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Helping You Get The Most
From Your Home Inspection

Expert Home Inspections & Education You Can Trust

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. As an experienced home inspector, my goal is to provide clear, thorough, and educational inspections that help homeowners and real estate professionals make informed decisions.

A Home Inspection That Works Like a User Manual

I don’t just inspect homes—I provide homeowners with a comprehensive guide to understanding and maintaining their property. My reports go beyond checklists, serving as a practical resource for keeping your home safe, efficient, and well-maintained for years to come.

Lifetime Support for Homeowners

My commitment doesn’t end when the inspection is over. I offer lifetime consultation services, so you can always reach out with questions about repairs, upgrades, or maintenance. Whether you’re navigating a renovation or need guidance on home improvements, I’m here to help.

Training the Next Generation of Home Inspectors

In addition to working with homeowners and agents, I’ve dedicated my career to educating future home inspectors. As an instructor at Bellingham Technical College, I trained students in both classroom and field settings to meet state licensing requirements.

Through an intensive, hands-on program, I helped students:
✅ Understand state regulations, business practices, and legal considerations
✅ Master home inspection standards, including structure, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and more
✅ Prepare for and pass the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) and state licensing exams
✅ Conduct real-world inspections on occupied homes under professional supervision

My training ensures that today’s home inspectors meet the highest industry standards—just like I do in every inspection I perform.

Enhancing Your Home Buying Knowledge

Log Cabins

Log Cabin homes are beautiful but not very common, therefore inspecting them is a specialty.

English Ivy

Ivy is beautiful, and great on the wall at Wrigley Field, but it in no way has a symbiotic relationship with a home’s building materials or live trees.

Masonry Chimneys

If you are looking at a home with a masonry chimney built during a large swath of the 20th century, keep this article in mind when you are looking at the home.

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