Haystack Home Inspections

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Vancouver BC V6H 1B2
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Caroline C from Vancouver
Caroline C from Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

Condo inspection

Chris was professional and reliable the entire time I dealt with him, from before I decided to retain him (on calls) and through to the end, following the inspection and after the report was finished. He was thorough in the inspection and his report was very clear; he obviously knows his stuff. The whole thing was painless and made so easy. We are definitely using him again for our next place!

Approximate cost of services:
$375.00
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Hello Caroline, I am glad your experience from the initial inquiry through to the report and follow-up was professional and easy. When it’s time for your next place I’ll be more then glad to help. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

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

Condo & Building Inspection

Chris at Haystack Inspections is awesome. He fit us in for an inspection the next day. He was professional and did an amazing job of informing us on the home before we made our purchase. We received a 55 page report on the home after the inspection and Chis sat down with us at the end of the inspection and went over his findings. He also pointed out numerous safety concerns for us to look at since we have 3 children.
We are so glad we went with Chris and feel we made a better informed decision to purchase our new home. I will recommend him to all my family and friends and will for sure use him again in the future.
Wayne

Approximate cost of services:
$415.00
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Hi Wayne, Thanks for talking about your experience with Haystack Home Inspections. Trying to make sure you and your family are safe is just part of a successful town home inspection. I look forward to helping any of your friends and family. Good luck in your new home and call with any questions. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

Mate Zvicer  from Port Moody
Mate Zvicer from Port Moody
1 review Pitt Meadows, BC
10/10

Home inspection

Chris inspected a home we had an offer on. He was amazing, nothing was missed, and he let us tag along through the entire inspection. His report after was very detailed and helpful. I would recommend him 110%!

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Hi Mate, Amazing is always a nice word to hear from a client, thank you. I am glad your home inspection report was helpful in reaching your decision and I look forward to working with you again when you find something more suitable. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

HR from Burnaby
HR from Burnaby
1 review Surrey, BC
10/10

home inspection

We HIGHLY recommend Chris Thompson at Haystack Home Inspection to take care of your home inspection needs. We are first time home buyers which entailed a lot of stressful situations. With Chris’ mastery of his craft, knowledge and thoroughness, he removed a lot of the burdens off our shoulder. He covered all the bases (from crawl space to skylight) He also answered all the questions we asked him. His detailed, easy to read and very thorough report was received in less than a day. We ended up purchasing the house after a little re-negotiation about a couple of items that came out from the report. Home inspection is one of the most important variable when buying a house. You want to get the best person for the job. Chris is your man!

Approximate cost of services:
$560.00
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HR, The best part of this profession is the thanks proffered on us by our clients at the end of each home inspection. As a reward it is a pretty great one and we take it seriously. Doing our best job each and every inspection helps to assure that reward. Having our client feel they can reach out to us even after the inspection is complete is another part of the service. Good luck in your new home. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

Dave Wiebe from Surrey
Dave Wiebe from Surrey
1 review Surrey, BC
10/10

Home inspection

We needed a home inspection within the week, and after seeing the reviews on this site I had decided to try Chris from Haystack Home Inspections.
The inspection was fantastic! I followed Chris around all day with my dad and wife asking him questions about all the items he was pointing out. He was happy to answer all of our questions throughout the day, giving us an excellent summary of everything to be aware of.

Chris later provided us the report by email that is full of pictures and detailed descriptions with suggestions. I was not expecting such a complete and detailed report, and I must admit to having shown it off to friends and family boasting about how excellent a job Chris had done.

Chris has made it very clear that we can call him in the future with any questions about our house or his report. He has even called to follow up with us if we ended up purchasing the house and to wish us his congratulations.

Thank you Chris!

Approximate cost of services:
$505.00
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Hello David, I love helping first time buyers and when they bring their parents along it always adds another dimension to the inspection. When you ask questions you get to know your property better and that is the whole purpose of an inspection. I believe in the adage that there is no such thing as a dumb question and we’ve had to answer some interesting ones. Your boasting of the report is likely connected to your pride in home ownership and for our part Haystack Home Inspections will take the compliment. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

Tanga Arthurs from Pitt Meadows
Tanga Arthurs from Pitt Meadows
2 reviews Pitt Meadows, BC
10/10

Home Inspection

I work in commercial construction however residential construction is not my strongpoint. I needed to hire someone with the technical ability and knowledge to give me solid information on my biggest investment. If your looking to hire a home inspector I highly recommend Chris Thompson as he is very thorough and will give you the information you need on your investment.

Approximate cost of services:
$570.00
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Hi Tanga, Inspecting your Pitt Meadows home was my pleasure and thanks for taking the time to write this review. Know that at Haystack Home Inspections your service goes beyond the delivery of the report. Contact me with any questions when you get in your new home. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

paige from Vancouver
paige from Vancouver
1 review Port Coquitlam, BC
10/10

inspection

Chris was able to fit us in on short notice and still had our report to us early the next morning. He took the time to walk us around the entire place both inside and outside to show us first hand the issues we were dealing with. Having a home inspection was the best money we had ever spent. Chris saved us from purchasing a home which looked fine at first but was riddled with more issues than we were willing to take on. Since we are continuing our search we will be calling you again soon Chris!

Approximate cost of services:
$530.00
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Hi Paige, Sorry to hear you are still looking for a new place to call home. Having an inspector that will allow you to tag along on an inspection allows you to learn more about your prospective home. Some of the things you find out may leave you questioning your purchase. I am glad to hear your town home inspection was the BEST MONEY YOU EVER SPENT. When you are ready to make another offer I will be there to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to pass along your experience with Haystack Home Inspections. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

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

Home Inspection

We needed a home inspection on short notice and our realtors highly recommended Chris from Haystack Home Inspections. Chris was more than willing to complete an inspection for us with only a few hours notice (on a long weekend, no less)! Very kind of him to squeeze us in.

The inspection itself was impeccable and very thorough. At the end, Chris provided an excellent summary of his findings, starting with major/deal-breaker items. After that, Chris walked us from room to room and went through all of the minor issues with the property. Later in the day Chris sent us a report that provides a written summary of the inspection. This report was packed with pictures, which is definitely a strength of Chris’s work.

Perhaps most importantly is that we really got the sense that Chris was sincerely concerned with helping us make a correct and informed decision about the property we were considering. Chris was more than happy to talk further about the inspection when we called him a couple days later to ask a few more questions. The cherry on top was when Chris sent us an email to check in and see if we had ended up purchasing the place. The fact that Chris remembered when we were making our offer and was willing to take time out of his day to check in to see how things had went really spoke volumes about how considerate and thoughtful he is.

If you need a home inspector, look no further than Chris. We would strongly recommend him to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$385.00
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Wow Kevin, Talk about considerate. I am very flattered by your review of Haystack Home Inspections. You are correct; I do care about my clients and want to help them reach the right decision. It important clients understand the true condition of their prospective purchase. What is right for some people might not be right for others. I also always want my clients to know they can contact me anytime with their questions. I hope your new Vancouver condo is everything you hoped it will be. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

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

Home Inspection

We were very much happy about the Chris's inspection and his report. It was very clear and tips to help. Its definitely useful report to get the things sorted out. I would highly recommend Chris and his company.

Approximate cost of services:
$580.00
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Hello Anand, Significant effort goes into each inspection and report. It’s nice to hear that you find the report has uses beyond making your purchasing decision. Sincerely, Chris Thompson.

Carole H. from Port Coquitlam
Carole H. from Port Coquitlam
3 reviews Port Coquitlam, BC
10/10

Pre-purchase home inspection

We were very happy with the home inspection conducted by Chris at Haystack Home Inspections. Despite the miserably rainy day, Chris did a very thorough inspection and took the time to explain everything well when he was done. His written report was also detailed and provided a great reference for us when deciding which reno projects to tackle first. He was very pleasant to work with and happy to answer questions. I would definitely use/recommend Haystack Home Inspections in the future. Thanks again, Don and Carole H.

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$500.00
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Hi Carole, Getting soaked to the bone, banged in the head, sore muscles, and dirt under our fingernails is all part of a Haystack Home Inspection. We want to get to and see everything we can for our clients. Thanks for recognizing this commitment. When we get back to a dry spot we want to record everything we saw in an easy to understand way. We appreciate our clients taking to the time to recommend us and want them to be repeat clients. So if you need any help in the future whether it’s a question or another inspection please let us know. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

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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.

Home Inspection | Condo Inspection | Town Home Inspection

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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