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DETACHED HOME INSPECTIONS
ACROSS GREATER VANCOUVER

As a standard we use the most advanced equipment:

Every detached home is different. Our detached home inspections are designed to provide a systematic visual assessment of the property’s readily accessible components and systems. Select your property type below to begin the booking process. Your inspection agreement will establish the specific scope of the inspection before the inspection takes place.

DETACHED HOME INSPECTIONS

A Comprehensive Visual Assessment of Your Home

Detached homes typically contain a greater number of systems and components, making a thorough inspection particularly valuable.

Our detached home inspections provide a systematic visual assessment of the property’s readily accessible components and systems.

Depending on the property and accessibility, the inspection may include the roof, exterior, visible structure and foundation components, attic, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, interior areas, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, fireplaces, garage or carport, basement, crawlspace and other applicable areas.

We document observable deficiencies and conditions that may affect the property’s safety, performance, durability or future maintenance requirements.

What's Included

A Systematic Inspection of the Property

The exact inspection scope depends on the property, its age, construction, accessibility and the terms of the inspection agreement.Residential inspections generally include a visual assessment of applicable, readily accessible components within the following areas:

We examine applicable readily accessible exterior components, including:

  • Exterior wall coverings

  • Flashing and trim

  • Exterior doors

  • Decks, balconies, steps and porches

  • Railings and guards

  • Eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible

  • Walkways and patios

  • Driveways leading to dwelling entrances

  • Surface drainage and grading where observable

  • Attached garages and carports

  • Garage doors and operators

  • Other applicable exterior components

Where accessible and appropriate, we examine:

  • Roof coverings
  • Roof drainage
  • Flashings
  • Skylights
  • Chimneys
  • Roof penetrations
  • Other readily accessible roof components

 

The method used to examine the roof is documented in the inspection report.

Roof areas that cannot be safely or reasonably accessed may be inspected using an alternative method where appropriate.

We visually examine readily accessible structural components, which may include:

  • Visible foundation components

  • Visible framing

  • Floor structures

  • Wall structures

  • Ceiling structures

  • Roof structures

  • Basement areas

  • Crawlspaces

  • Other accessible structural components

Where deterioration is suspected and probing can be performed without damaging finished surfaces, limited probing may be used where appropriate.

A home inspection does not provide engineering or architectural services.

Where accessible, attic areas may be examined for observable conditions involving:

  • Roof structure

  • Insulation

  • Ventilation

  • Moisture-related conditions

  • Visible electrical components

  • Other readily accessible components

Access limitations, insulation depth, stored belongings, finished areas and other conditions may restrict the inspection.

Applicable readily accessible plumbing components may include:

  • Water supply and distribution systems

  • Fixtures and faucets

  • Drain, waste and vent systems

  • Water heating equipment

  • Associated accessible venting

  • Fuel distribution systems where applicable

  • Drainage sumps and sump pumps where accessible

  • Main water and fuel shut-off locations where accessible

The inspection does not determine water quality or quantity and does not include specialized testing of private wells, septic systems or other systems outside the inspection scope.

Applicable electrical components may include:

  • Electrical service

  • Service entrance conductors

  • Service equipment

  • Main disconnects

  • Electrical panels and sub-panels

  • Grounding and bonding components

  • Distribution conductors

  • Overcurrent protection

  • A representative number of receptacles, switches and lighting fixtures

  • GFCI protection where applicable

  • AFCI protection where applicable

The inspection is not an electrical engineering or code-compliance inspection.

Where applicable and accessible, we examine:

  • Heating equipment

  • Cooling equipment

  • Distribution systems

  • Thermostats and controls

  • Accessible components

  • Ventilation-related components

The inspection provides an assessment based on observable condition and normal operation where appropriate. It does not establish future service life or guarantee performance.

The general interior inspection may include readily accessible:

  • Walls

  • Ceilings

  • Floors

  • Doors

  • Windows

  • Stairs

  • Railings

  • Interior finishes

  • Visible moisture-related conditions

  • Other applicable interior components

Furniture, stored belongings, floor coverings and other obstructions may limit access.

Applicable kitchen components may include:

  • Cabinets and countertops

  • Plumbing fixtures

  • Accessible plumbing

  • Electrical receptacles

  • Ventilation

  • Appliances where included within the inspection scope

  • Other readily accessible components

Applicable bathroom components may include:

  • Sinks

  • Toilets

  • Bathtubs

  • Showers

  • Plumbing fixtures

  • Exhaust ventilation

  • Electrical receptacles and safety devices where applicable

  • Visible moisture-related conditions

  • Other readily accessible components

Where applicable, the inspection may include readily accessible:

  • Washer and dryer connections

  • Plumbing

  • Drainage

  • Electrical

  • Dryer venting

  • Other accessible components

Where applicable, accessible fireplace components may be examined for observable conditions.

This is not a specialized chimney or fireplace inspection. Where further evaluation is warranted, an appropriate specialist may be recommended.

Garages and carports are included within the inspection scope where applicable.

Components may include:

  • Garage structure

  • Garage doors

  • Garage door operators

  • Electrical components

  • Fire separation

  • Ventilation

  • Accessible plumbing

  • Other readily accessible components

Where present and accessible, we examine applicable:

  • Foundation components

  • Structural components

  • Floor structures

  • Plumbing

  • Electrical

  • Heating

  • Ventilation

  • Insulation

  • Moisture-related conditions

  • Drainage and sump systems

  • Other readily accessible components

Access may be limited by height, insulation, stored belongings, finishes, moisture, safety concerns or other conditions.

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