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Home inspectors in British Columbia are a dime a dozen and everyone's heard a horror story or two that gives home inspectors a bad reputation... and for good reason. The requirement to get a home inspector's license, at least in our opinion, is set to a bar that's too low. Let's compare to other professions: Licensed Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters and Auto Mechanics require a 4 year apprenticeship. Comparing that to a home inspector - someone who should have a thorough understanding of all components in a home (structure, foundation, drainage, building envelope, electrical, HVAC, ventilation, roofing, plumbing, energy efficiency, safety etc....) -  it only takes 7 weeks*. Talk about a false sense of security. The term "licensed" should not be confused with "professional".

*Total hours for zero experience to fully licesned if assuming 40 hours per week

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Introducing Nik Tanaka - Your Inspector -

 

Nik Tanaka is HammerHead's founder and your home inspector. His level of education and experience in Engineering, construction, inspecting, consulting and home design sets him apart from the pack. 

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Nik commits to going above and beyond what is required per the mandated guidelines in the ASTTBC-PI Contract and Standards of Inspection. The company philosophy is to treat each client as if they are a member of the inspector’s own family.

 

HammerHead Inspection Services is a member of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia –

 

 

Experience / Credentials

 

 

• Extensive engineering background in global engineering firms, as a building envelope consultant. 

• Over 1000 inspections performed during all aspects of construction.

• Experience and education as a building envelope consultant, house designer and inspector, beginning in 2002

• Note that up to 90% (and most costly) of problems found in homes are related to building envelope.

• Registered as an AScT (Applied Science Technologist; the highest designation by ASTT) in addition to the minimum requirements by law.

• HammerHead Inspection Services is registered with Consumer Protection BC, and is fully insured and licensed.