EKAN Home Inspection

North Shore and Sunshine Coast Based Inspectors
Next Day and Weekend Inspection Available
Limited Scope Inspection from $250

Our Guarantee

Price

For equal level of service, if a competitor offers a lower price than ours, we will gladly match it.

Protection

If you decide against the home inspected, we will inspect your next home and take $200 off.

Support

Every EKAN inspection qualifies for our no charge support, for as long as you own the property.

Locally Based Inspectors on North Shore and Sunshine Coast

Our home inspection service area includes the communities of West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour. We also perform inspections on all our local islands of Bowen, Gambier, Keats and Passage.

Our Inspection Services

Buyer’s Home Inspection

The Buyer’s home inspection reviews site influences, the condition of the building envelope, the structure, heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, insulation and interior factors that affect safety, comfort and security. Prior to ‘subjects removal’ date, the Buyer will know about:

major deficiencies
systems at end of service life
major repairs
health and safety concerns

Seller’s Home Inspection

This is completed in advance of listing the house for sale. The Seller’s inspection will identify major known, unknown and ignored issues with the property. The Seller can selectively choose what to correct or get estimates, in advance of the buyer’s inspection. The advantages are:

honesty, disclose defects
no last minute surprises
fix health and safety issues
use it in marketing the house

1-2-5-10 Year Warranty Inspection

New homes have a warranty for up to 10 years. Defects are covered as long as specific conditions are met and coverage has not expired. Our inspection report can be used to complete the on-line claim forms. Home builders provide warranties with the following coverage:

1 year labour and material
2 years mechanical & electrical
5 years building envelope
10 years structural

Condo Inspection

Our inspection include a full interior inspection with a focus on the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. We look at parking, common spaces and we will have a general look at the exterior to give you an idea of what may be happening around your unit. The report includes:

detailed interior review
assigned parking condition
common areas check
balcony and exterior performance

Manufactured or Mobile Home Inspection

Manufactured homes are also called mobile homes. These buildings are built to a different standard (CSA Z240) than a stick-built house. Our manufactured home inspector will have specialized knowledge which will include reviewing critical issues such as:

structural integrity
impact of renovations
crawlspace condition
wood stove compliance

Pre-delivery New Home Inspection

New home acceptance procedure. This inspection is conducted prior to occupancy. Every deficiency is identified in a ‘punch list’ with completion dates. Holdbacks may apply if completion is after possession date. The inspection verifies that the builder satisfied all contractual conditions:

workmanship
material fiishes
operation of systems
agreed upon extras

Commercial or Business Inspection

EKAN performs Property Condition Assessments according to ASTM Standard 2018-15. Scope includes document review, tenant questionnaire, site inspection and cost estimate. Ideal for those considering purchasing a commercial business, such as:

office or warehouse
retail or automotive
restaurant or manufacturing
fabrication or light industrial shop

Reno or Demo Home Inspection

Considering purchasing a property that requires extensive renovations? Otherwise, the house is a candidate for demolition. EKAN offers a limited scope inspection to determine if the ‘bones’ are good. We will check the following systems for fatal flaws:

roof and attic
exterior
structural
crawlspace or basement

Roof Inspection for Home Insurance

For older homes, a roof inspection is usually required by the insurance company when a policy is up for renewal. They need to know the condition of the roof in order to calculate how much of a risk your roof is to insure. Our comprehensive roof inspection includes:

exterior inspection of the roof
interior inspection of the attic
description of construction and material
recommendations, including defect, action and timeframe

Pre-Blast Survey Supplement

The blasting contractor is responsible for the pre-blast survey. Request our supplemental inspection which focuses on the house alone. The report contains high res photos, text and measurements of pre-existing conditions for:

attached walkways
exterior
structural
interior

Get Started Today

All set to book your inspection? That’s great! We’ll do our best to get back to you today with the quote and agreement for your review and on-line approval.

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See what our clients are saying

I can’t speak highly enough of the inspection Eugene did of our house… I will definitely recommend Eugene and his company to friends and family.

Buying a house is a daunting process. Ben & Eugene were so professional, knowledgeable and reliable. I can’t recommend them more. My inspection report is something I can refer to for years and is user friendly. Seriously amazing humans to works with .

I’ve worked with a number of inspectors over the years on the Coast and this is the first time I’ve worked with Eugene. He was responsive, prompt and, moreover, I received a nicely written up report… He will be my “go to” moving forwards.

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