In most cases they're not required...But for the average homeowner, home inspections are highly recommended. Home Inspectors in Washington State undergo extensive training that covers virtually every aspect of a home.

Home inspection standards of practice require visual, non-invasive inspection methods for the purpose of buying a home. They should throughly inspect all aspects of the home typically covering

A general home inspection can take anywhere from 1 and half hours to 2 hours depending on the size of the home and any additonal services that are added.

No, but it is recommended for you to be there. A home inspection is a great opportunity to learn about your new home. If you can't make it don't worry. All of our reports are digital and we will make sure you understand everything in the report.

Yes, knowledge is power. It is recommended that the average home owner have a basic inspection every 1-2 years to make sure your home is in proper living order.

A prelisting inspection is one that you do for your own benifit before you try and list your home for sale. This inspection is designed for you to know what may need to do before you sell your home. Often this will allow you to sell your home faster and more money because repairs made before you put it on the market are cheaper than when buyers are asking for credits to fix those same things.