Surrey & the Lower Mainland
Most attic problems in the Lower Mainland come down to moisture, and most homeowners never see them until there is a stain on the ceiling. We go up, check what is really going on, and give you a written report with GPS- and time-stamped photos and video.
Our winters are long, mild and wet. Warm, humid air from showers, cooking and everyday living rises into the attic, either through gaps in the ceiling or through fans that were never properly ducted outside. When it reaches the cold underside of the roof, it condenses. If the attic is not ventilated well enough to dry out, that moisture soaks the sheathing month after month, and mould follows.
The most common cause we find is simple: a bathroom fan duct that has come loose, was never connected, or ends in the attic instead of outdoors. It is an inexpensive fix compared to replacing mouldy roof sheathing, but only if someone catches it.
Attics are also where older homes hide things worth knowing about before you start work: vermiculite insulation, knob-and-tube wiring, and signs of rodents. We flag these in the report so you can plan for them.
What we check
We cover every accessible part of the attic and photograph what we find. Areas we cannot safely reach are noted in the report, so you know exactly what was and was not seen.
Call or send a message with your address, roughly when the house was built, and anything you have seen: stains, smells, noises or high heating bills.
We work from the hatch and walk the framing wherever it is safe to do so, checking moisture, ducting, ventilation, insulation, pests and wiring.
You get a written report with GPS- and time-stamped photos and video of what we found, what is urgent, what can wait, and what is fine as it is.
If ducting needs repair, we can quote it on the spot. The report is yours either way, including for specialist work we do not do ourselves.
Your report
Every entry in our reports is stamped with when and where it was recorded, so there is no question about which attic, which unit, or which day.
Pricing
$160 from
Starting from $160 per attic. Includes our accessible-area inspection checklist and a written photo and video report, with findings ranked by urgency. Pricing depends on attic size, the number of attic spaces and access conditions. We confirm the price before booking.
$250 per vent
We reconnect or replace damaged exhaust ducting, seal and support the run, and connect it to an existing suitable exterior roof or wall termination.
The $250 per-vent price covers standard duct repairs using an existing suitable exterior termination. New exterior vents, roof or wall penetrations, and associated roofing work require a separate quote.
Case study · 2026
217
dryer & exhaust vents connected
In 2026 we connected 217 dryer and bathroom exhaust vents across 15 buildings. We arranged access to every unit and attic and every attic got its own written report.
Some attic findings need a specialist trade. We will tell you plainly when that is the case, and the photos in your report give the next contractor a head start.
Vermiculite: pebbly grey-brown or gold loose-fill insulation in older homes may contain asbestos. Leave it undisturbed. In BC, testing and removal must be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
Rebates: if the inspection shows your attic needs more insulation, CleanBC and utility rebates may cover part of the cost. Programs and amounts change, so check the current rules before you book an insulation contractor.
Next Step
Attic inspections start from $160 per attic, with a written photo and video report. Call (604) 782-2431 or send us a message to book.
