About Frederick’s Home Inspections
Frederick’s Home Inspections is a family-owned home inspection company serving home buyers and sellers in the greater Seattle area for over 15 years. Led by licensed home inspector Frederick Thompson, our team of experienced inspectors provides comprehensive home and pest inspections to help home buyers and sellers make informed decisions about the homes they wish to purchase or sell.
With a commitment to integrity, honesty and excellence, home inspection Frederick gives home buyers peace of mind with detailed home condition reports and ensures sellers have the information they need to make necessary repairs and improvements to meet housing disclosure laws. Read on for more details about our inspection services.
Our Team
Our team consists of four licensed home inspectors, each with 10+ years of experience inspecting homes across various cities surrounding Seattle. We require all inspectors to complete at least 50 hours of continuing education every two years to stay current with inspection methods, safety standards, building codes and more.
In addition to our inspectors, we have two office staff members who help schedule inspections, provide reports to clients, and manage day-to-day business operations.
Our Inspection Process
We take great pride in being as thorough as possible during a home inspection. Our typical home inspection includes examination and documentation of nearly 400 different items, including structural components, electrical systems, HVAC, insulation, plumbing, windows, roof, siding, basement/crawlspace and more.
Inspections generally take 2-3 hours for a standard single family home. We walk through the home methodically from top to bottom, inside and out, to identify any issues or areas of concern. We utilize various tools during the inspection, such as moisture meters, outlet testers, thermal imaging cameras, etc. to ensure accuracy.
Once completed, homeowners receive a detailed 30+ page report documenting all findings, including photographs and recommended repairs. We follow up via phone call as well to discuss main highlights and answer any initial questions.
Home Inspection Services
Frederick’s Home Inspections provides thorough inspection reports to educate home buyers on the current condition of the entire home and property. We offer several types of home inspections.
Pre-Purchase Home Inspections
A pre-purchase home inspection is strongly recommended for home buyers to evaluate the condition of a home prior to purchase. This informs buyers of any significant repairs needed, construction defects, safety hazards, or problems that may result in high maintenance and repair costs in the future.
Our pre-purchase home inspections are designed to identify issues based on visual examination and basic operation of components. Inspectors do not dismantle equipment or systems to further diagnose problems. The goal is to educate buyers on the property’s current condition to make an informed decision on purchasing the home.
Pre-Listing/Pre-Sale Home Inspections
We also perform pre-listing or pre-sale inspections for homeowners looking to sell their property. This allows sellers to identify and address defects and problems in advance of listing their home. Performing repairs may increase buyer interest, result in faster selling times, and potentially increased home value.
Pre-listing inspections also allow sellers to disclose all known defects legally and avoid issues down the road. Our thorough documentation gives sellers reliable information to share with potential buyers regarding the home’s condition.
Final Walk-Through Inspections
The final walk-through inspection occurs just before closing. Buyers can walk through the home one last time with our inspector to ensure all previously negotiated repairs have been completed properly and everything is in acceptable condition prior to finalizing purchase. Any new issues can be addressed before closing.
Pest and Dry Rot Inspections
In addition to our structural home inspections, we offer wood destroying organism and pest inspections from licensed inspectors. This includes looking for dry rot, termites, carpenter ants, rodents, etc. and any damage caused that may impact structural integrity over time if left untreated. Buyers and sellers both benefit from getting a professional pest inspection.
Why Choose Frederick’s?
There are many factors that set Frederick’s Home Inspections apart from other inspection companies and support why we have performed thousands of successful home inspections over the past 15+ years.
Experienced Licensed Inspectors
Our team of professionally trained inspectors have over 40 years of combined field experience conducting detailed home inspections. All our inspectors have met experience requirements and achieved licensing through the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Comprehensive Inspection Reports
Our inspection reports fully comply with Washington state standards and provide extensive documentation of all home components examined, including color photographs. On a single inspection, our inspectors may take 200-400 photos to accurately depict conditions.
Unbiased Third-Party Expertise
As third-party inspectors without association to either the buyer or seller, we can provide an unbiased, independent assessment of the home’s physical condition. Our allegiance rests firmly with upholding professional standards and helping educate clients to support informed decisions regarding the property.
Focus on Safety & Education
We focus heavily on identifying and disclosing safety concerns that may impact homeowners if left unaddressed, such as fire hazards, risk of falls, electric shock risk, plumbing cross-connections, etc. We also aim to thoroughly explain technical aspects of the inspection in understandable terms that clients can easily digest.
Responsive Communication
Strong communication with clients sets us apart. We strive to answer questions promptly, provide reports digitally within 24 hours, follow up by phone, and ensure customers understand the scope and findings of the inspection. Our office staff assists with scheduling hassles and manages all documentation.
Industry Leadership & Continuing Education
As long-time inspection professionals, we actively participate in leading industry groups like ASHI and Washington Association of Building Inspectors to promote standards and ethics. Our entire staff meets and exceeds continuing education requirements for licensing.
If you have any other questions for our home and pest inspection services available through Frederick’s Home Inspections, feel free to contact our office or visit our website to learn more! We look forward to helping educate home buyers and sellers in the greater Seattle real estate market.