Home Inspector Referrals
Kevin Hergert
Hergert Inspection
www.hergert.com
(425) 652-6515
Kevin@Hergert.com
Kevin has done several inspections for our clients since 2017. Our clients have found that Kevin is detail-oriented, fair-minded, takes his time, and appears to be quite thorough. They have also commented that he is very good about explaining things in a way that makes sense without being dismissive or condescending.
Lance Smith
Greater Seattle Home Inspections
InspectorLance.com
(206) 849-0079
Lance has done quite a few inspections for a repeat client. He appears to be very thorough and takes his time to explain everything to the Buyers. He is never impatient or condescending to our clients and his reports are easy to read.
Luther Lyle
The Professional Home Inspectors
http://www.4myphi.com
(206) 372-1211
lajamaca@comcast.net
We have only seen two of Luther’s reports. He did a pre-inspection for our sellers in Federal Way. We really liked his work and so did our clients (who are particularly discerning and whose opinion we hold in high regard). Interestingly, when the buyers hired their own inspector, that inspector ‘found’ a few items Luther did not call out. When we went back to look at the items the second inspector claimed were problematic, he was incorrect in every instance. And, we really liked the way Luther handled things-professionally and diplomatically. So, we have placed him on our preferred list.
We suggest you call each and see if you make a connection. We encourage you to review their sites and understand the scope of their services and the fee structure for each. When you talk to them, they can quote you a fee based upon your home and inspection request.
Most inspectors will recommend if they believe you need to see a specialist (electrician, plumber, roofer, etc). And, as mentioned above, many may also call out ‘code violations’. Before jumping to the conclusion that their assessment is accurate, I would ask them to provide the specific code citation that is in question. That will help us navigate that conversation with the seller’s agent.
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