March 20, 2007

Fees

Filed under: Articles — Brent @ 8:16 pm

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 based on what is required to thoroughly inspect your home with 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 may not be 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 you are an informed, savvy consumer who recognizes value over cost, please call for a quote.
For more information see: http://www.independentinspectors.org/fees.html

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Filed under: Articles — Brent @ 5:03 pm

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.