Home inspections for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We've installed it, maintained it, and fixed it.
Now we inspect it.
Two decades in the building and envelope industry on Vancouver Island. Inspections, solar evaluations, envelope and design consulting — all built on real-world knowledge, not theory.
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Professional inspections and evaluations backed by nearly two decades of hands-on building and envelope experience.
Home Inspections
Licensed BC home inspections covering every major system — roofing, structure, envelope, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. We go beyond the checklist with the trained eye of experienced builders. Every inspection includes thermal imaging and an on-site walkthrough.
Roof Inspection & Solar Pre-Inspection
This isn't just a solar review — it's a full roof inspection done by actual roofers, not just inspectors. Solgarde is made up of real tradesmen who have seen it all. We constantly see solar panels installed on roofs that are expired or within two years of failure. Solar companies won't tell you that removing and reinstalling a system costs upwards of $5,000. We evaluate your roof first — so you don't pay twice. If you're planning a solar system anywhere on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, get the roof checked before the panels go on.
Multi-Family & Strata
We specialize in working with strata and multi-family buildings. After 20 years of roofing and renovation projects across a wide variety of ownership groups, we've found the best approach. We know exactly what strata boards need to get things done — meetings, approvals, and accurate information. Our prices and timelines aren't made up in a classroom. We've done it ourselves.
Specialist Consulting
Twenty years protecting homes in one of Canada's harshest populated environments. BC's west coast exposes every flaw in design, material, and installation — and we've seen them all. For complex projects requiring deeper expertise in roofing and envelope systems, talk to us directly.
Every inspection covers
A thorough, plain-language assessment of every major system in your home.
Roof & Attic
Shingles, flashing, ventilation, insulation, and signs of leaks or moisture
Structure & Foundation
Foundation walls, grading, drainage, floor systems, and structural integrity
Exterior & Envelope
Siding, windows, doors, trim, caulking, decks, and water management
Electrical
Panel, wiring, outlets, GFCI protection, grounding, and safety
Plumbing
Supply lines, drain systems, water heater, fixtures, and water pressure
HVAC
Heating, cooling, ventilation, ductwork, and thermostat function
Moisture & Drainage
Crawlspaces, gutters, downspouts, lot grading, and condensation
Interior Systems
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, railings, fireplaces, and garages
Four simple steps
From booking to report — we make it easy.
Book Online
Pick a date and time. We'll confirm within 24 hours.
We Inspect
A thorough, hands-on inspection of every system in your property.
Get Your Report
Same-day digital report with photos, priorities, and plain-language findings.
Review Together
We walk you through everything — no jargon, no surprises.
Vancouver Island & all surrounding Gulf Islands
We know Island homes — the moisture, the coastal exposure, the older housing stock, and the steep lots. That's why having a local inspector matters. We serve all of Vancouver Island and every surrounding Gulf Island. For islands without ferry access, we have an ocean-going boat and can reach any island for an additional travel cost. No island is out of reach.
Buying from overseas or out of province? We're your eyes on the ground.
Buying a home on Vancouver Island from another country or province means committing to a property you may have never set foot in. On a high-value waterfront or acreage purchase, that is a seven-figure decision made from thousands of kilometres away. We make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you sign.
Two decades on the tools means we know exactly what to look for — and the signs of problems someone's tried to hide. Old leaks that were patched but never properly fixed. A damaged vapour barrier quietly causing moisture issues in the attic. Where another inspector feels a soft spot and just makes a note, we find out why it's there — before you move across the world and inherit a five-figure repair bill.
High-value coastal homes are our specialty. Complex roof systems, premium envelope assemblies, oceanfront salt and wind exposure, docks, outbuildings and guest cottages. These are the properties where small oversights become very expensive, and they're exactly what we've spent twenty years building and repairing.
Over 65 years of combined leadership experience.
We've worked through the worst conditions, the hardest failures, and the most complex systems to earn an education no classroom provides. Independent of construction contracts and product sales — our expertise comes from decades of real outcomes, not theory.
Common questions
Trusted by homeowners across the Island
"They didn't just check boxes, they explained everything on site as they went. They uncovered a major vapour barrier issue that was quietly destroying the house from the inside. If it had gone unnoticed much longer, the damage would have been catastrophic. They saved our home. Worth every penny."
"We were days away from putting solar on our 18-year-old asphalt roof. The electrician quoting the system never said a word about it. Solgarde took one look and showed us the moss, the granules sitting in our gutters, and the destroyed flashings. That roof had six months to two years left at best. They saved us $5,000 in panel removal and reinstall, because these guys are roofers first and actually know what they're looking at."
"Our strata brought Solgarde in to evaluate the roof on our 36-unit complex. They gave us real numbers, a clear timeline, and managed the entire project. The board finally had information they could trust. No fluff, no surprises."
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