I’m Russ Motyko. I’ve done 2,400+ home inspections, trained 100+ new inspectors, and I’m Oregon City’s only Certified Master Inspector® with 10+ years of inspection experience. I look at your home with a builder’s eye, because I’ve framed and remodeled them too.
Most inspectors learned their trade from a checklist. I learned mine on the job site, then in 2,400+ homes, then as the guy teaching the next class of inspectors. Buying a house is a big call. You should hire someone who has actually been on the other side of the wall.
Ten years and 2,400+ inspections in the Portland metro and SW Washington. I’ve seen what fails here, what gets covered up here, and what to look for in homes built in every era from 1900 to last week. Pattern recognition only comes from reps. I’ve put in the reps.
I’ve trained 100+ home inspectors through Washington State’s “Fundamentals of Home Inspection” course and mentored more than 10 of them into successful careers. The same plain-language style I use in class is what you’ll see in your inspection report.
I’m also a Licensed General Contractor with 12+ years of experience, running concurrent with my inspection work. Framing, roofing, siding, tile, cabinets, plumbing, drywall. When I look at a finished wall, I see how it went together. That’s the difference between spotting a symptom and finding the cause.
I serve as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. That means I show up on time, every time, and I don’t soften findings to keep anyone happy. Your inspection is your information. You deserve all of it.
Free thermal imaging on every inspection. Pro-grade moisture meter on every inspection too, which a lot of inspectors skip. Drone for steep or unsafe roofs. EPA-certified radon testing and lab-analyzed mold sampling when you need them.
Based in Oregon City and serving the Portland metro and SW Washington. I know the things that bite homes here: attic moisture, clay soil movement, buried oil tanks, Federal Pacific panels, CPVC plumbing, and how local homes hold up in a quake.
Dual-licensed in Oregon and Washington, with the highest inspector certification in the trade. Every credential earned, not just bought.
I serve as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. The people I serve with, and the police, firefighters, and medics I’ve worked alongside on calls, all share one thing: they show up when it’s hard.
So if you do that for a living, or you used to, you get 10% off your inspection. No fine print. Just say the word when you book.
See Discount Details →Same 10% discount for both groups. Active or retired. Just mention your service when you schedule your inspection.
Discounts don’t stack. One 10% off per inspection.
Schedule with Your Discount →Based in Oregon City. Inspecting homes across the Portland metro and SW Washington, about 35 miles out. Available 7 days a week.
I speak fluent Russian. If you or your family is more comfortable in Russian, we can do the whole inspection that way. Inspekciya doma na russkom.
Real estate doesn’t pause for the weekend. Neither do I. Monday through Sunday, working around your timeline so the deal stays on track.
Plain-language findings with high-res photos and short videos showing what I found and why it matters. Most reports go out the same day. Bigger, more complex homes may take an extra day.
Military Affiliation Disclaimer: Trusted Home Inspections / Fusion Services LLC is a privately owned, veteran-owned business. Russ Motyko’s participation in the U.S. Army Reserve is a personal matter. This business and its services are not sponsored, endorsed, affiliated with, or authorized by the U.S. Army Reserve, the Department of Defense, or any other branch or agency of the United States Government. Use of military-related imagery and references to military service reflects the owner’s personal background and values only.
2,400+ inspections. 100+ inspectors trained. Certified Master Inspector®. Veteran-owned. Let’s make sure your next home is the one you think it is. See pricing or book below.