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INSPECTING SINCE 1973………… BUILDING SINCE 1966
Most buildings will not have such obvious defects as the one in the picture above.
Many issues found in an inspection will be difficult for most people to detect. Some could cost thousands to correct and others might pose a serious hazard to you and your family. Some items discovered could save a life.
My inspection will give you guidelines for maintenance and help you budget for future expense. It will help you preserve the value, longevity and durability of your home and investment. You will minimize or avoid costly repairs. You will save much more than the inspection fee.
What does an inspection include? SEE Standards of Practice under Links: http://ccbed.ccb.state.or.us/WebPDF/CCB/Publications/hi-s-sop.pdf
Consider regular HOME CHECK-UPS. See below…
I WILL GIVE YOU HONEST, PERSONAL SERVICE AND INSPECT YOUR PROPERTY AS IF YOU WERE MY FAMILY.
IT IS MY JOB TO PROTECT YOU.
I TAKE THIS RESPONSIBILITY VERY SERIOUSLY.
My service doesn’t end when the report is delivered.
I strive for impeccable integrity in all my dealings.
As an Oregon Certified Inspector, licensed general contractor and a Certified member of the American Institute of Inspectors and National Association of Certified Inspectors, I have the experience, competency and training to help you maintain your current home or with your decision to buy or sell a property.
I have served on the board of directors and executive committee of AII and am currently a board member and construction adviser of Habitat for Humanity.
You will get a state of the art, computerized report that is customized to fit your property. My reports are detailed and thorough, but not full of fluff or unnecessarily critical. A report with more pages doesn’t necessarily give you better information. I will point out positive aspects as well as concerns. An average home inspection will take 3 to 5 hours on site. Pictures are included for illustration and clarification. Multi unit and commercial inspections are also available.
If your broker did not strongly advise you to have a whole house inspection, are they looking out for your best interest?
Please take a few minutes to look over my site, then feel free to contact me with any questions about how I can help you with your property considerations.
Choosing the wrong inspector could cost you a lot.
The health and lives of your family, as well as your financial health could depend on it.
INSPECTING PROPERTY SINCE 1973
BUILDING SINCE 1966
Please see my resume at the bottom of this page.
OTHER SERVICES that can be arranged:
1. Engineering Services
2. Environmental Reports; including meth labs, hazardous waste & chemical spills, radioactive material, underground tanks, etc.
3. Radon testing
4. Mold inspections & testing
5. Asbestos inspection, testing & remediation
6. Well & septic inspections
7. Water quality testing
(541)888-3761 voice, (541)290-9870 mobile
541-888-5969 fax
Email me: brent@brentwoodinspections.com
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HOMEOWNERS
You go to the doctor for a check-up to avoid serious disease and expense. In the same way, you can prevent costly deterioration of the physical structure and health of your home. Many people are not aware of, or don’t understand the warning signs of potentially expensive problems. As with your physical health, you can avoid the pain and financial burden of home repairs by learning of preventative maintenance that costs very little or nothing, but could prevent thousands of dollars of damage.
Consider having your house inspected every couple of years. It will help you preserve the value, longevity and durability of your home and investment.
With over 35 years of experience in the field I can help you identify potentially costly repairs, hazards and liability concerns around your home and property. My report could help you avoid a serious injury, or even save a life. It will be an unbiased evaluation because I am not soliciting repair work. It is very likely you will save more than the cost of the inspection. This service will usually cost between $150 and $400 depending on components inspected.
Call to arrange a HOME CHECK-UP and START $AVING MONEY TODAY.
541-888-3761 Brent Lerwill Brentwood Home Inspections
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January 6, 2009
Brentwood Inspections can supply manufactured home foundation engineering certifications for HUD & FHA requirements for a competitive fee. These reports are provided by a highly qualified engineer with a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering and wood science who owns and is associated with top engineering firms in Oregon. Other engineering inspections and investigations can also be provided.
March 27, 2007
Here are some important and considerations and questions to ask when hiring an inpector. You should not only know if he is properly licensed and certified, but about his hands-on building experience.
1: What kind of training and experience do you have?
I am an Oregon Certified Inspector. Oregon has some of the most stringent certification standards in the nation; far exceeding most other states. Continued education is required. Not all inspectors are state certified. Ask about construction background. Not all certified inspectors have equal building experience. Some have Little or none. It is critical to have hands-on experience building in the harsh coastal environment. With over 35 years in the building and inspection fields, 18 in Coos County, I have the experience that will benefit you.
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March 20, 2007
I do not have one set fee that applies to all properties. Every one is different so I tailor my report to YOUR home. I do not set Fees by square footage alone, assuming your house is just like every other one the same size. Considerable thought is given to determine the fee based on several factor and how much time it will take to thoroughly inspect your home and produce a quality report based on its unique features.
What do you charge? I charge what I am worth, not what some one else is worth. Many times price is the only question asked. How many professional services can you think of where the cheapest one is your best choice and gives you the HIGHEST VALUE? While the most expensive doesn’t guarantee the best quality, the cheapest very seldom does. Do you want fast food or steak and lobster? Whether you choose the cheapest or most expensive, you want the best VALUE for your money. With fees ranging between $350 and $500+ for the average house, the difference between the cheapest inspector and the most expensive is probably only $50 to $75. When making one of the biggest investment of your life, DO YOU REALLY WANT THE CHEAPEST INSPECTOR TO HELP YOU DECIDE IF IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT and to PROTECT YOUR FAMILY? I strive to do the best inspections you can get and give you the greatest VALUE. My Fee will be somewhere in the middle, but the quality and service will be premium. I will give you personal service and inspect your property as I would for my own family. Choosing the wrong inspector could cost you a lot. The health and lives of your family, as well as your financial health could depend on it.
So if VALUE is important to you, Please call for a quote.
For more information see: http://www.independentinspectors.org/fees.html
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This is a brief synopsis of my work experience over the past forty two years.
I began doing property & building inspections in 1973. I became an Oregon Certified Home Inspector (ochi #789) in April 2004 and have been inspecting full time since.
I am on the board and executive committee of the American Institute of Inspectors and a board member and construction adviser of Habitat for Humanity.
1993 to present: Licensed Oregon general building contractor (ccb #93969), Coos Bay. Residential and light commercial construction, remodeling and repair.
1990 to 1993: Various building contractors in Salt Lake City and Coos Bay, Oregon, General construction and carpentry.
1983 to 1990: Utah Power / Pacific Power; power plant carpentry and maintenance, meter man and customer service.
1980 to 1983: Insurance claims property damage inspector / estimator, including disaster inspections. I was a catastrophe specialist inspecting damaged property nationwide.
1978 to 1980: Carpentry, cabinetmaking, construction; Salt Lake City.
1973 to 1978: Insurance property damage inspector, estimator / claims adjuster.
1970 to 1973: Professional management officer: First security Bank; Salt Lake City.
1966 to 1970: Building construction, customer relations, student.
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