Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. In Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, that means you’re also buying into one of the most unforgiving climates for homes in the country. Rain-saturated foundations, hidden moisture behind finished walls, Poly-B plumbing, aging electrical panels, undersized HVAC on new builds. These aren’t rare edge cases. They’re common problems that show up in homes across this region every single week.
Without a thorough inspection, you don’t know what you’re inheriting. And once subjects are removed, those problems are yours. I’ve seen buyers close on homes with $50,000 in hidden water damage that could have been caught. I’ve seen near-$2M new builds with foundation settlement, improper drainage, and crumbling concrete that nobody flagged.
A proper inspection changes the outcome. That’s what I’m here to do.
Structural components and foundation
Electrical systems and panel
Plumbing systems and fixtures
Heating and cooling systems
Roofing and exterior
Insulation and ventilation
Interior components
Kitchen and bathrooms
Built-in appliances
Basement and crawlspace
Pricing starts at:
$375 for condos
$500 for townhomes
$600 for detached homes
Petroleum engineering, BC Hydro electrical training, and red seal concrete work. That's why I catch earth movement, drainage issues, and electrical problems others walk right past.
By the end of the inspection, your report is done and emailed. Then we walk through every finding together, in person, so you can ask questions in context.
I won't put numbers in the report, but I'll tell you what contractors are charging for common repairs right now, so you're not blindsided after subjects come off.
Full infrared and moisture meter scans are included in every inspection to detect hidden water intrusion, insulation gaps, and electrical hot spots not visible to the eye.
For roofs that aren't safely accessible on foot, I use a drone to get a complete view so nothing gets missed.
I can provide a radon monitor for the basement before subjects are removed, giving you a two-to-six-day reading to inform your decision.
Nickolas Pemble has been serving homebuyers across the Greater Vancouver area, from Hope to West Vancouver, with hands-on expertise built over decades in construction, civil engineering, petroleum engineering, and electrical safety work with BC Hydro.
He personally inspects every property, delivers the full written report the same day, and walks every client through their findings before they leave the house.
Outside of inspections, he works closely with his family, who help keep the business running, and stays connected to the communities he serves across the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland.
