City of Surrey

Find out how to request a plumbing inspection online, how to cancel your inspection and who to contact.

Surrey's plumbing inspection staff conduct inspections and plan reviews to make sure all plumbing and site services are installed under permit and substantially comply with the BC Building Code and City of Surrey Bylaws.

Request an inspection

Online 

By using our online inspection request tool for your plumbing inspection, you can:

  • Request an inspection 
  • View inspection prerequisites
  • View inspection details
  • View and download your inspection slips
  • View inspection results
  • Make online payments 

Supporting inspection documents

Request an inspection

For more information on registering for online services, including how to request and view your inspection, review the online portal registration guide

Phone 

Request an inspection by phone at 604-591-4245. To make this request, you must be the plumbing permit holder. Inspections are automatically scheduled for the following business day if booked before 3:00pm. 

  • If you are wanting a next day inspection, you must call by 3:00pm the business day before your requested inspection date. 

Cancel an inspection

To cancel an inspection, email plumbinginfo@surrey.ca before 9:30am on the day of your inspection. Work that isn't ready for a scheduled inspection may be subject to a re-inspection fee.

Daily inspection schedule

The daily plumbing inspection schedule is available online, updated daily after 9:40am on each business day. Refer to the Inspection Area Map to locate the appropriate area list.

If your inspection request address is not on the schedule, your call may have been deferred to the next business day. 

Inspections not completed on the scheduled day will be scheduled for the following business day. 

After your inspection

Following your inspection, if you have questions or would like to discuss with the inspector responsible for you inspection, please send us an email. The inspector’s email address is available on the inspection slip provided at the end of the inspection.