HammerHead Inspection Services

Home inspectors in British Columbia are a dime a dozen and everyone's heard a horror story or two that gives home inspectors a bad reputation... and for good reason. The requirement to get a home inspector's license, at least in our opinion, is set to a bar that's too low. Let's compare to other professions: Licensed Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters and Auto Mechanics require a 4 year apprenticeship. Comparing that to a home inspector - someone who should have a thorough understanding of all components in a home (structure, foundation, drainage, building envelope, electrical, HVAC, ventilation, roofing, plumbing, energy efficiency, safety etc....) - it only takes 7 weeks. Talk about a false sense of security. The term "licensed" should not be confused with "professional".

​Introducing Nik Tanaka - Your Inspector -

Nik Tanaka is HammerHead's founder and your home inspector. His 14 years of education and experience in Engineering, construction, inspecting, consulting and home design sets him apart from the pack.

​Nik commits to going above and beyond what is required per the mandated guidelines in the ASTTBC-PI Contract and Standards of Inspection. The company philosophy is to treat each client as if they are a member of the inspector’s own family.

HammerHead Inspection Services is a member of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia – Property Inspectors (formally known as BC Institute of Property Inspectors (BCIPI)).

Experience / Credentials

• Extensive engineering background in global engineering firms, as a building envelope consultant.
• Over 1000 inspections performed during all aspects of construction.
• Over 14 years of experience and education as a building envelope consultant, house designer and inspector.
• Note that up to 90% (and most costly) of problems found in homes are related to building envelope.
• Registered as an AScT (Applied Science Technologist; the highest designation by ASTT) in addition to the requirement of CHI designation (also with ASTT) for home inspectors.
• HammerHead Inspection Services is registered with Consumer Protection BC, and is fully insured and licensed.