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COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS CLIENTS

Liked that he used the iPad to take the pictures and incorporated them into the report. Quick at getting us as we had a short closing date, was able to accommodate us. ~ Shawn W

I liked the thoroughness and professionalism of the inspector's work and his close attention to detail. This is the second time we have used him and his punctuality and ability to carry out the work at such short notice really helped our buying process. He also is very good at explaining issues and answering questions. The ability to receive the written report at the home and discuss findings with the inspector and realtor was a very positive feature to your service. ~ Ronald H

I felt that the inspector was very competent and I felt that I could trust his inspection. ~ Emily

The efficient and professional manner of the inspector and the information he explained to me, via phone. ~ Joan M

He answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable. ~ Lucy P

Very thorough, quick, professional, knowledgeable. Getting report instantly, reviewed by Home Inspector plus emailed. I know people who used somebody else for a home inspection and when they saw Mike inspection they wished they had used Canadian Residential Inspection Service, specifically Mike Mueller. ~ Keri W

I very much appreciated the prompt reply to my query about service, the punctuality, and attention to detail that Mike presented throughout the process. ~ Bill T

Mike was friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to speak to our specific concerns about the house. He showed us how to use the computerized thermostat and explained its functions, encouraging us that all of this could be easily Googled. He toured us through the home, speaking to issues that he had seen. We were very impressed with the thorough report, both in person and writing, that explained in words and photographs what were some of the concerns and areas to attend to. ~ Joel H

Mike was really easy to talk to, he worked efficiently and explained all aspects of the house thoroughly for us as a new home owners. Gave excellent ideas to make the home more efficient and gave ways to increase the value of the house in the long run. I would recommend Mike to others in a heartbeat. ~ Madison D

I appreciated the immediate verbal summary, noting any concerns! I live in Prince George and could not be present for the home inspection. ~ Wendie V

Mike was extremely thorough but also able to communicate everything to us in a laymen's term. ~ Joe H

Mike was very open and forth coming during the inspection. I had no trouble at all understanding the whole process as Mike explained everything. ~ Debra A

Explained things well in lamans terms which is important to a first time home buyer! Made me aware that I could contact him with any questions I have, even after I move in ~ Marlee T

I am a very satisfied customer. Mike was very professional, courteous and thorough. I was very impressed with his service and especially the manner in which he presented the report summary. He took all my concerns into consideration. The report was delivered in a very timely manner and payment options were appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector. ~ Glenda W

Mike was professional and clear in providing a debrief on our home inspection and willing to answer any additional questions we had after we reviewed the report. ~ Cindy R

Immediately noticed that Mike was a trust worthy professional that really knows all about home details. Very pleased with the work he provided. Mike was very professional in taking the time to explain all the details of the inspection and the home. Thank you much appreciated. ~ Mike S

I liked Mike's Professionalism, punctuality (he was even at the site earlier then he needed to) and how thoroughly he did his inspection and how well he explained his findings. Great inspector, will highly recommend. Thank you very much Mike!  ~ Angela K

Mike was excellent. I liked the fact that he went through the report with me, he took me around the house and showed me what he was talking about. He was very knowledgeable about what he was talking about. I also like the fact that he said if I thought of any questions that I could call or email him, gave me confidence in is knowledge and assessment of the property. ~ James C

Mike was really down to earth, easy going and has a good sense of humor. He made the inspection process very easy for me and seems very knowledgable! Thank you!! ~ Kristy E

Report was very thorough, with photos to illustrate areas of concern. ~ Gerry B

We are happy with the results and the information provided to remedy any problems.Our son, who is 26 years old, attended the inspection. He described Mike as "personable" and thoroughly enjoyed going through the inspection process. Mike showed our son all the potential problems and shared ways to fix or prevent them. The report backed up the findings. We would definitely use Mike in the future. ~ Vicki G

I found Mike to be very informed and easy to talk to. ~ Kent H

Mike was very professional and I was very happy with the work he performed for my mother and myself. ~ Carm

en S

This the second time I have used Mike's services. Professional, knowledgable and honest. I have recommended him to others and I will use him again ~ Lynn L

Flexible with my work schedule. Quite happy with the service. Will recommend Canadian Residential Inspection Services to others ~ Jacquie E

Very thorough and explained everything with pictures so we could easily understand. Mike was great, we'll definitely recommend others to use him in the future. ~ Bryn D

I have used Canadian Residential Inspection Services three times now and each time have been impressed with the inspectors professionalism and knowledge. I really like the indepth report that is provided after the inspection, and being able to go through and discuss everything with the inspector. I was able to accompany the inspector during the inspection which was very informative. I would recommend to any client to go along with the inspector on the inspection if possible. ~ Karin K   

Mike did a very good job at explaining things I could not understand. He went over everything and did not miss a thing :) Everything went perfect ~ Jenna R

Very happy with experience. Mike was great and took lots of time to answer my questions and explain the report ~ James S

Mike was very professional and personable, our questions were answered to our satisfaction. We will definitely recommend his services. ~ Halina V

I could call the inspector directly for more input on the results. The inspector was extremely pleasant and explained/answered all of my questions in great detail. ~ Sheri L

I especially like being able to go thru the actual report at the spot and not only seeing the pictures about it but getting it all explained too. ~ Petra K

Especially liked the prompt service, detailed report along with excellent communication skills, friendly and professional attitude. ~ Heidi S

As first time home buyers, it was important to us that we had a thorough inspection and we were well informed for buying our first home as it can be an intimidating process. Mike made us feel very comfortable to ask questions during the walk-through and the report layout was great, easy to understand with photo references for specific areas where it applied. We really appreciated the walk through and overview of our report with our inspector to make sure that we understood what he looked at and found in our home to be. Any concerns were pointed out so we were aware of what the inspector saw and what are options are available for various upgrades and fixes etc. We were very impressed with our service. Money well spent and we would recommend Mike's services again to anyone in the area. ~ Amanda P

Report is very complete, covers all aspects which we need to know to make a decision based on the information received.~ Tim C

It was professional and timely. It was nice of him to sit down and go over the report with us at the end. It was also nice to see the pictures of the things he noted. ~Brad C

Extremely impressed with Mike Muellers professionalism and timely response from first booking the appt. to the followup. The report was very impressive and thorough. We would highly recommend Mike's services to others. ~ Corinne S

Very impressed with Mike. Prompt and courteous service, would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for home inspection. Mike provided us with detailed report including pictures, explained things to us, and also said if we have any more questions to call him  ~ Leo M

Mike is very thorough and explains issues well. ~ Mary-Jane M

Very thorough and polite. I really liked Mike and thought he did a great job. Will refer him to all my friends and family ~Angela S

Mike was very personable, and actively wanted to share his suggestions and thoughts. I felt like he wanted me to be there every step of the way. He made it a point when he was looking at the attic to come get me in another room so it could have a look, then he explained to me everything I was looking at and what he was looking for. Superb service all around. Best experience ever. I will be referring Mike specifically to anyone who will listen and his card is going up on the notice board at work. I've even recommended him to both of our real estate agents, with glowing reviews. I wish I had used him for every home inspection I've had in the past. ~ Jonathan J

Mike let me follow him through the entire process, explaining to me everything he was doing along the way. ~ Jodie W

Was very open and easy to talk to, answered all my questions in a nice manner ~ Brenda R

Mike was prompt, and never made me feel like any question was silly. ~ T. Chamberlain

Mike was very thorough and also he explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. I would definitely refer him to others. ~ M. Harstad

Liked how Mike fully explained everything. Services were quick and responsive with Mike, as the competing company failed to show up for their scheduled appointment ~ P. Friesen

He was fantastic! He took extra time to address our concerns and was very thorough. Thank you ~ - S. Wilkinson

Being new to BC and not sure what to expect, we were very impressed with eveything Mike provided us. Preciseness and communication. ~ C. Harmsworth 

We valued and gained confidence from Mike's professional demeanor and the obvious expertise he illustrated in his service to us.  His attention to each and every detail was amazing and we particularly appreciated his willingness to explain his findings in a language we could understand and relate to as he spoke. ~ D.Unger

Mike was friendly, thorough and did not get irritated when we interrupted his inspection with questions ~ M. Davies

Very thorough. I was able to accompany Mike and was very impressed with his professionalism. I highly recommend this company and this inspector, prompt, courteous, and professional. ~ K. Ingram

Very quick response and clear explanation of the services to be rendered and findings of the inspection. ~ E. Otto

I thought Mike was fantastic! I will recommend him to any one I know in the future. He gave great advise and I thought he did a really detailed inspection.  ~ L. Huppee

Mike Mueller (home inspector) had an answer for every one of my questions and offered great additional advice and recommendations I could trust! The service and level of expertise was excellent. Nothing to change in my opinion. At no point during and after the inspection did I feel that something was overlooked or neglected. the only omissions were items deemed inaccessible or did not apply. I was really confident that my decision to go ahead with my purchase was as informed as it could be. ~ D. Tettamente

Confidant Enthusiastic Prompt ~ S. Halifax

The questions we were concerned about - Mike listened to,  and went through the house in detail - giving us assurance that it's all ok. Mike was not only helpful but very knowledgeable as well and Mike keeping in touch with us through this stressful time was very reassuring. Keep up the good work Mike - you are an awesome Home Inspector!!! ~ A. Lauzon

Mike Mueller very carefully explained every step of the inspection. He communicates well. It is nice to know that from top to bottom, the whole house has been visually inspected and all systems function as they should. ~ L. Larrigan

Mike was very prompt in responding to our request for an inspection.  He did a thorough job and communicated the results very clearly.  He was open to questions and provided knowledgeable answers. ~ B. Bresciani

Mike was very thrall and very professional he was very educated with all aspects of a home and he was very easy to understand and communicate with.Thank you so much Mike great job and wonderful person. ~ M.Horvath

We liked how thorough the whole process was. When the inspection was done, I really felt that I not only knew what happened but I also understood. I received an inspection on another house from a different company, the inspection was a virtual report, and the information was not reviewed in person. The booklet was an amazing surprise, especially with the inspector going over every inch of the report with you. ~ M. Antoine

The friendliness and thoroughness of Mike. He was also very accommodating with our short notice.  ~ C. Broadfoot

Great recomendations of required repairs, "heads up" notice on the small issues that could pop up in future. Have already  referred him to others. - I. Adkins

I especially liked the immediate response from Mike via email and prompt booking of the inspection when we needed it. Our inspector Mike was highly professional as well as personable and patient.  I am confident that the property we are buying will not reveal any surprises. - M. Olson

Was a very thorough and enjoyable experience.I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone needing this service,especially if they are as informed and likeable as Mike Mueller. - W. Higgins

My inspector made me feel very comfortable about the process. He answered all my questions in a clear way that I was able to understand and relay to my husband. - A. Spiller

Thorough explanation of inspection. Useful information about maintaining the house. prompt service - I had a tight schedule and was glad I didn't have to wait long for the inspection. - J. Wilkinson

Mike was very thorough, and very personable. He explained everything in terms I understood, pointed out even minor little things and did a great job. I feel very confident in his report.  I already have referred Mike to my boss as he is looking for a new home. - L.Sarachie

Mike was very personable, and incredibly helpful. MIke went above and beyond. He even suggested if we have questions to call him after we have moved in. Mike is the man! I will always use Mike if/when we move. Great job!!!! - R.Erbacker

How Mike went through the house and went over everything with me.  Even told me lots of good to know maintenence things.  Really appreciated that. - A. Berdan

Mike was very accommodating to my busy schedule - K. Wiseman

Mike was great, very good at communicating including via text, made it a lot easier due to distance. Was more then willing to answer any question and address all my concerns which while the house was good - being a first time home buyer there was several. - - B. Bouzek

Completely satisfied with Mike and the total inspection process. - M. Barnard

Excellent communication from Mike. He clearly explained everything we needed to know both before and after the inspection. - B. Mahapatra

Inspector was very thorough and personable. - C. Keller

Friendly professional service - J. Vath

Very thorough and informative - R. Glaicar

He took the time to explain things to us, even things we had not thought of, and seemed to be very thorough. - W. Andreas

I really liked that Mike was informative and friendly - W. Andres

The communication from inspector as we are first time home buyers. FANTASTIC JOB!!!!! - J.Carlsen

Mike is a great guy. We do a lot of business with him.  He is professional, punctual and knowledgeable. - O. Lebrun

Mike was very professional and did an excellent job.  - M. Nelson

Thorough, took his time, communicated well. - M. Paquet

Mike was very personable, and knowledgale, and knew his Stuff!! - G. Fenton

Mike was very positive, showed that he was very skilled, and was very pleasant and easy to talk with!!! None, I met him after the inspection and he went over the review very efficiently, explaining what /where he looked with lots of detail!! and ideas on when things should be dealt with. - J. Wightman

I thought Mike was excellent. He was really good at presenting things in terms I understood. He really is an asset to your company brand. - D. Farmer

I especially liked his attention to detail. particularly drainage issues. - R. Duncan

How the inspector communicated and spoke with us and contractors in order to fix some issues that were discovered in the home inspection. Very well done and very satisfied with the quality of the home inspection - G. Dockerty

He allowed us to follow him throughout the inspection and thoroughly explained things to us as we went along. - C. Smith

Liked being able to observe with the inspector. Generally, overall, I felt that the inspection was very informative, and the inspector was very knowledgable. - T. Baird

Prompt, on time, knowledgeable, polite, tolerant, patient, petite, kind and forthcoming. - S. Thomas

Mike was very knowledgeable and thorough. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection. - A Calado

I liked the thoroughness and the friendly manner of the inspector - B. Adams

Very quick to get us our report and pictures and answered any questions that we had. - A. Kosick

Mike was very was personable - B. Dwayne

He was thorough and friendly! We felt confident he knew what he was talking about - P. Stich

Very thorough - G. Tannahill

Mike was very friendly and explained things very well.- Y. Marshman

Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained his findings in full detail and made us feel comfortable with our concerns. We will definitely be using his services again in the near future. - N. Shaw

Went above and beyond during the inspection. - C. Timm

He did  things he did not have to like a quick check on appliances. Used his personal experiences to inform us.- Adadm Wiffen

Prompt service.  On time.  Thorough verbal report at the end of the inspection. - Mack McLean

Mike was very thorough and able to answer most of my questions. He was professional and very easy to talk to! - M. Irwin.

Mike was the ultimate professional - Gord Hunter

Inspector was neat and clean and arrived on time. He explained what he was doing and checked all areas I needed done. I appreciated Mikes friendly and helpful attitude - Barb Westgate

I liked how thorough Mike was in explaining everything. -  Cody Edwards

I think everything was excellent and I appreciated your service guy, thank you  - Galal Ramadan

It was very professional. The inspection may very well have saved me the cost of a new roof. - Tm Brock

Mikes great and realistic about issues with home - Tracy and Sean Arnold

How good the inspector was at relaying the information to us. - Wes Udell

Thorough inspection in timely manner - Karl and Audrey Tepper

Clear and concise information. Mike really has other people's interest at heart. - Nadia Maissen/Brent Easton

Mike was very personable and talked in layman's terms. He was very thorough in both his inspection as well as his explanation of his findings. He was also very respectful to the seller who was there at the tail end of the inspection. - Leslee Stephenson

FEBRUARY 2013 Contest Winner

FEBRUARY 2013 Contest Winner - Brendan Miller shown middle with his family Janine and Aiden and our Vernon Inspector right Mike Mueller and (left) Dave Forai (Realtor - Sutton Group Lakefront Realty). You could be our next winner! Just have your home inspection performed by one of our Canadian Residential Inspectors for details.

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I found Mike to be very clear and precise when reporting to me about the property. He was able to convey such detail to me over the phone that I felt I was actually viewing the area in question physically when I was over 500 kms away. I really appreciate having all my questions addressed so that I would feel comfortable with following through with my purchase of the Home.- Gabriele Visser

Mike was prompt, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. - Stuart Russell

Mike was very approachable and friendly. He was happy to explain things to us and didn't mind us being there throughout the inspection. He was very thorough and professional. - Ron Woitzik

Mike was very thorough informative and  knowledgeable. - SuzanneTaylor

Mike was very informative about everything. Easy to talk to and very personable. Left us feeling very confident in his abilities to help us in our buying process.- Brendan Miller

Very insightful and helpful - Denise Sherwood

Very well explained -took his time -examined everything-I could feel very confident with my purchase - Deb Desimone

Mike showed me all of the features of the house and how to use them. Also the book gave me info on maintenance for the new house. Mike was great. He went out of his way to fit my home inspection in. Melissa Teale

Mike was very informative.He explained everything in detail.- Diane Joly

I liked that the Home Inspector was on time to the appointment , friendly, courtious, respectful of the potential home I was about to purchase, went over the few deficiencies with me. and how to easily correct them for next to zero cost. Many people don't stay for the home inspection; it is well worth the time, one will learn a lot about the new home they are about to purchase. - Scott Robar

Home Inspector went above and beyond expectations and was extremely helpful. Would highly recommend Mike to everyone. Excellent professional service we could trust! - Kristine Moore

Inspector was willing to take all the time it needed to do the home inspection and speak with me (and my parents) about it.- Jen Dunsdon

I liked everything. Mike was very informative and answered all my questions in a clear and concise way. I was very happy with my inspection. The house was in fantastic shape, so I'm sure that helps how I feel in some way, but Mike is a great home inspector. We'll be calling again someday.  - Dean Duclos

Mike took the time to explain everything really thoroughly to us and answer all of our questions. - Kari Erickson

Mike was extremely helpful in making note of all areas of the property.  Previous experience with other companies revolved solely around the house - Mike was sure to include the property, and it's impact on the house (specifically drainage from slope and roof).  Mike was also very clear as we went through his report, leaving ample time for questions during and after the inspection.  - Chris Laser

The inspector was thorough, professional and knowledgable. Mike explained everything in layman's terms which I appreciated. - Lynn Laustrup

Mike was very thorough and explained everything very well. - Rick Davies

Very thorough explanation of what problems we have, and things that we can do for future maintenance that will help our property maintain value.  Would definitely recommend for any home buyer to use this service to avoid any potential problems and to learn how to avoid future ones. - Scott Patterson

Very accommodating and friendly home inspector, took time to thoroughly explain details. - Jennifer Lort

I especially liked the clear communication - felt we had a good idea of what was good, bad and indifferent. Home inspection was thorough, communication clear and we left feeling we knew what the house needed, the strong points and weak points. A good tool in helping us make an informed decision. - David & Edith Hockley

Very thorough - Donna Fischbacher

Very Knowledgeable representative. - Brenda Rutherford

The home inspector was extremely friendly and involved me in every step of the process and answered all my questions. The report that I got to keep has tons of information and is very well organized and easy to follow. - Nicole Garcia

We liked his willingness to explain, show and demonstrate his equipment.  He walked us through how it should all work.   He was very informative and knowledgeable. - Delmer and Elaine

I needed Mike in on SUPER short notice and he was ready to go right away. Everything was quick and straight forward, no messing around. - Krista Eglin

Mike was very approachable.  Circumstances were that my husband was in hospital and I was virtually alone in the process of purchasing and arranging the inspection, etc.  Mike made sure I understood every aspect of the minor faults he found. - Catherine McCurdy

Mike was a pleasure to deal with.  He encouraged us to be present for home inspection....my husband received tons of home maintenance tips throughout the inspection.  The inspection Mike completed was very thorough and he took the time to explain everything.  At the end of the inspection, we reviewed the report, in detail, and with Mike again taking his time to explain everything.  I was beyond pleased with his service! - Rick and Patrice Darlington

I especially liked learning about the property from the inspector, he was a good teacher. - John Peck

Very detailed and thorough....awesome!! - Diane Finnie

We found Mike to be extremely helpful and friendly. He explained things well, in terms that we understood. - Trena and Kevin Holman

The inspector was active during the inspection, anything that I had asked about he looked into it. The Home Inspector made a great first impression and was able to answer all my questions and concerns. - Krissi Riggs

Really like the depth and detail and the expanation after the inspection to fully inform us of the findings. - John Jeffcott

We liked how Mike showed us specific things and explained them. We appreciated the summary of points of things we should do to ensure our home is safe and up to date. - Lori

Really liked the fact that Mike pointed out little things to me. Found him to be especially informative with house info and it meant a lot to me since I am a newbie when it comes to home inspections. I was especially pleased with Mike's professionalism. Overall it was an excellent, informative, and very professional experience for me. Thank you Mike, I appreciate having you as my house inspector. - Georgina Haldane

Mike was very easy to talk to, and was so knowledgeable in his responses to my questions. I understood him very well. We are still looking to buy a house in the Okanagan Valley, and will be using Mike's services again very soon. He was efficient, and covered all my questions. - Lyette Hewlett

Our inspector Mike was on time and communicated well with us in a way we understood. As first time home buyers, Mike was very informative of the process and took the time and patience to answer any questions and explain everything. - Carissa and Chris Lange

Mike did a great job. He took a lot of time and care to be very thorough and seemed very knowledgeable on everything. Answered all our questions and went through the inspection with us. Nice Guy...very thorough. Totally satisfied! - Ed Huber 

Very knowledgeable, very friendly, Mike knew exactly what he was talking about and gave me some great ideas on what to do with certain areas of the house, very thorough. - Mike Mezynski 

Very clear on explanation of report. - Rosemary Manton            

I thought that Mike was an exceptional inspector. It showed that he enjoys his job and pays attention to detail. I thought that the inspection was great, Mike went though the booklet with me step by step. - Megan                 

I really liked how Mike let me walk around with him and ask questions, without even seeming lightly irritated. - Jeremy Thompson                                                                     

Mike was very helpful in explaining the report and answering my questions. - Karlin Gibson          

Liked how Mike seemed to enjoy what he did, and provided me with explanations during and following the home review. Inspector gave a professional impression and follow up. - Richard Halley                                                           

We like the speed in the time that it took to get an appointment and the flexibility when we needed to re-schedule on short notice. - Angie Ferraro                                                                      

Very Friendly and open for explanations. - Adrian Vanderleest 

Mike explained the process and results clearly. I feel he made a thorough inspection. -Gaynor Stinson                                                          

The inspector provided us with a very good review of the inspection report. The inspector was willing to look into and answer any of our questions... knowledgeable and familiar with the issues affecting ski area homes.  - Nan Kersey                   

I especially like the walk-through of the home after he was done. - Leanne Lulashnyk                 

He goes a mile more than he has to. - Alexander Massold                     

We liked that he had the thermal camera.  - Shane Prosser                    

Mike took his time and explained everything I asked about I was nervous about the unknown but Mike helped make it understandable. -  Lisa Curtis                                                

He had me go through the house with him so he could show me in detail what he was looking at and why, as well as listening and answering any other concerns I might have had. - Trevor Diett              

Mike was a friendly guy and came on a days notice. - Jenny Beallie                    

I was able to be there during the inspection to ask questions as I saw them. The inspector was friendly and easy to discuss things with. Mike was a wonderful inspector! Supplied pad and pen so I could write my questions down. He was punctual, and so easy to talk to. HE DIDN'T RUSH ME OR THE INSPECTION. Very thorough! - Leslie Hoffart                       

This was my very first inspection for my very first home, and Mike went so far above and beyond in his inspection that I left feeling like I had intelligent and thorough answers, learned key things about my home... Mike was fantastic, answering all of my questions... I would recommend him any day! I'm just extremely happy with my service. It could not have gone better. You have a real gem with Mike Mueller. - Amanda Nemeth             

Mike was extremely professional, knowledgeable and informative. We found him to be very helpful and would highly recommend him. - Geoff Dolman              

I didn't know what to expect, found it very revealing as well as comforting. Thank You - John Laflamme                                                          

Inspector was very personable and willing to help. Not in a hurray and willing to answer questions. - Richard Priebe           

We wanted to send a quick thank you for the great home inspection. Mike, you were very knowledgeable and professional, and we feel 100% confident in the Home Inspection Report you prepared for us in March. We are now in our new home and it is wonderful! We loved that you were so personable and we really appreciate how you gave extra tips and advice throughout the home inspection that were relevant to us a young family. As we were purchasing from out of town on a rush house-hunting trip (with o