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Peter Barten Home Inspections
Founded 1999 • With Angi since September 2009
Business Details
Phone Number
Address
PO Box 624
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Description
Verified Reviews
03/26/2015
Cynthia S.
Description of Work
Excellent, well informed and very thorough inspection. Well written report - will use again - best money I spent to find out situation
Category home inspection
01/28/2015
Rod G.
Category home inspection
10/07/2014
Sandra S.
Description of Work
Home inspection. Went well.
Category home inspection
07/08/2014
THOR B.
Category home inspection
05/23/2014
Philip L.
Peter was very prompt and professional. We were told some realtors call him and quot;the deal killerand quot; because he is so thorough during his inspections. We appreciated his thoroughness. The main item he found on the 1999-built house was dry rot under a raised garage concrete slab (and took a picture of a mushroom growing on it). His discovery caused the seller to make repairs of I'm guessing $5,000 to fix the dry rot before we purchased the house. I appreciate that he uses software to contact us before and after the inspection. He said he was available to answer any questions we had. He was very discreet, letting only us, the prospective buyers, know the results of the inspection, and not the sellers or the seller's realtor (who asked him for his report). We feel we received a lot of value for our money.
Description of Work
Peter did a professional home inspection of a house we were interested in purchasing.
Category home inspection
11/30/2013
Ardys S.
Inspection was thorough and communication terrific.
Description of Work
I used Peter Barten Home Inspections
Category home inspection
04/30/2013
Michael T.
Peter provided an in depth report of all his findings. The printed report included photos of all trouble spots and had recommendations to correct problems. We are extremely pleased with his professional services.
Description of Work
Peter did full inspection of home we were looking to purchase. He provided detailed explanations and photos of his findings. Very professional. This was the second time we used his services. Peter's was not the cheapest inspection service available but he was highly recommended by a friend and the local real estate agent.
Category home inspection
08/01/2012
alisa G.
Since we live out of town we were not present for the inspection. Overall, we were very satisfied with the information that was provided. Of course we won't know if he missed anything important until we actually move in!
Description of Work
Peter inspected the house we are considering buying, and we are very glad that he did. His inspection was prompt, careful and thorough, flagging several areas of concern that warranted follow-up inspections by other parties, e.g. a pest inspection and electrical work. Both of the follow-ups performed by other companies were incomplete and required additional visits to finish their jobs. Luckily we had Peter's report to confirm that more needed to be done! He's also been readily available to talk with our realtor and explain his findings. The service is not inexpensive (a little higher than we have paid for home inspections in other states) and there are certain things he does not look at, which I believe are standard OR exclusions, but we felt it was well worth what we spent to become better informed about the house. (Note that since we didn't comparison shop, it's probably unfair of us to grade him on price.) If you are new to the area, as we are, be aware that the inspection report will not include some items you might expect, such as checking if a jetted tub works, if tiles are chipped or if the blinds all work. So from that aspect the inspection is less detailed than I'm used to and I'd advise making sure you have enough time to go through a home on your own to look at all these "little" things that can add up later.
Category home inspection
05/24/2012
Michael T.
Peter did an excellent, through job. I was present at inspection and he left no stone unturned. The report he emailed to me the next day covered every part of the home and has given me a basis for further discussions with the seller. Excellent service.
Description of Work
Home Inspection for planned home purchase
Category home inspection
09/28/2009
Nancy F.
Our contractors had put down a commercial type of rubber material. They did not perform this correctly from the start. Since it did not look corrrectly, the offered to put down tile over this. They did not put the grout down correctly either. It was a mess. He came and helped us assess the situation and correct the mistakes. His fee is $225 per hour.
Description of Work
He inspected the deck for us.
Category home inspection
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate learning how we helped your situation. Peter Barten Home Inspections came to inspect the deck (System Inspection minimum fee $175 plus travel fee = $225). Peter Barten Home Inspections provided a report which detailed the issues and recommended course of action for repair. Peter Barten Home Inspections does not perform repairs and performed no repairs at this property.Other local Pros in your area
Whether you are a buyer wanting to make sure your dream home doesn't come with any unknown costly surprises, or a seller wanting to make sure the sale goes smoothly by taking care of any issues that may hold up the process, we are here to provide you the peace of mind that you are making an informed decision. We are licensed, bonded and insured in the state of Oregon and adhere to the Oregon Home Inspector Standards of Practice and Standards of Behavior so you know that you will be getting the most professional, honest, friendly, and thorough inspection possible.
Service Categories
Licensing
Services Offered
Home inspections.
Services Not Offered
Inspections comply with the oregon certified home inspector standards of practice. It is a visual inspection of accessible systems. The following are excluded - repairs, or quotes for repairs, septic, water quality, spa, sauna, pools, asbestos, lead, mold, storm doors & windows, geological conditions, tennis courts & playgrounds, detached buildings unless contracted to inspect, fire and lawn sprinklers, solar equipment, interior flues & code compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about Peter Barten Home Inspections
How is Peter Barten Home Inspections overall rated?
Peter Barten Home Inspections is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
What days are Peter Barten Home Inspections open?
Peter Barten Home Inspections is open:
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What payment options does Peter Barten Home Inspections provide
Peter Barten Home Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Does Peter Barten Home Inspections offer free estimates?
Yes, Peter Barten Home Inspections offers free project estimates.
Does Peter Barten Home Inspections offer eco-friendly accreditations?
No, Peter Barten Home Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Does Peter Barten Home Inspections offer a senior discount?
No, Peter Barten Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
Are warranties offered by Peter Barten Home Inspections?
No, Peter Barten Home Inspections does not offer warranties.
What services does Peter Barten Home Inspections offer?
Peter Barten Home Inspections offers the following services: Home inspections.
Are there any services Peter Barten Home Inspections does not offer?
Inspections comply with the oregon certified home inspector standards of practice. It is a visual inspection of accessible systems. The following are excluded - repairs, or quotes for repairs, septic, water quality, spa, sauna, pools, asbestos, lead, mold, storm doors & windows, geological conditions, tennis courts & playgrounds, detached buildings unless contracted to inspect, fire and lawn sprinklers, solar equipment, interior flues & code compliance.