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British Columbia home inspection report template

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Your British Columbia home inspection report has 12 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.

A statement of what the inspection did not cover

A home inspection report template set up for British Columbia, with fields for the client's name, home inspector's name, Consumer Protection BC licence number, client's address, business name (if different from the inspector's name), inspector's business address, inspector's telephone number and inspector's email (if any). In Word and PDF.

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British Columbia Home inspection Template

Client's name

Property address

Inspection date

Home inspector's name

Consumer Protection BC licence number

Client's address

Business name (if different from the inspector's name)

Inspector's business address

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Set up for British Columbia

The report gives an opinion on the condition of each thing the home inspection contract requires you to inspectHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (b) · Consumer Protection BC, Know your obligations
The client's name is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (i)
The client's address is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (i)
Your name, and the name you do business under if different, is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (ii)
Your business address, and your mailing address if different, is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (iii)
Your licence number is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (iv)
Your telephone number, and your fax number and email address if you have them, are on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (iv)
The address of the property inspected is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (v)
The date of the home inspection is on the reportHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (e) (vi)

Also required in British Columbia

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

The report identifies each item on which you recommend the client get expert adviceHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (c)
The report specifies what the home inspection did not coverHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (1) (d)
Give the client a copy of the report on or before the date in the home inspection contractHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 13 (2) · Consumer Protection BC, Know your obligations
Keep a copy of each home inspection contract and report from the previous 2 years at your business locationHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 8 (2) (a)
Do not disclose a report's contents except with the client's permission, as required by law, or when you believe there is a serious health or safety riskHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 9 (2)
The home inspection contract states the property address, what the inspection covers, whether you will inspect for mould and for asbestos, whether the inspection is non-invasive or which invasive procedures you will use, and the licensing statement the Regulation prescribesHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 12 (1)
The contract may not exclude a garage or carport, limit your liability or its amount, or limit the time for making a claim against youHome Inspector Licensing Regulation, s. 12 (2)

What is in it

RoofRoof covering, Flashing, Skylights, chimneys and penetrations, Gutters, downspouts and roof drainage
ExteriorWall cladding and trim, Exterior doors and windows, Decks, porches, balconies, steps and railings, Walkways, driveways, grading and drainage
Structure and foundationFoundation, Basement or crawlspace, Floor structure, Wall, ceiling and roof structure
HeatingHeating equipment, Ducts, vents and distribution, Flue and venting, Thermostat and controls
CoolingCooling equipment, Condensate drainage, Operation and temperature differential
PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent, Water heater, Fixtures and faucets, Sump pump
ElectricalService entrance and grounding, Main panel and overcurrent protection, Branch wiring, GFCI and AFCI protection, Receptacles, switches and fixtures, Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Fireplaces and chimneysFireplace, firebox and hearth, Chimney, flue and cap, Damper
Attic, insulation and ventilationAttic access, Insulation, Attic ventilation, Bath, kitchen and dryer exhaust
InteriorWalls, ceilings and floors, Interior doors and windows, Stairs, handrails and guards, Cabinets and countertops
Built-in appliancesRange, oven and cooktop, Dishwasher, Built-in microwave, Food waste disposer
GarageGarage door and opener (auto-reverse), Fire separation and entry door, Floor, walls and ceiling

Rules last reviewed October 8, 2026. Read the full British Columbia home inspection report requirements.

Or draft it from notesBRITISH COLUMBIA / SAMPLE

Sample notes, 149 words

Client: Dana Whitfield
Inspector: Sam Ortega
Date: October 3, 2026
1408 Larkspur Lane, Victoria, BC
Weather: clear, 74F. Occupied. Built 1987.
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We sorted 14 items into 8 sections and flagged 4 to fix first.

Fix firstElectrical
Main panel has a double tapped breaker and an open splice in the attic junction box.
Fix firstElectrical
No GFCI protection at the kitchen counter outlets.
Fix firstGarage
Garage door opener did not reverse when it hit the test board.

12 British Columbia rules on your checklist, including a statement of what the inspection did not cover.

Still to add

British Columbia lawConsumer Protection BC licence number
British Columbia lawClient's address
British Columbia lawInspector's business address

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Client's nameDana Whitfield

Property address1408 Larkspur Lane, Victoria, BC

Inspection dateOct 3, 2026

Home inspector's nameSam Ortega

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Questions

What makes this template specific to British Columbia?

It adds fields for the client's name, home inspector's name, Consumer Protection BC licence number, client's address, business name (if different from the inspector's name), inspector's business address, inspector's telephone number and inspector's email (if any), and it is checked against these British Columbia rules: the report gives an opinion on the condition of each thing the home inspection contract requires you to inspect; the client's name is on the report; the client's address is on the report; your name, and the name you do business under if different, is on the report; your business address, and your mailing address if different, is on the report; your licence number is on the report; your telephone number, and your fax number and email address if you have them, are on the report; the address of the property inspected is on the report; the date of the home inspection is on the report.

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