Strong Foundations Home Inspection

Founded 2015 • With Angi since July 2016

Our mission is to provide peace of mind to the homeowner and home buyer; to leverage our experience and expertise in order to ensure that you know everything you need to know about your home. We excel in helping both experienced and first-time home buyers to understand their home better, and to feel comfortable with their surroundings. We will take the time needed to patiently walk a homeowner or buyer through each aspect of their home, from the foundation to the roof and everything in between to ensure familiarity and comfort with the structure and the systems. For the real estate agent, we understand how important it is to be honest and trustworthy, but never alarmist. It is not our job to create a sense of fear or to prevent the home from being purchased. Instead, it is our job to inform the client of the home's current condition, while providing practical advice on how to repair or maintain the home going forward. Making sure the customer feels comfortable with the home they are purchasing is the first step toward a successful transaction. We offer: FREE Thermal Imaging on all standard Home Inspections (most inspectors charge extra, if offered at all) FREE RecallCheks for appliances FREE Home Maintenance Manuals for all clients AND MORE!

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
Licensed
Trade License Number
1411
Trade License Locale
Washington
Trade License Authority
Washington: Business and Professional
Bonded
Insured
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Verified Reviews

5.0

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Rating Details

Price
4.9
Professionalism
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Quality
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0

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Angie B.
5.0
02/07/2021
Isaac did a great job inspecting our new construction home and found several things that we wouldn’t have found until after our warranty was up. One was nails poking through several spots in our roof as well as some cracked shingles. Which could have been a big issue in the future.
Description of Work
Inspected our new construction home
Category
home inspection
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes
Raffy L.
5.0
03/05/2020
Great! Very informative and helpful.
Description of Work
Inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$600
Hire Again?
Yes
Justine B.
5.0
10/08/2019
Isaac arrived early to the house, much earlier than the original scheduled time, and had a great jump on the outward portion of my potential house, with great attention to detail and time management throughout the whole process. Was transparent with his findings and gave inquiries on every question I had with whatever was in the house. If you want detail and peace of mind before moving forward with a purchase of a home, be sure to give Isaac McPhee a call! A job well done!
Description of Work
House Inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$425
Hire Again?
Yes
Luther T.
5.0
10/08/2019
Great I am very grateful for the experience.

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Review for Strong Foundations Home Inspection - 8643 E B St, Tacoma, WA - 38156985
Description of Work
Home buyer's inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Ava C.
5.0
06/02/2019
Isaac is so friendly and kind. We are so thankful to have had him as our inspector. He patiently answered all of our questions. He was thorough with the details on how our home works, showing us all of the important parts of the house.
Description of Work
My husband and I purchased our first home and were in need of a home inspection.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Kyle E.
5.0
11/07/2018
Isaac was the best and most thorough home inspector we have ever used. When we showed up at the house, he had already been there for about an hour looking around the neighborhood at the exterior of other homes to analyze the quality of the siding and roof of our home and the entire neighborhood in general. I found that to be useful information. He was very technical with his inspection, but helped me to understand all the things he was checking for. He explained things in great detail and allowed me to walk with him through the entire house and ask questions. The final report was just as quality as the walk-through. Will definitely use Isaac on our next house!
Description of Work
Home Inspection prior to purchase
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes
Karen E.
5.0
10/27/2018
Isaac McPhee did the most comprehensive inspection report that I have ever had on a property. I will definitely use his again. I am a real estate investor and I have bought many properties over the years. My recommendation is to call Isaac to get it done right!
Description of Work
Home inspection for new purchase.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you so much! So pleased that you are happy with your inspection. We take pride in the comprehensive nature of our inspections and reports and love to hear that they are appreciated.
Tod H.
5.0
09/15/2018
Isaac was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. I think I got a good home inspection. He gave me a lot of useful information.
Description of Work
Home Inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$375
Hire Again?
Yes
Aaron D.
5.0
07/02/2018
Isaac showed up early and did a great job. He is very thorough, and the report he provides is detailed, but easy to read and understand. He definitely knows his business very well, and would recommend him to anyone needing an inspection on their home.
Description of Work
Home Inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$375
Hire Again?
Yes
Peggy S.
5.0
06/26/2018
I originally contacted Strong Foundations to check the integrity of the house foundation for root or water damage. Since I've been in this house 15 years I decided to go ahead and do a full home inspection instead. The inspection was thorough and professional, of a much higher quality than I've experienced in the past. Response to booking request was quick and flexible. Within 24 hours of the inspection I received an 87 page report with photos and maintenance recommendations. I passed on his contact info to friends that are house hunting and they say he has saved them from two potentially disastrous purchases and are very grateful I shared this great resource with them.
Description of Work
Home inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Kell G.
5.0
02/25/2018
Issac was amazing, we needed a home inspection with a tight window and Issac was able to complete our home inspection. I was worried with the short notice of the inspection that the quality of the inspection was going to be compromised, however, my worries were quickly erased. Issac is very meticulous finding small areas of wear on the house that could have turned into big problems down the road. There is no doubt Issac saved us money in the future and has given us peace of mind moving into our new home.
Description of Work
Home Inspection
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes
Charlie P.
5.0
02/12/2018
Isaac was friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and prompt. We followed him around as he performed the inspection to take notes, etc. His report was very professionally done and comprehensive, noting many issues that we may want to take care of in the short and medium terms, as well as optional upgrades and longer term issues for the coming years. Great eye for detail which we had been hoping to find.
Description of Work
Home inspection to review the condition of our aging home and identify needed repairs and upgrades as we approach our retirement.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
James T.
5.0
01/19/2018
Isaac was fast and thorough when inspecting a house that my wife and I were considering purchasing. The report that we received was very well organized and was an easy guide on how to proceed moving forward with any repairs or upgrades.
Description of Work
Home inspection for home purchasing.
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes
Jeremiah H.
5.0
05/18/2017
Isaac was professional, punctual, knowledgeable, and pleasant to work with. He was able to answer every question I had and bring things to my attention about the home that I would of never even thought of. I would definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work
I had an inspection of home we are purchasing completed.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
ALAN M.
5.0
04/25/2017
Great. His job was to evaluate, not to sell. Gave me a thorough evaluation, and some possible areas to improve.
Description of Work
A fair, unbiased review of my house, and to see if I needed any repairs or updates
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Bryona G.
5.0
04/18/2017
Isaac is great! He was able to fit us into his schedule in 3 days, arrived on time, and was very thorough and professional. He discounted his full inspection rate because we did not need the detailed report he would provide for a pre-purchase inspection; nonetheless, his report was very detailed, and he offered recommendations for people who could complete the repairs he recommended. We plan to call him for regular maintenance inspections for our new home.
Description of Work
Maintenance/pre-sale inspection
Category
home inspection
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
ALAN M.
5.0
04/13/2017
Great. A well advertised foundations company that came to my house recommended preventive work to support my concrete, and it would have cost close to $30,000.00. My home inspection revealed just normal settling for my 36 year old house.
Description of Work
A preventive home assessment, from an honest company that had no monetary gain, other than their fee, from finding areas that might need repair.
Category
home inspection, foundation repair
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Jason S.
5.0
02/21/2017
It was fantastic! Isaac McPhee was on time, friendly, honest, and is very knowledgeable. He walked me through the house and pointed out along the way everything that looks good or needs to be fixed. He sent me the pre-inspection report the same night as the inspection- very fast! I would highly recommend Isaac and Strong Foundations on any house inspections.
Description of Work
I needed to get a pre-inspection done on a house I was going to purchase.
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes
Laura H.
5.0
02/19/2017
It went very well. Isaac was prompt and explained everything thoroughly. He sent the completed report right after the inspection and followed up as promised. He also included a link to an article on one area of repair that I had questions about. I would recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection!
Description of Work
Home inspection on condo I was purchasing
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes
Larissa L.
5.0
02/17/2017
Everything went extremely well and professional.
Description of Work
Excellent service was done by Isaac and very professional as well knowledgeable in all subjects of home inspection.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$300
Hire Again?
Yes
Tujuana H.
5.0
01/20/2017
Being a first time home buyer, I didn't know much about what an inspection consists of. Isaac helped make the whole experience a lesson on getting to know my house. First, he arrived a few minutes before our scheduled time and had already started checking out the property before I got there. He was very thorough and knowledgeable about what to look for. He took the time to walk me through areas of concern and gave me great insight on what I should be looking for once I move in. He even had an extra pair of coveralls and asked if we wanted to join him in the crawl space under the house!! I would definitely recommend Strong Foundations Home Inspection to anyone who is buying a home. Isaac's professionalism and friendliness will help ease some of the stress associated with home inspections.
Description of Work
Isaac completed a home inspection for my house.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$375
Hire Again?
Yes
Dennis Z.
5.0
01/18/2017
Well Many issues found, but not unexpected.
Description of Work
House sale pre-inspection report
Category
home inspection
Cost
$300
Hire Again?
Yes
S P.
5.0
01/17/2017
Mr. McPhee's work was done quickly and professionally and I received the report in a timely manner. I'm very pleased with his work and would not hesitate to use his services again.
Description of Work
A home inspection to determine whether it was safe to live it.
Category
home inspection
Cost
$375
Hire Again?
Yes
Randy B.
5.0
01/17/2017
Inspection went great ! Isaac was very thorough and professional. He documented all of the problem areas so that they could be assessed and dealt with at a later date.I would highly recommend him and will use him on future projects .
Description of Work
Inspection of Multi-use property for possible purchase .
Category
home inspection
Cost
$600
Hire Again?
Yes
Olivia S.
5.0
12/09/2016
Great! Isaac was professional and friendly. He was there on time and had our full detailed report ready quickly.
Description of Work
Home inspection
Category
home inspection
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

8643 E B St

Tacoma, WA 98445

Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Website

http://www.strongfoundationsinspection.com

Other Information

Services offered

General Home Inspections, Pre-Purchase Inspections, Pre-Listing Inspections, New Construction Inspections, Home Warranty Inspections, Safety & Maintenance Checkups, Vacant Property Walkthroughs.

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FAQ

Strong Foundations Home Inspection is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Strong Foundations Home Inspection is open:

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Strong Foundations Home Inspection accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check, PayPal

Yes, Strong Foundations Home Inspection offers free project estimates.

No, Strong Foundations Home Inspection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Strong Foundations Home Inspection offers warranties.

Strong Foundations Home Inspection offers the following services: General Home Inspections, Pre-Purchase Inspections, Pre-Listing Inspections, New Construction Inspections, Home Warranty Inspections, Safety & Maintenance Checkups, Vacant Property Walkthroughs.