Metro Vancouver's Most Thorough Inspection
Fairbairn Inspection Services delivers full-service home and building inspections across Metro Vancouver — with same-day reports, free thermal imaging, and 25+ years of expertise.
What We Inspect
Whether you're buying a condo downtown, a house in Surrey, or a commercial building anywhere in Metro Vancouver — we have the right inspection for you. Every service includes our same-day report, free thermal imaging, and lifetime consultation.
Full single-family home inspections covering structure, roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and every system in between.
Comprehensive unit inspections including suite systems, electrical panel, ventilation, appliances, windows, and balconies.
Top-to-bottom townhome inspections covering the unit, common areas, and shared systems — nothing missed.
Specialized inspections for mobile and manufactured homes — unique construction, unique expertise required.
Full building inspections for commercial properties — retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use. Thorough reporting for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Included free on every inspection. Reveals hidden moisture, insulation gaps, and electrical hotspots invisible to the naked eye.
Lab-certified mold testing and indoor air quality sampling. Critical for older homes, post-flood properties, or anywhere you suspect a problem.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. We offer short and long-term testing for peace of mind.
The Fairbairn Difference
Most inspection firms do the bare minimum. We include services as standard that others charge extra for — or simply don't offer. See the difference for yourself.
Client Reviews
David Fairbairn was by far the best home inspector I have ever had the pleasure to hire — not only punctual, knowledgeable, and very thorough, but also very patient.
Your knowledge base, attention to detail and professionalism is by far the best that I have seen in the industry. Every realtor should know your name.
David found things I never would have spotted on my own. The thermal imaging alone was worth every penny — there was hidden moisture behind the master bath wall.
How It Works
Schedule in minutes online or call us directly. We confirm same-day and work around your timeline — including weekends.
You're encouraged to attend. David walks you through every finding in real time so you fully understand the property before you commit.
A full-colour digital report with photos lands in your inbox the same day — before your offer deadline, not days later.
Questions after you move in? Call us. We're your building consultant for as long as you own the property — no extra charge.
About David
David Fairbairn is a Metro Vancouver building expert with over 25 years in the industry. He's been featured on Global TV News and in the 24 Newspaper, and brings an obsessive attention to detail to every single inspection.
He founded Fairbairn Inspection Services because he believed buyers deserved better — not rushed inspections and vague reports, but honest, thorough findings they could actually act on.