Haystack Home Inspections

From my first conversation with Chris I could tell he was the right guy for the job. He was just finishing a heritage home inspection, was friendly, and was willing to schedule my job in on the timeline I needed for the property's subject removal date.

The inspection was of a heritage home w/ 5 suites.

Almost immediately, Chris identified some high-level problem areas for my attention and during the inspection he was willing to provide a walkthrough of each suite when completed. The inspection was very thorough including moisture readings in concerning areas. He even lent me his laser reader so I could take measurements during the inspection, which I nearly broke.

The final report provided was well organized and included a colour-coded summary page at the end to identify key problem areas, which I used to collect estimates for repairs needed immediately.

I look forward to working with Chris again.

I always thought a home inspection was simply a formality and an extra expense.

As soon as I spoke with Chris on the phone, I knew the inspection on our new house would be much much more. Once the actual inspection happened, my expectations were exceeded. Chris was far more thorough than I could have imagined, and he patiently walked me through the entire house (inside and out) and conducted exhaustive tests to ensure we were well-informed.

Then, once we received Chris's detailed report, it was laid out in a manner that we could clearly understand. More importantly, we took the initiative to forward the report to the builder and refer to the page numbers when requesting a series of improvements. We were very happy to have the builder agree to make virtually all of the improvements, and to also have a much better understanding of our new home. The cost of the inspection (right in line with other services) became an investment rather than an expense, because we gained much more in return.

I would not just recommend, but I would INSIST buyers consider Chris for their home inspections.

I am a Realtor and have known Chris since I got my license. He has done countless home inspections for myself and my team over the past 5 plus years. Most recently Chris did an inspection for a new townhouse that my wife and I purchased. His attention to detail is second to none and I feel he is the best in the business. His reports are thorough and his way of explaining complex issues to myself and my clients is very easy to understand.

His communication, professionalism and ability to provide advice and solutions to problems is excellent. I would and do recommend Chris to anyone looking for a home inspector in and around Vancouver.

Haystack came highly recommended from our neighbor who works in the real estate industry.

We had Chris inspect our new townhouse for the purpose of gathering information for our deficiencies list. He was able to provide us with lots of useful information that we will pass on to the developer. Chris was very personable & took the time to explain all the points of the inspection, walking me through the property.

I would not hesitate to recommend Haystack & Chris & would use this company again.

Chris was referred to us by our realtor for our pre-purchase home inspection. From the moment we contacted him, he was courteous and professional and replied quickly to set up the appointment.

Chris was very detailed and communicated every aspect of the inspection list to us clearly. He pointed out all areas of concern and provided recommendations and fixes on the spot. We had many questions during the process, and he answered all of them during and even after he sent us the final report.

Recently, we have come across an issue in our condo unit's structure, which was outside of the normal home inspection scope. We decided to reach out to Chris for some advise. Not only did he reply to our late night emergency email, he actually went above and beyond and drove out to our place the very next morning. Chris then spent over an hour of his own time checking out the issue in our unit, providing suggestions as well as offering referrals to services that are required to fix the issue. After he left, he continued to research for fixes and ultimately provided us with a separate report to give to our strata.

Chris's professionalism made for a thorough home inspection at a very fair price. He was honest and genuinely wanted to provide us with all the help he could offer even after the fact. We would highly recommend Chris for anyone looking for a home inspection, he exceeded our expectations.

Thank you, Chris!

My wife and I has a townhouse inspected by Chris at Haystack Home Inspections. Chris was professional, clear, and friendly from our initial conversation throughout the process. He took the time to present his report to us in person, answering all of our questions, and promptly send us a digital copy as well. Shortly after he followed up to ensure that we had all the information we needed to make an informed decision about our new potential home. In the end we decided to move forward with our purchase. We were able to do so with confidence thanks Chris! We would certainly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a reliable, effective, professional and kind inspector. Thanks!

I can't say enough good things about working with Chris. He was thorough, very detail oriented, knowledgeable, and came prepared to document everything well and clearly. His lengthy report was a breeze to run through and understand efficiently. Chris was also early so as to have a look at the neighbouring properties for possible concerns and afterwards he walked us through everything. Chris is a good communicator and was focused on our clear understanding. I would not hesitate for a second recommending Chris or calling him again in the future.

The peace of mind that comes with a home inspection done by Chris at haystack home inspections is well worth the money. Chris was very detailed in his descriptions of the deficiencies, possible safety hazards and ways to correct them. He took the time to explain each one, as well as answer any of my questions about the property even days after the inspection. Chris is a very professional, knowledgeable and likeable guy. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have a home inspection done.

This was my 4th house purchase, 1st time using Haystack. Chris is the most knowledgeable inspector I have hired by far. He was extremely thorough, provided pictures of everything - things we could not see ourselves (from the rooftop, in the crawlspace, etc.). Service was impeccable, I did not feel rushed, he took his time to explain things. His fee was only slightly more than other similar services but he is definitely worth it. All inspectors are not equal!!! Best home inspection report in terms of the detail given. Highly recommend Chris and Haystack!

As a realtor, my buyers often ask for recommendations. I have used Chris for newer and older home inspections and he is very thorough and provides a detailed report that have helped my buyers free confident in deciding to purchase. Very professional and knowledgeable.