TheStrataBrochure
By StrataReports
Nanaimo, BC
EMERALD WOODS
4132 Emerald Woods Place
Unit
Why This Building Stands Out
Key highlights from the reviewed strata documents
Proactive Building Maintenance
Recent documented capital work completed or underway across 5 major building systems: building envelope, roof, piping, and electrical, and more. Most recent: 2025.
Favourable Insurance Deductibles
4 insurance deductibles in line with or lower than typical for Nanaimo Regional District - e.g. earthquake deductible (minimum) of $0 vs. ~$250,000.
Building Systems Confidence
Roof, plumbing, and windows are in good condition. Plumbing compares better than most for buildings in Nanaimo Regional District.
EV Charging Readiness
Compared with buildings in Nanaimo Regional District
Some EV readiness in place
54%
Planning stage
20%
No evidence of EV plans
26%
Electrical Planning Report approved ($6k); EV charger application process established; SL 45 & SL 66 approved individual installs.
Pets Allowed
Pet allowances for this building
Dogs max
Cats max
Up to 2 cats (indoor only) or 2 dogs (max one over 12 kg), or 1 cat and 1 dog; small aquarium animals, caged mammals, and up to 2 caged birds also permitted.
Recent Major Upgrades
Significant capital work completed in recent years
Recent Building envelope Work
2025Multi-phase exterior re-painting and re-staining program protecting trim, woodwork, and fencing building-wide.
Recent Roof Work
2025Annual roof and gutter cleaning program established with two scheduled cleanings per year.
Recent Piping Work
2025Full sewer main camera inspection completed confirming no underground pipe damage.
Recent Electrical Work
2025Electrical Planning Report commissioned to assess capacity and EV charging readiness for all units.
Recent Fire safety Work
2025Annual fire and hydrant inspections completed, maintaining full fire safety compliance.
Building Systems
Status of major building systems based on reviewed documents
Roof
Roofs assessed in good condition with proactive maintenance and replacement not needed until 2043.
Condition of Nanaimo Regional District
74%
in worse condition
10%
similar to
this building
16%
in better condition
Piping
Standard residential plumbing in good condition with regular maintenance inspections scheduled.
Condition of Nanaimo Regional District
87%
in worse condition
13%
similar to
this building
Windows
Double-glazed windows in thermally broken frames with no replacement needed for decades.
Condition of Nanaimo Regional District
70%
in worse condition
22%
similar to
this building
8%
in better condition
Building Envelope
Vinyl siding with cedar accents maintained through a proactive multi-phase painting program.
Condition of Nanaimo Regional District
13%
in worse condition
80%
similar to
this building
7%
in better condition
Reserve Fund Standing
Contingency reserve fund standing vs. Nanaimo Regional District benchmarks
Below average
This building's contingency reserve fund per unit is stronger than 34% of buildings in Nanaimo Regional District.
Water Damage Deductible
(2025-2026)$10,000
Typical in Nanaimo Regional District: $12,500
Great - lower than most
Flood Deductible
(2025-2026)$10,000
Typical in Nanaimo Regional District: $25,000
Great - lower than most
Earthquake Deductible
(2025-2026)$0
minimum
10%
of insured value
Typical in Nanaimo Regional District: $250,000
Good - lower than average