Beaverton OR Home Inspection Services
Welcome to 45th Parallel Home Inspection, your trusted partner in ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of your home in Beaverton, OR. Our comprehensive home inspection services cater to a diverse range of clients, including home buyers, homeowners and sellers, property managers, landlords, real estate agents, investors, and anyone invested in maintaining or purchasing a property.
With a focus on professionalism and attention to detail, we offer a range of services designed to provide you with peace of mind and confidence in your investment. We understand that a home is more than just a structure—it's a sanctuary, a place of comfort and security. Our purpose is to help ensure that your home is a safe and welcoming haven for you and your loved ones.
A home inspection serves as a critical step in the home-buying process, offering invaluable insights into the condition of the property. It provides buyers with a comprehensive understanding of any potential issues or areas of concern, empowering them to make informed decisions and negotiate effectively. For homeowners, a regular inspection can identify maintenance needs or potential safety hazards, allowing for timely repairs and peace of mind.
Home Inspection Services in Beaverton
- Thorough Home Inspections: Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate every aspect of your property, from the foundation to the roof. Detailed reports outline any visible issues or areas of concern, empowering you to make informed decisions about your investment.
- Sewer Line Inspections: Early identification of potential blockages or damage to the property's underground plumbing system can prevent costly repairs and ensure proper functionality.
- Exterior Cladding Inspections: These inspections focus on evaluating your home's exterior surfaces, including EIFS siding, stucco, brick, or adhered stone veneer. Identifying defects or vulnerabilities helps prevent water intrusion and maintains the aesthetic appeal of your property. We also can perform moisture intrusion to look below the surface for damage or decay to the structure and wet structure.
- Radon Testing: Radon is a silent threat that can seep into homes unnoticed. Testing for radon allows you to identify elevated levels and take corrective action to reduce the risk of lung cancer associated with prolonged exposure.
- Re-inspection: If repairs were negotiated after one of our initial inspections, our re-inspection service ensures that all agreed-upon repairs have been completed satisfactorily before finalizing the sale.
- Home Health Checkup: Similar to an annual health checkup, a home health checkup (HHC) evaluates the overall condition of your home in several key areas, even if you're not selling. Identifying minor issues early, we help prevent them from escalating into major problems, saving you time and money in the long run. We inspect the roof, attic, and crawlspace in the HHC.
Are Beaverton Home Inspections Necessary?
More information means more confidence
When considering whether to get a home inspection, several factors come into play, including cost concerns, potential scheduling issues, and the fear of uncovering issues that may affect your decision to buy a home you really, really want. While a home inspection does come with a price tag, it's essential to view it as an investment rather than an expense.
Overwhelmingly, customers are pleased with the information we are able to provide which provides two things. One is valuable information allowing them to make informed decisions about the property. Second is peace of mind when something they are worried about is actually in acceptable condition and performing as expected.
The cost of an inspection is minimal compared to the potential expenses of addressing undisclosed issues after purchasing the home. Also, scheduling issues or time sensitivity may deter some from getting a home inspection. However, it's crucial to prioritize the inspection early in the sales process to ensure you have a clear understanding of the property's condition before finalizing the purchase and allowing you time to consult with other contractors if necessary to obtain costs for repairs.
Are you worried about finding issues that may make you reconsider buying a home you really want? It’s an entirely valid point, and we understand. However, it's essential to remember that knowledge is power. Identifying potential issues early allows you to make informed decisions about whether the home is the right fit for you at this point in your home-buying career.
What Things are Major Issues in a Home Inspection to be Aware of?
Red flags to be on the lookout for
In a home inspection, some issues can be back-burnered and addressed at a later time. However, several major issues may require attention or further evaluation.
Structural Integrity: Cracks in the foundation, sloping floors, or signs of water damage may indicate structural issues that need immediate assessment by a professional.
Roof end of life: A roof is one of the most expensive systems on a home and a roof at the end of life needs to be budgeted for replacement as soon as possible. Trying to squeeze a couple more years out of a roof that is at the end of its useful life is usually not a good tradeoff compared to the damage that can be caused by a leaking roof.
Pest infestations: Indications of insects, rodents, or other pests can cause significant damage to a property's framework and create health hazards for those living within. While we are not licensed pest inspectors, we do find signs of pest infestation often and refer customers to a pest control operator for further evaluation.
Plumbing Concerns: Leaks, corrosion, or poor water pressure can signal plumbing issues that may lead to water damage or mold growth if left unaddressed or a plumbing system that is at the end of its useful life.
HVAC Systems: Inefficient heating or cooling systems, lack of maintenance, or improper ventilation can compromise indoor comfort and air quality, impacting the health and well-being of occupants.
Environmental Hazards: Radon gas, mold, asbestos, or lead paint are potential health hazards that should be identified and mitigated to ensure a safe living environment.
Electrical Systems: Outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, or faulty electrical panels pose significant safety hazards and should be addressed promptly by a licensed electrician.
FAQs About Troutdale OR Home Inspections
Common questions and answers for home buyers and sellers alike
A stucco inspection involves performing a visual inspection, followed by invasive probing to check for elevated water content and decay in the wall structure behind the stucco. A detailed report is provided outlining the findings of the visual and invasive inspection portions.
If owning a home containing stucco, a stucco inspection can help you avoid costly repairs by catching problems early before they become major issues. If purchasing a home having stucco, it can help identify issues including costly necessary repairs before you purchase the home allowing you to negotiate repairs before purchase.
It depends. We do many inspections that have repairs that can be handled with a few thousand dollars because they are maintenance items or small repairs. Sometimes, we find issues and recommend the complete removal of the stucco and damaged wall structure below and re-siding the building.
The most expensive repair we have heard following our inspection process is approximately $300,000. Yes, that is three hundred thousand dollars. Those customers really got their money’s worth with our inspection. We estimate that almost every stucco inspection uncovers more in the cost of repairs than our inspection costs, making it a very good investment.
It depends. It starts at about $800. That would be for a situation where there is a smaller section of stucco such as on the front of the home only, one story, and not many windows. We evaluate every house to determine how much time it will take to perform the inspection, write the report, and provide a quote. It typically ranges from $800 to $3000 for most homes. It can be more depending on height, size, complexity, decks, number of windows, and other openings.
For larger commercial buildings, depending on the same factors of size, complexity, number of windows and openings, and height it generally starts around $2500. We will review and provide a quote.
Traditional stucco is made from cement, lime, and sand, and is applied in 3 layers totaling about ⅞ inch thick. EIFS (synthetic stucco) is a very thin ⅛ inch finish coat over prepared insulation boards for added energy efficiency. While looking like hard coat stucco at a glance, it is very different and much more fragile compared to hard coat stucco.
We use specialized tools like moisture meters and moisture probes to measure moisture content and assess the condition of your walls. Sometimes, Infrared cameras are helpful, but any moisture content or decay can only be verified with physical probing of the wall structure under the stucco.
A typical stucco inspection can take anywhere from three hours to all day, depending on the size and complexity of the home. On larger homes or commercial buildings, it can take multiple days.
At 45th Parallel Home Inspection, we are committed to providing you with comprehensive and accurate inspection reports. Our expertise in home inspections can help protect your home investment. Contact us today to schedule your inspection.
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