Michael Zegarra is Payotte's verified home inspector for East Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 7, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 55060, declared, 10 years of experience (since 2016), 5/5 across 594 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 7, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified June 7, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 34/35 | |
| Experience | 21/30 | |
| Licence | 11/15 | |
| Local presence | 15/15 | |
| Bonus | 5/5 |
Vancouver, BC V6M 2W2 (Zegarra Residential Inspections Inc.) Get directions ↗
Languages : English
CAHPI-BC
N° 55060
Assumed active — not yet verified on the register
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Specialty : Greater Vancouver home, townhouse, condo and commercial inspections; thermal imaging; first-time buyers and investors
Local presence : east-vancouver
Why this reference : Michael Zegarra is an accredited owner-inspector and member in good standing of HIABC and Consumer Protection BC, though his exact tenure and Google metrics need confirmation.
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- CAHPI-BC licence — to confirm on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 594 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 7, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in East Vancouver in 2026?
Michael Zegarra is Payotte's verified home inspector for East Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 7, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 55060, declared, 10 years of experience (since 2016), 5/5 across 594 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 7, 2026 (Google reviews).
What is the East Vancouver real estate market like in 2026?
Detached home sales across Metro Vancouver rose 14% year-over-year in April 2026 even as multi-family sales fell, and East Vancouver's relatively affordable, multiplex-eligible detached lots sit squarely on the rising side of that divergence. (Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (REBGV), Metro Vancouver MLS statistics, April 2026 (released May 2026). https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report/april-2026.html)
How was the best home inspector in East Vancouver 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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