Portfolio

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.

Each area of colour represents completed inspections · locations approximateFewer → More inspectionsNot to scale

How we report

Observations. Implications. Action.

Building condition reportAnonymized evidence showcase

FINDINGS OVERVIEW

Evidence, prioritised.

Record-wide shares; the examples below are illustrative classifications, not one property's results.

Safety 23%
Major 34%
Minor 43%

Site, grading & drainage18%
Interior18%
Exterior envelope13%
Electrical10%
Plumbing7%
Roof7%
Life safety6%

Electrical

Observation / Implication / Recommendation

SafetyMain panel

Double-tapped breaker terminal

Observation: Multiple conductors are documented at a circuit-breaker terminal.
Implication: Uneven clamping at a terminal not rated for multiple conductors can cause resistive heating and increase fire risk.
Recommendation: Have the terminal rating verified and the connection corrected as required. Do not disturb energised equipment.

MajorElectrical panel

Corrosion inside electrical panel

Observation: Corrosion is documented within the electrical panel.
Implication: Moisture-driven corrosion can degrade connections and the protective enclosure.
Recommendation: Have a licensed electrician assess the components and investigate the moisture source; do not disturb energised equipment.

SafetyPanel barrier

Panel safety barrier deficiency

Observation: The annotated panel evidence identifies a deficient protective barrier.
Implication: Deficient barriers can expose normally inaccessible electrical parts to accidental contact.
Recommendation: Restrict access and have a licensed electrician verify and restore the required protective barrier.

Attic

Observation / Implication / Recommendation

MajorAttic

Possible attic fungal growth

Observation: Possible surface growth is visible on attic material; appearance alone does not identify mould or species.
Implication: Persistent moisture can deteriorate timber and insulation and affect indoor air quality.
Recommendation: Investigate moisture sources and ventilation. Confirm material condition and arrange appropriate assessment before remediation.

MajorAttic roof framing

Attic moisture intrusion

Observation: The inspection evidence documents moisture intrusion at attic roof materials.
Implication: Water entry can wet insulation and timber, reducing thermal performance and promoting deterioration.
Recommendation: Trace the water-entry pathway, verify moisture extent and repair the source before drying affected materials.

MinorAttic framing

Localised moisture staining

Observation: Localised staining is visible on attic timber; the image does not establish whether wetting remains active.
Implication: Staining records a moisture pathway that requires comparison with current moisture measurements.
Recommendation: Measure moisture at the stained area and monitor after rainfall; escalate repairs if active wetting is confirmed.

MinorAttic insulation

Uneven insulation distribution

Observation: Thin and displaced insulation is visible in the accessible attic.
Implication: Uneven insulation increases local heat transfer and can leave colder surfaces susceptible to condensation.
Recommendation: Redistribute or supplement insulation while maintaining ventilation clearances and access to electrical equipment.

Roof

Observation / Implication / Recommendation

MajorRoof-to-wall junction

Missing roof step flashing

Observation: Missing step flashing is documented at a roof-to-wall junction.
Implication: Interrupted overlapping drainage increases water-entry risk and can damage concealed envelope materials.
Recommendation: Have the roof-to-wall weatherproofing reviewed and correctly installed; investigate affected materials.

MajorEave / soffit

Missing soffit ventilation opening

Observation: The inspection record identifies a missing ventilation opening at the soffit.
Implication: Reduced eave ventilation can limit attic air exchange and contribute to condensation under suitable humidity conditions.
Recommendation: Have ventilation continuity and intake provision reviewed before installing suitable openings.

Structure & Foundation

Observation / Implication / Recommendation

MajorCrawlspace

Standing water in crawlspace

Observation: Standing water is documented on the crawlspace floor.
Implication: Persistent water can wet accessible materials, promote deterioration and increase moisture loading on the building.
Recommendation: Investigate the water-entry source and drainage. Assess affected materials before repair and drying.

Heating & Ventilation

Observation / Implication / Recommendation

MajorHeating equipment

Furnace at expected service-life limit

Observation: The supplied inspection record identifies a furnace at the end of its expected service life; the accessible combustion assembly is documented. A photograph alone does not establish remaining life.
Implication: Ageing equipment can reduce efficiency and increase maintenance costs; combustion faults may create carbon-monoxide exposure, so combustion safety requires testing rather than inference from age. Replacement budgeting is warranted.
Recommendation: Arrange operating, venting and combustion-safety assessment, verify equipment age and condition, and plan repair or replacement as advised.

SafetyDryer exhaust

Damaged dryer vent connection

Observation: A damaged exhaust connection is visible at the dryer duct.
Implication: Escaping lint and humid exhaust can accumulate in concealed spaces, increasing condensation and fire risk.
Recommendation: Have the connection repaired with suitable exhaust ducting and the vent path cleaned and checked.

Envelope · thermal assessment

Air leakage at access hatch

Cold hatch surfaces reach 1.2 °C against a reported 19.4 °C interior reference.

The pattern indicates an unsealed hatch or thermal bypass; improve gasketing and insulation.

ΔT compares the recorded hatch and interior reference. The visual image is a separate attic example, not a matched capture. Surface-temperature patterns do not establish moisture; verify suspected wetness with a moisture meter.

Recommended specialist · envelope / insulation contractor

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Saeed Farmahin Farahani, PhD

Since 2018

In the property inspection industry.

Architecture 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.

Consumer Protection BC

Licensed by Consumer Protection BC · Licence #82272

ITC Level I

Certified Thermographer.

BCIT House Inspection

Building Code Part 9 and Building Envelope.

Carson Dunlop

Commercial Property Inspection (ASTM E2018).

Smartinspection.ca^®

Registered trademark in Canada.

Buildex Vancouver

Exhibitor.

Publications

Google Scholar profile

Peer-reviewed research in healthy buildings, indoor environment and architecture · 27 citations (Google Scholar)

2013
Geometry in pre-Islamic Iranian architecture and its manifestation in contemporary Iranian architecture
K. Daneshjoo, S. Farmahin Farahani
Journal of Basic Studies and New Technologies in Architecture & Planning (Tarbiat Modares University, bsnt.modares.ac.ir)
Cited by 26Architecture & geometry
2011
Role of toilet type in transmission of infections
M. Mahdavinejad, M. Bemanian, S. Farmahin Farahani, A. Tajik
Academic Research International 1(2), 110
Cited by 18Healthy buildings / hygiene
2012
The cross-cultural interaction between the art of garden design of old cities of Iran and India along the Silk Road
M.R. Pourjafar, M. Mahdavinejad, M. Shamshirband, S. Farmahin Farahani, et al.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, Mukogawa Women's University
Cited by 5Architecture & landscape
2011
Association of mental health and work environment in hospital workers
M. Mahdavinejad, M. Bemanian, S. Farmahin Farahani, A. Tajik, P. Taghavi
International Journal of Academic Research 3(1)
Cited by 4Healthy buildings / indoor environment