Greater Vancouver Home Inspections Ltd.

Our Services

Pre-purchase Inspection

Our professional Home Inspectors will identify major deficiencies as well as maintenance items that need attention, which can help our client to make an informed decision about the home.

Pre-listing Inspection

This is an excellent method of identifying items that may negatively impact selling your home. It allows you to either correct the deficiencies, or adjust the price and sell it as a known deficiency.

Single Family House Inspections

The inspection for single family house involves a detailed visual examination of the home. All systems listed below will be inspected during the service.

Single Family House Inspections

Our professional Home Inspectors will identify major deficiencies as well as maintenance items that need attention, which can help our client to make an informed decision about the home.

Townhouse Inspections

We are here to help you identify any potential problems with the property. The typical inspection takes 3-6 hours. Using a range of investigative tools and we will inspect your home from top to bottom.

Condo & Apartment Inspections

We spend over an hour doing the inspection, including a visual, external examination of other units and common areas so you have an independent opinion.

Scope of Inspection

Exterior

Wall Surface, Fascia Board and Roof Soffit, Doors and Windows, Flashing, Trim, Decks, Patio, Balconies, Porches, Stairs, Shed, Gazebo, Sidewalks, Driveways, Lot Grading, Gutter and Downspouts, Perimeter Drainage, Retaining Wall, Fencing, Landscaping, Garage / Carport / Storage, Pests

Interior

Floors, Wall, Ceiling, Stairways, Doors, Windows, Cabinets and Counters, Appliances, Fixtures, Finishes, Pests

Structure

Foundation, Crawl Space, Attic Area, Basement, Ceiling and Wall, Framing, Floor Slab, Basement Slab, Floor Drain and Sump, Appurtenances, Chimney

Roofing

Roof Surface, Flashing, Skylights, Chimney and Roof Penetrations

Insulation & Ventilation

Attic Insulation, House Insulation, Vapour Barrier, Attic Ventilation, House Ventilation, Vents, Unheated Areas, Pests

Electrical

Service Entrance, System Grounding, Bonding, Service Panel, Branch Circuit Wiring, Junction Box, Receptacles, GFCI, AFCI, Lights, Switches, Cover Plates, Detectors

Plumbing

Main Supply, Distribution Piping, Water Heater, Waste System, Interior Fixtures, Exterior Fixtures, Pumps

Heating & Cooling

Heating Units, Cooling Units, Distribution Pipes, Thermostats, Fireplaces

Please note that a house may not contains every item listed above, and not all of them may be inspected due to the limitations of the inspection. A basic check on house appliances can be performed upon request, but it may not be a full inspection due to the limitation of time.