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  PO Box 872862
  Vancouver, WA 98687

  Direct: 360.936.8231
  WA Office: 360.600.4354
  OR Office: 503.502.1495

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SW Washington Home Inspections

Rick Marsh, CMI (Licensed Home Inspector 421) has been performing residential home inspections for years in the SW Washington region, from Vancouver to Longview, and from Carson and Stevenson to the Coast. His services include single family, condominium and multi-family (apartment) inspections, as well as “pest and dry rot” or termite inspections.

In today’s market, buyers need to be more informed about all the major aspects of their home, which is why it is imperative that they hire a professional home inspector who can equip them with sound and unbiased information.

Our home inspection services are top notch, and our reports, including digital pictures,, with equip you with the information that you need to make an educated decision regarding your home purchase, or what things need to be repaired if you are selling the property. Reports can be printed on site (preferred), or emailed later—whatever you wish.

What Does a Home Inspection Include?

The home inspection process is a “defined” process—it isn’t open ended. In Washington, Home Inspectors are governed by the Department of Licensing, and follow the Washington State Home Inspector’s Standards of Practice. In general, the home inspection process includes the: exterior, foundation, roof, grounds, plumbing, electrical, interior, crawl space, attic, and all home inspections include a FREE Washington State Department of Agriculture “Pest and Dry Rot” Inspection.

About Rick Marsh, CMI

Prior to starting his own inspection business 7 years ago, Rick was in the construction business for over 20 years and this experience is brought to each and every one of his inspections. Rick holds the following licenses, memberships and professional certificates:

  • Board Certified Master Inspector (CMI)
  • WA Licensed Home Inspector 421
  • WSDA Structural Pest Inspector 66763
  • Member of InterNACHI – The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
  • Member of SWWAHI – The SW Washington Association of Home Inspectors
  • Member of the OR-Chapter of InterNACHI

Do You Need a Quality Home Inspection?

If you are in the market for a complete and thorough home inspection, please give me a call: 360-936-8231.

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