Gresham OR Home Inspections

Home Inspection Services in Gresham OR You Can Trust

45th Parallel Home Inspection recognizes the significance of feeling secure in your home. Whether you're a homeowner gearing up to sell, a prospective home buyer, a property manager prioritizing tenant safety, a real estate agent facilitating transactions, or you just want to know the health of your home, our thorough home inspection services in Gresham, OR aim to offer you reassurance and insight into your property's health.

Why Do I Need Home Inspection?

Getting a home inspection is a key part of buying, selling, or maintaining your property. Our inspection process looks at everything, from the foundation and crawlspace to the attic and roof and other major components of your home. We spot any issues or worries so you can make informed decisions about your home's condition, negotiations, and maintenance plans going forward.

Our competitive pricing provides good value and return on your investment with us. Most people realize great overall returns when utilizing our inspection services when purchasing a home. Home sellers are able to address problem areas before hitting the market realizing faster and more profitable home sales. Homeowners are able to identify problem areas to address before they become larger issues and to aid in maintaining the home in top-notch condition. A home inspection is an investment in your home, just like any renovations you make. With our detailed reports, you’ll know which improvements or issues are a higher priority.

Apart from standard home inspections, we provide specialized inspection services to give you a deeper insight into the property you're eyeing or the one you're already in. We offer deeper drives with specialty inspections such as EIFS, Adhered Stone Veneer, Stucco, roof inspections, crawl space inspections, and more. Our seasoned inspectors tackle each inspection with professionalism, care, and dedication to assist you through any hurdles that may come your way.

Gresham OR Home Inspection Services

Our comprehensive home inspections cover all the essential bases, as well as specialty inspections to give you a complete in-depth look at your home. We will also make recommendations on how to address issues we find. And we’ll find things: we’ve never had a new or used home that’s been 100 percent perfect.

Home Inspections: During our home inspection, we examine the property from the foundation to the rooftop. We inspect, analyze, and document accessible areas of your home, including operational elements like plumbing fixtures, windows, doors, HVAC systems, and a host of other components crucial to the property's functionality and safety. The main focus is the large components of the home such as the roof and roof structure, the foundation, structural elements, electrical system, and crawlspace.

Exterior Cladding: We inspect the EIFS system, stone veneers, and other siding systems like fiber cement and wood, looking for problems like sealant failure, cracks or damage, clearance issues, wrong installation, missing flashing, unsealed penetrations, and more. We pay special attention to areas near windows, around diverter roof/wall flashings, and other potential water intrusion areas.

Radon Testing: An odorless, invisible gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer death behind smoking. Testing for radon is a high priority for sellers, buyers, and homeowners alike. We use industry-leading continuous radon monitors for testing and can get your results in 48 hours, the recommended minimum length of time for a radon test.

Sewer Line Inspection: Also known as sewer scopes, we check the main sewer line from the house to where it connects to the city or septic tank. We always suggest getting one during a home inspection because repairs, if needed, can be expensive, especially if the repair is under concrete or a city street, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair.

Re-inspection Services: Re-inspections usually happen 2-4 weeks after the first home inspection. We double-check the things agreed upon by the buyer and seller noted in the initial inspection report or listed in the signed sales addendum have actually been completed. Our report, including photos, will state if repairs look completed, incomplete, or in some cases, if we are unable to determine. An example of if we are unable to determine would be servicing the HVAC system. We can see the filter looks new, but the customer should refer to the HVAC contractor's receipt for proof of servicing.

Home Health Checkup: Our Home Health Checkups are like yearly check-ups for parts of your home that don't get much attention. Our licensed inspector will look at the roof, attic, and crawlspace, and give you a report on anything that needs attention. It's not a full home inspection, but more of a check on these important, but often unvisited, areas. The purpose is to find issues and remedy them before they become larger and more expensive issues in these places not typically visible to most homeowners.

Do I Need a Gresham OR Home Inspection if I’m Not Selling?

Home inspections aren't just for those buying or selling. For homeowners, getting regular inspections can catch maintenance issues early, saving time, money, and hassle down the road. Our thorough inspections provide the knowledge and insights needed to tackle any concerns, making sure your home stays safe and sound. Staying on top of maintenance is always cheaper than waiting for problems to escalate into bigger, costlier repairs.

FAQs

1. What can a home inspection find?
A home inspection can uncover various issues such as structural problems, electrical issues, plumbing leaks, HVAC malfunctions, roof damage, and safety hazards like exposed wiring, or wobbly and missing railings.

2. Are home inspections only necessary when buying or selling a home?
No, home inspections are beneficial for homeowners regardless of buying or selling. Regular inspections help identify maintenance issues early, preventing them from escalating into costly repairs. It's recommended to get a home health check yearly, and a full home inspection every 3-5 years to catch any developing issues early and ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of the home.

3. Are home inspections worth the investment?
Beyond a doubt, home inspections are worthwhile investments. They provide valuable insights into the condition of the home, potentially saving homeowners thousands of dollars by identifying issues before they worsen and alerting home buyers to sometimes very costly problems. We don’t have exact numbers, but most of our customers buying a home receive far more return on negotiations than they paid for the home inspection.

4. Can a home inspection increase the value of a property?
While a home inspection itself doesn't directly increase property value, addressing any issues found during the inspection can enhance the overall condition of the home, potentially making it more attractive to buyers and thus impacting its value positively. In one sense however, having a pre-listing inspection and addressing issues up front, on your terms often saves a lot of money by allowing you to shop for and choose the contractors, and can result in selling the home faster, and for more money, keeping more in your pocket.

5. What are some common problems found during home inspections?
Common issues discovered during home inspections include water leaks, faulty wiring, inadequate insulation, structural damage, plumbing problems, HVAC issues, and roofing issues. Addressing these problems promptly can prevent further damage and help to maintain the value of the property.

Gresham OR Home Inspections for Peace of Mind

At 45th Parallel Home Inspection, our licensed inspectors are ready to help with your home inspection needs. We're flexible with scheduling and work quickly to get you your inspection report. We know buying, selling, or maintaining a home can be stressful, so we make the inspection process as smooth as possible. Schedule your Gresham OR home inspection today and give yourself the information you need to make an educated decision about your home.