Pacific Crest Inspections Home inspections located in Anacortes offers home inspections in Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom and Island Counties

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12332 North Front St.

737 Cascade Palms Ct.

1195 SW Kaleeton Loop

375 Cormorant Bay Rd

2262 Crane Landing Dr.

6828 Happy Hollow Rd.

15322 Dewey Crest Lane

130 Crescent Harbor Rd.

2721 Firwood Lane #125

1892 SW Rock Rose Dr.

5110 Macbeth

13526 South Green St.

1205 35th

2319 32nd St.

774 Ellwood Dr.

915 SW Eagle Vista Ave.

3218 F Ave.

24816 Old Day Creek Rd.

1349 Looking Glass Loop

2320 Forest View Lane

4624 Beaver Pond South

507 Brittany St.

3913 Isles Way

2103 Creekside Circle

523 North 4th

1705 South 3rd St.

1800 Skyline Way #306

1328 SW Harbor Vista Dr.

6002 East Parkside Dr.

4922 Heather Dr.

2148 Sunnyside Ave.

1603 36th St.

2306 Sundown Ct. #301

4960 Deception Circle

1802 Creekside Lane

2411 Forest Park Lane

1904 Samish Crest Way

1901 Down Jones Way

1204 Virginia St.

1910 24th St.

4302 Blue Heron Circle

2020 27th Place

1531 Camelia Loop

1109 29th St. Unit 101

4370 Rhododendron Dr.

3614 Portage Unit 102

1820 Copper Pond Place

32 W. Green Valley Rd.

1914 Island View Place

3220 Snowflake Rd.

7003 Old Highway 99 North

300 Sudden Valley Dr.

1468 Vecchio Ct.

1890 SW Scenic Heights Rd.

769 SW Orcas St.

16856 Gailee Dr.

4904 Paisley Dr.

21286 Cascade Ridge Dr.

15255 Dewey Crest Lane

4218 Marine View Lane

2716 17th St.

24892 Minkler Rd. #6

923 Beachley Rd

1416 Lindsay Loop #303

Tips on Reading an Inspection Report

When interviewing a home inspector, ask the inspector what type of report format he or she provides. There are many styles of reports used by property inspectors, including the checklist, computer generated using inspection programs, and the narrative style.

Some reports are delivered on site and some may take as long as 4 - 6 days for delivery. All reporting systems have pros and cons.

The most important issue with an inspection report is the descriptions given for each item or component. A Checklist report that indicates the condition as "Good", "Fair" or "Poor" without a detailed explanation is vague and can be easily misinterpreted. An example of a vague condition would be:

Kitchen Sink: Condition - Good, Fair, or Poor.

None of these descriptions gives the homeowner an idea about what is wrong. Does the sink have a cosmetic problem? Does the home have a plumbing problem? A good report should supply you with descriptive information on the condition of the site and home. An example of a descriptive condition is:

Kitchen sink: Condition - Minor wear, heavy wear, damaged, rust stains, or chips in enamel finish. Recommend sealing sink at counter top.

As you can see, this narrative description includes a recommendation for repair. Narrative reports without recommendations for repairing deficient items may be difficult to comprehend, should your knowledge of construction be limited.

Take the time and become familiar with your report. Most reports like ours have a summary. Don't stop at the summary, read the whole report. There will be smaller items and recommendations in the body of the report. The more information provided about the site and home, the easier to understand the overall condition.

At the end of the inspection your inspector will provide a verbal summary with a question and answer period. Use this opportunity to ask questions regarding terms or conditions that you may not be familiar with. Our inspector will be able to explain the answers to your questions. If for some reason a question cannot be answered at the time of the inspection, the inspector should research the question and obtain the answer for you. For instance, if the inspector's report states that the concrete foundation has common cracks, be sure to ask, "Why are they common?" The answer you should receive will be along these lines: common cracks are usually due to normal concrete curing and or shrinkage. The inspector's knowledge and experience is how the size and characteristics of the cracking is determined.

We recommend that you accompany your inspector through the entire inspection if possible. This helps you to understand the condition of the home and the details of the report. Read the report completely and understand the condition of the home you are about to purchase. After all, it is most likely one of the largest investments you will ever make.