Meet Shane Ballard

My name is Shane

As a home inspector and entrepreneur, I've dedicated my career to improving the real estate process with modern technology, exceptional service and a genuine focus on my clients.

With over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, I've built a reputation for accuracy and reliability, earning the trust of real estate professionals and homeowners alike.

My approach to home inspections is built on excellence, integrity and continuous improvement. I'm always looking for ways to make inspections better — using the latest tools and industry best practices to give you clear, useful results.

Outside of work, I'm committed to giving back to my community and supporting initiatives that promote education, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Licensed & certified

• Licensed home inspector in British Columbia — BC Licence #87124
• InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector — verify my certification

I'm trained and certified by InterNACHI® — the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the world's largest nonprofit association for residential and commercial property inspectors. I've completed InterNACHI's training and inspector exam, follow its Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and keep my membership in good standing through accredited continuing education.

My InterNACHI® certifications

Part of the Inspect Canada Network

SB Home & Building Inspections is a member of the Inspect Canada Network: Canada's highest-rated home inspection company on Google, with a 5.0-star rating from over 4,000 Google reviews. More than 400 of those five-star reviews mention me by name. You can see my profile on Inspect.ca.

Being part of a bigger team means more value for you:

• A bigger team behind every inspection: experienced colleagues to consult on unusual findings.
• Better support: professional booking, client service and report delivery.
• Ongoing education: shared training and standards across the network.
• Back-office services, so I can spend my time on your home, not paperwork.
• Extra value, free: the Johnni homeowner app with qualifying inspections, plus access to trusted trades and service professionals.

Let's connect

Whether you're buying, selling or maintaining a home, I'd be glad to help. Get in touch or call 778-882-4602.