A home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so it’s important to understand the condition of your investment. Let me provide the thorough inspection you expect and a report you can rely on to make a confident decision.
As an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and Oregon Certified Home Inspector, I adhere to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice. This means that I’ll inspect all of the following, when visible and accessible:
Exterior
Driveway, walkways, vegetation, and grading with respect to their effect on the structure, porches, decks, siding, windows, doors.
Roof
Coverings, flashings, vents, skylights, chimney, and gutters.
Heating &cooling
Visual condition and operation of heating and cooling systems, thermostat, and visible ductwork.
Plumbing
Water heater, fixtures, distribution, drain, and vent pipes, etc.
Interior
Windows, doors, flooring, stairs, fireplace, built in appliances, etc.
Attic
Insulation, ventilation, roof structure, framing, etc.
Electrical
Service entrance, panels, receptacles, switches, GFCIs, etc.
Foundation
Framing, walls, crawlspace, insulation, ventilation.
Other services
Pre-listing inspection
Are you selling your home? A pre-listing inspection alerts you to any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home pre-inspected now.
11 month warranty inspection
A Warranty Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of the interior and exterior
of your new home and its major systems and components. It’s conducted during
the 11th month of your occupancy – before your builder’s warranty expires.
home energy score – Coming Soon
A Home Energy Score Report estimates home energy use, associated costs, and provides energy solutions to cost-effectively improve the home’s efficiency.