In the past, training was voluntary and anyone could call themselves a home inspector! Scary thought, eh?
Hard to believe but sometimes they would miss little things like A CRACKED FOUNDATION that they should have identified. Then the poor homebuyer had no recourse.
Under the new standards, the province’s 400 home inspectors will be required to meet the qualifications of one of the following organizations:
The Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors
The Applied Science Technologists and technicians of BC, or
The National Certification Program for Home Property Inspectors.
Home inspectors must complete examinations and field experience, undergo a criminal records check and pay a license fee.
Don’t forget to ask to see their license!
If you do have a complaint about a licensed inspector visit the BCPA website at: www.bpcpa.ca or call 1-888-564-9963.
