High-Quality Home inspections you can trust
Servicing the Greater Pacific Northwest
More Than Just an Inspection
With every inspection, we follow a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.
Thorough, Readable Reports
Our reports include clear understandable annotations, a clean layout, and a list that you can easily understand.
And for Real Estate Agents, you can enjoy using our Repair Request Builder feature.
Excellent Value
Your home is one of the largest investments of your life, and we are here to make sure you know your home’s condition for a price that will keep you smiling.
YOU are our Commitment
At Pacific Northwest Home Inspections LLC, we believe that a home inspector has two jobs:
1) To inspect your home from top to bottom, finding everything that you need to know about your home including anything concerning.
2) Clearly notate them for you and your agent. This is why we are committed to providing you with the most thorough and comprehensive home inspections that the industry has to offer.
The Home Inspection Process
Step One
We invite you to walk along with us while we conduct a thorough inspection of your property.
Step Two
Once we’ve compiled our notes, we will send you and your agent a detailed report annotating what we found.
Step Three
We provide follow-up support to ensure you are fully equipped for the next steps in your process.
Our Mission
Pacific Northwest Home Inspections LLC is committed to making sure you’re confident and well-informed for one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Positive Reviews
To our Satisfied Customers –Thank you for taking the time to leave such amazing reviews!
- Megan Thomas3/03/2024 - GoogleChuck was early, as always, and began on the exterior of the home as soon as he arrived. He is always thorough and does a great job of explaining systems... read moreChuck was early, as always, and began on the exterior of the home as soon as he arrived. He is always thorough and does a great job of explaining systems and features of properties he inspects to the potential new buyers in easy ways for them to understand. He genuinely cares about his clients and their investments and does a great job of educating as he inspects. I would highly recommend him to inspect your home! read lessSindhu P2/25/2024 - GoogleChuck was very knowledgeable and flexible. The report was very thorough, and the pictures included in the report were very helpful. He also forwarded us referrals for some of the... read moreChuck was very knowledgeable and flexible. The report was very thorough, and the pictures included in the report were very helpful. He also forwarded us referrals for some of the home projects that we intend to do which was very helpful. We would definitely choose him for any new inspections and certainly recommend Chuck for anyone needing a new home inspection. read less
- Dustin Bruce2/11/2024 - GoogleChuck with Pacific NW Home Inspections knocked it out of the park and helped me make an informed decision on the home I wanted to purchase. The attention to detail... read moreChuck with Pacific NW Home Inspections knocked it out of the park and helped me make an informed decision on the home I wanted to purchase. The attention to detail was spot on and the pictures provided in the report helped me with negotiations. Thank you Chuck for the great home inspection! read lessShannon Tait2/04/2024 - GoogleWe worked with Chuck 2 years ago while looking at homes for my daughter. The homes that we were looking at had some issues and problems and thank goodness Chuck... read moreWe worked with Chuck 2 years ago while looking at homes for my daughter. The homes that we were looking at had some issues and problems and thank goodness Chuck steered us away from those problem homes. Fast forward to 2023… we decided to build a new home and Chuck has been with us every step of the way. Inspecting each step, keeping an eye on our build and much more. This has been important as we are being our own General Contractors and knowing that Chuck is watching our project has more than been the best decision we have made. I recommend Chuck to friends and family and will be the easiest decision you have made. read lessThomas Emmo1/13/2024 - GoogleChuck is and will always be my go to inspector. Extremely knowledgable and flexible. Chuck not only inspects the home, but also coaches buyers on how to properly maintain their... read moreChuck is and will always be my go to inspector. Extremely knowledgable and flexible. Chuck not only inspects the home, but also coaches buyers on how to properly maintain their property. Great personality to take some of the stress away from purchasing a new home. Thanks Chuck! read less
- James Robertson1/13/2024 - GoogleChuck was great, gave us great advice and helpful suggestions and ideas. Contacted him for additional advice and he was very helpful. he is an asset to the business, the... read moreChuck was great, gave us great advice and helpful suggestions and ideas. Contacted him for additional advice and he was very helpful. he is an asset to the business, the sellers and the mortgage groups. read lessSue Montague12/22/2023 - GoogleChuck did an amazing job on the home inspection for a new home. He was super helpful and informative regarding issues needing some very cxpensive work. I wouldn't think of... read moreChuck did an amazing job on the home inspection for a new home. He was super helpful and informative regarding issues needing some very cxpensive work. I wouldn't think of chooseing anyone else to do an inspection in the future and will certainly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection. read lessAutumn Whitehead12/16/2023 - GoogleIf you need a home inspection, Pacific Northwest Home Inspections is the one to choose! Chuck is extremely thorough and knowledgeable! He took the time to listen to our questions... read moreIf you need a home inspection, Pacific Northwest Home Inspections is the one to choose! Chuck is extremely thorough and knowledgeable! He took the time to listen to our questions and concerns as well as explain answers and provide options. With our pre-inspection done, we sold our house fast. Thank you, Chuck! read less
- Candice Scellato12/09/2023 - GoogleWe really enjoyed working with Chuck. He was very thorough during the inspection, giving us great advice the entire time. Afterwards he did a wonderful write up with pictures and... read moreWe really enjoyed working with Chuck. He was very thorough during the inspection, giving us great advice the entire time. Afterwards he did a wonderful write up with pictures and descriptions for us to reference back to. He is clearly very knowledgeable in what he does and very easy to work with! I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Chuck! read lessBen Kong12/09/2023 - GoogleWe had the best experience with Chuck. Very knowledgeable about structures of homes. He was able to answer any questions we had and made suggestions that were very helpful. It... read moreWe had the best experience with Chuck. Very knowledgeable about structures of homes. He was able to answer any questions we had and made suggestions that were very helpful. It was like having a personal home builder with us on site. Recommend to anyone and everyone! read less
- Janet Gimenez10/22/2023 - GoogleChuck is really knowledgeable about houses and the workings of the property. He breaks everything down in a language I understand and is very patient with my stupid questions. I... read moreChuck is really knowledgeable about houses and the workings of the property. He breaks everything down in a language I understand and is very patient with my stupid questions. I have used him on two properties and will recommend him to anyone I know that will need an inspection. You wont be sorry. read lessStefanie Boyer10/05/2023 - GoogleI can't recommend Chuck enough. He actually cares about his clients and even after the initial pre inpection as part of my house sale, he's personally come over to look... read moreI can't recommend Chuck enough. He actually cares about his clients and even after the initial pre inpection as part of my house sale, he's personally come over to look over issues and connects me with his network of trusted home repair companies. His services are invaluable. Thank you Chuck! read less
- Angel9/25/2023 - GoogleWe are so grateful for the exceptional service provided by Chuck! His expertise as a home inspector is unsurpassable. When we needed advice on our inherited cabin, he dove into... read moreWe are so grateful for the exceptional service provided by Chuck! His expertise as a home inspector is unsurpassable. When we needed advice on our inherited cabin, he dove into the task, conducting a thorough inspection and offering valuable advice to revamp it before putting it up in the real estate market. His recommendations did not stop there, as he introduced us to a phenomenal real estate agent who was just what we needed. Talk about going the extra mile! He didn't simply stumble upon our buyer; instead, he played a pivotal role in attracting the perfect buyer while conducting an inspection for another property. It's evident how critical Chuck was in the entire process. His assistance didn't halt with the sale of our cabin; he continued to generously lend his expertise to our current residence as well. Chuck's level of professionalism is simply awe-inspiring. We're incredibly lucky to have him by our side and deeply appreciate his efforts! read less
- Pete Limbacher9/13/2023 - GoogleChuck was a pleasure to work with today and observe what he observed in this home. I learned alot from him plus changes and improvements to home construction in general.... read moreChuck was a pleasure to work with today and observe what he observed in this home. I learned alot from him plus changes and improvements to home construction in general. Thank you Chuck. Pete read lessRick Holly7/24/2023 - GoogleChuck did such a great job on the inspection of the home we purchased, that we also had him inspect the home we sold in an off-market sale just to... read moreChuck did such a great job on the inspection of the home we purchased, that we also had him inspect the home we sold in an off-market sale just to give the buyers a good idea of what issues need to be addressed. Excellent, detailed reports were provided for both homes. read less
- martin cross7/10/2023 - GoogleChuck is the man! We ended up having to get a home inspection done last minute with a quick turnaround time and Chuck was very flexible and worked with us... read moreChuck is the man! We ended up having to get a home inspection done last minute with a quick turnaround time and Chuck was very flexible and worked with us to get it done. During our inspection it was very obvious the high level of knowledge and experience he brings to the table. Throughout the home inspection he went into great detail about everything he saw and explained the importance and strategies for addressing/maintaining the condition of our future home. On top of that Chuck was very friendly and easy to work with, I would happily recommend him to anybody I know looking for an inspector. read lessShade Otegbeye6/30/2023 - GoogleChuck's thorough examination and expertise helped me avoid what would have been a very poor, costly choice in a newly constructed townhouse. I highly recommend him to everyone and have... read moreChuck's thorough examination and expertise helped me avoid what would have been a very poor, costly choice in a newly constructed townhouse. I highly recommend him to everyone and have recommended his services to a couple of colleagues who bought older construction homes and will need evaluation after completing ongoing renovations. read less
- Tara Heimans4/18/2023 - GoogleI was very satisfied with the level of Chuck’s service and so was my client. I was in a pinch, and called him the night before my client’s offer was... read moreI was very satisfied with the level of Chuck’s service and so was my client. I was in a pinch, and called him the night before my client’s offer was due. Chuck met us before 7 a.m. and went right to work on our inspection. I had plenty of time to write the offer and submit it by 10:00 a.m. Based on Chuck’s expertise, my buyer was able to make an informed decision and we went under contract in a multiple offer situation! Thank-you Chuck! read lessTara Heimans4/15/2023I called Chuck for a last minute, early morning pre-inspection. Offers were due at 10:00, the situation was competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While you can legally skip a home inspection in many cases, doing so could mean you may end up buying a home that has major issues that need to be fixed.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.