Ryan Walton is Payotte's verified home inspector for North Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 12, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 84125, active and verified on the public register, 22 years of experience (since 2004), 5/5 across 168 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (CAHPI-BC register and Google reviews).
Verified June 12, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 33/35 | |
| Experience | 29/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 9/15 | |
| Bonus | 0/5 |
CAHPI-BC
N° 84125
Active — CPBC #84125, verified on Consumer Protection BC (June 5, 2026); listing confirmed directly by the professional (email, June 12, 2026)
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Specialty : North Vancouver and North Shore home, new-build and renovation inspections
Local presence : north-vancouver
Why this reference : Ryan Walton of InText Inspections is a former municipal building inspector who now teaches the BCIT Home Inspector program and holds 95+ five-star reviews, anchoring him strongly on the North Shore. Listing confirmed directly by the professional (email, June 12, 2026).
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- ✓ Recommended by Payotte (#1 in the sector) — full verification: identity, licence and contact details confirmed directly with the professional (June 12, 2026).
- CAHPI-BC licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 168 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 12, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best home inspector in North Vancouver in 2026?
Ryan Walton is Payotte's verified home inspector for North Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 12, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — CAHPI-BC licence no. 84125, active and verified on the public register, 22 years of experience (since 2004), 5/5 across 168 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 12, 2026 (CAHPI-BC register and Google reviews).
What is the North Vancouver real estate market like in 2026?
Metro Vancouver held 16,236 active listings at the end of April 2026, about 38% above the ten-year seasonal average and up nearly 10% month-over-month, giving North Vancouver buyers across both the City and District unusual choice. (Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (REBGV), Metro Vancouver MLS statistics, April 2026 (released May 2026); active-listing figures are Metro-wide. https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report/april-2026.html)
How was the best home inspector in North 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?
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