Know the house before it’s yours.
Thorough home inspections across Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. A report you can actually read, and a person who still picks up the phone.
WA Licensed #26023175 Fully insured Report in 24 Hours 90 Day Warranty
Buying a house comes with enough unknowns.
You shouldn’t walk out of your inspection wondering what any of it meant. Colin’s job isn’t only to find things. It’s to tell you which ones actually impact your decision.
What’s going on?
A full inspection of the home's structure, roof, systems, and everything in the crawl space you'd rather not think about.
Does it actually matter?
Clear explanations ranked by what it costs you. Not every finding is urgent, and Colin will tell you which ones aren't.
What do I do next?
A report you'll still understand three weeks later, when you're negotiating repairs and can't remember what he pointed at.
This is what the work looks like:
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Pick your service and a time that works. The inspection agreement and payment happen in the same place, so there’s no paperwork to chase down later and no phone tag.
Not sure which service you need? Text Colin at (360) 510-1483 and he’ll tell you straight.
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Roof to crawlspace, photographed as he goes. Around 2 hours, and longer if the house is bigger or older.
Yes, he goes in the crawlspace. You don’t have to. You’re welcome.
You’re welcome to be there, and so is your agent, but neither of you has to be. Colin coordinates access with the listing agent either way.
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This is the part that makes the report make sense. Colin will walk you through what he found, show you where it is, and explain what it actually means for the house.
Questions are encouraged. Seriously, ask them. There’s no such thing as one that’s too basic, and it’s a lot easier to ask standing in front of the thing than three days later over email.
Not there? He’ll call and go through it with you instead.
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In 24 hours, organized by priority with photos of everything he flagged. Clear findings, ranked by what they'll actually cost you. Not one long list where a loose outlet cover sits next to a failing roof.
You and your agent can take it straight into the repair conversation. And if something comes back up later, Colin's still around to answer it.
Inspections without the mystery.
BUYER INSPECTION
Know exactly what you're walking into before the contingency clock runs out.
2 hours on average · from $450
NEW CONSTRUCTION
New doesn't automatically mean perfect. Builders miss things. That's why he's here.
2 hours · from $450
PRELISTING INSPECTION
Find the surprises before your buyer's inspector does, and price accordingly.
2 hours · from $450
Very few explain what that actually means. Here’s how every finding in yours gets sorted, in words that don’t need a contractor to translate.
Inspected: Looked at, no material defects found. Cosmetic things may be noted.
Maintenance: Working fine, needs regular upkeep to stay that way.
Recommendation: Operational, but worth doing something about beyond cosmetic.
Requires Attention: Not working as intended. Repair or a closer look from a qualified contractor.
Safety: Unsafe. Should be corrected as soon as possible by a qualified contractor.
Most inspectors say
their reports are detailed.
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In plain English: Composition shingles with plenty of life left, and the flashing is sound. Some moss on the north slope, which is normal around here and cosmetic. Nothing for you to do with this one.
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In plain English: Routine upkeep that keeps water where it belongs. Nothing is wrong today. Put it on the house list and get to it this summer, because ignored for a decade is how real problems start.
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In plain English: The dirt runs downhill into the house instead of away from it. No moisture in the crawlspace yet, so I’m not alarmed, but around here that’s a fix-it-before-winter item.
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In plain English: There’s a slow drip where the supply line meets the tank. It isn’t flooding anything today, but it’s rusting the pan and it won’t stop on its own. A plumber fixes this quickly. Get a quote before closing.
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In plain English: The outlets near water don’t have the device that cuts power the instant something goes wrong. That’s a shock hazard, and it’s one of the cheaper things for an electrician to correct. I’d want this one handled before anybody moves in.
Hi, I’m Colin.
I’m here to give you a clear picture of the house, explain what actually matters, and make the inspection process feel a little less overwhelming.
I’ll be thorough, keep things in plain English, and make sure you leave with a better understanding of what you’re buying.
“I’m not here to talk you into a house or out of one. I’m here to make sure you’re the one deciding.”
First house?
You don't need to know what to ask yet.
Start with what inspection day actually looks like and what the report covers. Nobody's born knowing this.
Agents, the inspection shouldn't
become your problem.
Live availability, 24 hour reports, and findings ranked by real cost impact, so your client calls you calm instead of panicked.
Let's take a look at the house.
Pick a time that works, and Colin will handle the rest.
Have a question before you book? Call or text Colin at (360) 510-1483