Brentwood Home Inspections

Brentwood Inspections works with engineering firms to supply manufactured home foundation engineering certifications for HUD & FHA requirements for a competitive fee. Other engineering inspections and investigations can also be provided.

Here are some important and considerations and questions to ask when hiring an inspector. You should not only know if he is properly licensed and certified, but about his hands-on building experience.

In my opinion, if a home inspector is actively promoting themselves as an expert in everything and offering to do multiple specialty inspections, it could be motivated more by increasing their bottom line than by protecting their clients.
Seriously consider it before you hire a general home inspector to be an all inclusive specialist. Being a knowledgeable, competent generalist is a specialty unto it’s self.

Here are some things to consider when interviewing an inspector: 
1: Qualifications: What kind of training and experience do you have?

Many inspectors have a long list of letters & designations after their names.  Among these are: Certified Master Inspector, or Certified Senior Inspector, and others. How did they “earn” these titles? There are many web sites, including inspection associations, where these “titles” can be acquired with very little effort. Often it takes no more than spending some time taking on-line courses. Some of these designations are not particularly meaningful. 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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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 $425 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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If you are an informed, savvy consumer who recognizes value over cost, please read on.  I do not have one set fee that applies to all properties. Every one is different so I tailor my report to YOUR home. Fees are not determined by square footage alone, but are based on several factors and how much time it will take to thoroughly inspect your home and produce a quality report based on its unique features.
Many times price is the only question asked. I charge what my service is worth, not what someone else’s is worth. While the most expensive doesn’t guarantee the best quality, the cheapest seldom does.  Whoever you choose, you want the highest VALUE for your money. The difference between the cheapest inspector and the most expensive is probably only $50 to $75. Paying a little less now might cost you a lot more later. 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 provide the best service you can get that gives you the greatest VALUE. My Fee is not the lowest, but the quality of service is 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.

The lowest fee could be the most costly in the end.

If  VALUE is important to you, Please call for a quote.
For more information see: http://www.independentinspectors.org/fees.html

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.