Haystack Home Inspections

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Vancouver BC V6H 1B2
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Alex from Surrey
Alex from Surrey
1 review Surrey, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

Chris was professional, friendly and thorough. Couldn't have asked for more. After some very bad home inspections with other companies in the past Haystack Home Inspections was a breath of fresh air.

Approximate cost of services:
$577.50
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Company Response

Thanks Alex, It's awesome to hear how Haystack stacks up against the competition. I love helping people and thanks are a great reward. Earning that appreciation is important to me and my company. Sincerely, Chris

Susan from Vancouver
Susan from Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

Chris from Haystack Home Inspections was professional, thorough and pleasant. I particularly liked the full detailed report he emailed to us after he did his inspection- which is something I had not received with previous home inspections with other companies.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Hi Susan, I am glad you enjoyed the report you received. We work hard to provide useful information in an easy to digest form. I hope your family is really happy in your new home. Sincerely, Chris

Kevin Hiebert from Vancouver
Kevin Hiebert from Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

Pre-purchase condo inspection

Chris walked me through all of the maintenance items for future consideration, and was very flexible in booking the appointment at the time of my convenience. His report was thorough and full of helpful photos.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

Kevin, Thanks for the review. Taking the step of getting a pre-purchase condo inspection on a relatively new building can help with that last little bit of reassurance before purchasing. When we find no significant issues it can be just as important as when we find major issues. I am glad you were happy with the service you received. If any questions should arise after you move in please get in touch. Sincerely, Chris

Steven from Richmond
Steven from Richmond
1 review Richmond, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

The property I am interested is over 1M - quite a big investment. So i am very caution, and want to 200% sure the property has no problem and no potential problem. Chris is very professional. He knows what he is doing and I actually followed him during the whole inspection. He explained each procedure to me, I am very happy with his professional knowledge and service. Highly recommended! AAA+++

Approximate cost of services:
$650.00
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Company Response

Hi Steven, Thanks for your A+ rating. I appreciate whether people are spending a couple hundred thousand on a condo or millions on a detached house it is usually the largest investment they are likely to make. It's important for an inspector to take care to allow them to make the wisest decision they can. I hope you are happy in your Richmond home. Sincerely, Chris

Evie Tong from Richmond
Evie Tong from Richmond
1 review Richmond, BC
10/10

House inspection

Chris is great! For me, as a girl, who doesn't have much knowledge about houses & maintenance, that house inspection was a lot to take in. Chris was very patient, explain everything to me. I had to contact him a few times after inspection with more questions, and he was very helpful about it. Great experience, highly recommend! :)

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Company Response

Hi Evie, It's great to hear you were happy with the service. I try my best to relate issues to clients in a way they can understand. If you have any further questions please get in touch. Sincerely, Chris.

HOMEBUYER604 from Vancouver
HOMEBUYER604 from Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

Condo purchase

I found Chris to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. As first time homebuyers, we were nervous and wanted to ensure that we were purchasing a quality place. He put us at ease by explaining the process and his findings during the inspection. Chris also provided a comprehensive summary at the end.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

Thanks so much for your comments. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

Ernesto from New Westminster
Ernesto from New Westminster
1 review New Westminster, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

Chris has blown away all of my expectations of a home inspection. I have spoken with numerous other home inspectors (all of them were friends' referrals), but none of them could provide the services that Chris did. My point is, don't just listen to your friends; read the reviews! Chris gets perfect 10/10s for good reasons.

He arrived early (not just on time, but EARLY) to inspect the exterior or our building before even I showed up. We then went over the machinery room, the roof, and even the parkade where he pointed out any cracks and things and explained why they're there. This is what I meant when I said Chris had blown away all my expectations ---I only employed him to inspect our apartment suite but was happily provided a full comprehensive package.

As expected by this point, with the suite itself Chris showed even more care in the inspection. Every nook and cranny, every light and appliance (yes, he will even make sure your washing machine is running properly) and he even discovered a single missing screw on a door hinge. The list goes on...

At the end of the day, he then emailed us a 50-page inspection report complete with clear pictures, recap of EVERYTHING that we went through on site, along with a super easy to understand colour-coded "severity rating" for what requires action immediately and what can wait. In the end, the inspection report helped us negotiate a better price with the seller and I am now the very happy owner of our new home.

Thanks Chris! Your work gave me confidence in my purchase and contributed to me and my wife's new life here. I will recommend you to all my friends ---and telling them to read the reviews for themselves of course :)

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

Hi Ernesto, You have blown me away. It's reading reviews like yours that put a smile on my face and make me walk a little taller. Yes I care about all my clients and want them to have the best experience possible. I always try to exceed expectations, with reviews like yours it becomes a bit harder. I am glad you are so pleased and hope your wife and you are really happy in your new home. Sincerely, Chris.

FJ from Vancouver
FJ from Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
9/10

Home Inspection

My husband and I found Chris on HomeStars and would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a good home inspector. In particular he was very patient, allowed us to shadow him and ask lots of questions during the inspection. The information we learned from the report was invaluable and insightful.

Chris is courteous, easy to talk to, and prompt to reply. We really appreciate him being able to schedule the inspection to fit our needs.

We are very happy with the service we received and would gladly use Haystack Inspections again or refer him to family/friends. Thank you for helping us with our home purchase!

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Company Response

Thanks so much for your comments. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

Stephen from Burnaby
Stephen from Burnaby
1 review Port Moody, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

Chris did an excellent job of home inspection for us. He was very patient, thorough, professional and took his time to answer any question we have. He also spent a lot of time explained the findings of his inspection report to us which are very helpful. Overall, a very satisfied experience! Great job Chris!

Approximate cost of services:
$580.00
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Company Response

Hi Stephen, This is a nice surprise we love hearing from our satisfied customers. I know you had lots of questions during the inspection process and just afterwards, now that you are in your new home it is still OK to call with questions that may arise. Take care and thanks again for your kind words. Sincerely, Chris

Patrick Coll from Calgary
Patrick Coll from Calgary
1 review New Westminster, BC
10/10

home inspection

Chris Thomson has done two home inspections for us. He agreed to stop the first inspection half way through when it became evident that there were too many problems with the property. We have acquired the second property after he did a comprehensive examination and left us feeling confident our new home was in good condition

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Hello Patrick, Thanks for your review. It’s important to always have your best interests in mind. While it is rather unusual to find major issues that would turn you off a purchase so quickly into an inspection it happens occasionally. At that point when your mind is already made up to complete a full inspection and to charge you full price is almost like rubbing salt in the wound. As you were in another Province during the second inspection if any questions should arise when you move in please get in touch. Sincerely, Chris

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More about Haystack Home Inspections

The best inspections are performed by passionate inspectors. Buying or maintaining a home or condo can be intimidating. Get the professional guidance you need.

** Flexible workdays help accommodate your schedule.

** Extensive knowledge informs your inspection.

** Exceptional reporting aids your understanding.

** Transparent pricing assures you our best deal.

A genuine concern for your well-being and years of hands-on experience in construction, residential and commercial project management as well as extensive inspection training influence each inspection performed for you.

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CATEGORIES
Home Inspection
PRODUCTS
Pre-sale, Pre-list, Maintenance, and New construction inspection reports & deficiency lists
SERVICES
Residential Inspections: Condominiums, Houses new & old, Town houses, Duplexes, and Mobile homes
BRANDS
Haystack Home Inspections
SPECIALITIES
First-time buyers, Lawyers, Developers, and Tradesmen Strata properties & Heritage Homes
WEBSITE
http://haystackhomeinspections.com/
RETURN POLICY
Ask about our money back guarantee.
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash or Cheque
LICENSES
Consumer Protection BC License No. 54623
MEMBERSHIPS
Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors CAHPI(BC)
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Carson Dunlop Property Inspection Training Program Industrial Design Degree
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT RATE
Variable, call for a quote or check out our website.
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Following HIABC Standards of Practice
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