The Home Inspection Co

We've used Ted on several occasions. The first time we showed his report to the seller and got an extra $10K off the already agreed-upon buying price in a hot Vancouver market. The most recent time was five years ago and we still go over his report regularly to see what we need to do with the house and what we need to keep an eye on. Not only that, but we still contact him from time-to-time for his valuable advice, which he is always willing to provide. Ted's work helps me sleep better at night.

As for the price, it's peanuts compared to the overall investment. If you want to stick your head in the sand and hope everything is OK, Ted's not your guy. If you want as much information as possible so you can make the best decisions with your home, Ted's your man.

Ted is an awesome inspector. We've used four inspectors over the years. We've never found a perfect one until we hired Ted this time. Even he charges almost double compare with other inspectors we worked with, I have to say that the service he provided worth the price. He spent almost 8 hrs in my house at the inspection day, only took a short break. He came in earlier than us to check the surrounding areas. He checked the house inside out throughly and explained to us. He is very knowledgeable, i guess that's because of his experience to be a contractor. At the next day, he provided us a very detailed inspection report and prioritized the repairs that need to be down. He also provided us a lot of valuable recommendations. The most impressive thing for Ted is that his service isn't limited to the home inspection. We bought the house eventually. Since the house is quite old, there are a lot of repairs and maintenance need to be done. We consulted Ted for the difficulties we've encountered. He always gave us valuable infor/suggestions. He even went to our house to check the issue and made recommendations to us. He don't have to do that! The post-inspection service really makes Ted different with other inspectors. He really provided us super value service. I would definitely recommend Ted to others. Thanks Ted

At first I was a little hesitant due to the slightly higher price, but hiring Ted was the best investment I could have made. Ted's home inspection and report were the most thorough examination of a home that you could ever want. I accompanied Ted throughout the inspection and he was very patient and informative with all of my questions. The 'report' is much more than that. It is a custom made book that covers any and all aspects of your home from top to bottom with many sidenotes and references to use in the years to come. Ted helped me discover lots of things about the home, and allowed me to make an educated decision about the potential purchase. I would easily refer Ted and T.H.E Co to any family/friends who are thinking about buying a home.

I used Ted in 2007 when I purchased a house in Burnaby. He insisted that attend the inspection with him. I learned so much that day about my house and houses in general. The next day, he provided me with a detailed report which served as a repairs checklist. He charges twice as much as a typical home inspector but provides ten times the value. I still recommend him to my friends. The friends who don't want to pay his fee still ask to borrow the report that Ted originally prepared for me. Ted is a thorough, professional, and detail oriented Inspector. You can tell that he takes his job seriously and has your interest in mind.

Exceptional home inspection. I learned so much and appreciate Ted's willingness to continue to offer his knowledge even after the inspection is complete. Great value- will NEVER use another inpsector.

Given the leaky condo crisis in the lower mainland, I wanted to be sure that I had the best home inspection possible. So after much research I chose THE Home Inspection company. I wanted an independent home inspector, not one who was dependent on referrals from real estate agents.

Ted provided me with advice before I had even hired him. I sent him copies of the listings I was interested in and he provided advice as to what was good or bad about them.

He inspected the home I made an offer on, and it was the best investment I made in my home.

My real estate agent tried to get me to use a "cheaper" home inspector. Ted's services cost more than most other home inspectors, until you compare what he provides. His home inspection will take 2 to 3 times as long as other inspectors, because he checks every nook and cranny that is accessible to him. He inspected not just the condo unit, but also the complex.

His home inspection left me confident in the purchase I made, and he also provided the information I needed, as a first time home owner.

When my sister was looking to purchase a condo, I insisted she use Ted. She did and she was very happy. She provided a copy of the home inspection to her mortgage provider who was also impressed with the quality of the report and the home inspection.

If I buy another home, I will use THE Home Inspection Company to do the home inspection.

Ted went above and beyond what we expected and did an amazing job of showing us the deficiencies in the home, giving us suggestions for how to fix them and in what priority, general costs, and an extremely detailed report (more like a professional manual). As well, he provided us with tons of maintenance advice which we very much appreciated. He was very professional and down-to-earth about things and a genuinely nice guy who feels passionately about his job. The inspection was the best money we've spent on real estate to date and we would highly recommend him to anyone.

Prior to hiring Ted we have dealt with 3 other inspectors all of who are the typical $350, 2 hr inspection with a long checklist report at the end. One inspector we used was recommended by our realtor and he missed some MAJOR issues which we found out about after and it cost us many thousands. I would never recommend using an inspector through your realtor. In fact, don't even listen to realtor advice in regards to inspections... there is too much conflict of interest.

A book I would highly recommend is The Holmes Inspection by Mike Holmes. Read it front to back and I can guarantee that Ted meets all the criteria of an excellent inspector and is very much worth the cost.

Our first home buying experience- The seller's background was home renovator & realtor. Without Ted's experience & 100% dedication on the buyers side, I would not have the opportunity to evaluate the home purchase confidently with leveled playing field. Realtors are not your friend....Ted is.

Best money I've every spent.

I consulted Ted when considering a purchase of an older home and his thourough professionalism prevented me from making a costly mistake.

I went on to puchase a different older home in the same nighbourhood and have never looked back.

I wouldn't heatiate to use Ted's services in furture or to recommend him to family and friends.

We recently purchased our first detached home in the Fraser Valley and wanted to get a honest assessment of the house. We were nervous about choosing the right inspector for the job. After talking with Ted and meeting him in person, we knew we had hired the right home inspector. He not only provided us with a comprehensive, in-depth assessment of the home, but published a personalized, detailed, and easy to read report that prioritizes improvements to be done. Ted's services do not end when the inspection is complete. He is there for homeowners when you need that expert opinion from someone you trust. We could not be happier with the service Ted provided, and would re hire him for any home inspection need and recommend him to our friends.

Andy and Ryan
Coquitlam, BC