In Vancouver, Payotte selected one verified home inspector for 2026 in each of the 7 covered sectors: Shawn Anderson (Downtown–West End, 91/100); Michael Zegarra (East Vancouver, 90/100); David Fairbairn (Burnaby, 90/100); Ryan Walton (North Vancouver, 86/100); Peter Jesal (Kitsilano–Point Grey, 77/100); and 2 more in the list below. The selection rests on public data — Google reviews, years of experience, licence or membership, local presence — with no commission or advertising; each one's credential can be checked at the issuing body's register.
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.
The Vancouver real estate market
As of September 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,075,900, down 5.5% year-over-year.
Scope: Metro Vancouver (territoire GVR) · Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR) · Sep 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 September 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Vancouver stood at $1,075,900, down 5.5% year-over-year.
How many Vancouver sectors have a verified home inspector?
7 of 8 sectors listed in Vancouver. Payotte publishes ONE professional per sector and trade: the table above lists every covered sector, with the selected name and its score out of 100.
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), active provincial licence (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 appear on the site.
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)