Our Services
Full inspection
Thorough and detailed inspections of all exterior and interior surfaces and systems with a walk-through at the end, explaining the marginal and defective issues. All accessible areas including roofs, crawl spaces, and attics will be inspected. An easy-to-read written and picture report will be emailed to you later that evening. WA law requires a full written report for any home under contract - WAC 308-408C-060. All homes are Flir thermal scanned at no additional cost.
Sewer Scope
A full video of the entire sewer line with deficiencies, line materials, and repairs needed are noted in the report. We inspect the flow of water going out and a second scan coming back to determine any low spots as well as defeciencies. Most sewer scope companies only do one direction.
We are fully certified through Internachi for sewer scopes. WA State does not require certification to perform sewer scopes - work with a certified professional.
Pre-inspection Consultation
All aspects of the home are inspected as if this were a full inspection, however, you shadow me and take pictures and notes instead of me supplying you with a report. This is often used by clients before bidding on a new property in a competitive multiple-offer market. Pre-inspection consultations are not available for homes under contract or for sellers per WA law. If you will not be attending the inspection in full then a written report is required. All homes are Flir thermal scanned at no additional cost.
If you chose a full inspection after a pre-inspection, the pre-inspection fee is applied toward the price of the full inspection.
Additional Services Available
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New Construction Inspections
Doesn't my home come with a warranty? Why would I need a home inspection?
Yes, your new home would come with a warranty. Typically this is a 1-year warranty. These warranties vary from builder to builder. Some provide a third party warranty and some are done through the builder themselves. We recommend having an inspection done before you close on the home so defeciencies can be identified, big & small, before you take ownership. While there are city inspectors that come out to the property during the building process we have found many issues after the home is "ready" for closing that was either missed by an inspector or the home was modified after the inspector was at the property. An inspection will help give you the peace of mind the home is truly ready and there will be no surprises. Dealing with a warranty claim after ownership can be challenging.
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Seller Inspections
Am I required to inspect my home before selling?
No, in Washington state you are not required to inspect your home in order to sell it. In other states they do require some form of "inspection" by a seller. By inspecting the home before you get it ready to go to market you can be sure there will be no surprises if a buyer decided to do their own inspection. A buyer can ask for repairs, discounted price, or even terminate their purchase if they have an inspection contingency. By doing an inspection before you list your home you can control the narrative and determine what repairs you want to make and even the cost of these repairs. It can also help protect you after closing from lawsuits or disagreements as you have a licensed professional to lean on showing you did your due diligence.
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Warranty Inspections
What is a warranty inspection?
New construction homes come with a 1-year warranty. We recommend inspecting the home after the home has gone through a season. This allows the home to settle into place as all homes will. By doing an inspection before the warranty expires (typically around 11-months) it allows you a second look to make sure no surprises have come up. We provide a detailed report that you can provide to the builder or warranty department to have repaired. This will help ensure the home is in tip-top shape and your investment is protected.
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Home Owner Peace of Mind
You have owned your home for some time, but have you had someone do a check-up?
Just like going to the doctor for a check up it is a good idea to have your home inspected every so often to ensure there are no surprises creeping up. If you are able to catch a small issue early it can save thousands before it becomes a larger problem. We will do a full inspection of the home from the roof down to the foundation to ensure there are no issues, big or small, with the home. Small things like gutters discharging near the home can lead to foundation settlement, mold growth in a crawl space, and even erosion issues. Ensuring an attic is ventilating properly can help the roof last longer, prevent mold growth in the attic, and help with heating and cooling bills.
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Thermal Imaging - Energy Efficient Testing
This is a new service we are working on. If you are interested please reach out for more details.
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New Homeowner Classes
Owning a new home is exciting! However, we understand it can also be stressful. Oaktree is dedicated to being a solutions-oriented and educational inspection company. We now offer in-person training of your new home so you can better understand its workings and how to react in case of an emergency. One of our certified inspectors will go through the home top to bottom and explain how to find and use things like shut-off switches and water main emergency valves, lighting pilot lights, changing filters, yearly maintenance tips, resetting GFCI outlets and how they are wired together, clearing clogged drains, and much more. Every home is different so each training is customized specifically for your home and location.
