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APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC.

Home inspection, Real Estate Agents, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

LICENSE CCB#112550~ Scott Farnes, Owner/President, Home Inspector OCHI#092~ Don Bain, Home Inspector OCHI#1707 & Sewer Scope Technician~ Josh Keyser, Home Inspector OCHI#1879 & Sewer Scope Technician~ Steve Bailey, Home Inspector OCHI#1813 & Sewer Scope Technician~ Greg Bailey, Sewer Scope & Tank Scan Technician~ Suzy Hansen, Office Specialist~ Jennifer Polzel, Office Specialist~ Jenny MacClanathan, Radon~ Steve Brown, Radon~ Kathy Erspamer, Radon~ Vicki Farnes, Owner VP~ We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard & Discover

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

A FULL HOME INSPECTION INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED EXAMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: SITE, EXTERIOR, ROOF/ROOF DRAINAGE, ATTIC, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING/COOLING, INTERIOR, GARAGE, FOUNDATION/STRUCTURE, CRAWL SPACE/BASEMENT, PEST, & DRY ROT. We also, offer Radon Testing, Sewer Scope Inspections and Tank Scans.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.848 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 48 reviews

Joan F.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Josh Keyser, my home inspector arrived promptly, in fact he was already inspecting the exterior when I arrived. He answered all my questions and provided a detailed breakdown of all repairs necessary, including pictures and which repairs were most necessary. He was friendly, knowledgable and a pleasure to work with during the inspection, he promptly emailed me a full report that same day, and afterwards I've been able to call him to answer any follow up questions about my home. I'd definitely use Apex again and I'd be very happy to have Josh act as my inspector the next time!
Description of Work: Inspection of home, sewerscope and radon testing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$575

CHARLES M. S.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very thorough and really covered everything. They were right on time and didn't track in any dirt.
Description of Work: Home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$440

Chris R.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We were fortunate to have Chris Nelson from Apex to do our home inspection. He was very knowledgeable and thorough, and prepared a comprehensive report. He also spent time to educate us on preventative maintenance and some history behind the construction methods and materials used in our house. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Whole house inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Tauran I.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
see above. he was fast, attentive, and wrote up a nice description of the problems as we needed.
Description of Work: Camera scope of catch basin and 8" pipe. Looked for damages and leaks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Sheila M.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had hired apex this last summer for house hunting. When the big rains came, we had some water come into the crawlspace of our new home. I trusted our previous inspector (Don from apex) so I called apex and they sent him out the next day. He spotted the leakage during his exam. Because of the long hot summer we had and then some torrential rain, the problem had become apparent. We really appreciated the speed of their service. Thanks apex and Don. Good job!
Description of Work: Inspected crawlspace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Grace L.
11/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We have a rental house that we get inspected every 2 to 3 years, just to be able to stay ahead of any possible issues. We've used Apex for years and are always extremely pleased with their work. They're knowledge, professional, and full of great tips on how to keep the house well maintained. I'd highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Full home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

Katherine I.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection, real estate agents
  + 0 more
Chris from Apex was very thorough and patient with us as we asked him a million questions. We followed him around for most of the inspection and he kept us informed on what exactly he was looking for, and gave a lot of helpful advice on what issues were pressing and what things were important but could wait to be attended to. He emailed us a great thorough report just a few hours after the inspection was completed. We were very happy with their services!
Description of Work: We are first time home buyers and had the home inspected as well as a sewer scope and radon test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$610

Nancy M.
09/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Josh was punctual, courteous and very efficient . His pleasant personality made the inspection a good experience.
Description of Work: Sewer scope

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sheila M.
07/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
don inspected another home for us.we had hired him two weeks before on a house that we ended up turning down.he did a great job and we bought the house.he is very thorough.and he is also good about explaining things to us.
Description of Work: inspected another home for us .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

Erin M.
12/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great! Bobbie caught major and minor repairs needed to the home, as well as offering suggestions as to what we should prioritize/what we could do ourselves/where a professional should step in. She explained photos and what she noticed thoroughly, as well as talked in a way I could understand. She was great on the reinspection as well. I consulted her on a few things after she made the inspection and feel so much better moving into my new home with the needed repairs complete by the seller! I'd highly recommend Apex!
Description of Work: Thorough home inspection & sewer scope, as well as a re-inspection post repair work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Matthew L.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We are buying a home directly from our friends, and hired Apex to come out and inspect the home. I met Chris from Apex at our friends' house before our scheduled time - great punctuality! We are first-time buyers, and he did a great job of explaining to me all of what he was inspecting and what he could and could not do. He went a bit over the stated time, but he was very thorough and produced a very nice report. Apex also included a Pest and Dry Rot Inspection report at no additional cost, which was fantastic. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great home inspector.
Description of Work: Performed a home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Katherine B.
02/2014
1.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I need a new roof within 6 months of moving in. They missed a ginormous hole in the basement and I had huge amounts of basement flooding on the day I moved in. Seal plate the home sits on is tipping outwards significantly. These things should have been evaluated in the inspection and I wouldn't have purchased the home. I would caution everyone against using this company.
Description of Work: Provided a shoddy home inspection that missed multiple structural flaws costing me thousands of dollars. The inspector didn't even look at the roof. I received "appears functional" on almost everything reviewed. I was told multiple times how great the shape of my home was in for how old it is.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$360

Carla P.
01/2014
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The man who came was punctual and very courteous. There were multiple places on the inspection that stated he was unable to inspect the area, so he couldn't provide us with a report about that area. After purchasing the house multiple things came up that I felt should have been noted in a through inspection. These things were not noted until several months after purchasing the house, thankfully nothing that would have been a deal breaker. It was my first home inspection, so maybe the things I felt he should have noted, weren't things he would usually check. I did appreciate all the photos they included in the report they emailed to me!
Description of Work: The provider performed a home inspection on a house I was in the process of purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Ginger B.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Apex had inspected the home when we originally bought it. After having it rented out, before we moved in we wanted to make sure everything was still in working order. We were able to request that a modified inspection be done. The inspector was on time, very pleasant and helpful. She pointed out potential problems, and made suggestions as to what we might do to alleviate them.
Description of Work: Home inspection after tenants vacated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Divyatej T.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
A pre-purchase home inspection was done on a older home with issues. Fortunately the issues were found during the inspection. I would never buy a new or used home without a home inspection.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Debra W.
06/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had a home inspection for our first home as part of the buying process. The home inspector was punctual, friendly, explained what she was looking for as she inspected and pointed things out right away. She also sent us a detailed report with pictures pointing out the specific areas that needed repair, maintenance or monitoring. It was overall a great experience!
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$440

HEIDI G.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dale was prompt, extremely thorough, a pleasure to interact with and highly professional (so much so that we thought he was the business owner). The seller couldn't believe how thorough Dale was and stated he wanted him to use his services in the purchase of his future home. The report was clear, concise and thorough; providing photos as well as corresponding descriptions of the items in question.
Description of Work: Home inspection included home and 2000 sq ft secondary building & radon test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$590

Debbie S.
04/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It was great. They were really professional and all inclusive. Ross, the inspector, was very informative.
Description of Work: They did a home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Aaron K.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were very thorough. We appreciate the time they took on maintenance projects was greatly appreciated.
Description of Work: They took time to explain things that may need to be addressed on our new home purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Sara U.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection, real estate agents
  + 0 more
Steve from Apex was recommended to me by my realtor, Marty Weil, and came to perform a home inspection on a home I was trying to purchase. Josh from Apex also came, to perform a sewer scope. Both arrived early and were very kind and personable. We had an unusual situation with the homeowners trying to refuse the home inspection and they were patient through the whole process. Steve waited an hour to start the home inspection and once he did he was very thorough and informative. He madesure to explain everything he was doing and what he was seeing, including giving us tips and information like the location of important shut-off valves and switches. Josh had to leave for another job while wewere waiting to see if the homeowner would let us do the inspection (which was agreed upon in our sales contract), but he came back to do the scope and was quick and helpful - he even gave me a CD with the video of the scope on it for my records. The listing agent was present at the inspection and he even commented on Steve's performance, stating that he was even more thorough than the inspectors he usually recommends! Even though the homeowners were very difficult, and downright rude, Steve and Josh were kind and professional the whole time. I ended up backing out of the house, but I will definitely hire Steve and Josh from Apex again when the next one comes along! Worth every penny! I even tried to tip Steve for his troubles, and he politely refused! Classy guys.
Description of Work: Steve performed a full home inspection on a 2003 home in Hillsboro. Josh came along as the sewer scope technician and performed a video scope of the sewer line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$435

Bala N.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Both guys were very knowledgeable, professional and punctual. But the inspection report had too "not able to get a clear view so not able to inspect" and many such disclaimers which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. But for that pretty good experience.
Description of Work: Got both the home inspection and the sewer inspection I had made an offer in the Bethany neighborhood for Portland (97229)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Richard W.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
So far I think they have done a good job. They didn't find anything and nothing has appeared to be a problem. The guy I worked with I found to be pretty personable. I don't remember any problems, so therefore it was good.
Description of Work: I used Apex Home Inspections for a home inspection when I bought my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cheryle G.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Scott was already at the house when I arrived just prior to the appointment time and was set up to start work. He explained the process to me, spoke with my Realtor and my contractor, answered my questions, listened to my concerns, and went to work. The full inspection took just under three hours, and he spent 1/2 hour with me after he was done, explaining his findings and pointing out where within the house each issue is. I can't say enough good things about Scott - his friendliness, his professionalism, his thoroughness, and his patience. I would definitely hire Apex again and have no hesitation about recommending them to friends and family.
Description of Work: Pre-purchase home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$330

Vasilias & Stefanie S.
06/2012
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They missed a lot of things in the inspection. I think that I caught more things than the guy did. I caught mold and dry rott that he missed completly. We have been in the home for seven months and we have had issues since then. We started out having an issue every single week for the first three months and then an issue every three weeks since we moved in. Our chandelier fell out of our ceiling as well as another light fixture. A recessed light completed coroded and would burn out bulbs within minutes of installing. We have also had a lot of pest control issues with ants and sprider. There have been water issues as well. The yard was constantly flooded and there was no drainage in the yard. We had to have a french drain installed in the back yard. Our hot water tank went out twice and the control panel had to be replaced. The bathtub went out and two of the toilets would constantly run.
Description of Work: We hire them for a home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$850

Response from APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC.
The comments above are not true. The true facts: 1. The inspection fee was not $850. It was $360. 2. Just about every problem or issue that they stated was clearly documented by our inspector in the inspection report (which they received a copy of.) This includes mold issues, dry rot issues, electrical issues, pest issues and water drainage issues. 3. In regards to the the other issues (water heater, bathtub and toilets), at the time of the inspection eight months ago they were all fully functional. This is documented in the report, as well.

Frank B.
06/2012
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Poor service. Poor return of telephone calls when issues were found. No acceptance of responsiblity by inspector
Description of Work: Issues were not caught during the inspection. Mold was noted on the floor of the laundry after inspction was completed and inspector did not find it. Electircal issues were encountered that inspector did not find. Issues with dryer vent and plumbing in the laundry were not noted by inspector. Inspector was confronted about this and did not attempt to provide any correction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$450

Response from APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC.
In response to our customer's comments: 1. The floor in the laundry area was not fully visible during the inspection (due to appliances and floor coverings at that area.) If there was mold on the floor, we weren't able to see it during the inspection because of that. 2. There were many electrical issues observed during the course of the inspection. These issues are clearly documented in the inspection report (which our customer has a copy of.) 3. There were no issues with the dryer venting and plumbing. Both of those items were fully functional. 4. We did return our customer's phone calls, and discussed these matters with him.
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Contact information

8305 SE Monterey Ave. Ste. 215, Happy Valley, OR 97086

http://WWW.APEXHOMEINSPECT.COM

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Real Estate Agents,
Sewer Cleaning,
Title Companies,
Homebuilders,
Mortgage Companies,
Radon Detection & Reduction,
Moving Companies

FAQ

APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. offers free project estimates.
No, APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. does not offer a senior discount.
No, APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. does not offer emergency services.
No, APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. does not offer warranties.
APEX HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. offers the following services: A FULL HOME INSPECTION INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED EXAMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: SITE, EXTERIOR, ROOF/ROOF DRAINAGE, ATTIC, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING/COOLING, INTERIOR, GARAGE, FOUNDATION/STRUCTURE, CRAWL SPACE/BASEMENT, PEST, & DRY ROT. We also, offer Radon Testing, Sewer Scope Inspections and Tank Scans.

Contact information

8305 SE Monterey Ave. Ste. 215, Happy Valley, OR 97086

http://WWW.APEXHOMEINSPECT.COM

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM