What does a SENTiNEL strata building inspection cover?

Roof systems, building envelope, drainage and site water, balconies and guardrails, parkade and structural exposure, mechanical and shared systems, exterior safety, and aerial or hard to access areas where needed. Findings are photo documented and ranked by severity.

How is this different from a depreciation report?

A depreciation report is a five year planning document focused on long range capital reserves. A SENTiNEL inspection is a current condition review the council can act on now, and a record that keeps the depreciation report grounded in real building data between updates.

Do you work with our property manager?

Yes. Reports are written so council and the property manager can read the same record, share priorities, and align on next steps without translation.

Where in BC do you inspect?

Greater Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and the Fraser Valley in person, with virtual reviews available BC wide.

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Strata building inspections for BC councils and property managers.

Construction led inspections that translate building condition into a record council can read, the property manager can act on, and the depreciation report provider can rely on.

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What an inspection covers

Seven coverage areas, one building record.

Roof and drainage

Membranes, flashings, scuppers, downspouts, and site water. The systems most likely to drive surprise repairs when missed.

Building envelope

Cladding, sealants, windows, and transitions. The interfaces where small failures become expensive water damage.

Balconies and guardrails

Decking, waterproofing, attachments, and code exposure. A core safety and liability area for BC stratas.

Parkade and structure

Slab condition, drainage, traffic coatings, and visible structural exposure. Documented before deterioration becomes urgent.

Mechanical and shared systems

Visible boiler, ventilation, domestic water, and irrigation conditions. Flagged for specialist follow up where needed.

Exterior safety

Walkways, stairs, lighting, and access points. The everyday risk surface most often overlooked between formal reports.

Aerial and hard to access inspection

Rooftop, envelope, and elevated conditions documented with Transport Canada Advanced Operations certified drone pilots where lift or ladder access is impractical.

How it works

Initial Asset Assessment

A construction led walkthrough of the building, inside and out, with a written record of current condition across all seven coverage areas.

Ranked findings and photos

Each issue is photographed, located, and ranked by severity, so council can see what to act on now, what to plan, and what to monitor.

Council ready report

A plain language summary for council, full technical detail underneath, and clear recommended next steps the property manager can run with.

FAQ

What councils ask before a first inspection.

What does a SENTiNEL strata building inspection cover?: Roof systems, building envelope, drainage and site water, balconies and guardrails, parkade and structural exposure, mechanical and shared systems, exterior safety, and aerial or hard to access areas where needed. Findings are photo documented and ranked by severity.
How is this different from a depreciation report?: A depreciation report is a five year planning document focused on long range capital reserves. A SENTiNEL inspection is a current condition review the council can act on now, and a record that keeps the depreciation report grounded in real building data between updates.
Do you work with our property manager?: Yes. Reports are written so council and the property manager can read the same record, share priorities, and align on next steps without translation.
Are drone inspections included?: Yes. When roof, envelope, or elevated areas are difficult to reach on foot, SENTiNEL uses Transport Canada Advanced Operations certified drone pilots to capture conditions safely and add the footage to the building record.
Where in BC do you inspect?: Greater Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and the Fraser Valley in person, with virtual reviews available BC wide.

Coverage map

Find oversight in your area.

In-person inspections and project attendance run across the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. Confirm your building's location with us before scheduling.

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Greater Vancouver

Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North and West Vancouver, New Westminster

Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows

Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge

Fraser Valley

Surrey, Delta, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack

Rest of British Columbia

Remote document and report review province-wide, travel arranged case by case

Local contact

info@sentinelpropertygroup.ca

Include the building address, age, and unit count. We reply within two business days.

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Recurring

Quarterly inspections

Build a real record over time instead of a single snapshot.

Planning

Depreciation report support

Make the five year plan something the council can actually act on.

Risk

Special levy prevention

Catch building issues while they are still small, contained, and plannable.

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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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