CCB # 236775
Home Inspections of Oregon
A veteran-owned business helping you through the home buying process.
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We understand that buying a home can be intimidating, to say the least. We're here to help make it less so.
Home Inspections of Oregon LLC
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Typically we conduct inspections Monday - Friday during "normal" business hours. Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Evenings may be available by special appointment (additional fee may apply, depending on the situation, urgency of inspection, etc.).
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What Sets Us Apart?
The typical homebuyer uses a realtor to help them find their dream home. But unfortunately, too many realtors are focused on 'making the sale' and they don't want anything to get in the way of their commission. They have a list of one or two home inspectors they refer buyers to, and those inspectors know that they better not do anything that might slow or cancel the sale if they want to keep getting those referrals. As a general contractor and home inspector, we've repeatedly seen where an inspection report did not call out something that was of material significance, either because they simply missed it, or because they didn't want to get on the realtor's bad side. If you are intent on buying a home regardless of what may or may not be going on with that house, then by all means, use one of the inspectors your realtor recommends.
But if you want to get as accurate a report as can be given on the state of your potential home, call us. We at HIO believe the buyer should know as much as possible about the home they are considering buying, so we give you an unbiased, complete report focusing on the inspection standards of both the state of Oregon and InterNACHI (our licensing body). Our typical inspection and report take a total of 5-7 hours, because we take the time to inspect what needs to be inspected, and to describe it carefully and accurately. (If an inspector tells you they can do the inspection in 60-90 minutes, remember that you get what you pay for!)
* We will give you the truth about the home your are considering.
* We will show up on time, and will do what we say we will, and our reports will be well-written and easy to interpret.
* We are first-time buyer and pet friendly!
* We can help with aging-in-place home evaluations.
* We will spend as much time as you need at the time of inspection, and after you get your report, to address your questions.
* Most importantly, we spend the time needed (minimum of 3 hours, and up to 5) needed to inspect the following systems and components in your home:
- structural
- electrical
- plumbing
- heating (and AC, if present) system
- roof
- exterior of home
- windows
- attic, including insulation
- crawl space and/or basement
- garage(s)
- living spaces including all bedrooms
- bathrooms, including toilets, showers/tubs, and sinks
- laundry room/space
- kitchen appliances
- fireplace
At HIO, we know how important our work is to you, the homebuyer. The median home price in 2022 in Benton county was $537,000, and in Linn county it was $387,000. Isn't it worth $500 - $600 to make sure that your potential new home has no surprises and will be a safe and comfortable place for you and your family?
How many problems do you see here?
About HOME INSPECTIONS Of Oregon
Michael McCusker HIC # 2500
Michael McCusker HIC # 2500
Michael McCusker HIC # 2500
Mike brings a varied knowledge base and a wealth of experiences to the realm of home inspections. While teaching for 15 years at the high school and university levels, and then practicing medicine for another 15 years, throughout it all he always enjoyed the hands-on problem solving of home remodeling and construction with his own homes. His highly analytical mind and excellent communication skills will be very useful to you in your journey to home ownership. In his free time, he bikes, swims, runs, camps, flies his homebuilt airplane, runs a set of escape rooms in Corvallis, travels, and spends an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out how to cram 30 hours in a day. All with the support of his loving wife, Anna, Penny (the dog that thinks she's a cat), and Rocky (the dog that thinks all solid substances are food).
Jonathan Hoy HIC # 2333
Michael McCusker HIC # 2500
Michael McCusker HIC # 2500
Jonathan has extensive experience in home renovations, having rebuilt houses from the foundation up. Jonathan begins a home inspection with a holistic approach, knowing there is more to home inspection than just the component parts. “You have to first look at a house from the 'thousand foot level' and
get an overall impression. That will help guide you on where to focus once you begin your component-
level inspection,” says Jonathan. From the direction of the prevailing wind to the types of vegetation nearby, Jonathan considers all aspects before diving into the individual components. “It is my objective to give a complete picture of the house, not just a
list of things that may currently need attention or repair, but also things to think about in terms of the
home’s longevity.”
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