Get a Deeper Home Inspection
Nanaimo’s Licensed Home Inspection Pros, Open 7 Days a Week From 8am to 8pm.
Call Now: 250-993-2070
Email: james@Bloodhound.ca
Online Booking: Request an Inspection
“James was extremely knowledgeable about the home inspection, and was able to easily explain what all of the report details meant to me as a buyer. His report was thorough and his communications were fast and efficient. I highly recommend Bloodhound Home Inspections to anyone looking for a great overall experience for inspection services.”
Emily Mead, Victoria, BC.
Meet the Team
James Tillapaugh, the founder and chief hound at Bloodhound, comes from a family of builders. So he became a barber. Then, after years of being out of the business, he felt a yearning to get back. That’s when he started on the path to becoming a home inspector. What he found in common between the two professions was that focusing on the details makes all the difference in the world.
“Hi, I’m James Tillapaugh, Licensed Home Inspector”
“I became a home inspector because I wanted to help people make sensible decisions — especially firsttime home buyers. I own a home on the Island. I’ve lived here my whole life, and I love it. But in the rush to buy, I see many people get blinded by the wrong things: how high the ceilings are, for example, versus the condition of the house’s foundation. The kind of things that can lead to a ‘money pit.’ You ought to know what you’re getting into before you buy. Because finding out your foundation leaks after you've bought is a soul-crusher. That’s why we created the slogan ‘we dig deeper’.”
Why Bloodhound?
Our Pledge
More thorough inspections. Better training. Higher ethical standards.
What does we dig deeper mean?
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BC Government license not enough.
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We Work for You
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Visit the Bloodhound Pledge/Vision/Mission/ page.
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Our Home Inspection Services
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What's a Buyers Home Inspection?
Make your next move with confidence. Our buyer’s home inspection goes deeper, giving you total confidence before you put your money down. Other’s benefits include:
- Identifies defects the home may have
- Focuses you on the most important issues and next steps
- Alert you to items that may need further review
- Provides maintenance tips and recommendations for further education
- See what we inspect
What's a Pre-offer Home Inspection?
Reduce your risk when making a subject-freeoffer. In a highly competitive market like Nanaimo, a pre-offer home inspection lets you make a subject-free bid with less stress. You can:
- Enter an unconditional bid with confidence
- Know what the risks are before making an offer
- Get a leg up on other buyers without sacrificing your due diligence
- Helps you justify a potentially lower bid with documented evidence
- See what we inspect
What's a Seller’s Home Inspection?
For the smart home seller. Be the first to know. Give yourself peace of mind by getting your home inspected before you put it on the market. Fix or disclose potential deficiencies prior to listing, saving you time, money, and stress.
- Get a heads-up on what your prospective buyer’s inspector might find
- Opportunity to make necessary repairs to get top dollar for your home
- Head off counter offers and minimize the risk of buyers walking away
- Accurately price your property and enhance your home’s appeal
- Additional disclosure protection
- See what we inspect
What's a New Home Warranty Inspection?
Most 2-5-10 warranties give you one-year coverage for materials and labor. Get your new-home-warranty inspection before it’s too late. What you’ll get:
- Clearly documented deficiency list
How it Works
A Simple and Transparent Process
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Get Your Spot
Spaces fill quickly. Either use our online booking form or call 250-893-2070 with:
- Your contact info
- The inspection address
- Your preferred inspection date & time
We’ll email you an inspection agreement to complete online. See the agreement now
- Arrange access
Your realtor will need to arrange access with the seller-side, so let them know our scheduled start-time and walk-through time. Alternatively, we can contact your realtor and do this for you.
- The inspection
Typically, your inspection will take about 2.5 hours. Afterwards, please join us for a detailed presentation onsite (the walkthrough). See what we inspect.
- Payment
Payment is due onsite at the inspection. We accept cash, cheque, or credit card. Can’t make it to the inspection? We’ll send a link that makes online payment a breeze. We also accept e-transfer
- Your Bloodhound report
We will email you an in-depth PDF report on the same day. If you have questions, feel free to call us. What’s in my report?
What Your Bloodhound Inspection Includes
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We Inspect
- Structure and Foundation
- Attics and Crawlspaces
- Insulation in unfinished areas
- Ventilation of Attics and Foundation Areas
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Roofs Gutters and Drainage
- Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Decks and Porches Stairs and Guards
- Site Conditions Where Likely to Affect the Home
We also inspect and operate:
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Kitchen and Bathroom Ventilation
- Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets
- Water Heaters
- A Representative Sampling of Lights and Receptacles
- A Representative Sampling of Windows and Doors
- Installed Appliances
View the full detailed Scope of Inspection here
What’s in Your Report
You won’t find our faces buried in a tablet during the inspection. That's because when we're onsite,we're inspecting! Your Bloodhound report is prepared with care after the inspection and delivered on the same day. You’ll you get our actual thoughts and recommendations in writing.
The unbiased truth. Your comprehensive Bloodhound report is clear, concise, and helps you focus on next steps. Your report will include the following:
- Clear documentation of the home’s major systems and materials
- Concise descriptions of any defects we find, including clear digital photos for clarity
- Recommendations for repairs, replacement, maintenance, and
- If required, recommendations for further investigation or questions to ask the seller
Upfront Pricing
Calculate your Home Inspection Price
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Multi-family/Condo Pricing:
Duplex (both sides): Add $ 150
Condo unit-only inspection: Subtract $ 100.00
Townhomes: Same price as single-family homes
Any additional detached structures (garage, cottage, studio etc.)? Give us a call.
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Contact
Fill out our inspection request form and we’ll be right with you.
Or call/text 250-893-2070, email James@bloodhound.ca