45th Parallel Home Inspection is your trusted partner in helping ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of your home in Lake Oswego, OR. Our thorough, detailed home inspection services cater to a diverse range of clients, including home buyers, homeowners, home sellers, property managers, landlords, real estate agents, investors, and anyone invested in maintaining or purchasing a property. We even offer specialty or partial inspections of areas such as the roof, siding, or crawlspace only.
With a commitment to professionalism and attention to detail, we offer a range of services designed to provide you with peace of mind and confidence in your investment. Also, identifying issues earlier saves you money in the long run.
Why Get a Home Inspection?
Our purpose is to make sure that your home is a safe and welcoming environment for you and your loved ones and to help identify any issues needing repair or attention. 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 more 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.
Lake Oswego OR Home Inspection Services
45th Parallel Home Inspection is a full-service company dedicated to giving you as much information as possible about a house you’re interested in buying or selling, or if you just want to know the condition of your home. Our services include:
- Home Inspections: Evaluations of a property from the foundation to the roof, identifying any visible issues or concerns to empower informed decision-making for home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
- Sewer Line Inspections: Assessment of the main sewer line to detect potential blockages, leaks, or damage, helping to identify or prevent costly repairs and ensuring proper functionality of the sewer system.
- Exterior Cladding Inspections: Detailed examinations of the home's exterior surfaces, such as adhered stone veneer, stucco, EIFS siding, or brick to identify defects or vulnerabilities that could lead to water intrusion and compromise the property's structural integrity.
- Radon Testing: Testing for the presence of radon gas, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation and from the crawlspace, to help mitigate health risks associated with prolonged exposure, such as lung cancer.
- Home Re-inspection: We follow up on a previous inspection we performed to ensure that agreed-upon repairs have been completed to your satisfaction before finalizing the sale.
- Home Health Checkups: Regular assessments of your home's overall condition, similar to an annual health checkup. Helps identify minor issues with the roof, attic, and crawlspace early on to prevent them from escalating into costly or unsafe problems.
Major Issues Found in a Home Inspection in Lake Oswego OR
A home inspection is a crucial step in the home-buying process, providing you with valuable insights into the condition of the property and any potential issues that may require attention. Even if the home appears to be in good condition, an inspection can uncover hidden problems that may not be immediately apparent.
Structural Integrity: Cracks in the foundation, sagging floors, or signs of settlement may indicate structural issues requiring further evaluation.
Water Damage: Stains on ceilings or walls, pooling water in the crawlspace, leaky windows, or drainage problems may suggest water intrusion, which can lead to mold growth and structural damage if left untreated.
Roof Condition: Missing or damaged shingles, leaks, or signs of deterioration can compromise the roof's integrity and lead to costly repairs if not addressed promptly. Knowing how much life a roof may have left plays a big part in negotiations.
Electrical Systems: Outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, or faulty electrical panels pose safety hazards and should be looked at by a licensed electrician.
Plumbing Issues: Leaks, low water pressure, old or corroded pipes can indicate plumbing problems that may require attention to prevent water damage or standing in the shower with very little water flow.
Pest Infestations: While we are not licensed pest inspectors, we can point out signs of insects, rodents, or other pests that can wreak havoc on a property's structure and pose health risks to occupants. We see pest issues every day, and refer them to be addressed by licensed professionals.
HVAC Concerns: Inefficient heating or cooling systems, lack of maintenance, or improper ventilation can impact indoor comfort and air quality, as well as even cause safety hazards.
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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