Quires

A: Call up and ask about their credentials and experience. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable asking this of the inspector when speaking with them on the phone then how will you feel asking questions at the inspection. You must feel that the inspector is qualified, experienced and attentive of your needs.

A: When choosing a home inspector, begin with a list of association members in your area. Then check to see who among these is the most experienced and has the most outstanding reputation for thoroughness as an inspector. And be sure to attend your inspection. That way, you'll learn as much as possible from your member inspector.

A: Most Inspections take about two to three hours. These times may vary depending on the size, age & condition of the home.

A: We recommend that you be present at the site of the inspection, from start to finish. But if you just cannot make it I will perform the inspection and send the report to you. after which we can communicate over the phone about the troubled areas.

A: The purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make. Along with the extra stresses this will add, there is also the fear factor of, "Will This Home Stand The Test of Time?" It is also important to know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for your money.

A home inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not a prediction of future performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas.

A: This is the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the person you are considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at professional home inspections. Professional home inspection is a unique skill like no other. Professional inspectors get what we call an inspector's instinct for problems. That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience doing inspections to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes when they make a purchase. I have been hired locally by many of the professional building contractors and have been recommended by the local building inspection department.

A: You can call us and discuss all the aspects of your new home and inspection whenever you like. Our service is a long-term investment.

A: In short...Yes!

I inspect most western Oregon areas, my main areas are Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, West Linn, McMinnville, Newberg, Tigard. Coastal areas included! Tillamook to Florence Oregon and most areas in between. I even travel to Eugene, Corvallis, Albany and Sweet home. I have lived in Oregon most my life and am very familiar with this region.