Unfortunately, he missed a couple of major issues. The basement wall has a diagonal crack through it, which was not mentioned in the report. When I contacted him to ask him about it, he sent an extremely brief reply, saying it wasn't a problem and could be fixed but not necessary. I replied to clarify, asking if he had noticed it or not during the inspection. He dodged the question, only saying it was mentioned in the report, but it wasn't. There was only a very generic disclaimer saying that hairline cracks that don't affect the structural integrity wouldn't be mentioned. This crack is 1/4"+, definitely not a hairline crack. The first reaction of one contractor who saw it was "WHOA!" I certainly would have liked it mentioned. Additionally, there is a subterranean termite infestation which he apparently missed. It appears they are gaining access through the unmentioned foundation crack. We are now looking at having to tear out all the finished basement walls, repair/seal the foundation, and spend thousands on a whole-house poisonous termite treatment right as we're expecting a baby. I understand it's impossible to have a 100% accurate home inspection, and Tom seems like a great guy, but the purpose of hiring a home inspector is to make an informed buying decision, and in this case, I don't feel I was equipped with all the necessary information to do that. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/pacific-nw-home-inspections-reviews-355450.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"DAVID MCGEE CONTRACT SERVICES LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tres S."},"reviewBody":"David's a super personable guy and I'm happy with the window. There were some bumps in the road with this project, but the end result is good and all was made right. Communication was a little difficult with him, as his voice mailbox was often full and e-mails went unanswered for days, but he always did get back to me and started and finished the job on time. The day after the window was installed (Christmas Eve), I woke up to discover the well full of water and water leaking into the basement. They'd had to cut a drain to finish the project and did not install a long enough extension on it, so the rainwater all ran back into the well. I called him and he and Phil rushed out to my house on Christmas Eve within 20 minutes, pumped out all the water, cleaned everything up, and remedied the problem. Everything has been fine since, the permits and inspection all went fine, the project was finished on time and within budget, and the window is a BIG improvement in the basement. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/portland/david-mcgee-contract-services-llc-reviews-216417.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Paradise Air","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathie C."},"reviewBody":"I hired Clay to replace an air conditioner and heater combination unit for the second floor of my home. During the negotiations, my family member made recommendations which Clay incorporated into the contract without any hassle. This job had to be coordinated with the roofer as I also needed a new roof. The old unit had to be removed by crane on one day, the next day Clay had to do some other work after the roofers took the old roof off, and then another crane appointment was required to raise and position the new combo unit after the roof was completed. Clay coordinated with the roofers, met with the city permit inspector, and performed this contracted job without any slip ups. Clay also made everything about this job completely safe, and sealed everything up just right, in contrast to the installation of the old unit. Clay even made a special trip in addition to the three required trips enumerated above to inspect and make various revisions to the duct work while the roofers had the bad plywood off of the roof. Great timing, finesse, and honesty were what I experienced with Paradise Air. I didn't even have to wait a half day for Clay to do his job. That's nice, because there was a giant hole in my roof until the new unit was in place. Thanks so much Clay!! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nv/las-vegas/paradise-air-reviews-7418757.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Central Coast Properties","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathie C."},"reviewBody":"Use anyone else for a real estate transaction. Lance Monosoff is not reasonable to deal with. He represented the buyer of my property. He was late on paperwork; even after the property was recorded in the county records, he wanted to finish up some documents that had NOT been done in a timely manner. He didn't help his buyer know when the 17 day inspection period was expiring, so the buyer went on vacation, jeopardizing the sale! They were forced into removing all contingencies without benefit of a home inspection! I wonder if the buyer knew that they should have a home inspection!!! Additionally, Lance in writing, actually called myself (seller) and the pest control company liars about repairs being done, threatening to sue the pest control company that did the work. I was there, observing the work as it was done. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/monterey/central-coast-properties-reviews-8014208.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Master Sweep","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"April A."},"reviewBody":"Jason arrived and was professional removing shoes and being sure to set a clean work space. He efficiently cleaned the fireplace, removed debris, inspected the firebox and reviewed the findings. He advised me of things to watch for, maintenance timelines and suggestions on good service locations for new doors etc. He was knowledgable and not pushy in his suggestions for future work. I had a previous suggestion to use Jason's services, I'm glad Angie's list had him has a deal of the day. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/milwaukie/master-sweep-reviews-2079196.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"STEVE CARLSON HOME INSPECTION","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bryan R."},"reviewBody":"When I arrived to the home, Steve struck me as a very prepared inspector. He had arrived prior to our meeting time and had done some pre-work on items that I would not be able to shadow him on. He was very thorough in explaining to me the process of how he inspects houses, then we walked through the house as he inspected various items. As he came across items of concern, he would not only explain what the problem was, but also give options for solving the problem, including what the consequences might be if the problem was left unaddressed. His PDF report was very well done with photos that captured what the issues were. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/or/hood-river/steve-carlson-home-inspection-reviews-5351273.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Big Guys Moving","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathryn T."},"reviewBody":"I will break this hellacious experience into categories so I can show which parts of this process failed -and give a total picture.
The coupon: On angies list there used to be a coupon that gave 50% off the total cost of a package deal: which included packing, moving, and cleaning. This was one of the reasons I chose this company: that plus the total time it would take to move my house was less than the other two moving companies I had received estimates from.
Estimate: Came over for an estimate aprx 2 weeks prior to having service. Showed up late - but called first, which is always wonderful. Estimate was for packing of entire house, moving, cleaning, and delivering my stuff to a storage place. Individuals that came to give estimate were two woman, one who I came to find out was the sister of the owner, one in training. Very polite and thorough. Gave estimate as to how big my storage unit should be as well - which was helpful due to me having no idea what size would work for all my stuff.
Packing: When they were thirty minutes late, I called the owner. Apparently there was no record of my move - even though I had been given a schedule of when the packers, movers, and cleaners were going to come, and specified the exact date. The owner said they were going to take care of me. I called back 2.5 hours later - he was still working on it. 3.5 hours later "packers are on their way". Since I am on an extremely tight schedule, I went out - bought boxes - and had 55% of the job done and packed prior to them showing up. The only room that was totally left was the kitchen, and some clothing items since they TOLD ME they would provide wardrobe boxes. When the packers showed up - I was informed that one was the brother of the owner, the other the mother. They did the best they could with packing, but I think they were in over their head - as items throughout the house were left unpacked at the completion of service. Again I had already packed numerous boxes, and everything had been staged in the hours waiting for them to show up. They were surprised to hear I was told they would supply wardrobe boxes.
Moving: When the movers came- they start to immediately move. It was a normal moving process, nothing to report that stood out good or bad EXCEPT the owner told me that he was going to have to call in the movers as no one was available. I came to find out that these individuals who were sent to my house were "sitting at the office" with nothing to do. After helping the packers pack all my stuff, I then helped the movers move the stuff from my house into the moving van. I was an active participant in this process - and although I did not handle any "heavy stuff" I had a dolly, and helped load/unload to quicken the process.
Getting the stuff into the storage unit: The initial estimate the people had given me was unavailable at my storage unit - so I went one size up. THANK goodness I did, as we barely had enough room. The movers told me we were going to unload everything out of the van, and get the big stuff in the unit first. That seemed fine - as by this time I was exhausted beyond belief and just wanted this day to get over. Well, it started to pour down rain. We then frantically got all the 'destroyable' stuff inside, and attempted to dry all the items prior to stacking/packing them into the unit. Again I actively helped throughout this process, not looking over the shoulder help - actually carrying things and being told were to place things, etc.
Cleaning: After finally coming home, I was exhausted, and just assumed my house was up to normal standards. I also was dealing with the coupon issue [will discuss at the end] so I did not inspect. My mistake, I had to hire another set of cleaners - as my renters were moving in the next two days. The worst part was the fridge. I recently bought a stainless steel fridge - worth over 1500 dollars, and the cleaners apparently destroyed the front by using some scrubbing brush [unneeded] and scratching up the surface. My property manager is now working to get that sorted out.
THE COUPON: Even though they were 4 hours late, did not bring the proper equipment, did a sub par cleaning job, and scratched my fridge I would have been okay and they would have gotten a much better review. [Granted, if they had showed up on time my stuff would not have been downpoured on]. When I produced the coupon upon completion of service the mover had to call the owner who said he would NOT ACCEPT IT. The owner - who is the most unproffessional man I have ever spoken to over the phone - accused me of forging it. Clearly it was from angieslist [it had the website address on the bottom of the page]. The kicker is that I did the majority of the packing, and was an active participant in the moving process. At the end of the day - over the phone, because the owner never appeared or apoligized for the h*** that was my day - I just paid what they told me to pay.
I have already contacted Angies List regarding this "coupon" issue, but want to warn anyone looking for a moving company: steer well away from this company."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/fl/jacksonville/big-guys-moving-reviews-6179018.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RELIABLE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathie C."},"reviewBody":"Steve, the service man, was very flexible with me. I have limited funds, but I wanted to protect my water heater, so I needed to know about the \"anode rod.\" Steve pulled it for me, and I inspected it, and agreed with him that it had to be replaced. We had an agreement that if it looked like it was in good shape, he would not charge for the service. I was delighted to replace it when I understood more about the situation."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/monterey/reliable-plumbing-and-heating-services-reviews-470448.htm"},"position":10}]}
Chimney Inspection reviews from real Angi homeowners in Riddle, OR
My experience with Devco continues to be very frustrating, disappointing, expensive, and is still unresolved. I have a leak in my domestic water line. I say "have" because the line continues to leak at a valve that Devco installed. The last time they inspected the leak was over two weeks ago...
Tres S.
2.0
03/2015
Tom was personable, friendly, and professional in all our interactions leading up to and at the conclusion of the inspection. The report he produced for the house was great, with plenty of pictures indicating the specific problem areas, and good explanatory text. Unfortunately, he missed a...
Tres S.
5.0
01/2015
David's a super personable guy and I'm happy with the window. There were some bumps in the road with this project, but the end result is good and all was made right. Communication was a little difficult with him, as his voice mailbox was often full and e-mails went unanswered for days, but...
Kathie C.
5.0
10/2013
I hired Clay to replace an air conditioner and heater combination unit for the second floor of my home. During the negotiations, my family member made recommendations which Clay incorporated into the contract without any hassle. This job had to be coordinated with the roofer as I also...
Kathie C.
2.0
10/2013
Use anyone else for a real estate transaction. Lance Monosoff is not reasonable to deal with. He represented the buyer of my property. He was late on paperwork; even after the property was recorded in the county records, he wanted to finish up some documents that had NOT been done in a timely...
April A.
5.0
05/2013
Jason arrived and was professional removing shoes and being sure to set a clean work space. He efficiently cleaned the fireplace, removed debris, inspected the firebox and reviewed the findings. He advised me of things to watch for, maintenance timelines and suggestions on good service...
I will break this hellacious experience into categories so I can show which parts of this process failed -and give a total picture. The coupon: On angies list there used to be a coupon that gave 50% off the total cost of a package deal: which included packing, moving, and cleaning. This...
Kathie C.
5.0
02/2011
Steve, the service man, was very flexible with me. I have limited funds, but I wanted to protect my water heater, so I needed to know about the "anode rod." Steve pulled it for me, and I inspected it, and agreed with him that it had to be replaced. We had an agreement that if it looked like...
Air Duct Squad has many years of service in the HVAC industry. We're the go-to company for the heating and air conditioning service you need in Portland. Our experienced technicians are familiar with equipment makes and models from practically every manufacturer. Customer satisfaction is one of our highest priorities, and we'll work hard to get your ducts cleaned right the very first time we tackle it.
"Great deal, great service, and they are all beyond professional and courteous. Cannot explain to you enough how happy I am with the service I received!"
Kaylin B on March 2021
Air Duct Squad has many years of service in the HVAC industry. We're the go-to company for the heating and air conditioning service you need in Portland. Our experienced technicians are familiar with equipment makes and models from practically every manufacturer. Customer satisfaction is one of our highest priorities, and we'll work hard to get your ducts cleaned right the very first time we tackle it.
"Great deal, great service, and they are all beyond professional and courteous. Cannot explain to you enough how happy I am with the service I received!"
SCHRADER Remodel and Construction Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB# 209821 SRC (Schrader Remodel & Construction) offers a wide range of services from simple handyman fix it jobs to complete home construction projects or remodels. We do all phases of construction at reasonable prices, affordable quality craftsmanship and always treat customers with the utmost care and respect. SRC is locally owned and operated here in Douglas County. Please call for a free estimate today. Contact Nathaniel @ show contact info
SCHRADER Remodel and Construction Licensed, Bonded and Insured CCB# 209821 SRC (Schrader Remodel & Construction) offers a wide range of services from simple handyman fix it jobs to complete home construction projects or remodels. We do all phases of construction at reasonable prices, affordable quality craftsmanship and always treat customers with the utmost care and respect. SRC is locally owned and operated here in Douglas County. Please call for a free estimate today. Contact Nathaniel @ show contact info
We are a small local General contractor. I have been doing this work for 20 years. On larger projects we have a team of local sub-contractors to take care of any need. We specialize in taking care of our customers. We enjoy what we do , from a small home repair to being the General contractor on large custom projects.
We are a small local General contractor. I have been doing this work for 20 years. On larger projects we have a team of local sub-contractors to take care of any need. We specialize in taking care of our customers. We enjoy what we do , from a small home repair to being the General contractor on large custom projects.
BOISINEAU MASONRY Boisineau Masonry is a full service masonry contractor in Bend Oregon (CCB#150239) specializing in custom natural full dimension stone veneer, natural thin veneer, manufactured stone, brick, CMU block, custom wood burning fireplaces, Tempcast masonry heaters and concrete caps as well as being an ICPI certified interlocking concrete paver installer. 541-788-3330 [email protected]
BOISINEAU MASONRY Boisineau Masonry is a full service masonry contractor in Bend Oregon (CCB#150239) specializing in custom natural full dimension stone veneer, natural thin veneer, manufactured stone, brick, CMU block, custom wood burning fireplaces, Tempcast masonry heaters and concrete caps as well as being an ICPI certified interlocking concrete paver installer. 541-788-3330 [email protected]
Complete slab stone and Quartz fabrication, and installations. Owner is 5th generation stone worker, and has been doing stone slab fabrication full time since 1982. We do residential, and light commercial jobs. We specialize in Marble, Limestone, and Soapstone (and all of the other stones as well!). Our clients are all from word of mouth referrals (except for Angie's list). We specialize in custom work. I invite you to call us for your work- large jobs or small ones, they are all important. We also do repair work, either in our shop, or on site if needed. Your broken table, or other stone may be salvaged. Just call and I can tell you if it is possible (I have personally repaired "Humpty Dumpty" at least 1000 times, and most of the time you couldn't tell he fell off of the wall!) I could go on, and on, and on, but I think you've read enough. For more info on our services, just call. If you don't get thru, keep trying as my voicemail gets filled up quickly some days, or send me an email. We are a small business, and focus on the little details which take longer. The final product, and customer satisfaction are the most important factors.
Complete slab stone and Quartz fabrication, and installations. Owner is 5th generation stone worker, and has been doing stone slab fabrication full time since 1982. We do residential, and light commercial jobs. We specialize in Marble, Limestone, and Soapstone (and all of the other stones as well!). Our clients are all from word of mouth referrals (except for Angie's list). We specialize in custom work. I invite you to call us for your work- large jobs or small ones, they are all important. We also do repair work, either in our shop, or on site if needed. Your broken table, or other stone may be salvaged. Just call and I can tell you if it is possible (I have personally repaired "Humpty Dumpty" at least 1000 times, and most of the time you couldn't tell he fell off of the wall!) I could go on, and on, and on, but I think you've read enough. For more info on our services, just call. If you don't get thru, keep trying as my voicemail gets filled up quickly some days, or send me an email. We are a small business, and focus on the little details which take longer. The final product, and customer satisfaction are the most important factors.
We specialize in all types of Masonry, we have been serving Central Oregon for over 18 yrs. We do Commercial and Residential, small jobs and repairs are welcome.
We specialize in all types of Masonry, we have been serving Central Oregon for over 18 yrs. We do Commercial and Residential, small jobs and repairs are welcome.
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FAQs for chimney inspection projects in Riddle, OR
The average cost for a professional chimney cleaning is around $250, but prices range from $130 to $400 or more, depending on a few factors. Some things that have an impact on your total include the size of your chimney, the number of chimneys cleaned, and how accessible the chimneys are.
The cost to install a fireplace is $2,440 on average. This cost can range from $150 to $8,000 or more, depending on the type of fireplace, the materials used, and the size.
Electric fireplaces cost around $1,000 to install, and mostly only require wiring installation. Installing a wood fireplace from scratch could cost upwards of $10,000, depending on the foundation needed to support the weight of the fireplace. In addition, gas fireplaces can cost between $2,500 and $10,000.
The National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) recommends chimney sweeping once per year as a means of avoiding house fires and massive property damage. Over time, creosote and soot build up in your chimney from burning wood and a lack of ventilation. These compounds are both highly flammable, which means a build-up of them inside your chimney puts you at an increased risk of house fire. Chimney sweeping removes any residue and helps reduce the risk of property damage and personal injury from fire.
The cost to remodel your fireplace is $1,200 on average. This cost can range from $400 to $2,000, depending on the extent of work needed.
If you add a hearth to your fireplace, you can expect to pay between $3 and $200per square foot. However, if you're refacing your fireplace, the price tag will depend on your chosen materials. If choosing tile, you can pay between $1 and $50per square foot, depending on the design. Stone is a more expensive material, averaging between $60 and $70 per square foot.
On average, chimney repairs cost about $455. However, because of the vast range of potential repairs needed, the cost to repair a chimney ranges widely from $160 to $15,000, depending on the type and extent of repairs required.
The Riddle, OR homeowners’ guide to chimney inspection services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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