Nanaimo's Best Home Inspections. Period

We dig deeper to uncover a home's hidden story, so you can buy with confidence.

Contact us today and book a home inspection.

WHY US?

Get reliable, complete information so you can make a smart decision. Every time.

  1. Skilled professionals with construction backgrounds

  2. Fully detailed inspection reports

  3. Things that you actually need to know

  4. We know what we're doing

  5. Watch Mack's home inspection story

  6. Read our reviews

YOUR
OPTIONS.

Arm yourself with the facts before you list, begin negotiations, or complete a purchase.

1

Before you
MAKE AN OFFER

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Before you
MAKE A PURCHASE

3

Before you
MAKE A LISTING

We inspect it all

Structure
Foundations, framing, basements + decks
Roof
Roof covering, flashing, skylights, chimneys + gutters
Exteriors
Siding, flashing, doors, sample of windows + grading
Electrical
Panels, wiring, lights + outlets
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, supply and drain
plumbing + water heaters
Heating
Heating /cooling systems, furnaces + fireplaces
Interiors
Walls, ceilings, floors, kitchens + bathrooms
Attic & Crawlspaces
Insulation & Ventilation
Exhaust fans, attic + crawlspace ventilation
View the full scope of inspection here (pdf)

We inspect it all

Structure
Foundation, framing, basement + deck
Roof
Roof, flashing, skylight, chimney + gutter
Exteriors
Siding, flashing, door, window + site
Electrical
Panel, wiring, light + outlet
Plumbing
Fixture, supply plumbing + water heater
Heating
Heat /cool system, furnace + fireplace
Interiors
Wall, ceiling, floor, kitchen + bathroom
Attic /Crawlspaces / Insulation & Ventilation
Including fans, attic + crawlspace ventilation

How it works.

Easy steps to make the process foolproof and trouble-free

1. Book an expert

Call 250-893-2070 or use our online booking form. We'll email you our service agreement.

2. Arrange Access

Let your REALTOR know to arrange access with the seller side. Or we can contact your REALTOR on your behalf.

3. We do our stuff

The process takes about 2.5 hours, depending on the home.

4. Same-day inspections results

Join us after the inspection for a detailed presentation including photo slideshow.

5. Get the full report

We'll email your report on the same day, before midnight.

6. What it will cost

Transparent pricing based on the square feet of the property.

Meet your inspector

Know who you're dealing with and why we're worth the trust you put in us.

James Tillapaugh

Licensed Home Inspector #67877

From a family of builders, James knows the construction industry from the inside out. But the construction industry doesn’t stand still, so staying on top of new techniques combined with understanding of traditional old-school skills, secrets and tricks puts James into the top tier of Home Inspectors - anywhere.

New research is showing that many of the old tried and true techniques are no longer valid and here in Nanaimo, concerns over seismic hazards and water penetration James Tillapaugh in particular have caused a complete rewrite of the building code with energy efficiency becoming a crucial factor for all our homes, new and old. Trust James, and get the best of both worlds.

From a family of builders, James knows construction from the inside out. Staying ontop of new techniques combined with understanding of traditional old- school skills, secrets and tricks puts James into the top tier of Home Inspectors - anywhere.

Here in Nanaimo, concerns over seismic hazards and water penetration have caused a complete rewrite of the building code with energy efficiency becoming a crucial factor for all our homes, new and old.

So trust James, and get the best of both worlds.

HIABC Accredited Home Inspector

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Watch Mack's Inspection Story

Mack Friesen talks about how his home inspection potentially saved him $100K!

Contact Us

Ready to discuss your inspection? Contact us and lets get started.

Email james@bloodhound.ca or fill in the information below.

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Or simply call us today at 250-873-2070 to find out how we can help you make the right decision.

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