David Fairbairn is Payotte's verified home inspector for Burnaby, Vancouver, as of June 5, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 60397, declared, 16 years of experience (since 2010), 4.9/5 across 215 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 5, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified June 5, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 33/35 | |
| Experience | 26/30 | |
| Licence | 11/15 | |
| Local presence | 15/15 | |
| Bonus | 1/5 |
david@fairbairninspections.com
205-810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9 Get directions ↗
Languages : English
CAHPI-BC
N° 60397
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Specialty : Metro Vancouver home, condo, townhouse and commercial inspections; thermal imaging, mold and radon
Local presence : burnaby
Why this reference : David Fairbairn runs one of Vancouver's highest-rated inspection firms with a stated specialty in Burnaby condos and townhouses, though his exact tenure and Google review volume need confirmation.
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- 4.9★ rating, 215 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 5, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in Burnaby in 2026?
David Fairbairn is Payotte's verified home inspector for Burnaby, Vancouver, as of June 5, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 60397, declared, 16 years of experience (since 2010), 4.9/5 across 215 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 5, 2026 (Google reviews).
What is the Burnaby real estate market like in 2026?
Metro Vancouver saw 6,684 new listings in April 2026, 15.5% above the ten-year seasonal average, with market analysts flagging a condo surplus in tower-dense areas including parts of Burnaby such as Metrotown and Brentwood. (Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (REBGV), Metro Vancouver MLS statistics, April 2026 (released May 2026); figures are Metro-wide, with Burnaby noted qualitatively by GVR analysts. https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report/april-2026.html)
How was the best home inspector in Burnaby 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 (CAHPI-BC).
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