The selection rests on a score out of 100 built from public data — Google reviews (35 pts), experience (30), credentials (15), local presence (15), bonus (5) — with no commission or advertising; each profile shows, where they exist, the credential and the register where it can be checked. Selection current as of June 12, 2026.
A home inspector assesses a property's real condition — roof, structure, foundation, plumbing, electrical, insulation — and delivers a written report, usually with photos, that can weigh heavily in your negotiation or surface costly repairs before you buy. Quality varies widely from one inspector to the next. Before hiring, verify the licence or professional accreditation that applies in the province, genuine experience with the type of building involved, and a clear, thorough sample report. Payotte verifies the accreditation and local presence of the inspector it recommends in each Vancouver sector, and publishes only one — the highest-scoring on objective criteria.
Which home inspector should you choose in Vancouver?
Start with the home inspector selected in your sector: in Vancouver, Payotte lists 7, one per sector (7 of 8 sectors covered), scored 76 to 91 out of 100 from public data; then check their credential at the source (bodies and registers below).
The scores. All 7 profiles reach the 70/100 threshold and carry the Verified or Recommended status (1 Recommended: the professional confirmed the profile personally). "Verified" means the profile's data was checked at its source. The score adds up Google reviews (35 pts), experience (30), credentials (15), declared local presence (15) and bonus (5), from public data and what the professional states in writing; each profile publishes the breakdown, criterion by criterion.
Where to check the credential. Body shown on the profiles: Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI) for all 7 (a professional association, not a licence: it confirms membership). The credential number is published on 6 of the 7 profiles. The register exists so the public can check their own professional before hiring them.
How Payotte chooses. In each sector, Payotte selects a single home inspector: an editorial selection made on this public-data grid, not a city-wide ranking; a higher score in another sector does not make a professional "the best" in Vancouver. No professional pays to be selected and Payotte earns no commission (selection method).
Home inspectors near Vancouver and elsewhere in British Columbia
Elsewhere in British Columbia, Payotte selects 14 home inspectors in 9 cities, one per sector. Cities are listed from nearest to farthest from Vancouver, as the crow flies.
- RichmondKevin Choi (70/100)
- Surrey6 home inspectors, one per sector
- CoquitlamMichael Juri (74/100)
- Nanaimo1 home inspector
- AbbotsfordDaniel Fedosenko (77/100)
- Victoria1 home inspector
- Kamloops1 home inspector
- KelownaErich Kamprath (71/100)
- Prince George1 home inspector
The Vancouver real estate market
As of October 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,068,600, down 5.2% year-over-year.
Scope: Metro Vancouver (territoire GVR) · Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR) · Oct 2026. — Source : Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR)
The other verified professionals in Vancouver
- Real Estate Broker — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
- Mortgage Broker — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
- Real Estate Lawyer — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
- Certified Appraiser — Vancouver 8 sectors covered
Frequently asked questions
The Vancouver real estate market
As of October 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,068,600, down 5.2% year-over-year.
Who are the best home inspectors in Vancouver in 2026?
Payotte publishes no absolute ranking: it selects one home inspector per sector, scored out of 100 from public data. In Vancouver, 7 are selected for 2026 (7 of 8 sectors covered): Shawn Anderson (Downtown–West End, 91/100); Michael Zegarra (East Vancouver, 90/100); David Fairbairn (Burnaby, 90/100), and the others in the table above. Elsewhere in British Columbia, 14 more in 9 cities.
What does a home inspector check in Vancouver?
A pre-purchase inspection looks, in 2 to 4 hours, at what is visible and accessible: foundation, roof, drainage, plumbing, electrical, heating, insulation, windows, basement and attic. It takes nothing apart and does not guarantee there are no hidden defects. Payotte publishes a full room-by-room checklist.
Does a home inspector need a licence?
In British Columbia, a licence is mandatory: check it on the Consumer Protection BC website.
How is the Vancouver home inspector selected?
Payotte applies an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), professional title verifiable at the regulator's or body's register (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising. The licence number is published so you can check it yourself at the regulator's register.
Does Payotte earn a commission?
No. Payotte is a free, independent, ad-free service. No commission is earned and no professional pays to be selected.
How much does a home inspection cost?
Across Canada, budget roughly $500 for a residential pre-purchase inspection — the working figure used by both CMHC and WOWA's closing-cost calculator (updated August 2025). The buyer pays, usually as part of an inspection condition in the offer to purchase.
No provincial association outside Quebec publishes an official province-by-province fee schedule, so treat this as a national reference point rather than a local quote.
Sources: CMHC — How much will my home really cost? · WOWA — Closing costs calculator (Aug 2025)