Haystack Home Inspections

Rating: 5 out of 5

Haystack Home Inspections reviews (499)

  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 25 Nov 2014

    New Home Inspection

    Very satisfied! Chris was extremely helpful and thorough. Made the decision to buy my new home very easy. Also managed to get the seller to fix something before I bought it.

    Answer from pro:

    Thanks Ingrid, I am glad your North Vancouver condo inspection made your decision so easy. I hope you are very happy there. Sincerely, Chris Thompson Haystack Home Inspections

    Reply created 26 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 24 Nov 2014

    Home inspection

    Did a very thorough inspection on the home I was selling - decided to hire him to inspect the home I was going to purchase - was very happy with the job that was done.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Teresa, It's great to hear that the buyer's report on your home convinced you to use Haystack Home Inspections for your Coquitlam condo purchase. I hope you are happy in your new home. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 25 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 23 Nov 2014

    Pre-Purchase House inspection

    Found Chris through HomeStars and called to request appointment availability and quote cost of home inspection. Found him friendly and quite knowledgeable on the phone. Upon house inspection he allowed us to walk through the inspection with him where he took ample photos and described the issues and some suggestions on repairs or replacements. He sent us the next day a very detailed electronic PDF report with photos and coded which were important, minor or no issues. We were able to renegotiate the house purchase price knowing the issues and bringing in contractors to provide estimates. We had a great experience with Chris and he followed up with us a few weeks later. I'd recommend his services to any house purchaser!

    Answer from pro:

    Thanks Alice, I'm glad to hear your were able to get a price reduction after your inspection. Bringing in contractors to further evaluate the issues identified during your Coquitlam home inspection is a great move. Good luck with your repairs and call with any of your further questions. Sincerely, Chris Thompson Haystack Home Inspections

    Reply created 24 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 5 Nov 2014

    House Inspection

    This house was the second home inspection Chris did for us and on both occasions he was very thorough. Also, at the end of both inspections, walked us through the issues and concerns he noticed in a concise and understandable way. And finally, the report, all 70 pages of it, arrived the same evening as the inspection. All in all excellent work! G K

    Answer from pro:

    Hi G, Looking at heritage homes is a great part of this profession. A seventy page report being delivered on the same day is all about meeting your needs. A short closing on a 120 year old Strathcona home with three suites doesn't happen every day. At Haystack Home Inspections we are up for the challenge. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 5 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 2 Nov 2014

    Home Inspection

    Chris completed the pre-purchase inspection of our first home. He was professional and performed a very detailed inspection. He also explained everything he was looking for as he went along. Even though the condo was relatively new, there were several minor repairs that needed to be done before we agreed to the purchase. Most of these things we likely would have overlooked had we not had Chris come to do the inspection for us. Highly recommended.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Trent, Your kind words are appreciated. Performing inspections even on a relatively new Vancouver condo often turn up surprising issues some small, some larger. Leveraging your condominium inspection to have repairs performed is a great move. Sometimes this can pay for the inspection service while other times it can exceed it by many times. Thanks for trusting your first time purchase to Haystack Home Inspections. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 3 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 31 Oct 2014

    home inspection

    Chris Thomson is the best inspector we would've ever found in the market, we were so lucky we were referred to him. He is detailed oriented and does not mind answering questions and even teaching you some tricks of the trade while the inspection is happening. He delivered a detailed and graphic report within 24 hours of the inspection.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Ana, Thanks for the high praise on your Vancouver condo inspection. I really enjoy passing along knowledge from years of construction experience. Someone once said, "Instead of just learning the tricks of the trade, why not actually learn the trade?" Thinking like this is the bedrock of Haystack Home Inspections. I hope you enjoy your new condominium. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 1 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 23 Oct 2014

    Home Inspection

    Chris performed a home inspection on a rural property in Maple Ridge. As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what to look for during an inspection, so it was great having Chris teach me the basics. It is important to note that the property I was purchasing had a septic tank system on its premises and Chris strongly advised that I bring in a septic tank specialist to inspect it. Following his advice, I hired a septic tank inspector and it was revealed that the entire septic tank system needed to be replaced. Using this information, I was able to negotiate $10,000 off of my purchase price. Therefore, I owe my $10,000 in savings to Chris' advice! I highly recommend that everyone use Chris for their home inspection.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Shaun, Glad to hear you saved yourself $10,000. Calling in the right people can make all the difference in a real estate transaction whether its a rural property in Maple Ridge or a condominium on Coal Harbour. Thanks for using Haystack Home Inspections. Good luck with your connection to the municipal sewage and call with any of your questions. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 24 Oct 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 21 Oct 2014

    Home Inspection

    As a first-time home buyer, I was looking for a home inspector that could show me the ropes. Chris was very thorough and he was able to answer all of my questions. After spending an hour in the apartment, Chris was able to identify a handful of issues that needed to be addressed. Chris' detailed report put me at ease and I went ahead with purchasing this property–I move in this weekend! I highly recommend Chris at Haystack Home Inspections and I will be referring him to all of my friends and family.

    Answer from pro:

    Matt, Good luck with your move this weekend. I hope you are happy with your new Vancouver condominium. It's always the unknowns that cause stress during a purchase so I am thrilled the detailed report put you at ease. If anything comes up call. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 22 Oct 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 21 Oct 2014

    home inspection

    they did a comprehensive review of the home i have not purchased and gave me an excellent oral and written report. i was certainly satisfied and would recommend them for others.

    Answer from pro:

    Gordon, Thanks for the remarks about your Vancouver home inspection. I am so happy to hear you were satisfied with the service. At Haystack Home Inspections we try hard to meet and exceed our clients expectations. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 22 Oct 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 15 Oct 2014

    Home Inspecition

    Chris was very thorough and provided a full report of everything we needed to know about our home. He answered all of the questions we had and was patient. I highly recommend Chris as a home inspector.

    Answer from pro:

    Hi Quincy, Thanks for taking the time to talk about your Vancouver condo inspection experience. At Haystack Home Inspections we work hard on our communications because we realize all clients have different knowledge basis. I hope you are happy in your new home. Sincerely, Chris Thompson

    Reply created 16 Oct 2014