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Giving you the peace of mind you need to make the right decision since 1992

AmeriSpec is the Greater Vancouver home inspection national brand you can trust from coast-to-coast. We also offer registered Greater Vancouver Energy Advisors who can provide an EnerGuide home evaluation to help you save money by making your home more energy efficient. 
 
Voted the #1 home inspection company by BobVila™ and Forbes Advisor, we have more than 35 years of experience and over two million home inspections performed. AmeriSpec’s in-depth home inspection training for Greater Vancouver home inspectors combines classroom instruction, in-field home inspections, and hands-on technical training in our cutting-edge facility.  
 
Beyond our comprehensive homeowner energy evaluation, AmeriSpec offers Greater Vancouver EnerGuide labels and Energy Star certifications for home builders. Plus, we deliver in demand Greater Vancouver home inspection specialty services that exceed home buyer, first time home buyer, home seller, and real estate agent expectations. 

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BUYER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Buying a home can be an anxious time. You have found the home of your dreams, but are concerned that it may have poor workmanship or problems such as cracks in the foundation, old or deteriorating plumbing, a faulty heating system, or unsafe or dated electrical wiring. It’s because of these possible problems that you should call the professionals at AmeriSpec for a home inspection before buying a house.

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ENERGY EVALUATIONS
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Want your home as energy efficient as possible? AmeriSpec inspection services offer energy assessments across the country through the EnerGuide for Houses and Energy Star Programs.

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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES

A new home inspection is your chance to make sure that the work you requested and were promised is complete. You can ascertain what work remains to be done and what work needs to be corrected or redone. Don’t skip this important step in the process. Plan a full tour of your new home in the presence of your contractor and a qualified inspector from AmeriSpec.

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SELLER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Pre-listing home inspection reports available to view for FREE online – anytime, anywhere. AmeriSpec OnDemand is here to change the way pre-listing home inspections work!
AmeriSpec OnDemand is a website offering full AmeriSpec pre-sale home inspection reports.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

Helping you understand your business is our business.
An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection will give you the answers you need about your property. A single walk-through is all it takes for our trained commercial property inspectors to survey the building, review appropriate documentation, and conduct interviews, if needed, in order to determine the property’s condition and give you the peace of mind you need.

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MOULD TESTING

Breathe Easy With An AmeriSpec Mould Inspection
What is Mould? Is it really a health concern? Some moulds are more hazardous than others, and different people have different responses to mould exposure. Those with allergies, existing respiratory conditions or suppressed immune systems are especially susceptible to health problems from mould exposure.

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A fireplace or wood burning stove makes any room in your house feel warm and cozy. They can also become a problem when trying to secure insurance.

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HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

As your home ages there is great value in getting a home maintenance inspection. The inspection is similar to the one done at time of purchase. The inspector will be able to identify items that require maintenance or repair.

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There's no place quite like your home.

AmeriSpec is North America’s leading home inspection service. With our 1996 purchase by ServiceMaster, we became part of the largest and most trusted home service provider in the world. The AmeriSpec name is the industry standard for quality, service and value. With over 75 franchise licences from coast-to-coast, AmeriSpec Canada conducts more home inspections, and serves more satisfied customers than anyone else in the country. There truly is no place quite like your home!

For more information on our parent company, ServiceMaster of Canada, please visit www.servicemaster.ca.

Our Greater Vancouver Home Inspection Team

Gary Brisebois
BC Licensed Inspector

Gary Brisebois is the business owner of AmeriSpec Home Inspection of the Greater Vancouver Lower Mainland. Since 1992, Gary has steadily expanded his local team of certified home inspectors. All of his inspectors are trained by AmeriSpec at a state-of-the-art facility which combines classroom instruction, in-field inspections and hands-on technical training.

Gary is a BC-Licensed Home Inspector, Commercial Inspector and member of HIABC. Gary is an avid golfer, curler, and skier and enjoys spending his spare time building a cabin in a remote part of our beautiful province. Since 1981, Gary and his wife and two children have called North Vancouver home.

Gary Brisebois is the business owner of AmeriSpec Home Inspection of the Greater Vancouver Lower Mainland. Since 1992, Gary has steadily expanded his local team of certified home inspectors. All of his inspectors are trained by AmeriSpec at a state-of-the-art facility which combines classroom instruction, in-field inspections and hands-on technical training.

Gary is a BC-Licensed Home Inspector, Commercial Inspector and member of HIABC. Gary is an avid golfer, curler, and skier and enjoys spending his spare time building a cabin in a remote part of our beautiful province. Since 1981, Gary and his wife and two children have called North Vancouver home.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

5/5

“ Straight forward talk.
Not alarmist, tells it like it is and talks through any issues.”

Marco Reichgeld

North Vancouver, BC

5/5
“Conall was great – I really appreciated his insights on the condo. He is also great at communication and was able to explain things to me well. He provided a great and thorough inspection that helped me decide to proceed with the purchase. Also Jane at the office was great at coordinating the inspection on short notice.”
C.G.

New Westminster, BC

5/5

“Great home inspectors. Easy to reach. Helpful. They like to educate me (realtor) and my clients.”

Frederick Trudeau

Vancouver, BC

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Our Greater Vancouver House Inspectors Proudly Serve…

AmeriSpec of Greater Vancouver home inspection services provide residential home inspections, energy evaluations and related ancillary services in the following areas:

  • Vancouver
  • North Vancouver
  • West Vancouver
  • Bowen Island
  • Squamish
  • Whistler
  • Burnaby
  • Surrey
  • Delta
  • White Rock
  • Richmond
  • New Westminster
  • Ladner
  • Tsawwassen
  • Maple Ridge
  • Pitt Meadows

Have a question? ​Call us at (604) 430-0343. 7 days a week.

Our Partners

AMJ Campbell

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Moving just got a little more affordable for AmeriSpec customers. For both local and long-distance moves, you can take advantage of price matching and FREE supplies from AMJ Campbell, Canada’s largest coast-to-coast mover.

The Brick

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AmeriSpec is proud to have partnered with The Brick to give our customers a very special offer. AmeriSpec customers will now be able to furnish and decorate their homes for less, by taking advantage of special company prices on The Brick’s large selection of home appliances and decorating items.

eRenovate

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AmeriSpec is proud to have partnered with eRenovate; an app that connects you with verified reliable and trustworthy home improvement professionals. The eRenovate guarantee; a $25,000 deposit protection and a 90-day workmanship warranty, provides homeowners with unprecedented value and peace of mind.

MoveSnap

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As an AmeriSpec customer, you’re entitled to a FREE account with MoveSnap! This online concierge will help you with every step of the moving process, and all of the tasks are easy to see and manage on the dashboard. MoveSnap will help you with transferring utilities and home services, changing your address to redirect mail, updating your address on important documents, hiring movers, renting a truck, and more.
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Home Binder

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FREE with every AmeriSpec home inspection, HomeBinder is a free digital resource full of useful information. This complimentary online binder helps you track, manage and organize everything in your home. This includes contractor and warranty information, maintenance reminders, recall notes, and much more.

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AmeriSpec of Greater Vancouver

300-3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC  V5R 5W2

Telephone: (604) 430-0343
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SELLER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Pre-listing home inspection reports available to view for FREE online – anytime, anywhere.

AmeriSpec OnDemand is here to change the way pre-listing home inspections work! AmeriSpec OnDemand is a website offering full AmeriSpec pre-sale home inspection reports. Each home inspection report is free to view, and attached to the official real estate listing with the agent’s website and listing information. If you’re selling your house, or thinking about selling your house, an OnDemand report makes it easier and more efficient for everyone involved in the home selling and home buying process.

How It Works

  • An AmeriSpec professional home inspector completes a pre-listing inspection of the home and turns it into an official AmeriSpec report.
  • These complete reports are made available online to be viewed by potential homebuyers.
  • A link to the report is made available to the agent to be placed on their website alongside the listing.
Selling Your Home?

If you’re planning on selling your house, getting an AmeriSpec OnDemand pre-listing home inspection report gives you the advantage of having your report posted on the OnDemand website, FREE for anyone to view. In turn, getting you more traffic and potential interest on your listing.

AmeriSpec OnDemand can help speed up the process of selling your home by attracting more eligible buyers. The pre-listing report ensures full disclosure at the time of the sale, giving potential buyers more confidence. Getting an inspection and report before listing your home also gives you the chance to fix or make allowance for items that could negatively affect your asking price. This results in more leverage over the price and allows everyone to understand the true condition of your home. 

The inspection report also ensures that negotiations will be easier, with fewer conditions, and should only have to happen once. No surprises will be found during an inspection after an offer has been made. By getting an AmeriSpec OnDemand pre-listing home inspection, you’ll experience less stress once you begin selling your house, giving your home its best chance to land a higher offer.

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Get instant, FREE access to Greater Vancouver home inspection reports for homes all over your community. You can view these reports 24/7, from the comfort of your home. They require no scheduling, no cost and no wait time.

 

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BUYER’S HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Don’t Let The Home Of Your Dreams Become A Nightmare

Buying a home can be an anxious time. You have found the home of your dreams, but are concerned that it may have poor workmanship or problems such as cracks in the foundation, old or deteriorating plumbing, a faulty heating system, or unsafe or dated electrical wiring. It’s because of these possible problems that you should call the professionals at AmeriSpec for a home inspection before buying a house.

No matter how much you know, or think you know, or how many friends and relatives you have in the trades, there’s no substitute for the qualified expertise of a trained AmeriSpec inspector. A trained inspector knows what to look for, what to focus on and how to assess thousands of different elements of the property. A trained inspector knows what to look for, what to focus on and how to assess thousands of different elements of the property.

Once the thorough pre-buy home inspection is complete a report is produced that will help you secure your investment, help you understand how you home works, eliminate surprise problems, and bring you the peace of mind you are looking for.

A good, thorough, comprehensive inspection report will help you make the right decision.

Here’s Why Thousands Of Homebuyers Choose AmeriSpec:

  1. All of our certified Greater Vancouver home inspection team are thoroughly trained at our in-house AmeriSpec Academy and stay informed via continuing educational programs throughout the year.
  2. Over 55 years of home inspection industry experience.
  3. Error, omissions and general liability insurance that meets or exceeds industry standards.
  4. Detailed and easy-to-understand inspection reports.
  5. Thousands of satisfied customers.
  6. Free consultation on any questions that may arise about your new home… forever.
  7. Get value-added resources contained in your home inspection binder free with every Greater Vancouver home inspection.
  8. Valuable partner offers.
An AmeriSpec Greater Vancouver house inspection gives you the peace of mind you need.
Book your AmeriSpec home inspection today!

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

Helping You Understand Your Business Is Our Business.

An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection will give you the answers you need about your property. A single walk-through is all it takes for our trained commercial property inspectors to survey the building, review appropriate documentation, and conduct interviews, if needed, in order to determine the property’s condition and give you peace of mind you need.

The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) has published a standard guide to performing Property Condition Assessments (PCA). Our inspectors have been trained on the ASTM E2018 standard and use it as a baseline to perform PCAs of commercial buildings. We can work with clients to determine the scope of the inspection depending on their requirements and the age, occupancy, and type of building. This includes anything from performing a general visual examination of the property to a comprehensive inspection of all technical components of the building using a team of specialists.

In addition to information and photographs, the AmeriSpec report provides recommendations for remedying major deficiencies, updating ageing major components, and undertaking further detailed investigation, if required, and the timing associated with those recommendations. Depending on the type of inspection chosen, our inspectors can also include in the report approximate costs for items requiring attention in the short, medium, and long term.

AmeriSpec Provides Commercial Property Inspections Of:

  • Office buildings
  • Industrial buildings
  • Retail stores and shopping centres
  • Apartment buildings and hotels
  • Warehouse buildings
  • Condominiums

An AmeriSpec Commercial Property Inspection Can Include:

  • Site characteristics (paving, landscaping and utilities)
  • Structural frame and building envelope
  • Roof surface areas
  • Mechanical and electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Heating systems
  • Air conditioning and ventilation systems
  • Interior elements
  • Environmental assessments

-Asbestos
-Phase 1 assessments
-Lead-based paint
-Indoor air quality
-Infrared thermography

  • Document review
  • Probable cost opinions

Restaurateurs

You’re in the food business, not the maintenance business. AmeriSpec understands that. Our comprehensive commercial inspection can help you take stock of any potential safety issues that may exist in your building. The inspection report will give you a full breakdown of your building components and outline what you’ll need to plan ahead for any future upgrades. Ultimately you get the peace of mind you need, you avoid costly surprises and you can focus on your restaurant.

Storefront Businesses

Your business is everything to you. Why take chances on the condition of your storefront? AmeriSpec can take a closer look for you. We’ll do a walk-through with you to point out any hazards and even share what measures you can take to correct issues. It seems like a simple thing but your customers will appreciate your safe storefront business as much as they love your great products!

An AmeriSpec commercial building inspection can help you protect your business. Book your AmeriSpec commercial inspection today!

ENERGY EVALUATION SERVICES

How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?

Want your home as energy efficient as possible? AmeriSpec inspection services offer energy assessments across the country through the EnerGuide for Houses and Energy Star Programs.

Whether you are a homeowner, homebuyer, or a homebuilder, our Natural Resources Canada trained and licensed Home Energy Advisors can provide you with an EnerGuide Rating or ENERGY STAR® certification on the home and valuable information on how to make it more energy efficient.

Our trained, professional energy advisors follow the standards set by Natural Resources Canada. They’re up-to-date with the most recent energy saving technologies and techniques, and can advise you on how to make you home more efficient. They’ll review all the energy related components of the home and use the most current building science to make sure their recommendations improve the efficiency, comfort and performance of the home.

Find out how you can make your home more energy efficient. Contact AmeriSpec today!

CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program

Clean BC Better Home has home improvement and rebate incentive programs to help you save money and energy. We’ll help you apply for available incentives from your Province or local gas and electrical utilities. Contact AmeriSpec to see what services and programs are available in your area and see if you could qualify for money to improve your home, or build a more efficient one.

Contact AmeriSpec today to find out how you can take advantage of these programs.

For details, visit https://betterhomesbc.ca/

MOULD TESTING

Breathe Easy With An AmeriSpec Mould Inspection

What is Mould? Is it really a health concern? Some moulds are more hazardous than others, and different people have different responses to mould exposure. Those with allergies, existing respiratory conditions or suppressed immune systems are especially susceptible to health problems from mould exposure. Researchers have identified that some fungi in indoor environments can induce allergic and irritant responses, infectious diseases, respiratory problems, hypersensitivity reactions, and organ toxicity. In addition, some moulds produce chemicals called mycotoxins, which can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, health problems that are attributable to mould are temporary and can be controlled by limiting exposure to moulds.

SEVERAL FACTORS AFFECT MOLD GROWTH:

Nutrient Availability

Nutrients absorb moisture to maintain a favourable environment for mold growth and can be found on many surfaces, including soil, dirt, wood, cellulose (paper, ceiling tile, jute carpet backing, cork, pipe, wrap), and some forms of insulation, such as fabric, oil, etc.

Moisture Content

The amount of moisture in a material influences how an organism can support growth. Moisture sources include condensation in humid rooms, on windows, walls, unheated closets, dampness under carpets, shower curtains, and periodic wet sections in duct work of air-conditioned ventilation.

Nutrient Availability

Mould typically requires between 5°C and 38°C to grow.

DID YOU KNOW?

Past studies have indicated that up to 90% of mould growth is not visible on the surface. Certain guidelines state that an invasive inspection is necessary to make a complete assessment of the extent of mould contamination in a building.

Give us a call and ask our Certified Mould Specialists to learn more!

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES

Why is a New Home Inspection Important?

A new home inspection is your chance to make sure that the work you requested and were promised is complete. You can ascertain what work remains to be done and what work needs to be corrected or redone. Don’t skip this important step in the process. Plan a full tour of your new home in the presence of your contractor and a qualified inspector from AmeriSpec. During this inspection, the contractor must note on the checklist, any item that is not to your satisfaction. Before signing this document, clearly note all the defects that you want to correct, otherwise they will be considered accepted and seen. Your home is often the biggest investment you will ever make. Protect that investment with the help of an AmeriSpec new home inspection.

Get the peace of mind you need before you move in. Book your AmeriSpec new home inspection today!

HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

As your home ages there is great value in getting a home maintenance inspection. The inspection is similar to the one done at time of purchase. The inspector will be able to identify items that require maintenance or repair. In many cases there can be problems forming that may not be obvious to the average homeowner but our experienced home inspectors will be able to identify them and give you recommendations on repair and/or replacement. Items such as roof and foundation issues, wear and tear and structural concerns and the state of your mechanical systems will be part of the inspection. A moisture meter will be used in the bathrooms and kitchen around water and drainage sources to help identify any hidden moisture issues.

The inspector will also provide you with suggestions of maintenance items you can do to keep your home in good condition and maintain it’s value. Infrared scanning of the home and/or mould air testing can be part of the maintenance inspection.

Call us for details or to book your Home Maintenance Inspection today!