Certified Residential home inspections

North Columbia Home Inspections

Helping You Make The Right Choice

Providing home inspections in the Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, and Kootenay Areas

Welcome to North Columbia Home Inspections

Offering residential home inspections, WETT inspections, & asbestos and lead inspections in the Revelstoke, Golden, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, and Nakusp areas. With over 15 years of hands on construction experience, inspector Brian Ball is thorough, professional, and will provide you with an accurate, easy to understand inspection report.

Brian is fully licensed, fully insured, WETT Certified, and has a Diploma in Business Administration from Capilano University. He is a member of the Home Inspectors Association of British Columbia (HIABC), and is certified through Consumer Protection BC. He is also certified to perform asbestos and lead inspections and is trained to meet WCB testing standards. This ensures that all parts of the house inspection go smoothly and you can rely on your inspection report to provide you and your insurance company with all of the important details needed to purchase your new home.

House inspectors in Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Nakusp, Golden BC, New Denver, Burton, Armstrong, Trout Lake, and the Shuswap and Kootenay regions.

Reviews

Alison Homer – Home inspection in Revelstoke BC

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

I would strongly recommend Brian as a home inspector. He was friendly and thorough and had great attention to detail. He walked us through his findings, then followed up with a prompt and timely report. He was very responsive to the many questions we had, and helped us to understand the implications of issues that arose with regards to the house. I would 100% use his services again.

Bernita Carrigan – Home inspection in Salmon Arm BC

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness

Pre-purchase Home Inspection
We appreciated that Brian was flexible and available to do our Home Inspection in the short time we had. He was on time and completed the inspection in a timely manner. He was friendly and thorough. The report he provided was comprehensive and he took us through the home after his inspection to point out any concerns. We appreciated his service.

Kelsey Knoll – House inspection in Revelstoke BC

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness

North Columbia Home Inspections was prompt in their communications and were able to do the inspection within a few days.
The report was very thorough and explained to me exactly what the potential risks are, and how they could be remediated, and in what sort of time-frame (urgent, within a year, etc.). Would recommend to a friend!

Billy Bean- House inspection in Salmon Arm BC

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

We recently hired Brian to do an inspection on a home we were buying. The entire process was smooth, we received a very detailed report with both potential issues and suggested fixes. He also did a walk through of the home with us and provided any help we needed. I would highly recommend his services.

Forest Machek – House inspection in Revelstoke BC

My husband and I needed a home inspection on short notice while we were able to be present and Brian was very accommodating. He was punctual, very friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for the inspection. The report that was prepared was very professional and extremely thorough. Brian came prepared, even bringing Snow shoes to access the yard if needed. We would highly recommend Brian to anyone!

Gerald Boey – Home inspection in Nakusp BC

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

We hired Brian Ball recently for a home inspection. He was thorough finding issues we were not aware of, prompt and professional. He talked to us for quite a while regarding the inspection and sent his report very quickly complete with photos and description. I would have no hesitation recommending Brian.

House inspector in Revelstoke, Sicamous, Nakusp, Golden BC, Salmon Arm, New Denver, Burton, Armstrong, Galena Bay, Trout Lake, and the Shuswap and Kootenay regions.

Rates

The rate of a home inspection starts at $450 and varies depending on the size of the home, the age of the home, and if there are any major out buildings. Contact us today for a quote.

8 parts of a Home Inspection

Structure

Structural problems revealed by an experienced home inspector is invaluable information. A home inspection will provide piece of mind and give you an overall understanding of the condition of the home.

Electrical

The inspector will take a detailed look at wiring, fixtures, main service entrance and the service panels. A licensed home inspector will be able to explain with confidence any problems that exist or might arise in the future.

Exterior

The exterior inspection includes components from many different house systems. A good overview of the house is obtained in this part of the home inspection. Many structural or water entry problems are located on the exterior.

Insulation / Ventilation

Insulation and ventilation are an important part of a home inspection. The longevity and comfort of the the home as well as energy cost all rely on these systems functioning properly.

Roof

The roof is the home's first line of defense against the elements as well as one of the more expensive home systems. A detailed overview and recommendations will be made by your home inspector.

Heating / Cooling

Heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, and other heating equipment and distribution systems are looked at in detail by residential home inspectors. Useability as well as the age of the system is reported on.

Plumbing

The plumbing inspection includes water service, distribution piping, and waste piping. Leaks, outdated materials, as well as the overall practicality of the system are inspected.

Interior

The interior is inspected to make sure that all of the interior finishes and systems are as expected. An overview of the house interior will be provided by the home inspector.

Home inspector in Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Nakusp, Golden BC, New Denver, Burton, Armstrong, Galena Bay, Trout Lake, and the Shuswap and Kootenay regions.