At 45th Parallel Home Inspection, we understand the importance of feeling confident in your home. Whether you're a homeowner preparing to sell, a property manager ensuring tenant safety, or a real estate agent facilitating transactions, our comprehensive home inspection services in Kelso, WA are designed to provide you with peace of mind and clarity about your property's condition.
What is the Purpose of the Home Inspection?
A home inspection serves as a vital step in the process of buying, selling, or maintaining a property. Our inspection process is designed to assess the condition of various components of your home, from the foundation to the roof, and everything in between. By identifying any potential issues or areas of concern, we help you make informed decisions about the safety, functionality, and value of your property.
We understand that home inspection costs are a significant consideration, even if it is for peace of mind. That's why we offer competitive pricing for our home inspection services, providing exceptional value for our clients. With our efficient and streamlined inspection process, we work diligently to accommodate your schedule and minimize disruptions to your daily routine.
In addition to traditional home inspections, we also offer other more specialized services which can help you can get a fuller understanding of the home you want to buy or if you need more information about the one you already live in.
For example, for a sewer line inspection/sewer scope, we insert a camera to inspect the main sewer line from the home to the end point (septic tank or city sewer). We offer specialty inspections such as EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), stucco, adhered stone veneer, and other types of inspections as well.
Our experienced inspectors approach every inspection with professionalism, sensitivity, and a commitment to helping you navigate any challenges that may arise.
What Will a Kelso WA Home Inspection Find?
Our thorough home inspections include a wide range of crucial areas, including structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, and more. We also specialize in radon testing, a critical service for detecting and mitigating this invisible, odorless gas that can pose serious health risks.
Additionally, our sewer line inspections provide insight into the condition of your property's sewer lines, helping to prevent costly repairs and potential hazards. We also offer other specialty inspections including EIFS and stone veneer cladding, home re-inspections, and home health checkups.
Should I Get a Home Inspection as a Homeowner Not Selling My Home?
Absolutely! Home inspections are not just for buyers and sellers. As a homeowner, investing in regular home inspections can help you identify maintenance issues early, saving you time, money, and stress in the long run. Our comprehensive inspections give you needed knowledge and insights to address any concerns and ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of your home. Keeping up with a home’s maintenance and repair needs is always cheaper that letting things go until repairs are larger and more costly.
Work With Experts For Quality Kelso Home Inspections
At 45th Parallel Home Inspection, our mission is to provide you with the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and customer service. Our team of licensed inspectors is well-equipped to assist you with your residential home inspection requirements. At 45th Parallel, we are committed to accommodating your schedule and providing swift turnaround times for inspection reports.
We understand the urgency during the home-buying process and aim to alleviate some of the pressure by conducting inspections and delivering reports promptly, allowing you to focus on other essential tasks. Count on us to address your inspection needs efficiently and effectively! Contact us today to schedule your home inspection and take the first step toward ensuring the safety, comfort, and integrity of your property.
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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