This is our second time that we have utilized the services of Haystack Home Inspections. Our first time was about a year ago when were were looking to put an offer on a duplex in Burnaby. This time we called up Haystack to do an inspection for our house that we had already moved into 7 months prior. We wanted a home inspection because we knew that the previous owner/flipper had cut some corners in the renovations and we wanted to know if there were issues we needed to address in our continued ownership of the place. Chris at Haystack did a fantastic job of being thorough and being informative with his inspection. Both times he produce a wonderfully detailed report (70 pages) with important photos of the property and in depth explanations. His ability to pick up a wide variety of issues showed that he was very knowledgeable in his field and speaks to great experience in his work. I would highly recommend Chris and Haystack to anyone looking for a home inspector whether you're looking to buy or just to cover your bases after you've bought.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $500.00
- What could this company do to improve their services?
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Company Response
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to put together such a nice review. There is a lot of house flipping going on in the Lower Mainland in recent years as people speculate. While some of the renovations are done well the vast majority have issues. Though most of the flips are done without permits even the ones that do have city planning permission may have significant defects that can put you and your family at risk. I am glad you enjoyed the detailed reporting. I hear from other inspectors all the time that reports of this length are unnecessary, you don't need all that detail, all those photos. At Haystack Home Inspections we put together comprehensive reports with lots of photos because it helps our clients make informed decisions. We take the time to explain things in easy everyday terms so that most people can understand the implications of the identified issues. If for some reason you need more details, we are here to fill in any blanks. Thanks again for sharing your Vancouver home inspection experience. Sincerely, Chris Thompson