All home inspections are conducted to the Oregon Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors (ORS 701). The final report is prepared at our office then emailed in Adobe PDF format the same day. You will find that our inspections & reports are thorough, well documented and among the best in the industry. The areas our home inspectors will check will include, but are not limited to:
- Foundations
- Floors and floor structure
- Walls and wall structure
- Columns or Piers
- Ceiling and ceiling structue
- Roofs and roof structure
- Service entrance
- Distribution panels
- Grounding equipment
- Amperage and voltage
- Branch circuit conductors
- Overcurrent devices
- Branch circuits
- Fans & Fixtures
- Switches & Receptacles
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Walkways
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Driveways
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Patios
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Decks
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Drainage
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Grade
- Roof covering
- Drainage system
- Flashings
- Chimneys
- Roof Penetrations
- Signs of leaking
BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES
- Dishwasher
- Range / Oven
- Range Hood
- Garbage disposal
- Vent Equipment
- Microwave
- Refrigerators
- Walls / Ceilings / Floors / Steps / Stairways
- Railings / Counters / Cabinets
- Doors / Windows
SITE
- Water supply system
- Pipe Support
- Insulation
- Fixtures / Faucets
- leaks
- DWV System
- Functional flow
- Cross connections
- Heating Equipment
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Equipment / Operation
- Controls
- Chimneys / Fireplaces
- Flues / Venting
- Distrubution / Ducts
- Wall cladding
- Flashing / Trim
- Doors / Windows
- Decks / Balconies
- Porches / Railings
- Eaves / Soffits
- Facia board
- Patios
- Retaining walls
- Vapor barriers
- Attic
- Foundation
- Unfinished spaces
- Kitchen, bath & laundry
- Venting
INSULATION & VENTILATION
Whether in the Portland, Oregon area or surrounding community, our experienced team of home inspectors will provide a detailed and accurate evaluation of the home. Please view one our sample home inspection reports for a general idea of what your home inspector will provide.
* All photos from actual home inspections
