Kevin Choi is Payotte's verified home inspector for Richmond, as of June 17, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Consumer Protection BC licence no. 74167, declared, 5 years of experience (since 2021), 4.9/5 across 96 Google reviews. Payotte score: 66/100. Data verified on June 17, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified June 17, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 26/35 | |
| Experience | 15/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 10/15 | |
| Bonus | 0/5 |
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N° 74167
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Local presence : Richmond
Why this reference : Kevin Choi earns a Payotte score of 66/100 — backed by a 4.9★ Google rating across 96 reviews, 5 years of experience (since 2021) and an active Consumer Protection BC licence. That makes them the verified home inspector for Richmond.
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- 4.9★ rating, 96 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 17, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in Richmond in 2026?
Kevin Choi is Payotte's verified home inspector for Richmond, as of June 17, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Consumer Protection BC licence no. 74167, declared, 5 years of experience (since 2021), 4.9/5 across 96 Google reviews. Payotte score: 66/100. Data verified on June 17, 2026 (Google reviews).
What is the Richmond real estate market like in 2026?
In May 2026, the MLS® HPI composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver (GVR coverage area, which includes Richmond) was $1,100,700, down 6.2% year-over-year, with a sales-to-active listings ratio of 13.1% indicating a balanced market approaching buyers’ territory. (Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) — Monthly MLS® Housing Market Report, Metro Vancouver, May 2026. https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report/may-2026.html)
How was the best home inspector in Richmond selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (Consumer Protection BC).
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