Every article on this blog is written by Russ Motyko, a CMI and licensed general contractor with 3,000+ completed inspections in Oregon and Washington. No filler, no generics. Just the information that actually helps.
Dry rot is one of the most common findings in Portland area homes. Learn what causes it, where inspectors find it, and when it is a big deal...
Portland requires sellers to get a Home Energy Score before listing. Learn what it means for buyers, what...
A sewer scope sends a camera down your drain line to check for cracks, root intrusion, and collapse....
Many older Portland homes still have knob and tube wiring. Learn what it is, why inspectors flag it,...
Home inspection reports can be long and confusing. A Portland Certified Master Inspector explains exactly how to read...
Wondering what a home inspector actually looks at? Get a clear, room-by-room breakdown from a Portland Certified Master...
Wondering what happens during a home inspection? Here is exactly what a certified inspector checks from roof to...
Wondering what a home inspector actually looks at? Here is a plain-English breakdown of every system covered in...
Thousands of Portland homes sit on top of old abandoned oil tanks. Here's what they are, how to...
Crawlspace moisture is the single most common inspection finding in Portland area homes. Here's why it happens, what...