by Chris Barry | May 3, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Through the course of a home window inspection, the interior windows and doors are operated while doing an area by area, room by room inspection of the structure. We find it to be a better use of time to test the windows and doors throughout the course of the...
by Chris Barry | Apr 8, 2022 | Portland Inspector
A soil grading and surface drainage survey or inspection is also commonly referred to as surface slope and drainage. The slope of the lot will greatly influence the surface water flow. If you live on a sloped lot, the surface water will be pulled gravitationally...
by Chris Barry | Feb 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
A roof inspection is best done visually while atop the roof covering. Walking a roof covering is discouraged by the roof manufacturers, but the infrequent traffic of an inspection is necessary to ensure the quality of the materials and to gain an idea of the age of...
by Chris Barry | Feb 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Here in the Pacific Northwest, an operating heating system is required for a home to be considered livable. In new construction, a heating system is on the checklist of requirements for that space to earn its COE or Certificate of Occupancy. A properly operating and...
by Chris Barry | Feb 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
We live in the Pacific Northwest, so cooling our homes in the warmer months has not been too large a topic until the last 10-20 years as global climate change has been occurring in noticeable intervals. A cooling system is not mandatory for homes in our climate zone,...
by Chris Barry | Jan 11, 2018 | Portland Inspector
Getting ready to buy a new home in the great state of Oregon? Do you need a reliable home inspector in Portland? Whether you’re buying a new home, considering a purchase or have another reason for getting a home inspection, it’s important to find the right...
