High-Quality Home inspections you can trust
Servicing the Greater Pacific Northwest
More Than Just an Inspection
With every inspection, we follow a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.
Thorough, Readable Reports
Our reports include clear understandable annotations, a clean layout, and a list that you can easily understand.
And for Real Estate Agents, you can enjoy using our Repair Request Builder feature.
Excellent Value
Your home is one of the largest investments of your life, and we are here to make sure you know your home’s condition for a price that will keep you smiling.
YOU are our Commitment
At Pacific Northwest Home Inspections LLC, we believe that a home inspector has two jobs:
1) To inspect your home from top to bottom, finding everything that you need to know about your home including anything concerning.
2) Clearly notate them for you and your agent. This is why we are committed to providing you with the most thorough and comprehensive home inspections that the industry has to offer.
The Home Inspection Process
Step One
We invite you to walk along with us while we conduct a thorough inspection of your property.
Step Two
Once we’ve compiled our notes, we will send you and your agent a detailed report annotating what we found.
Step Three
We provide follow-up support to ensure you are fully equipped for the next steps in your process.
Our Mission
Pacific Northwest Home Inspections LLC is committed to making sure you’re confident and well-informed for one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Positive Reviews
To our Satisfied Customers –Thank you for taking the time to leave such amazing reviews!
- Tara Heimans4/18/2023 - GoogleI was very satisfied with the level of Chuck’s service and so was my client. I was in a pinch, and called him the night before my client’s offer was... read moreI was very satisfied with the level of Chuck’s service and so was my client. I was in a pinch, and called him the night before my client’s offer was due. Chuck met us before 7 a.m. and went right to work on our inspection. I had plenty of time to write the offer and submit it by 10:00 a.m. Based on Chuck’s expertise, my buyer was able to make an informed decision and we went under contract in a multiple offer situation! Thank-you Chuck! read lessTara Heimans4/15/2023I called Chuck for a last minute, early morning pre-inspection. Offers were due at 10:00, the situation was competitive.Catherine Ferrera4/06/2023As an agent, I like an inspector that tells you like it is but helps give sensible solutions and reliable referrals for what needs to be done. We also had... read moreAs an agent, I like an inspector that tells you like it is but helps give sensible solutions and reliable referrals for what needs to be done. We also had an emergency on a vacant home and I called him for advice on who to call and he came and checked it out himself to make sure the home was protected and that he helped solve our issue. Chuck is a true professional! read less
- Jake Schumacher4/02/2023Chuck was incredibly thorough and inspected our home as if it were his own. He gave me lots of tips about maintenance and wear prevention that were so helpful to... read moreChuck was incredibly thorough and inspected our home as if it were his own. He gave me lots of tips about maintenance and wear prevention that were so helpful to me as a new homeowner. Highly recommend! read lessMarleen Brozovich4/01/2023Great Inspection, nothing major found, but definitely a couple immediate repairs needed - thanks for taking the time to explain & being patient with my buyers!catherine@ferrerateam.com3/29/2023Chuck is great. He identifies problems in a realistic and not scary way. He also helped me get two closet doors fixed with his handy tool belt. He's quick and... read moreChuck is great. He identifies problems in a realistic and not scary way. He also helped me get two closet doors fixed with his handy tool belt. He's quick and effecient and our clients like him alot. read less
- Bob, Diane Cauble3/27/2023Excellent service. Reliable, on time, superior and complete reports. ThanksMegan Thomas3/25/2023Very thorough and takes time to educate clients about their home. Great customer service, would recommend every time.Kathy Hicks3/23/2023Thank you for the great inspection. Very informative, gave a lot of detailed information on what needs to be done and who I could contact to get it done.
- Fletch Newland3/19/2023I've used Chuck for several inspections now and am very confident in his knowledge and expertise. As a Realtor, having an inspector I can trust is imperative and I'm quite... read moreI've used Chuck for several inspections now and am very confident in his knowledge and expertise. As a Realtor, having an inspector I can trust is imperative and I'm quite comfortable with Chuck. He is good. He is not an alarmist and communicates well with the clients. read lessCarmen Pruett1/02/2023 - GoogleIf you’re looking for a local home inspector, I highly recommend Pacific Northwest Inspections! Chuck Fuda is the owner, 100% professional service! He inspected my home 3 years ago. My... read moreIf you’re looking for a local home inspector, I highly recommend Pacific Northwest Inspections! Chuck Fuda is the owner, 100% professional service! He inspected my home 3 years ago. My HOA recently hired his services to inspect for an upcoming roof project in our townhouse community. The inspections were thorough and very detailed. We gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and advice to help us plan out maintenance, repairs and future replacements. We had 18 buildings inspected, 36 individual townhomes. The online reports he provided were professionally organized and easy to navigate. The advice and professional education he provided to our HOA was extremely valuable to us! We successfully negotiated a roofing contract with confidence! We are very pleased with the service Chuck provided! read less
- Adrian Perez6/02/2022 - GoogleChuck was amazing to work with. As first time homebuyers, my girlfriend and I had many questions and unknowns about the home. Chuck was not only friendly, but knowledge and... read moreChuck was amazing to work with. As first time homebuyers, my girlfriend and I had many questions and unknowns about the home. Chuck was not only friendly, but knowledge and concise. He gave us plenty useful tips and suggestions that we feel no other service would have done for us. Likewise, the report he wrote was extremely clear and detailed. We look forward to working with Chuck in the future! read less
- Cole Weaver6/02/2022 - GoogleAs a first time home buyer, Chuck treated me like family and ensured I made the right purchase. The last thing you’d want from your inspector is someone who will... read moreAs a first time home buyer, Chuck treated me like family and ensured I made the right purchase. The last thing you’d want from your inspector is someone who will sugar coat things and give you false impressions of what you are buying. Chuck’s a straight shooter who will give you honest information that in the long run will be the smartest financial decision you could make. 10/10 read lessNathan Brown, PhD5/02/2022 - GoogleLet me get right to the point: Chuck Fuda of Pacific Northwest Home Inspections is by far the best home inspector I've ever had the pleasure to work with, and... read moreLet me get right to the point: Chuck Fuda of Pacific Northwest Home Inspections is by far the best home inspector I've ever had the pleasure to work with, and you should hire him without hesitation. Chuck is very knowledgeable, professional, well--equipped, and thorough. He answered all our questions and listened carefully to ensure that he addressed our concerns (not to mention concerns we didn't even know we should have!). Chuck made practical suggestions and produced a report that will be very helpful in guiding our remodel. Rather than being just one more box to check off in the home-buying process. hiring Chuck was a positive highlight for us, and we recommend him without hesitation! read lessKale Johnson5/02/2022 - GoogleChuck was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very accommodating with us. He was very thorough and communicative. He checked high and low and walked me through to show me all... read moreChuck was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very accommodating with us. He was very thorough and communicative. He checked high and low and walked me through to show me all of the things he was noting. He went above and beyond his 'job duties' with any questions/concerns I had on things that may not have been warranty related. A good guy with a good heart in the business for the right reasons. I will be recommending him to anyone and everyone who needs (and you do) a home inspection. read less
- Lana Montgomery5/02/2022 - GoogleNot only was Chuck meticulous in his inspection of the property but he also took the time to really explain any potential issues, the scope involved in fixing them and... read moreNot only was Chuck meticulous in his inspection of the property but he also took the time to really explain any potential issues, the scope involved in fixing them and how to prevent them in future - for my first building inspection this was an incredibly valuable experience. Chuck was extremely professional, friendly, honest and obviously takes great pride in his work. I will be giving Chuck a call for any future inspection needs! read lessJosh Culotti5/02/2022 - GoogleI was recently looking in to purchasing a home and Chuck ended up being the inspector at 2 of the many properties I saw. He was so honest and made... read moreI was recently looking in to purchasing a home and Chuck ended up being the inspector at 2 of the many properties I saw. He was so honest and made sure I understood any issue he pointed out in his report. He even reached out after he was done with his report to make sure I didn’t have any follow up questions. He did that because he cares about his clients. If you need a trustworthy and honest inspector, this is your guy. read lessJacob Hwang5/02/2022 - GoogleChuck is fantastic! He is very personable and professional and has years of construction experience. Throughout the inspection he made sure we understood what was wrong with the house, why... read moreChuck is fantastic! He is very personable and professional and has years of construction experience. Throughout the inspection he made sure we understood what was wrong with the house, why it needed correcting, and how to potentially fix it. He understood our family needs and made every effort to ensure our family was taken care of and safe in the new home. Will definitely use Chuck again for future inspections! read less
- Carli L5/02/2022 - GoogleChuck was AMAZING! Most personable and informational inspection. He went through every detail with us, answered every question we had throughout the entire inspection, I cannot recommend Chuck highly enough... read moreChuck was AMAZING! Most personable and informational inspection. He went through every detail with us, answered every question we had throughout the entire inspection, I cannot recommend Chuck highly enough to anyone looking to purchase a house. He also comes with incredible advice as he has previous experience as a contractor. He came up with the idea that we are most excited about in our potential new home. read lessJD5/02/2022 - GoogleChuck was an absolute lifesaver. He was able to squeeze us in for an inspection, extremely thorough, explained everything in detail and I can't begin to explain how impressed I... read moreChuck was an absolute lifesaver. He was able to squeeze us in for an inspection, extremely thorough, explained everything in detail and I can't begin to explain how impressed I was about his knowledge of homes. We didn't end up relocating to Washington but if i ever get the chance to buy property up there im using him again! He is a true professional and Master of his trade. read lessJean Coffey5/02/2022 - GoogleMy family has had Chuck do three inspections and each time he was thorough, unhurried and pointed out things that needed to be addressed soon, could be put off for... read moreMy family has had Chuck do three inspections and each time he was thorough, unhurried and pointed out things that needed to be addressed soon, could be put off for awhile or no, this is fine. He also offers a written report if you need it or a verbal as you go through the inside and outside of the property. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with PNW Inspections. read less
- Cory Casini5/02/2022 - GoogleWe had a great experience with Chuck! During the inspection, we were along side of him so he shared tips throughout that were very helpful. He was extremely knowledgeable as... read moreWe had a great experience with Chuck! During the inspection, we were along side of him so he shared tips throughout that were very helpful. He was extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful with all of our questions throughout. Additionally, his report was returned later that day and was very thorough. read lessRenee Uribe, Snohomish Realtor5/02/2022 - GoogleAs a REALTOR, Chuck is who I TRUST with my CLIENTS! Professional and knowledgeable. Always on time and willing to work nights or weekends to help my Clients. He is... read moreAs a REALTOR, Chuck is who I TRUST with my CLIENTS! Professional and knowledgeable. Always on time and willing to work nights or weekends to help my Clients. He is a trusted source for information and has a long list of contractors that can also jump in and assess homes or problems. He is my #1 guy! read lessJesse Maddox5/02/2022 - GoogleI can't recommend, Chuck Fuda, with Pacific Northwest Home Inspections, LLCS enough. His customer service and commitment to his clients is amazing. He really takes time to make sure that... read moreI can't recommend, Chuck Fuda, with Pacific Northwest Home Inspections, LLCS enough. His customer service and commitment to his clients is amazing. He really takes time to make sure that buyers understand the inspection process and remedies/concerns of their home purchase. - Jesse Maddox read less
- Jay Singh Kushwaha5/02/2022 - GoogleChuck was a pro and we had a good experience with him. He agreed to do our inspection last minute and also agreed to come again for time of our... read moreChuck was a pro and we had a good experience with him. He agreed to do our inspection last minute and also agreed to come again for time of our convenience when the home was not ready to be inspected. Chuck not only does the inspection but also explain everything in the house as he goes. read lessAlisa Kincade5/02/2022 - GoogleVery prompt, able to work in an inspection within 24 hours, Detailed, great to work with, very helpful to understand potential problems in the home we were purchasing. ... read moreVery prompt, able to work in an inspection within 24 hours, Detailed, great to work with, very helpful to understand potential problems in the home we were purchasing. The report was put together well, detailed and comprehensive. Would use them again in a heart beat. read less
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While you can legally skip a home inspection in many cases, doing so could mean you may end up buying a home that has major issues that need to be fixed.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.