The Reality of Building Health & Value
Hidden defects don't just compromise property value—they impact the health of everyone inside. We perform rigorous diagnostic evaluations to safeguard your living environment and substantiate your investment's worth.
Assets
Smartinspection.ca®
Registered trademark in Canada.
Since 2018
In the property inspection industry.
Architectural background
Architecture education and professional practice: building design, multi-discipline coordination and construction management on residential, commercial and high-rise projects.
SR&ED approved
Approved by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for SR&ED - scientific research in AI-driven inspection technology.
Research & Industry Outreach
Peer-reviewed publications on healthy buildings and architecture, 100+ technical articles, and exhibitor at Buildex Vancouver.
Assessments
Single-family house
Drainage, envelope and electrical defects that affect safety, indoor air and resale value.
Townhouses
Shared-wall envelope and roof interfaces where leaks can start.
Highrise condo tower
In-suite moisture, fire separations and strata records that inform potential special levies.
Commercial building
ASTM E2018-informed condition assessment for capital planning and due diligence.
Strata (reserve fund)
Common-property condition to ground reserve fund planning in evidence.
Tenant move-out / RTB
Dated photographic evidence for Residential Tenancy Branch dispute resolution.
Inspected, assessed, documented.
- Safety 23%
- Major 34%
- Minor 43%
Most frequent systems
- Site, grading & drainage18%
- Interior18%
- Exterior envelope13%
- Electrical10%
- Plumbing7%
- Roof7%
- Life safety6%
Safety issues can escape an untrained eye: missing GFCI/AFCI protection, absent or expired smoke alarms, and unsafe guards and stairs. Water-related systems — grading, drainage, envelope, roof and plumbing — account for the largest share of these findings; unaddressed defects can promote mould growth, indoor-air problems and structural deterioration.
These figures describe the digital inspection records, not the prevalence of defects in all properties.
Portfolio
Why it matters
Health
Persistent moisture can support mould growth and compromise indoor air quality. Combustion faults can expose occupants to carbon monoxide, while defective electrical connections can increase fire risk.
Safety
Guards, stairs and handrails reduce fall hazards; smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms provide warning of dangerous conditions. GFCI and AFCI protection address distinct electrical shock and arcing hazards.
Value
Deferred maintenance and deteriorating common property can increase future repair costs and contribute to special levies. Documented condition supports informed negotiations, capital planning and discussions about insurance requirements.
A fair quote. A clear report.
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Fair price, calculated by AI
Your property’s type, size, age, units and systems are analysed by AI and compared with current market inspection prices. Your quote is fair — not inflated, not cut-rate.
Your propertyType · Size · Age
Units · SystemsAI analysisCurrent market rangeYour fair quoteFair quote - 2
AI-assisted defect detection
Every photo and reading is reviewed with leading AI models, such as Anthropic’s Claude, inside SmartDify. This helps flag defects and check that nothing is missed.
Photo + readings AI reviewFinding flagged - 3
An expert makes the final call
AI supports the inspection — it does not replace professional judgement. A licensed inspector (Consumer Protection BC #82272) verifies every finding and decision.
Licensed inspectorChecks the evidence.
Makes the decision.Verified finding - 4
A clear report you can understand
Severity colour tags, photos with arrows and plain-language explanations show what was found, why it matters and what to do next.
SafetyMajorMinorBreaker connection needs reviewMore than one wire shares a terminal. Have a licensed electrician check and correct the connection.
A clear next step - 5
Fast delivery
Your digital report is delivered quickly and is easy to share with your agent, lawyer or contractor.
Digital reportEasy to shareAgent · Lawyer · Contractor
Our footprint across Metro Vancouver
Years of inspections across Metro Vancouver's houses, towers and commercial buildings — we know the building stock, its construction eras and its typical failure points.
Our Network
Vancouver's real estate, design, construction and media professionals who refer and work alongside us.
Royal Pacific Realty Group · Brokerage · Royal Pacific Realty Group
Parham Baghaie · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty
Mehdi Miar · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
Amir Miri · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Realty
Araz Ounchi · REALTOR® · YVR Agents Group · Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty
Mehran Salari · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty
Reza Kohan · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty
Parham Fanid · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Realty
Mostafa Oraei · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Realty
Majeed Rajabi · REALTOR® · Royal Pacific Realty
Real Broker · Brokerage · Real Broker
Kamyar Amini · REALTOR® · Real Broker
Ash Faghih · REALTOR® · Real Broker
Farnam Takaloo · REALTOR® · Real Broker
Sal Toosi · REALTOR® · Real Broker
Armin Arian · REALTOR® · 88West Realty
Hamid Haghighat · REALTOR® · 88West Realty
Royal LePage · Brokerage · Royal LePage
Satpal Kaur · REALTOR® · Royal LePage West
Krista Lapp · REALTOR® · Royal LePage ELITE West
Sam Younesi · REALTOR® · Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Mahdi Mohajeran · REALTOR® · Sutton Group-West Coast
Mehrdad Haghjoo · REALTOR® · Oakwyn Realty
Ben Omidvar, PREC · REALTOR® · Oakwyn Realty / Elevate Real Estate Group
The Agency Vancouver · Brokerage · The Agency Vancouver
Pooyan Tasdighi · REALTOR® · The Agency
Amin Meysami · REALTOR® · The Agency Vancouver
InsureLine Viva · InsureLine Brokers (Viva) · North Vancouver · InsureLine Brokers (Viva) · North Vancouver
Nima Mehdizadeh, M.Eng, CAIB · Insurance advisor · InsureLine Viva
The Blend · Interior design · Interior design
Serac Academy · Interior design · Interior design
Disa Design · Design · Design
AAG Services Construction · Construction · Construction
Persian Vancouver · Media partner · Media partner
Aleph Magazine · Media partner · Media partner
FY Arch · FY Arch · Farzin Yadegari Architect Inc. · FY Arch · Farzin Yadegari Architect Inc.
Farzin Yadegari, Architect · Architect · FY Arch
Buildex Vancouver · Informa Markets · Exhibition partner · Informa Markets · Exhibition partner
Smartinspection.ca® booth — Buildex Vancouver · Exhibition · Buildex Vancouver · Informa Markets
Smartinspection.ca® booth — Buildex Vancouver · Exhibition · Buildex Vancouver · Informa MarketsInspection questions
All questionsWhat does a home inspection include?
A non-destructive review of accessible structure, building envelope, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating and interiors. Reports document observed conditions, photographs and limitations; concealed conditions are outside the visual scope.
How long does it take?
Duration depends on property size, age, systems and access. The expected inspection duration is confirmed in the quotation.
Do you use thermal imaging?
Yes. Infrared thermography is included on every inspection, subject to access and environmental limitations. It detects surface-temperature differences, not moisture directly; suspected moisture anomalies are verified with a moisture meter.
Do you inspect commercial buildings?
Yes. Office, retail, mixed-use and multi-family assessments follow an ASTM E2018-informed approach. The inspection agreement defines access, systems reviewed and reporting scope.
What is a strata reserve fund inspection?
An assessment of accessible common-property component condition, deterioration and maintenance needs. Findings support depreciation reports and reserve fund planning within the agreed scope.
Can you document a tenant move-out for an RTB claim?
Yes. Independent photographic reports record observed move-out condition for Residential Tenancy Branch dispute resolution. The RTB determines acceptance of evidence and claim outcomes.