Pony Scott is a Richmond, BC based residential renovation and handyman contractor and licensed home inspector serving the Lower Mainland (Vancouver, BC, Canada) area. With 15 years in the construction industry, and certification as a building inspector, Pony brings hands-on and foreman experience in several key trades as well as the general contracting expertise to deliver full service renovation projects. No job is too big or too small for Pony.
Pony learned framing, concrete, carpentry and several other trades on the job in construction projects in the area. His local perspective and solid connections with licensed electricians and plumbers, cabinetmakers and countertop fabricators enable him to deliver the best work and materials possible at competitive prices.

An Inspector’s Perspective

Pony’s training and experience as an inspector offers a unique opportunity for homeowners who want to get the job done right – and see the gains in property value a quality reno can deliver. “Occasionallly,” Pony says with a smile, “tradesmen take short cuts, but I know the code and why it’s important do things right.” His experience as a foreman makes Pony comfortable applying that knowledge. “I’m used to babysitting 32 guys, so you can count on me to be sure the electrician or plumber is doing it right.”

Why is following the codes so important? Aside from passing permit inspections, it ensures the safety and value of your home. Inspecting an electrician’s work, Pony found an armored cable stapled to a wooden fence instead of properly buried in a trench – a code violation and a safety hazard. “What happens if the fence blows down?” Pony asked – knowing the result of a broken cable on damp wood. The electrician “hadn’t thought of that” and returned to trench the cable at no cost.