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How it works

Ongoing strata building oversight: from first inspection to quarterly service.

Identifying an issue is the first step. Sentinel builds one continuous record of your building's condition between depreciation reports, so council can plan instead of react.

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STEP 01

Initial inspection

Sentinel inspects the building and writes a baseline report. Every finding is photographed and rated Urgent, Action Required, Monitor or Observation. Signs of movement or distress are referred to a structural engineer.

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STEP 02

Review meeting

We sit down with council in person and walk through the report: what we found, what it means, and what can wait.

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STEP 03

Letter of Intent

If council wants help with repairs, a Letter of Intent opens two optional programs: the QC Program and the Preferred Vendor Program.

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STEP 04

Owner vote

Council brings membership to the owners at an AGM or SGM.

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STEP 05

Service agreement

Council signs the Asset Protection Program service agreement. Access to the Sentinel app starts within 2 business days of signing.

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STEP 06

Quarterly service

Quarterly inspections, a written report after each, a call to council within 2 hours of leaving site about any Urgent finding, and the building's record in the Sentinel app. Monthly fees begin only after the first quarterly report.

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What you get

Structured oversight, predictable outcomes.

The Asset Protection Program is quarterly inspections, a written report after every visit, a call to council within 2 hours of leaving site about any Urgent finding, and the Sentinel app. If council needs help with repairs, the QC Program and the Preferred Vendor Program are available separately. The initial inspection is priced per unit, based on the building's age. Membership is $12 per unit per month until December 31, 2026. Inspection findings never change the price.

Building stakeholders receive a single, consistent building record that tracks deterioration trends and stays with the building through ownership transitions. Instead of relying on scattered emails, old photos, meeting notes, or memory, decision-makers can refer back to structured documentation of observed conditions and completed follow-up.

Know your building. Protect your asset.

Deterioration is inevitable. Surprise is not.

Your asset is only as sound as the envelope that surrounds it. Start with a short virtual presentation. We walk through what Sentinel does, answer questions, and let you decide if it fits. No proposal, no commitment, no pressure.

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SENTiNEL

The independent technical record for BC multi-family buildings.

Sentinel provides independent technical oversight for multi-family buildings: structured inspections, written reports, and a continuous building record that keeps every stakeholder informed.

Quarterly email

Building maintenance, once a quarter

One email each quarter from Sentinel on building maintenance topics. We'll ask you to confirm by email first.

Sentinel is not an emergency service. For life-safety emergencies, call 911.

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