A city behind dikes
Richmond sits on the Fraser River delta, about one metre above sea level on average, and is protected by roughly 49 kilometres of dikes. That’s why you’ll find crawlspaces and slab foundations instead of basements.
Richmond, British Columbia
Richmond home
inspections.
Richmond is condo and townhome country, and we inspect units across City Centre, Steveston and West Cambie every week.
- Inspections in Richmond
- 133
- Condos
- 67
- Townhomes
- 30
- Houses
- 26
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Our Richmond experience
We’ve been down
these streets.
Every pin is a home we’ve inspected in Richmond. Filter by property type, or tap a pin to see the neighbourhood.
Pins show the approximate location of completed inspections. Addresses are offset slightly to protect our clients’ privacy.
Local knowledge
Know the ground
in Richmond.
Soft delta soils
The ground is made of deep river silts, sands and peat. Buildings here are often built on preloaded or densified ground, and settlement cracks are something we watch for in older homes.
The housing we see in Richmond
Most of Richmond’s housing was built after 1970, and the city has added thousands of strata units around No. 3 Road and the Canada Line since the 2000s. Detached homes are mostly slab-on-grade or crawlspace builds – basements are rare here.
What we watch for here
- Crawlspace moisture and settlement
- Window seals and ventilation in newer strata units
- Builder deficiencies in new construction
Property insights
Research any Richmond address.
Enter an address to see the neighbourhood, how many homes we’ve inspected nearby and what to look out for in a home of that age.
Services in Richmond
The right inspection
for your property.
Questions
Richmond inspection FAQ.
Do you inspect homes in Richmond?
Yes. We’ve completed 133 inspections in Richmond, including 67 condos, 30 townhomes and 26 houses. We’re available 7 days a week, including evenings.
How much does a home inspection cost in Richmond?
Condo inspections start at $425, townhome inspections at $525 and house inspections at $575, depending on size. Every inspection includes thermal imaging and a same-day digital report, and condo and townhome inspections include a free strata document review.
What should buyers in Richmond watch for?
In Richmond we pay particular attention to: crawlspace moisture and settlement; window seals and ventilation in newer strata units; builder deficiencies in new construction. Your report explains each finding with photos and next steps.
Other service areas
Across the Lower Mainland.
Buying in Richmond?
Tell us the address and your preferred date. Available 7 days a week and evenings.