Your choice for a home inspector in the Southwest Washington
Don’t pass on the opportunity to have your home inspected. even if it is brand new. We find and identify defects in new construction just like existing structures. We try and help you get what you are paying for when buying a new home.
“Our inspection reports provide with information regarding the defficiencies and also can be used as a home owner’s manual to help you understand your home better.”
OUR SERVICES
Well inspections and flow testing
The condition of every major component from the roof to the basement
Major and minor deficiencies
Any major expenditures necessary
What to watch out for
Helpful home preservation tips
Safety Concerns
And much more
Your Home inspector will review the detailed report and ensure you’ll receive an answer to your remaining questions.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
A home inspection in Vancouver WA is a visual process where all of the items typically used within a home are tested and/or operated to verify proper operation or installation. Doors and windows are opened and closed, roofing materials inspected, air-conditioning and heating systems operated. The Inspector will fill the sinks and tub(s), run the shower(s), and flush the toilets. All the while making notes on the condition and operation of the components tested. Upon completion, a report will be distributed to you.
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New Construction Inspection
New construction inspections are performed at the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk through with the Builder’s Customer Service Representative or Superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by you or the Builder depending on the Builder’s policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before your final walk through with the Builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection, a completed report will be distributed to you.
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11 Month Warranty Inspections
Warranty inspections are performed during the 11th month of your 1-year Builder Warranty. The inspection will be performed to verify that proper building techniques were used and that the various components of the home were properly installed. You will be presented with a completed report at the end of the inspection along with digital photos taken as needed for inaccessible areas.04 | Services
Investor Property Inspections
Includes Multi-Unit Housing
Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase inspections are performed to identify defects prior to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification of needed repairs following says a long-term tenant’s departure. Long-term tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.
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Seller Certified Home Program Home Maintenance Inspection
(Pre-Listing Inspections)
Listing inspections are very good for the homeowner who may not be in tune with the condition of their home. A great many sales are canceled due to the buyer’s shock at the “functional condition” of the home. It may look great but have serious technical, safety, or functional issues present without the owner’s knowledge. Having the home inspected prior to placing on the market is the ideal way to identify and either repair or disclose the issue found in the Inspection Report. Obviously, repairing the items would be the most beneficial towards completing the sale. However, there may be financial reasons where the owner can’t make the repairs. Disclosing them up front and pricing the home based on that disclosure will often time produce a higher net sales price for the owner.
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Radon Testing
Although Radon is a naturally occurring gas in our environment, it is also the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Surgeon General. Nearly one out of every 15 homes is estimated to have elevated radon levels. The Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency recommend testing all houses. Millions of Americans have already had their houses tested, and you should too.
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Well Inspections / Well Flow tests and Water Quality Testing
Are you purchasing a home that has a well that needs an inspection prior to closing? Give us a call. We are certified in the proper procedures of well inspection and have years of experience performing these tests and inspections. Our reports and flow tests meet the needs for funding requirements of FHA, VA, USDA, and other lenders. Our well flow tests will contain helpful information regarding how the system is funconing. If needed for future building or remodeling, our well flow tests meet the requirements for obtaining a building permit. Rush water quality testing available – 5 business days.