by Chris Barry | Mar 8, 2025 | Portland Inspector
If you’re buying a home in Tigard, one of the most important steps before closing is the home inspection. Buyers often ask, “How much does a home inspection cost in Tigard, OR?” While price is a common concern, it’s just as important to understand what’s...
by Chris Barry | Jan 4, 2025 | Portland Inspector
When buying a home, prospective buyers often wonder about the role of a home inspection in the mortgage process. A common question arises: “Is a home inspection required for a mortgage?” While lenders generally require a home appraisal to determine the...
by Chris Barry | Jan 9, 2023 | Portland Inspector
All homes have at least one of these rooms. Many have two or more. The fixtures in these rooms are rather standard. A sink, a shower, a toilet. Some homes may have a variation on these items, but at the end of the day, the bathroom is a standard area with certain...
by Chris Barry | Jan 9, 2023 | Portland Inspector
Rain gutters are placed at the eves of a roof. The eves are the lowest point on a roof and where rainwater runoff flows gravitationally. The gutters have a simple, yet important job. This system is intended to collect roof water runoff and guide the water toward a...
by Chris Barry | Oct 21, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Wood-framed decks are rather common anywhere you go. These structures provide an outdoor entertainment space that is very popular, especially here in the pacific northwest where we certainly love our exterior activities rain or shine. Unfortunately, one of our...
by Chris Barry | Sep 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Electrical inspection services begin at the site of the electrical panels. The inspector should not only inspect the panel but also make observations about the location where this panel has been installed. Most of the time, there are no concerns at the location, but...
