Home Inspections of Oregon

The typical homebuyer uses a realtor to help them find their dream home. But unfortunately, too many realtors are focused on 'making the sale' and they don't want anything to get in the way of their commission. They have a list of one or two home inspectors they refer buyers to, and those inspectors know that they better not do anything that might slow or cancel the sale if they want to keep getting those referrals. As a general contractor and home inspector, we've repeatedly seen where an inspection report did not call out something that was of material significance, either because they simply missed it, or because they didn't want to get on the realtor's bad side. If you are intent on buying a home regardless of what may or may not be going on with that house, then by all means, use one of the inspectors your realtor recommends.  

But if you want to get as accurate a report as can be given on the state of your potential home, call us. We at HIO believe the buyer should know as much as possible about the home they are considering buying, so we give you an unbiased, complete report focusing on the inspection standards of both the state of Oregon and InterNACHI (our licensing body). Our typical inspection and report take a total of 5-7 hours, because we take the time to inspect what needs to be inspected, and to describe it carefully and accurately. (If an inspector tells you they can do the inspection in 60-90 minutes, remember that you get what you pay for!)

* We will give you the truth about the home your are considering.

* We will show up on time, and will do what we say we will, and our reports will be well-written and easy to interpret.

* We are first-time buyer and pet friendly!

* We can help with aging-in-place home evaluations.

* We will spend as much time as you need at the time of inspection, and after you get your report, to address your questions.

* Most importantly, we spend the time needed (minimum of 3 hours, and up to 5) needed to inspect the following systems and components in your home:

- structural

- electrical

- plumbing

- heating (and AC, if present) system

- roof

- exterior of home

- windows

- attic, including insulation

- crawl space and/or basement

- garage(s)

- living spaces including all bedrooms

- bathrooms, including toilets, showers/tubs, and sinks

- laundry room/space

- kitchen appliances

- fireplace

At HIO, we know how important our work is to you, the homebuyer. The median home price in 2022 in Benton county was $537,000, and in Linn county it was $387,000. Isn't it worth $500 - $600 to make sure that your potential new home has no surprises and will be a safe and comfortable place for you and your family?