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Professional Inspection Services
Professional Inspection Services
We perform home inspections for buyers or sellers, home maintenance inspections for home owners, and we perform Short-Term Rental Fire & Life Safety Inspections. A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector.
The sewer line is often often one of the most expensive things to repair in a home that can easily be several thousands dollars. For that reason it is advisable to consider adding a sewer scope inspection to your home inspection so we can identify possible problems for you.
No matter where you are in the Gorge, your home may be exposed to dangerous radon gas. Radon is a natural, radioactive gas which is produced when uranium in the Earth’s crust decays, and turns into radium. Approximately 1 in 5 homes in our area have elevated radon levels that should be mitigated.
A photo speaks a thousand words. All noted recommendations in your report will be annotated with red or orange shapes. That way you will know exactly what you’re looking at!
Columbia Gorge Inspections brings the best knowledge and education to every inspection. We stay up to date with the latest tools and technologies in the inspection industry. We use thermal imaging on all home inspections.
At CGI, we may charge more than some home inspection companies in the Columbia River Gorge area. Learn why.
Color coded system tabs on every page makes it easy to navigate. The reports are easy to read and very understandable. Pictures and illustrations are included to make noted problems clear. View sample report.
Some roofs are too high off the ground, too steep to walk or are made from materials that cannot be walked on for several reasons. If this is the case, we will use a drone for the roof portion of the inspection.
We go beyond the minimum standard by using a thermal imaging camera on all home inspections to assist in identifying moisture and insulation problems as well as unusual locations of dangerous heat.
As certified and licensed inspectors, we perform home inspections that meet and surpass the Washington and Oregon Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors.
If you are in need of a home inspection, CGI is here to help. You can trust us to deliver excellent service. We have a thorough, multi-point checklist that ensures that no stone is left unturned. We will explain the overall general condition of the home and its systems to you and your agent after your inspection is complete.
In addition, we will compile a comprehensive electronic report, delivered online via HTML, or in PDF format, documenting all of our findings including images, references and further details. This report will be available in a desktop-friendly format and a mobile format, so that you can stay in-the-loop and check your report even when you’re on the go.
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door opener, and other built-in appliances.
Columbia Gorge Inspections LLC provides Residential Home Inspections, Sewer Scopes, Radon Testings, and more to the Columbia River Gorge area including White Salmon, Hood River, Stevenson, Carson, Trout Lake, Goldendale, The Dalles, Mosier, Parkdale, and Cascade Locks.
Washington #2408
Oregon #2268, CCB #235266
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Very thorough, Very professional and fun to work with! Thank you guys!
Columbia Gorge Inspections was incredibly responsive and professional during our inspection process. Their customer interface for scheduling was seamless. They provided the report the same day as the inspection and we were very impressed with the details. Again, the customer interface was incredible; it’s all online and easy for multiple people to access the report at the same time. Highly recommend Columbia Gorge Inspections.
Super easy to schedule an appointment.
Had my inspection report lightning fast once they were done.
Great service!
Easy to communicate and work with. Fast service and great work.
Very responsive, very quick, very detailed in his report and an awesome report. Highly recommend Shawn and Chaz!
These guys went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Highly recommend & will use their services again without hesitation!
Amazing! This is the 3rd home inspection I’ve been through, and these guys are by far the most thorough! Very nice, great communication and website. A+
Shawn was thorough and took time to explain everything! Recommended!!
Scheduling our home inspection with Shawn was a breeze from start to finish. There was excellent communication before, during, and after the inspection. Shawn was very thorough in his electronic report and in his verbal explanations to us while at the house. By far the best home inspection we've ever had done. Thank you, Shawn!
Easy to use website. Good communication. Very thorough report.