Our History
Valuing Northern BC Since 2005
The roots of GCH Appraisals trace back to 1964 when Bert (C.H.) Godfrey founded Godfrey Appraisals, the first appraisal firm in British Columbia outside the Lower Mainland. The company was led by Richard Godfrey from 1971 to 1987, after which David Godfrey assumed ownership. In 2005, David sold the company to Bob Godfrey, who became the sole owner of C.H. Godfrey Appraisals (2002) Ltd. Following the sale, David launched Godfrey Appraisals Commercial, specializing in multi-family, industrial, and commercial properties.
In 2014, Sean Cranston joined Godfrey Appraisals Commercial as an associate and acquired the company from David in 2018. David remained involved until his retirement in late 2019, at which time Keenan Hopson joined Sean as a partner.
The firm was renamed Godfrey, Cranston & Hopson Appraisals (GCH Appraisals) in 2020 to reflect its new leadership. GCH Appraisals has since evolved into a full-service appraisal firm, offering a comprehensive range of residential and Income, Commercial & Institutional (ICI) appraisal services. Our experience spans a wide spectrum of property types—including residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, agricultural (both income and non-income producing), subdivisions, gravel pits, airports, and specialized assignments such as assessment appeals and expropriation work.
In 2023, GCH Appraisals opened a satellite office in Terrace, enabling a broader service region, including Terrace, Kitimat, Houston, Smithers, Prince Rupert, and Haida Gwaii.
Further expansion came in 2024 with the opening of a satellite office in Salmon Arm, extending coverage into British Columbia’s Interior region. The Salmon Arm office services areas including Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, and Merritt.
Trusted, Experienced, and Community-Focused
GCH Appraisals is trusted by all major banks and credit unions and completes the majority of commercial appraisals in Prince George. Our appraisal team is based in Prince George, Terrace, and Salmon Arm, and our service area extends from Penticton to Fort Nelson, Valemount to Haida Gwaii, and throughout northern and central British Columbia.
We specialize primarily in Income, Commercial & Institutional (ICI) appraisals while also providing high-quality single-family residential appraisal services. Turnaround time is typically 1–2 weeks for ICI appraisals and 1–2 days for residential reports.
At GCH Appraisals, we are known for our rigorous research standards. Every comparable sale in our reports is verified, measured, and/or confirmed through direct contact with the buyer, seller, or real estate agent. We maintain a robust and accurate internal database to support our appraisal conclusions.
Our firm is deeply rooted in the community and has over 50 years of continuous appraisal service in the region. Sean and Keenan are both actively involved in local service organizations, and the company has a longstanding tradition of sponsoring local initiatives and supporting community groups.
We are proud of our reputation for delivering top-quality appraisal reports that are widely accepted across North America. Whether you are a corporation, government agency, or private individual, we are committed to providing exceptional service and stand behind every report we produce.
We look forward to working on your behalf.