We Conduct Thorough Home Inspections and provide Detailed Inspection Reports!
Some of the services that we can provide for you!
Your Complete Home Inspection Includes:
✓ Buyer’s Inspections
✓ Pre-Listing, or “Seller’s” Inspections
✓ Builder’s Home Warranty or “11th Month” Inspections
✓ Pre-Drywall Construction Inspections
✓ Annual Home Maintenance Inspections
✓ Plumbing Lines
✓ Drain Lines
✓ Interior Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets
✓ Exterior Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets
✓ Main Water Shut-Off Valves
✓ Water Heating System
✓ Drainage Sump Pump with Accessible Float
✓ Electrical Panels, Breakers and Fuses
✓ Grounding and Bonding
✓ GFCIs and AFCIs
✓ Electrical Service Line and Meter Box
✓ Main Disconnect and Service Amperage
✓ Roof, Vents, Flashing and Trim
✓ Skylight, Chimney, and Other Roof Penetrations
✓ Eaves, Soffits and Fascia
✓ Gutters and Downspouts
✓ Attic
✓ Exterior
✓ Decks, Stoops, Porches and Railings
✓ Walkways and Driveways
✓ Foundation
✓ Water Penetration and Foundation Movement
✓ Crawl Space and Basement
✓ Heating System
✓ Cooling System
✓ Interior Windows, Doors, Floors, Ceilings and Walls
✓ Kitchen
✓ Bathrooms
✓ Property Grading (how the ground slopes) and Drainage System
✓ Potential Safety Hazards
✓ Insulation
✓ Ventilation
✓ Building Structure
✓ Presence of Moisture or Water Intrusion
✓ Fireplace Damper, Door and Hearth
✓ Garage Doors, Safety Sensors and Openers
✓ And Much More!
Review our Standards of Practice for complete details.
Buyer’s Inspections
In Western Washington, most Home Inspection Services are done at the request of home buyers. The buyer typically has three to ten days to complete a home inspection before they can purchase and close on a home. PRIME Home Inspections is committed to strictly following the Standards of Practice provided by InterNACHI and the State of Washington, which governs all rules and regulations for professional home inspectors. We will go above and beyond to give our customers the best value, protection, and decision making power for their money. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors is so confident in the training, experience, service and professionalism of PRIME Home Inspections and our team of Certified Professional Inspectors that they’ve joined with us in offering a $10,000 Honor Guarantee as well as an unparalleled Buyback Guarantee* so you can be confident you’ve chosen the right home inspector for your prospective purchase. To schedule your home inspection now, click here.
Seller’s Inspections
Get a Pre-Listing inspection and market your home as “Move-In-Ready!” Make your home stand out in this highly competitive market! The greatest advantage you can have as a seller is the full disclosure of information on the condition of your property in advance of the listing process. Having PRIME Home Inspections perform an inspection for you prior to placing it on the market is the ideal way to avoid surprises and unexpected costly repairs that can affect the selling price and attractiveness of your home. We will provide a complete and thorough inspection that will alert you to any number of issues that can be resolved before the buyers ever view the house. To schedule a Seller’s Inspection now, click here.
New Construction 1-Year Builder’s Home Warranty Inspections (11th Month Inspections)
Most “New-Construction” homes come with a 1-year builder’s home warranty and your 1-year builder’s home warranty will usually expire within the first year after closing.
Many times the 1-year warranty expiration marks the final opportunity to identify, document, and inform your builders of items that need repair or adjustment. All safety hazards, repairs, and adjustments should be professionally documented BEFORE your builder is relieved of their responsibility under the 1-year warranty.
PRIME Home Inspections, LLC specializes in working with buyers of new homes whose 1-year builder’s home warranty is coming to an end. Once you have your home inspected by a licensed, InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector from PRIME Home Inspections, LLC, you will receive our written report, which will arm you with the knowledge and documentation necessary to discuss any problems with the quality of the materials or the workmanship of the home with your builder. Educated homeowners stand a better chance of getting the builder to correct those items that need repair, which is why 1-Year Home Warranty Inspections are so important.
We will thoroughly inspect your new home and develop a list of warranty issues that may be covered by your builder. Our detailed and thorough inspections can reveal items that are safety hazards or are not performing their intended function.
Some of the elements we inspect in detail on 1-Year Home Warranty Inspections are:
✓ Potential Safety Hazards
✓ Exterior Paint and Stain
✓ Electrical System
✓ Plumbing System and Fixtures
✓ Fireplace and Chimney
✓ Exterior Siding
✓ Roofing
✓ Driveways and Walkways
✓ Garages
✓ Attic
✓ Insulation
✓ Exterior Windows and Doors
✓ Crawl Spaces and Basements
✓ Decks, Stoops, Porches and Railings
✓ Foundation
✓ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System
✓ Interior Windows and Doors
✓ Interior Floors, Ceilings and
Walls
✓ Kitchens
✓ Bathrooms
✓ Property Grading (how the ground slopes)
✓ Exterior Drainage System
✓ Building Structure
✓ Presence of Moisture or Water Intrusion
Annual Home Maintenance Inspections
Even the most vigilant homeowner can, from time to time, miss small problems or forget about performing some routine home repairs and seasonal maintenance. That’s why an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection from PRIME Home Inspections will help you keep your home in good condition and prevent it from suffering serious, long-term and expensive damage from minor issues that should be addressed now. We recommend having an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection performed every year for your primary residence and any investment properties you own. To schedule your Annual Home Maintenance Inspection now, click here.
The most important thing to understand as a new homeowner is that your house requires care and regular maintenance. As time goes on, parts of your house will wear out, break down, deteriorate, leak, or simply stop working.
But relax. Don’t get overwhelmed. You’re not alone. We can help you with maintaining your home. Have PRIME Home Inspections perform an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection. We’ll walk you through and show you what you should look for as a smart homeowner.
Homeowner’s Yearly Checklist
✓ Change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide alarms.
✓ Change furnace and A/C filters.
✓ Check fire extinguishers.
✓ Clean out gutters and downspouts.
✓ Call the chimney sweep.
✓ Check all window seals.
✓ Check the attic and basement for leaks.
✓ Check the dryer and other vents for debris.
What’s included in Your Annual Home Maintenance Inspection?
We will inspect for any problems you may be concerned about, as well as the:
✓ roof system, including the chimney & all roof penetrations
✓ gutters & downspouts
✓ grading & drainage
✓ walkways & driveway
✓ garage doors, safety sensors & openers
✓ exterior cladding
✓ deck, stoops, porches & railings
✓ windows & doors;
✓ attic, insulation & ventilation;
✓ heating system;
✓ cooling system;
✓ plumbing system;
✓ drainage sump pump with accessible float;
✓ electrical system;
✓ fireplace damper door & hearth;
✓ ceilings, floors & walls;
✓ basement, foundation & crawlspace;
✓ and much more!
To schedule your Home Inspection now, click here.
*To receive your FREE perks including your 90-day home warranty, buyer protection guarantee, Home Owner’s Network, deferred payment on pre-listing inspections, utility connections, and homeowner’s manual, please call PRIME Home Inspections any day of the week between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at 253-678-8910 within 72 hours after your inspection appointment, and state which, if any, of the FREE perks you wish to be registered for. Any registration calls outside of these parameters will not be valid. All warranties, guarantees, and other FREE perks are purchased by the Inspection Firm through third-party vendors, and are subject to each individual vendor’s terms and conditions. Rules and restrictions apply. PRIME Home Inspections is not responsible for any benefit received, or not received.
