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Portland Home Inspectors see it all. Living in the Pacific Northwest our homes are subject to a wife variety of weather. We don’t often think about it, but the places we live take quite a beating. Keeping up on your homes aches and pains is important to do early on, before a real problem festers.

Heavy wind during snowstorms or rain storms can carry snow or rain through attic vents at times. This is normal. Often, the moisture will evaporate before you notice it. However, if there are water stains on the insulation or ceilings, you should have a roofer move or modify the vent. Continue reading “Ice, Rain & The Pacific Northwest” »

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Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rocks, of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. There are several kinds of asbestos fibers, all of which are fire resistant and not easily destroyed or degraded by natural processes. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. They are also long, thin and flexible, so that they can even be woven into cloth, because of these qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of consumer, industrial, maritime, automotive, scientific and building products. Continue reading “Asbestos: Is Your Home at Risk?” »

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1. What does your inspection cover?

The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront. Continue reading “Ten Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector” »

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PORTLAND HOME INSPECTIONS

Thorough Inspections - Whether it's one or two inspectors on the job we simply take the time to perform thorough, detailed and well documented home inspections.

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WE OFFER

Arrow Home Inspectors serving the Portland, Oregon metro area including surrounding cities and counties. We utilize industry-leading software to provide professional reports.

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COMPETITIVE FEES

Fees - Our fee structure is very competitive and generally based on square footage with adjustments for type of dwelling, (condo, multiplex, etc), and new construction.