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FAQs
- Do you immediately
provide a report after the inspection?
- Because I put a lot of pictures in my
reports, It usually takes me at least two
hours to produce a report. I nearly always
have the report finished and emailed by the
end of the same day of the inspection.
- Do you inspect in Washington?
- I am not currently licensed in WA.
- Do you
inspect for Pests and Mold?
- Yes, I visually inspect for evidence of
WDI and Mold/Mildew and note anything found
on the report. I do NOT perform mold
testing, cannot identify whether mold is
dangerous or not, nor how much mold is in
the breathing environment.
- Do you walk on the roof?
- I walk any roof that I can get to by
climbing one story when it is dry, safe, and
a material that cannot be easily damaged.
I inspect roofs that I cannot walk from the
ground with binoculars or from a ladder.
Though there is nothing as thorough as
actually walking a roof, I can find most
problems with binoculars.
- What other inspections do you
recommend?
- Sewer scopes are always a good idea.
- Underground oil tank locating, especially
for homes built before the 1970's.
- Roofing specialist inspection for Wood
Shingle or Wood Shake roofs.
- An EIFS inspection for homes with Exterior
Insulation and Finish System siding.
- Mold, Lead, Asbestos, and Radon testing,
if any of these are a concern for you.
- Energy audit, if this is a concern for
you. I offer home energy score
assessments, which provide a rating to
compare the energy efficiency of the home to
other homes. For a more accurate
analysis of the home, consider a Resnet or
BPI energy audit.
- Some conditions I find while inspecting
warrant further investigations by a
specialist. These may include:
- Chimney/Fireplace when significant
issues are noted.
- Pest (Wood Destroying Insect) when
significant damage is noted.
- Geotechnical or structural engineer when
significant soil grading, foundation, or
structural issues are noted.
- Electrician when widespread or
significant issues are noted with the
wiring or in the panels.
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Tim Mcgill
Oregon Certified Home Inspector
OCHI
#1373
Oregon CCB #191319
971-266-3999
PortlandHomeInspect@gmail.com
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