Larter Inspections

I am proud to say I have been a member of HIABC (previously CAHPl) since 2012!

HIRE A PRO

Home inspection costs differ from home inspector to home inspector (what they offer in the way of extras and assurances) and average about three hours as the home inspector explores the property indoors and out (exteriors on a single family home) observing, taking notes, and including in some cases extra testing. Although this is an important job that requires a lot of skill, there is very limited accreditation through the government agency.
This means anyone can call themselves a home inspector or even treat it as a lucrative side hustle. 

There is no requirement to belong to an association that demands its members are accountable, keep their knowledge base up by attending and completing educational units, or even following a code of ethics, such as not having any conflict of interests with realtors or renovation companies.

We see it all the time. Many people have phoned the HIABC office through the years, complaining about an inspector who gave kickbacks to the realtors, didn’t respond to any phone calls after the inspection, had little or no accountability regarding their inspection. In most cases, we had to tell them, “sorry, he isn’t an inspector with HIABC”.
Start by asking for an accredited home inspector with HIABC. Membership in BC is completely voluntary, but maintaining membership requires continuing education and adherence to a standard of practice and code of ethics.
“The AHI [Accredited Home Inspection designation] is not easy to obtain. There are many hoops that an AHI inspector must jump through in terms of education and experience to obtain that designation. Ongoing continuing education is required annually to maintain the designation.

Big thanks to realtor David Hutchinson and Carlito Pablo from the Georgia Straight for including me in this article. If you know anyone needing a Home Inspection I’m here to answer any questions.

https://www.straight.com/news/home-inspections-are-beneficial-for-buyers-and-sellers-of-resale-houses-as-well-as-new

Home inspections are beneficial for buyers and sellers of resale houses as well as new developments Jun 24, 2020 - Home inspectors are often sought by buyers of existing homes. With the wear and tear of a property, purchasers want to make sure that the house is sound.A home is a huge investment, and no one wants to deal with problems after moving in.The services of a home inspector are also valuab...

A great read about the ups and downs of the Home Inspection industry in BC and how it has evolved over the last 10 years. As a proud member of HIABC I hope we can get this government to adopt the same high standards we have, for all inspectors in BC.

Bob Hamm: NDP needs to bring in a higher standard for B.C. home inspectors With markets having cooled, and consumers now having the time to get a home inspection to help them make an informed choice, they’re facing a home inspection industry which, in our view, is closer …

This gives home buyers a background on what a home inspection entails in BC and how to go about finding a good home inspector.

To answer a few of the questions.
Larter Inspections is licensed with www.consumerprotectionbc.ca . We have never had any enforcement action taken against us through CPBC, BBB or anywhere else. We always perform a walk-through after the inspection and give you a verbal summary of our findings at the end of the inspection, before the report is prepared. We are always available for questions about the home.

Call or text with any questions.
604-319-4436.

Consumer Protection BC We are a provincial regulator. We license certain sectors and offer information & referrals to the public.     Recent consumer tips More tips…

This is a great article about home inspections and how important they are. It is from the US but we have similar standards here in BC.

Thanks for posting this Karim Dossa!

Home Inspection Checklist | Bankrate.com An inspection is a critical step in the homebuying process. Find out what to look for.

Larter Inspections updated their phone number.

Some great tips for preparing your home for an inspection.

How do I prepare my home for an inspection?

This might be the very first time you've entered into the home selling experience and it's normal to have a little bit of anxiety.

It's good to know though, that a little preparation can make a very big difference. Here's two tips on making your home selling-ready and make the home inspection go better.

Homeowners should be aware that inspectors cannot move personal effects during the course of an inspection. Here are a few suggestions to prepare a home for an inspection:

• Remove any furniture and stored material from around access panels, crawl spaces, attic hatches, electrical panel boxes, furnaces, hot water tanks and water shut-offs.
If the access panel to the crawl space or attic is in a closet, you might want to remove the clothes from that closet or cover the clothes with a sheet, in order to protect them from bits of insulation and debris that might fall down in the process of removing the access panel.

• Over friendly or unfriendly dogs or other family pets can complicate the inspection process and are best keep either away from the house or in a contained space during the period of an inspection.

Here is a great write up of some of the things to look for prior to a home inspection.

Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems | Aaron Cheng PREC* Each homebuyer has different ideas of what will constitute the ideal home for them, these notions often based on particular aesthetic preferences. But one thing that unites all potential homebuyers is the desire to find a home that is fundamentally sound—in areas beyond the immediate sweep of the ey...

Check out this clip on Global news.

Think you don't need an inspection on a new build? Think again. I can help find these types of problems before you buy and get stuck fighting with the developer/ contractors/ warranty provider.

http://globalnews.ca/video/3505246/vancouver-renter-warns-about-shoddy-condo-construction

Larter Inspections Accredited Home Inspector, AHI
CPBC # 65701

Helping clients make an informed decision about their r

Strathcona sees record housing prices as Vancouver residents shift east Formerly low-income neighbourhoods such as Strathcona are becoming the hottest real estate micro markets in Vancouver

Interesting article. Not the first time I have heard a story like this. I personally inspected a townhouse a year after it was built, the ceiling was leaking so the owners called me in to inspect it. There was a disconnected vent in the attic, an easy fix, that would have been identified by looking in the attic (part of a standard home inspection). Leave it for a year and it became a much bigger problem. Now who pays? Developer? New home warranty? The contractor? You? Home inspections are an important step in one of biggest purchases you will make.

Homeowners burned by foregoing house inspections - Peace Arch News Despite the market normalizing, experts say many buyers are still skipping housing inspections

Now it's easier to call Larter Inspections.

Hello Larter Inspection Friends. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and I would like to wish you the very best for the New Year. Please remember to call me if you or someone you know needs a home inspected at 604-319-4436. Also, check out my updated website http://www.larterinspections.com/

Larter Inspections - Home Larter Inspections is a Home Inspection company based in Vancouver BC, Owned and operated by Darren Larter. Inspections include Condo Inspections, Townhouse Inspections, House Inspections, Mobile Home Inspections, Commercial Inspections, and Seasonal or temporary Foreign worker Inspections. Covering...

Hi Everyone, it's a new month, it feels like a new season and now there is a new company name. As of today I will be operating under the name Larter Inspections. If you are buying or selling a home and need an inspection you can still call or text me at 604-319-4436. My new email address is [email protected].

It is still January so it is not too late to wish all my Hound Dog Home Inspection friends a Happy New Year!!! 2015 was an amazing year! I completed over 300 home inspections and in the process met the milestone to achieve an RHI designation, which is a big deal in the industry. So far, 2016 has been very steady, January is historically a slow time for home inspections but I have been keeping busy and that is great news as we head into 2016. I continue to work with Solid State Inspections, so if you are buying or even selling a home and you need an inspection, give me a call at 604-319-4436.

Hi Hound Dog Home Inspection Friends, it has been a very busy year for Home Inspections, just this year Darren has completed more than 250 inspections. Also, this past summer Darren reached a milestone in the industry by obtaining his RHI, Registered Home Inspection designation!!! Huge accomplishment! He continues working with Solid State Inspections, you can reach him at 604-319-4436. Please remember if you are buying or even selling a home and you need an inspection give Darren a call.

It's been a while since I've updated this site. The Spring Real Estate market is hot right now and that is good news for Home Inspections. In today's Vancouver Courier Newspaper there was a picture of Darren on the job!!! Please remember to give Darren a call at 604-319-4436 if you are buying a home and need an inspection.

Hello Hound Dog Home Inspection friends. Over the past number of months Darren has been busy working with Solid State Inspections but you can still reach him at 604-319-4436. Please remember if you are buying or even selling a home and you need an inspection give Darren a call.

Darren has officially booked his first Home Inspection!!!!

Check out the new Company Logo.

We are working on creating a company logo. A good friend came up with this one (and a few other variations).
What do you think?

Buying a home in Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland? Call Darren at Hound Dog Home Inspections 604-319-4436

If you or someone you know is planning to buy a home in the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland area now or in the future it is very important to have a professional home inspection – give Darren a call.