Common questions
Most inspections take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the home size, age, and condition. Larger or older homes may require additional time.
You will receive a same day summary and the full digital report within 24 hours in most cases. For a real example, you can review our sample inspection report.
Attendance is optional but highly recommended. Joining the inspection helps you understand any issues first hand and ask questions in real time.
Ensure all essential areas are accessible, including the attic, crawlspace, furnace, electrical panel, water heater, garage, and exterior gates. Clear stored items where possible so your inspector can safely reach key systems.
Yes. We are licensed through Consumer Protection BC, a member of HIABC, and fully insured with Errors and Omissions and Commercial General Liability coverage.
Every report includes observations, implications, recommendations, and urgency levels such as Now, Soon, and Monitor so you can prioritise repairs or negotiate with confidence.
Yes. Limited infrared screening is included in key areas such as walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, and locations around plumbing or electrical components. Thermal imaging is used as a supportive tool to identify temperature differences only and is not a full thermographic scan. You can learn more on our thermal imaging page.
Yes. We provide detailed inspections for condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, and detached homes across Surrey and the surrounding Lower Mainland. See our services page for what is included.
Yes. We regularly inspect older homes and pay particular attention to common issues such as electrical systems, plumbing, foundation movement, and past renovations.
Where it is safe and accessible, we walk the roof to perform a close up inspection. If roof access is unsafe, alternative methods such as zoom photography or viewing from the ground are used.
Yes. Major built in appliances such as the dishwasher, oven, cooktop, and ventilation fans are tested when they are accessible and safe to operate.
Yes. We offer follow up re inspections to verify whether previously identified issues have been corrected. Re inspections are available for a re inspection fee and are limited to the specific items noted in the original report. To arrange a re inspection, please contact us.