Your Home. our priority.
Home Inspection Services in Skagit, Whatcom, & Island Counties
Purchasing a home can be stressful, with enough moving parts to make your head spin! My goal is to make the home inspection aspect of the process as simple and straightforward as possible so that you can feel confident in knowing that you are doing all that you can to make a well informed decision in that major purchase.
Why home inspection?
The purpose of a home inspection is to assess the condition of the residence at the time of the inspection using visual observations, simple tools and normal homeowner operational controls; and to report deficiencies of specific systems and components thorough a non-technically exhaustive process and does not identify concealed conditions or latent defects so that you can feel confident in your decision making process.
Structure
Visible Foundation, Crawlspace And Attic Framing, Other Visible Framing, Stairs, and Decks
Plumbing
Water Supply and Wastewater System, Waste Venting System and Associated Fixtures
Interior
General Safety Functionality of Glazing, Cabinetry, Stairs, Railings, and Permanently Installed Appliances
Exterior
Siding, Glazing, Gutters and Downspouts, Driveways, Walkways, Site Drainage, Masonry Chimney
Electrical
Electrical Service Drop or Lateral, Service Panel, Visible Wiring, Safety and Functionality of Fixtures
Fireplaces & Stoves
Including Safety and Functionality of Ventilation Systems
Roof
Roofing Materials, Flashings, Skylights, Exterior Components of Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
Heating & A/C
Safety and Functionality of Installed Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Insulation &Ventilation
Visible Aspects of Installed Insulation, Attic/Crawlspace Ventilation, Installed Kitchen/Bathroom and Mechanical Ventilation Systems
our SERVICES
In the course of your inspection the following major systems will be inspected and reported upon:
Detailed information on what is included and excluded in your home inspection as well as my responsibilities as a licensed home inspector in the state of Washington can be found here.
Pricing
Pricing is dependent on three factors. Please call or email for specific pricing.
1. Size of home
2. Age of home – In general older homes require a higher level of attention as some of the systems and materials reach and exceed their expected life span.
3. Existence/Inclusion of additional outbuildings – Attached garages are included in a standard inspection. Additional outbuildings will be inspected at clients’ request but are otherwise specifically excluded.