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Quality First Real Estate Inspection

4.5(
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Complete Home Inspection, Commercial General Inspection Service,

About us

We are a locally owned home inspection company doing inspections on residential properties for purposes such as new purchase, home warranty, and maintenance. This will include inspections on multi family and light commercial. Inspection fees are based primarily on the size of the unit, including garage space. An age fee can occur on structures over 50 years old or for deferred maintenance resulting in extra time and photos taken. Our coverage area is mostly Clark County, Stevenson and Cowlitz counties. A trip charge applies to cities east of Stevenson or north of Kalama. We are fully licensed (WA State #450, WSDA #62980), bonded and insured (Allen Insurance). Our inspector is certified with NAHI and has completed over 3500 inspections personally during the past 9 years. Our reports are computer generated with color photos in an easy to read and follow format. Norm is friendly, very personable, unbiased and explains findings in an easy to understand manner.

Business highlights

21 years of experience

Services we offer

Consultations, Home Warranty, Home maintenace inspections, Light commercial, Multi family, New construction, Pest and Dry rot, Residential home inspections

Reviews
4.58 Reviews
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Elizabeth R.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Gregory D.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
The inspector was thorough and helpful finding small problems that could have become large ones in the future. I was impressed with the things he found that we would never have even considered as a flaw in the construction and future maintenance problems of our new property. After his inspection and resulting repairs the deal went smoothly and quickly.
Dennis U.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
The inspection went really well. Norman came out to do the inspection. He was thorough and found quite a few little things that needed to be fixed, nothing major. Also I liked that he told me everything like it was and to the point.
The report was very well detailed. Way more than I needed it to be but I did like the pictures he took and put on the report. It made easier for me to remember and figure our what and where needed to be repaired.
Jan S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
Norm showed up on time and gave me a full briefing on his services. He was very thorough with his inspection and paid a lot of attention to all aspects of the house. He then sat down with me and gave me a complete analysis of what he found. Each item was assigned a value to its importance for correcting purposes. One or two days later I received a complete print out of the results of his inspection report.
Sarah N.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Norm arrived on time, and as I was late he already had completed the exterior inspection. Norm allowed me to shadow him the entire time and took all my concerns and questions up front. He was very thorough and responsive to all my questions. He did an exceptional job explaining the minor and potentially major issues of the house, and offered helpful ways to correct them on my own. I was very pleased with his service and knowledge. It made the home buying process feel much more 'solid' and gave me security in making the decision to proceed with my purchase.
Thank you!
Heidi C.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Norm did a great job. Very professional and proficient! He was great! I would recommend this company to everyone!!!
MICKIE V.
Nov 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
Norm was very professional, really friendly and always on time (even early!). He actually let me go around with him on the inspection and pointed out what he was checking for and if it was okay or in need of repair and why. Since I know nothing about construction, he was especially excellent at explaining the various terms used in the report and the causes that created some of the problems. The first inspection of the 818 sq ft house took around three hours; he was very, very thorough! He even gave me a "how to work the stuff in your house" book that I have referred to frequently, and suggested I call him if I have any questions in the future. I can't say enough good things about him!
BANDANA W.
Aug 2006
1.0
$405
He did not use a moisture meter to check bathrooms, under kitchen sink, and in the basement. I asked him if he used one BEFORE he started the inspection. He told me he doesn't routinely a use moisture meter unless there are visible signs of moisture. On our previous home purchases, we have always seen inspectors use moisture meters in high risk areas as a routine part of the inspection. Our agent asked him to come out again, and he was reluctant- adamant that he had performed industry standards. He also omitted a large deck area from his inspection report. We called him, and he told us that he did check the deck- it looked fine and had been painted recently. There were no comments on the flashing to house or the wood to soil contact. We do not think he actually checked the deck, since there is no mention of the deck at all in the report. Inspectors should comment on a large structure, such as a deck, even if it was in good condition. He has lost all credibility.

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FAQ

Quality First Real Estate Inspection is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

No, Quality First Real Estate Inspection does not offer free project estimates.

No, Quality First Real Estate Inspection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Quality First Real Estate Inspection does not offer a senior discount.

No, Quality First Real Estate Inspection does not offer emergency services.

No, Quality First Real Estate Inspection does not offer warranties.