind walls, older plumbing, electrical issues, repairs that got skipped over the years.
None of that tends to show up at a viewing. It shows up when a buyer’s inspector spends a few hours going through the place.
When that happens after you’ve accepted an offer, you’re handling it on the buyer’s terms. Doing the inspection first means you handle it on yours.
What We Inspect
Roof
We look for visible wear, aging, or damage that could lead to repairs sooner than expected.
Exterior
We check the outside of the home for signs of damage, wear, and areas where water may not be draining properly.
Structure & Foundation
We look for visible cracking, movement, or settlement that may need closer attention.
Plumbing
We inspect visible plumbing components for leaks, past water issues, and signs of aging or poor repairs.
Electrical
We review key accessible electrical components for common deficiencies and possible safety concerns.
Heating & cooling
We check the system’s visible condition and basic operation at the time of the inspection.
Insulation & ventilation
We look for visible gaps, poor airflow, or other issues that can affect comfort and moisture control.
Interior
We inspect walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, and other interior areas for visible damage or wear.
Windows & doors
We check how they operate and look for visible sealing issues, wear, or damage
Attic & crawlspace
Where accessible, we look for signs of moisture, ventilation problems, insulation concerns, and structural red flags.
Built-in appliances
We test built-in appliances in a limited capacity to check for basic operation.
Moisture & water intrusion
Throughout the inspection, we watch for signs of leaks, staining, or moisture damage that may point to bigger issues.
It’s the same inspection a buyer’s inspector would run, the same one we use for our pre-purchase inspections. We go through the home’s accessible areas and systems and report on the condition of each, so nothing about the place is a guess by the time you list.
What You Do With the Report Before Listing
You get a walk-through of the main findings before we leave, and a written report with photos inside 24 hours.
For a seller, the value is in the timing. Knowing what’s there before you list gives you three ways to handle it:
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Fix it.
On your own schedule and budget, with no deal on the line.
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Price it in.
Set your asking price around what you know, instead of dropping it later when a buyer’s inspector brings it up.
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List as-is.
And have your answer ready when the questions come.
You’re not locked into any of them. That’s the reason to do it early.
What This Looks Like for Your Type of Home
A house, a townhouse, and a condo don’t carry the same risks, so the report focuses on different things for each.
Single-Family Homes
The most ground to cover, and the most that can go wrong. The roof, exterior, structure, and major systems are all on you, and that’s usually where years of small skipped repairs add up.
Townhouses
Centered on your unit. Some parts of the building belong to the strata, so the report sticks to what’s actually yours to deal with.
Condos
Mostly the inside of your suite. The expensive building-wide items usually fall to the strata, which means a buyer’s questions often come out of the strata documents as much as the unit itself.
See our full pricing for home inspections by property type.
What Sellers Say
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FAQs
Is a pre-listing inspection worth it?
For most sellers, yes. The buyer is going to inspect the home regardless. Going first just means you see what they’ll see while there’s still time to do something about it.
How much does a pre-listing home inspection cost?
Cost depends on the size, age, and type of property. You can see current rates on our pricing page, or call us at 604.986.6000 for a quote on your specific home.
Is a pre-listing inspection required to sell my home?
Do I have to share the report with buyers?
Will the buyer still get their own inspection?
When should I get a pre-listing inspection done?
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Before your home goes in front of buyers, it’s worth knowing exactly what they’ll be looking at.
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