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Home & Commercial Inspections in Ladysmith, BC

Derek Bozarth, CPI

Ladysmith

Rated 5 out of 5

Certified Professional Inspector

BC89925

Residential and Commercial Property Inspections

Serving Ladysmith, Duncan, Cowichan Valley and surrounding areas.

Derek Bozarth: Your A Buyers Choice home inspector in the Ladysmith and surrounding areas!

Need a Home Inspection throughout Ladysmith and surrounding communities? Derek Bozarth of A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections is waiting to serve you! Derek is fully trained and experienced in all aspects of home inspections. Whatever inspection services you need, Derek is fully qualified.

Whatever building or home inspection services you need, give Derek a call. They’re happy to help!

Inspection Services

Residential Home Inspections
Commercial Building Inspections
Pre-Inspections for Seller
Seasonal Maintenance Inspections
New Home Warranty Inspections
Advisory Services

Certifications

Carson Dunlop Residential Training
ABCHI Training Academy
InterNACHI CPI Certification

Commercial Property Inspections

Informed decisions for your investment.

ABCHI Commercial Inspections provides the clarity you need when purchasing, leasing, or managing a commercial property. Our inspectors deliver detailed insights to help you understand risks, plan for maintenance, and protect your investment. ABCHI Commercial Inspections is a division of A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections, North America’s premier home and commercial property inspection company. With a national network and rigorous training, we provide consistent, high-quality reporting across every property type.

Additional Areas Serviced

Chemainus
Ladysmith
Lake Cowichan
Victoria
Port Renfrew
Nanaimo
Mill Bay
Langford
Salt Spring Island
Gulf Islands
Malahat
Vancouver Island
Duncan

Here's what our clients are saying.

We rely heavily on community support and referrals and the best way to do that is by doing great work. Check out what some of our recent clients are saying.

Kylie Maughan

16:44 24 Oct 26

Great work by Derek

Serge Aube

22:51 23 Oct 26

Professional, thorough, and fairly priced. What else could you ask for? Highly recommended.

Rob Kenney

23:52 16 Oct 26

His company is awesome. They actually take you through a full walk-through of the home when they are done their inspection. I would highly recommend them!

alen b

17:22 08 Oct 26

Derek is a great inspector and an honest person. He works professionally, thoroughly, and clearly. I was very happy with his work and appreciated his professionalism. I highly recommend him.

Natalia Kovtun

18:53 05 Oct 26

I enjoy working with Buyer's Choice because they are thorough, great communications throughout the experience and they always find a convenient time to fit my clients in.

Carolle MacIntosh

15:20 03 Oct 26

Kristine M

00:16 23 Sep 26

Derek did a great job and our clients were very happy. Thanks Derek!

Sherry Bernes

13:23 21 Sep 26

Derek was doing an inspection of the house that we are buying in Nanaimo. The Inspection was thorow, each problem or consern was refered to a picture. Being in Vancouver we get the full picture of an old house condition.Thank you Derek.

Ann Litvin

16:58 18 Sep 26

My clients and I have had great experiences with Derek! He is very knowledgeable and communicative, delivered information very efficiently. Didn't hold back but wasn't an alarmist - the best kind of inspector! Thanks Derek.

Shayna Beute

23:06 20 Aug 26

Derek walked us through the property and gave straightforward information and answered our many questions. His report was very thorough. Everything from his initial email to a follow up offering any support we need, has been professional. Highly recommend Derek for your home inspection needs.

Caroline Robinson

23:51 15 Aug 26

We worked with Derek Bozarth from, A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections and were impressed with his professionalism & knowledge. We highly recommend his services.

Megan

22:20 09 Aug 26

I'm writing to share how pleased my wife, Louisa, and I are with the home inspection services offered by Derek Bozarth! He spent 2 1/2 hours looking at a property we're considering and then sharing his insights and recommendations with us. He also provided us with a very detailed report of his findings which has been super helpful for us in evaluating the property. If you're looking for home inspection services in the Cowichan Valley, we would highly recommend him!

Barry Hunt

14:27 09 Aug 26

Professional, knowledgeable and honest. Derek was amazing, would highly recommend A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections!

Sarah

14:30 07 Aug 26

Derek was great for a pre home inspection. Super detailed inspection. Wrote the report, walked us around the property and went over everything. Quick with emails, and communication. Highly recommend

Dominic Gurzinski

18:08 30 Jul 26

We found Derek Bozarth thorough, straightforward, and easy to understand when we accompanied him on a walk-through of our prospective purchase, after he had carried out his inspection. His subsequent report gave us a useful checklist of issues that we would have to deal with if we proceeded with the purchase. We highly recommend him to other prospective buyers.

Dan Schroeter

20:09 24 Jul 26

We are first time homebuyers with a strange amount of knowledge who were duly impressed by the expertise and information provided by Derek Bozarth, Owner | Inspector.Highly recommendAs Derek and his company were recommended to us By people, I trust and know in the construction businesses.

Wes Macdonald

14:30 23 Jul 26

Friendly, punctual and thorough! Thanks Derek!

Joe S

13:34 22 Jul 26

Derek is very professional, thorough and honest in his work. His explanations are clear and straightforward.

Christian Simard

15:07 21 Jul 26

Derek did our inspection on a newer, 5 year old property . He was very thorough and pointed out important deficiencies that needed attention. The report he provided was exhaustive with comments both on urgent issues as well as maintenance tips. When I needed clarification on selected items the next day , Derek patiently answered all my questions and gave useful feedback. Thank you for a great service .

monika urbaniak

06:18 17 Jul 26

Kevin Keeling

14:57 12 Jul 26

Derek is a pleasure to work with. Provided a detailed review of the features throughout the home, explained issues found and potential remedies in a way that was easy to understand, and completed the inspection report on the same day.

rick chester

18:48 08 Jul 26

Derek Bozarth did a fantastic, highly detailed job inspecting our house. As first-time buyers, we were completely new to this, but Derek took the time to walk me through the home and explain everything. He even gave us estimates on repair costs and advised us on how serious the issues were. We received a professional, easy-to-read report within 24 hours. Highly recommend Derek if you want to find a great home without any hidden surprises

Jason Doan

20:35 07 Jul 26

Outstanding service !!!! Extremely thorough, answered all our questions. Very detailed report. 100% would use him again, thank you Derek

Cheryl lynn Funk

16:10 22 Jun 26

Derek provided a thorough and detailed inspection that my clients greatly appreciated. He carefully examined every part of the home and walked them through the report with patience and clarity, ensuring they fully understood everything. His attention to detail and clear communication gave them real confidence and peace of mind. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone needing a home inspection.

Kel Parry

02:28 18 Jun 26

Sharon Sigvardsen

19:18 17 Jun 26

Martin Dinh

01:10 16 Jun 26

Derek was fantastic. Very thorough, professional, and gave many tips on how to improve the home!

Nick Fisch

13:14 07 Jun 26

Fantastic work, very knowledgeable and was able to clearly and communicate deficiencies in a understandable and non alarming way.

Sherdan White

01:38 07 Jun 26

Derek was a pleasure to work with! We really appreciated his professionalism and knowledge.

Chrissy Legg

17:12 05 Jun 26

Great experience with Derek! He’s super knowledgeable, efficient and professional.

Sarah Wilson

04:47 05 Jun 26

You know the saying "cool as a cucumber"? Cucumbers got nothing on Derek. He is an incredibly capable, steady, intelligent individual who I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.

Alex McDonald

03:41 03 Jun 26

Alex Rvb

03:34 03 Jun 26

Dale Minchin

18:54 02 Jun 26

We had a great experience working with Derek. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process easy to understand. Thank you

Anja Rhomberg

03:47 02 Jun 26

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Home & Commercial Inspections in Ladysmith, BC

Derek Bozarth, CPI

Derek Bozarth, CPI

Ladysmith

Certified Professional Inspector

Residential and Commercial Property Inspections

Serving Ladysmith, Duncan, Cowichan Valley and surrounding areas.

Inspection Services

Certifications

Commercial Property Inspections

Informed decisions for your investment.

Additional Areas Serviced

Here's what our clients are saying.

Derek's Top Inspection Tips

Your Home Inspection Report is Here. What Happens Next?

ABCHI Expands Across British Columbia

The Realtor Home Inspection Playbook: How to Keep Clients Informed, Calm & Moving Forward

Own a Home Inspection Business with Canada’s Largest Network

Get training, mentorship, and a proven system behind you. Explore the ABCHI franchise opportunity.

Own a Home Inspection Business with Canada’s Largest Network

Get training, mentorship, and a proven system behind you. Explore the ABCHI franchise opportunity.

Feel safe in your new space.

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