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 BLUE RIBBON HOME INSPECTIONS & SERVICES, LLC

Pushing Technology in Property Inspections

Oregons Advanced Robotic Video Crawler used daily!

Part 107 certified- License Drone pilot
Aerial roof inspections

Licensed Oregon Home Inspector #1829

                          Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #2263

Construction Contractors Board # 209222

Oregon Inspectors Certificate # OIC3492-

FAA Remote Pilot Certification # 4463930

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Certified Master Inspector®

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UNDERGROUND TANK SWEEP

SEWER SCOPING INSPECTION

The risk of finding an oil tank means there should always be a tank sweep when buying a house built before 1985, or if the neighborhood existed before 1985.

You should get an oil tank search during the inspection period when buying a home because finding a tank during the tank sweep lead to three main problems:

  • Monetary Cost

  • Problems selling the house

  • Health hazards

The purpose of a sewer scope inspection is to determine the condition of the property's sewer line and to determine if the system is functioning as designed. ... A standard scope inspection for a single family residence takes approximately one hour to complete and costs $150 in the Portland metro area.

REMOTE CRAWLSPACE INSPECTION

The EPA recommends that all houses, regardless of what radon zone the house is located in, be tested for radon during point of sale. The most common procedure for radon testing during real estate transactions is for the potential buyer to request the radon test as part of the overall home inspection. The radon test is generally a separate service and must be requested. If the radon test is 4 pCi/L or greater, the EPA recommends the potential buyer negotiate with the seller to have a radon mitigation system installed with the stated goal of bringing the radon level in the home below 4 pCi/L.

           Radon Map of Oregons by zip codes

FLOATING HOME DRY INSPECTION

This is considered the dry half of the  inspection ( above water line )

The Crawlbot allows us to visually inspect a hard to see area under the home. This specialized tool can take high definition photos and video to help us inspect areas that are otherwise hard to reach or are inaccessible. The video makes it easy to send out for quotes if needed. 

MOLD INSPECTIONS / AIR SAMPLE /ERMI / VOC TEST

    • Mold Inspections - A mold inspection consists of a visual inspection and use of a thermal imaging cameras which allow for easy, damage free, leak detection. This comes standard with all of our mold and home inspections. We look for leaks without cutting into drywall! We are a third party and avoid the conflict of interest inherent in this business with companies that test and remove. We are a test only company.

    • This includes 1 outdoor air sample, 1 indoor air sample and a full electric report of the results in 48-72 hr from samples time.

 AERIAL ROOF INSPECTION

When a roof material is too fragile or dangerous to walk on or the roof is not safely accessible, We use state of the art  aerial drone with 4K camera and video to perform roof inspections. This technology allows us a birds eye view to detect any broken or missing roof materials and or flashings.

THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. This is one of the most amazing items that I use for my inspections. It give me that ablity to see cold and hot zones along with wet spots behind drywall. The ablity to see insufficent insulation . Ask if your inspectior uses this during the inspection.

UV BLACK LIGHT 

A Manufactured home certification falls into 2 categories.

  1. Permanent Foundation Certification

  2. Additions Certification

Sometimes you made need both.

 

A permanent Foundation Certification inspection involves going under the home to verify elements have been put in place to tie down the home.

An Additions Certification involves verifying no additional structures are putting a load onto the home that the home was not designed for, such as a porch.

 

Often times the last service to be ordered for the sale of a manufactured home are the permanent foundation and/or addition(s) certification(s). To keep the overall cost down and provide a very timely service, we work very hard as a Registered Field Inspector with a licensed engineer to make sure that the inspection is completed in a timely manner. We usually have the signed certifications back the same day as the inspection.

 

Either click below to order your Manufactured Home Certification today or if you are bundling your certification with a full residential inspection click the Schedule online button below.

I use a UV Black light when ever possible during a home inspection.

The light revels  Pet stains and human markings. It allows the buyer to see what the naked eye is not seeing. This makes negotiating for flooring easier. Black lights will show anything florescent such as mineral despots and particle contamination. Some time black lights are used for mold detections.

PRE-LISTING CONSULTATION

Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they may find by getting there first.

It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical and neutral third party.

 

It alerts you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that …

 

Defects won’t become negotiating stumbling blocks later.

You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.

RADON MEASUREMENT TESTING

RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION

A standard home Inspection is a
visual inspection of your property from top to bottom, including all the main systems using the latest tools and technology with an informational walk-through at time of inspection.

PROPERTY WINTERIZING

Have the property winterized until needed.

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