Haystack Home Inspections

Rating: 5 out of 5

Haystack Home Inspections reviews (499)

  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 12 Apr 2016

    Home inspection

    Had a great experience with Chris, he was quick to respond to e-mails and was super sincere in providing help even after the the inspection for me and my family. also let me tag along with the inspection and showed me some tricks for keeping the condo in tip-top shape.

    Answer from pro:

    Jason, I'm glad you had a GREAT EXPERIENCE before, during, and after your Burnaby condo inspection. I particularly enjoyed that you found the service SUPER SINCERE because at Haystack Home Inspections we care about our clients and their families. Take care, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 13 Apr 2016
  • Review from Cesar Alarcon
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 11 Apr 2016

    Great report!

    Haystack provided me with full explanations on all the items on their report! Their report was a great tool to negotiate with the sellers and to create my own "To do" list for after my move on things the seller decided not to fix.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Cesar, I am glad to hear you were able to negotiate a better deal with the sellers because of my inspection report, especially in this market. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 12 Apr 2016
  • Review from Jeremy Finkleman
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 7 Apr 2016

    Home inspection

    Chris provided a thorough, well detailed inspection. He completed his report and provided to us within 24 hours for our review. Report was detailed, comprehensive, and helped inform our decision. I strongly recommend Chris. He is a professional that is looking out for out.

    Answer from pro:

    Thanks Jeremy, We appreciate your understanding of the care we take representing you during a home inspection. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 7 Apr 2016
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 3 Apr 2016

    Home Inspection Service

    Called Chris to do a home inspection on short notice. He was very accommodating. He helped reading the engineering report, explained his findings in relationship to the history of the building, provided us with the information and left the final judgment to us. Based on what he found we did not purchase that property. It was sad but we were very satisfied with his service. Later we hired him again to do another inspection for a different property. There was some complication with the date of the inspection and he was willing to come twice on different days to inspect the condo and the common amenities. For both properties he provided detailed reports promptly and we feel very secure that we made the right purchase because of Chris.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Aldwin, Thanks so much. It is very rewarding to hear my Vancouver condo inspections helped you come to a decision you are comfortable with. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 4 Apr 2016
  • Review from nola yu
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 30 Mar 2016

    Home inspection

    Mr. Thompson has provided a very detail and thorough inspection on the condominium we purchased recently. He explained his observations to us while performing the inspection. A written report including many photos was sent to us on the next day! We are very happy for his services.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Nola, It was my pleasure helping with your Burnaby condo inspection. I am so glad you are very happy with the results. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 31 Mar 2016
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 29 Mar 2016

    Home inspection service

    We asked Christ to do the home inspection for our new condo. Overall Christ provided excellent service! Christ is very experienced, also very patient with lots of questions we had.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Ye, Thanks so much. If you have any more questions I am glad to help. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 29 Mar 2016
  • Review from Jeanette Elmore
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 29 Mar 2016

    Water damage/moisture assessment

    Chris at Haystack Homes was available at very short notice to complete an informal house inspection for me before my offer was finalized. He assessed moisture in the floor and exterior wall, and provided a recommendation for monitoring that gave me enough reassurance to proceed with the home purchase. His service is friendly, punctual and professional.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Jeanette, Thanks for the review of your limited inspection. We are usually performing whole condo, town home, or detached home inspections. When a client has a specific issue they want inspected it will be reviewed on a case by case basis. I am glad we were able to help with your moisture ingress issue. Sometimes a little reassurance goes a long way when making a large purchase. Thanks again. Sincerely, Chris Thompson.

    Reply created 29 Mar 2016
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 28 Mar 2016

    Home inspection

    Chris came highly recommended as the person to trust for a home inspection and right from the start we were both very impressed by his professionalism. We needed an inspection last minute, before putting an offer on house and Chris changed his schedule around in order to meet our needs. His inspection was extremely thorough and Chris even took the time afterwards to walk us through the entire house to show us areas that needed to be addressed. Understanding that we were putting an offer in that day, Chris made sure to send us his review within hours after the inspection and was happy to explain any questions we had later that evening by phone. We could not have been happier Chris during our home inspection and would use him in the future for the purchase of our next home.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi N, Thanks for writing this. We try to fit everyone in when possible. As far as I am concerned it is the only way to assure a quality inspection and report. While there are a lot of reputable inspectors out there I always feel better when I am able to help prospective clients. When my schedule is full I feel bad about not being able to help. Again thanks for your kind words. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 29 Mar 2016
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 26 Mar 2016

    House Inspection Up To 11

    As a potential buyer on a 30 year old house, I needed not just an inspection for the sake of having one, but an honest opinion. Chris delivered both, in spades, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. No nonsense guy, tells you how he sees it, no sugar coating, but no scare tactics either, only professional opinion with experience to back it up. Seeing him work is a treat, even for a slightly obsessive compulsive guy like myself. He's got a system, and he's thorough, ours took just about 4 hours start to finish. I showed up 20 minutes early at the property, and he was already up on the roof, doing his thing, what more can you ask for? I always felt welcomed to participate in the inspection process as much or as little as I liked. He always treated me with respect, and was never bothered by silliest questions, true professional. The icing on the cake is the report itself. I kid you not, mine was 68 pages long, for a 2,000 square foot property, but it's 68 pages of detailed, and illustrated inventory of everything that is either right or wrong. Delivered right on time the next morning, it is a report forming the basis of my 3/6/12/24-month plan of remediation and maintenance to ensure the home serves our family for the years to come. Long story short, just give Chris a call, you will not be disappointed.

    Answer from pro:

    Boris, Glad you thought of the report as icing on the cake. That must have meant you were really happy with the whole process. At Haystack Home Inspection we come for the edict that there is no such thing as a stupid question. If you are having a hard time grasping something we are more than happy to explain it or even explain it a couple different ways until we come to a common understanding. A home inspection is about so much more than telling you what's wrong with a home it is about increasing your understanding of the home you are looking at. We are here to educate you so you may make wise decisions. Your future questions are important to us as well. Thanks for your feedback Boris. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 29 Mar 2016
  • Review from Wilson Lee
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 22 Mar 2016

    Home Inspection

    I was referred to Chris by my bank as I was working on finalizing the details on a home in Coquitlam that I placed an offer on. I was really excited for this home and everything about this home seems great on the surface. Chris was detailed and thorough and identified several issues that I was not aware of. I felt informed and thanks to Chris, I may have avoided purchasing a lemon. Bottomline: Chris is a professional. He is accessible with any questions. The report was provided the next day after the inspection, was easy to read and detailed. I highly recommend Chris's services. Wilson. PS: I'm from Vancouver, not sure why my google account is saying Seattle.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Wilson, Thanks for your comments. I am really glad I could help you avoid a lemon. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 22 Mar 2016