CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES

An independent layer of inspection and documentation for homeowners building or renovating in the BC Interior and Okanagan.

The stories are not rare.

A renovation that was meant to take four months stretching into two years. A new build delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars over budget. A contractor who became unreachable. Families left living in disruption, financially exposed, and uncertain of what comes next.

These are not isolated incidents. They are the predictable outcome of a system that offers homeowners very little real protection.

Once construction begins, oversight is limited. Your contractor controls the flow of information. Municipal inspectors conduct high-level reviews across dozens of sites each day, and their findings amount to little more than a pass or fail. Critical stages are largely self-reported.

In British Columbia and across the Okanagan, new construction costs between $350 and $600 per square foot. For most homeowners, this is one of the largest financial commitments of their lives.

CDIS places a qualified, experienced professional at your side — attending your build at key stages, inspecting, documenting, and reporting directly to you.

OUR SERVICES

What CDIS Includes

Contractor Selection Guidance

Have you researched your contractor?

  • Reviews and past client references
  • Legal history and outstanding disputes
  • Company history and the number and scope of projects they have completed

Pre-Construction Protection

Have the right protections been put in place before work begins?

  • Help you identify the right questions to ask during the hiring process
  • Where is the contractor being vague and how will they solve problems when they arise
  • Do they have a clear plan to deliver your project
  • Ensuring your construction contract has been reviewed by a qualified legal professional before signing

Plan Review

Does what is on paper make sense in reality?

  • We review your plans with you to identify potential issues before construction begins
  • What is drawn does not always translate into reality — we help you understand the space and key considerations prior to building

Regular Site Inspections

We attend your project at every critical milestone — and between them.

  • Problems develop during construction — by the time a handoff occurs, issues are already embedded in the work
  • Regular inspections ensure we document things as they occur
  • Help solve problems as they arise during the building process
  • Provide you with the right questions to ask

Site Photography

A visual record of your build at every stage of construction.

  • Including what lies behind the walls, ceilings, and floors of your finished home
  • A reference you will draw on for repairs, renovations, and warranty claims for years to come

Site Documentation

Written observations recorded at every visit.

  • Site conditions, quality of work and precautions being taken
  • Anything with the potential to become a problem as the project progresses
  • Projects are built in real time under varying weather and environmental conditions — understanding these can offer important insight later

Regular Reporting

After every site visit you receive a clear report combining our photos and written observations.

  • You have a life to live — our reports keep you fully informed without requiring you to be on site

Ongoing Availability

We are available to you throughout the entire construction process.

  • A large part of construction expertise is knowing where to find the right answers and knowing how to act on them
  • That experience is at your disposal from start to finish

Access to Independent Specialists

No single professional is an expert in every discipline.

  • When your project requires a deeper level of technical assessment, we draw on a trusted network of independent specialists to provide the answers you need

Already mid-project and losing confidence?

You did everything right. You hired a contractor. You approved the plans. You trusted the process.

And yet something has shifted. Communication has become difficult. Answers are vague. The project is behind, over budget, or both — and you are no longer certain that the person building your home is being straightforward with you.

You are not without options.

CDIS can engage at any stage of construction. We will assess the current state of your project, document what has been completed, and provide you with a clear, independent evaluation of where things stand. We will help you understand your options and give you a path forward that protects your investment without the cost and upheaval of litigation.

The earlier we are involved, the more we can do for you.

BC Construction Expert’s CDIS works for one person on your project.

You.

To learn more about how CDIS can support your build, contact our team today.

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