David Fairbairn is the ace in the deck of roof inspectors. He is pleasant, professional,…read moreenthusiastic, and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the roofing and inspection business. Who knew we had roof shingles that were the best of the best in the 70s. David did! David patiently answered all my questions and them some. His report was meticulous, detailed and included intervention suggestions. For the work completed, the price is very reasonable. David was also helpful in suggesting a company to clean our roof. I highly recommend David and wish him success in his business.

Showed up on time. Roof inspection with drone and pics and physically on roof to inspect. Pointed…read moreout some bad spots and what should be done. Detailed report that evening. Very thorough as my personal inspection did not uncover some problem areas. Will recommend and use again.

I would highly recommend anyone requiring a home inspection to reach out to Chris at Haystack. His…read morecommunication was excellent, reporting both incredibly thorough & swift, and his presence in the space was warm and conversational. His observations and report made me feel confident to move forward with the next steps on a purchase - as well as equipped me to think about the short and long term requirements for the space.

I hired Chris to do the inspection of a house we wanted to buy. I am really cautious when comes…read moredown to what I am purchasing, so I wanted a very good experienced professional who does not just look at things in a very high level like most of them inspectors do. And I have no regrets. Chris has really good yes and spotted very important things we needed to know. His report was very well detailed and informative and it's been really helpful for us and our contractor who is taking care of the deficiencies. And as a bonus, he is a pretty nice pleasant guy. Thanks a lot for the great work, Chris!

Darren is a very thorough inspector, and is super great at communicating. He helped us understand…read moreeverything very clearly. We really appreciate the peace of mind from his detailed notes and photographs on the report. I highly recommend Larter Inspections for your future home inspections.

Just had a condo inspection done with Darren. Extremely thorough, took his time and produced a…read moredetailed report of the unit and building. Gave me the confidence to purchase the unit. Thanks.

We were very happy with John who inspected our new Vancouver home. He took the time to walk us…read morethrough and answered all our questions and pointed out what he would ask for in improvements. His report was very useful as an ongoing home owner guide.

Our experience with this company started at about 3 out of 5 stars and quickly became a 0 out of 5…read moreexperience. There were several issues but the biggest and most disappointing was when we specifically pointed out (in writing and verbally) that there are water stains on the ceiling on the 2nd floor, directly beneath the room where the AC/laundry is located. Little did we know, on move in day we would discover a serious leak, where water was actually dripping down into the 2nd floor (see photos). It was exactly where the water stain was that we pointed out. It was a hot day in August and the AC was leaking into the floor below. It's a surprise no new homeowner wants to discover. During the inspection, the verbal advise from the inspector was that there is no evidence of an existing leak, but we could negotiate with sellers to cover costs of paint to cover the look of the ceiling. In writing, these are the exact words "maintain contingency funds for repair/repainting to maintain appearance". At first there appeared to be some attempt to provide follow-up. Even coming to our house afterwards to chat about random things the inspector saw around the house. Unfortunately it's a little too late as the problem was these issues were not discovered before purchasing the house...during the initial inspection! There was no easy way for us to now go back to the sellers and negotiate they cover the costs or even decide to not buy the house. It was now ours and we were stuck with it. We understand that not everything can be thoroughly inspected during an inspection but the leak was something we were especially concerned about and specifically pointed out to them multiple times. This company either a) did not take our biggest concern into consideration enough to take a closer look, or b) they were not skilled enough to discover the cause of the leak during inspection. We paid an AC Technician to fix the leak. It ended up not being very expensive but it still left us being unconfident with our inspection that we already paid a lot of money for. On top of the leak, there were other issues that I won't go into details on. However, it includes major appliances not working, smell of gas coming from the basement, etc. After a few attempts at correspondence, this company has now completely ghosted us. At first they apologized for the delay in response due to being off during Labour Day. We have now not heard back from them since Sept 5th. It's too late for us as we placed our faith in the inspection done by this company and are stuck with this house. However, we wanted to share our experience so others won't experience the same.

Wow! I've worked closely with many home inspectors over the past 10 years, but I have to say that…read moreMichael Zegarra is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and professional inspectors I've ever dealt with. I'm a realtor and have been working with Michael for several years now and he's super informative and really goes above and beyond for his client. As well, his fee is quite reasonable compared to others, but his service levels far exceed the majority of home inspectors. I've now seen him in a number of different condos and some are old, some are new and he has hit bang on what the issues are, but presents them in a very professional manner. The most recent inspection I spent about 15+ hours reading all the documents on the property as they were quite lengthy. During Michael's inspection he was stating everything almost word for word from what I read, which was super impressive. This is a perfect example of an inspector that really knows his stuff. Even if it's short notice or a 5pm inspection on a Friday Michael is your guy. Thank you so much for all your help and expertise! You are a leader in the industry.

Used Michael couple years back before moving in and I have to say he is very professional and…read moreknowledgeable. I met him through a friend referral. The inspection offers a peace of mind and know what needs to be taken care of. He is very flexible and because he is a one man team he can easily arrange to inspect even after hours. I highly recommend using him.

I have now used the services of Sean Moss of Mold Insight twice in past month. First in my home and…read morethen at my studio. I cannot recommend Sean highly enough. Right from our first conversation, he was courteous, curious and extremely professional and thoughtful. Both times when he came to do an inspection he was on time and was very thorough and meticulous in his processes. He explained everything he was doing and left no corner unturned. I felt I was in extremely good hands. Not only due to his level of expertise but also due to the fact that he truly cares about his client's health and wellbeing. The reports I got back from the lab he used, along with the detailed summary and list of recommendations he provided, were top notch. And he was always willing to answer any of my questions to make sure I understood everything. I feel so grateful that he was referred to me and that I decided to use his services. Don't hesitate to use him. Again, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sean was so helpful when we were purchasing our home. He was organized and replied quickly to…read moreemails and phone calls and explained to us exactly what he would do. He spent hours going through the home on his own and then taking us through it explaining not only what the issues were but also what and how to do regular maintenance to keep this house in the best shape possible. As first time home buyers he educated us and helped us better understand what we needed to make a decision about purchasing. Worth every $.

Shane was very informative and explained everything. I would highly recommend their services…read more Henry C.

These guys are AMAZING! If you need home inspectors, I highly recommend David and William! You will…read morenot regret it! About to purchase 20 year old house in Richmond and wanted to move in quick, found them through Yelp. They were the first to reply among 5 providers and very detailed. They also charged reasonably! They were on time, professional, and submitted a 65 page concise report (complete with documentation photos) that same day about the property! With 2 young kids, moving is already stressful enough. As the buyer, I shouldnt get too many "surprises" once we've settled in. And of course, safety should be top priority before everything else! So happy with the report, now I can point out the major defects for the seller to fix asap/re-negotiate their asking price. Money well spent I must say!

It's one of the biggest decisions we make, Vancouver real estate. It's not just having the right…read morerealtor, it's having the mortgage broker, the lawyer, and an inspector. In my lifetime, I've gone through the process twice, so far, and compared to the duotang I received years ago from another inspector and the short summary I got then, this was like walking into the Four Seasons after having spent the night in a hostel. Our inspector, Ryan, was already finished assessing the property when we arrived for the summation. Armed with photos set up on a laptop, he thoroughly and patiently walked us through the health of the building we were thinking of purchasing. Photos showed details of the roof, the exterior walls, the parking garage, and inside the unit. Not only were there broad photos, there were also details pictures highlighting concrete injections etc. As insightful as he was, he did miss a pretty obvious indicator to a previous rodent problem. There was mouse dropping in the hallway! However, Ryan's descriptions made it very easy to understand what was happening, in fact, I do believe this is the first time I actually understand "rainscreening." Yes, I know it's a good thing to have, and to avoid buildings at all costs that don't have it yet, but I finally understand WHY it's so important. When all was said and done, we'd spent dearly, ($574+hst for the premium) but got what I thought was good value. Pillar to Post's premium package includes building and suite inspection, thermal imaging which seeks out moisture and mold, an appliance safety check complete with recall report (that continues to be valid even if you purchase new appliances) and a handy binder with envelopes to keep your household renovations in one place, coupons and a checklist with a list of building and in-suite items to look at bi-annually as well as an electronic report with all of the images. From what I understand, Pillar to Post is a larger inspection firm and has local home inspectors scattered throughout Canada and the US. The local one here, is a team of inspectors.

I was very impressed with the professional service and level of experience of our inspector, Shawn…read more The peace of mind that accompanies a reliable inspection is priceless, so these guys are definitely worth the money!

Angelo is knowledgeable and professional. We ended up doing three home inspections and we…read moreappreciated the honesty and thoroughness from the inspections. Their price was slightly less than other places, too. Angelo was always quick to reply and readily available.

I used Vancouver Home Inspections (Angelo) services last week for a single family home inspection…read moreon a 40 year old home (~3000sqft). We spoke a few days before and he explained the process to me very clearly. When I arrived at the agreed time, Angelo was already there early checking the outside of the property. We allowed him the time and space to thoroughly perform the inspection. He was equipped and used all the necessary tools I would have expected (inc. moisture meter where necessary and accessible). He thoroughly inspected the inside and outside of the property and identified several issues that we would have not been able to find ourselves. Once he had completed the inspection, he performed a full walk-through and showed us the minor and major issues. He provided us with a very detailed report a few days later. In the end we decided not to proceed with the purchase of this property due to a number of issues found. We will definitely request your services again as we continue our property search. I highly recommend Vancouver Home Inspections/Angelo and would not hesitate to recommend them to friends/family. Tip: make sure your sellers clear access for inspection (loft access, electric panels, etc) as this caused us some delay.

Rick was great and really helped me get a last minute inspection on a client's dream home. I've…read moreused him before and certainly will again.

Rick was very helpful when It came to completing a home inspection on a prospecting apartment we…read morewere going to buy. He was diligent and took his time with every detail. He cares about what condition your next home is in and it helps to know all the little problem areas before you consider buying .. especially in Vancouver where everything is top-dollar prices. He is affordable and worth every penny to find the best and safest home for your family.