Envelope Care
Twice a year, a licensed builder walks your windows, doors, siding and deck, does up to 45 minutes of caulking touch-ups on the spot, and sends you a photo report of anything else that needs attention. $350 a visit, or $650 a year for spring and fall.
Prices updated September 2026 · Open to any homeowner, Langdale to Egmont
Coastal rain finds every gap
The fall visit seals small gaps before the October rains. The spring visit catches what winter storms opened up. A tube of caulking in September costs far less than rot in April.
New-home owners in BC have 5 years of building envelope warranty coverage and a duty to maintain the home. Twice-yearly care helps you keep up your side.
One visit, or both seasons
Prices plus GST, for homes up to 2,500 sq ft with walls within ladder reach.
Envelope Care visit
- Walk-around of windows, doors, siding, trim, deck and drainage
- Up to 45 minutes of caulking touch-ups, done on the spot
- Standard colours: white, grey, black or clear
- Photo report with every item rated
- A quote for anything beyond the touch-ups
About 3 hours on site. Report the same week.
Annual plan
- A spring visit (April–June) and a fall visit (August to mid-October)
- Booked for you each season, no reminders needed
- Each report compares against the last, so you can see what’s changing
Six places water gets in through the walls
- Window perimetersFailed sealant, missing head flashing, soft sills. The most common touch-up.
- Doors and thresholdsGaps at trim, worn sweeps, water tracking under the sill.
- Wall penetrationsDryer and bath vents, hose bibs, lights and cable entries.
- Siding and trimRot at board ends, open joints, paint failure, clearance to grade.
- Decks and ledgersBoard or membrane wear, loose guards and stairs, water behind the ledger.
- Grade and drainageDownspouts emptying at the wall, soil or mulch piled against siding.
Four ratings, so you know what can wait
Working as it should. Look again next visit.
e.g. window sealant intact, sills soundWear showing. We’ll compare it next season.
e.g. paint wearing on south-facing trimFix within the season before it gets worse.
e.g. open joints beyond the 45-minute touch-upWater is getting in or will be soon.
e.g. soft sill under a window, stained sheathingHire a licensed home inspector
Envelope Care is maintenance, not a purchase or sale inspection. If you’re buying or selling, you need a home inspector licensed by Consumer Protection BC. We’re happy to recommend one.
We’ll say when you need an engineer
If we see signs of a wider envelope failure, or the building is a strata, we’ll recommend a Building Envelope Professional (architect or engineer) in writing.
What this is and isn’t: Envelope Care is a preventative maintenance visit by a licensed residential builder. We visually review accessible exterior walls, windows, doors, decks and drainage, carry out up to 45 minutes of sealant touch-ups in standard colours, and report on items that need attention, with a quote for any further work. Roofing, gutters and interior systems are not included. This is not a home inspection as licensed by Consumer Protection BC, not an engineering or architectural review, and not intended for buying or selling a home. You’re free to get other quotes for any recommended work.
Envelope Care FAQ
Is Envelope Care a home inspection?
No. It’s preventative maintenance by a licensed residential builder: we look over the outside of your home, do up to 45 minutes of caulking touch-ups, and report what needs attention. If you’re buying or selling a home, you need a home inspector licensed by Consumer Protection BC.
What colours of caulking do you use?
Our standard range is white, grey, black and clear. Custom colours can be matched as a separately quoted job.
What if it rains on my visit?
The walk-around and report still happen. Sealant needs a dry surface and about 5 °C or warmer, so we rebook the caulking for the next dry day.
Is the roof included?
No. Envelope Care covers walls, windows, doors, decks and drainage at ground level. Roofing and gutters are not included.
How long are touch-ups guaranteed?
One year. If a sealant joint we touched up fails within 12 months, we redo it at no charge. The warranty covers our workmanship, not damage caused by building movement, impact or an issue we flagged in your report for repair.
Tell us about the house
We aim to confirm a time within one business day. Fall slots fill first, and caulking needs a dry day, so we book early.