Home inspection, Sewer Cleaning, Radon Detection & Reduction
About us
Home builders, realtors and lending institutions have helped build our reputation – and so have the thousands of buyers and sellers we’ve helped over the years. AMI’s team members are more than real estate inspectors – they’re master inspectors with years of experience in construction and real estate inspection. Each AMI inspector is licensed, bonded, insured, certified and a member of nationally recognized industry groups. Award winning.
Business highlights
39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Home inspections and even inspections for condos, duplexes, manufactured & floating homes.
Alex Hayes is one of the best of the best! We have been using Alex for many years. His knowledge, competence and professionalism is unsurpassed. We love having him inspect homes for our buyers. If there is something to find, he will find it. He does a great job going through his findings with our clients and his reports extremely thorough and easy to understand. Real Estate Portland Group- Keller Williams Realty Portland Central
Description of Work: Home Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$610
Kelly P.
11/2017
5.0
home inspection, sewer cleaning
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Jay Hensleigh is amazing! He has performed 9 inspections for our clients in 2017. He and his team of Ted Bump (radon) and Justin Cullers (Sewer scope) are one of the best teams in the Portland Metro area. His reports are well organized, he is professional and will take follow up phone calls if you have any questions. He takes great care of our buyers and sellers! Thank you Jay for your wonderful work!
Description of Work: Home Inspection with radon testing and sewer scope.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jason F.
06/2017
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Went great. Very good pictures and very objective and fair assessment. And Ted (inspector) was super friendly too!
Description of Work: Home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Sarah P.
05/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Mark from AMI showed up on time the morning of our inspection. Both my husband and I and our realtor were late due to construction in the area. He did a very thorough inspection of the house uncovering many issues with the house. Mark took the time to walk us through the report answering all of our many questions. He gave us recommendations of people to call to get expert opinions on some of the major issues. Gave us his number if we thought of any other questions. The inspection took over 4 hours for a 3300 square foot house. AMI also did a radon test. May 17th we had Mark come back out for a follow up inspection of the work that was completed by the seller. He again was on time, professional, and answered all our questions. I highly recommend Mark from AMI. I would use him again without hesitation. I would recommend him to friends. The seller that we are buying the house from took his card:-). The follow up inspection cost $200 on top of the $950 paid for inspection.
Description of Work: Inspected house we were purchasing. Also preformed pest inspection and radon testing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
joshua D.
01/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jay showed up on time and did a very thorough inspection of the home. When we got the initial bid of $1270 we told the realtor to cancel and that we just wanted a normal house inspection. She worked with AMI to reduce the scope a bit and told us it wouldn't be more than $500 - it turns out she never heard back from them on an updated estimate. When we got the bill for $815 we had a bout of sticker shock as we had not expected it to be anywhere near this amount! It took me a little while to calm down but after reviewing the report and the contract I'd signed in the beginning and speaking with Jay I realized that I got a good value. Home inspectors are like lawyers, you get what you pay for :-) I've bought and sold several homes and this is quite a bit more than I am used to paying but I now have a fantastic, illustrated document that I can use as a list over the coming years to prioritize fixes and maintenance items to the property.
Description of Work: Jay inspected a home, garage and some outbuildings of a property we are purchasing in Washington County.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$815
Doug A.
01/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jim was a total professional who seemed to be extremely thorough in his inspection and assessment. He spent over 6 hours at the house with me and was more than willing to answer any questions I had and walk me through his findings. A class and very knowledgeable act. I have used a number of inspectors previously, and Jim was by far the best I have worked with.
Description of Work: Home Inspection & Radon test
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$810
Amber K.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Mark inspected new home from top to bottom. He showed up on time and did not rush a thing. He took the time to answer all our questions and showed us how to care for our new home as we are first time home-owners. A bit more pricey than other inspectors, but we feel we definetly got our money's worth. Mark was at our house for almost 5 hours and was available via email when I had follow-up questions.
Description of Work: Inspected home including sewer scope and radon test.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$960
m W.
09/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
It went fantastic as Jim came in before the scheduled time and patiently explained his entire process before starting. He was smooth and went about his business perfectly. He checked all the appliances and every nook & cranny. We were so happy and couldn't recommend him enough.
Description of Work: Jim did a complete & thorough inspection, he went over the house from the outside for more than an house and did the interior inspection for more than 3 hours. This was a 4400-plus square feet home & we are first time buyers so this was very important to us. Jim did the inspection completely and then explained everything to us in great detail and professionally. He also sent us a thoroughly detailed report that covered everything about the house (with pictures and comments). I would highly recommend Associated Master Inspectors LLC to everyone (first-timers and seasoned folks) as they do a thorough job as well do the Radon & sewerscope with their inspection service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Jacob D.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jim is awesome...he spent hours at the property and explained what he found during his inspection. He was very nice, answered all of my questions, and did a great job!! Highly recommended!!
Description of Work: Property Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
ANDREA O.
03/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Excellent service. Charlie Rouse arrived several minutes early and began the inspection. He took excellent notes and pictures. His explanation of the houses defects was extremely helpful.
Description of Work: House inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Brandi R.
03/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
From the first phone call to receiving the report our service was exceptional! Jay was very thorough and provide us with a detailed report. He took his time to inspect the 3600 sq ft home from top to bottom, in and out. This was a unique situation where both the buyer and seller were present during the inspection. Jay was very professional to everyone involved and explained things as he went and answered all of our questions. He went through the report before he left and emailed us our report the following day as promised. We highly recommended AMI and Jay. We will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We hired AMI to perform a home inspection on a home we are purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Kai C.
02/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Mark and Ted did the house and Radon inspection respectively. Mark spent 4 hours to inspect the house in detail. He started off the inspection by climbing onto the roof to check all roof conditions and take pictures of all identified shingle/flashing/gutters... issues. He also spent time to walk through electrical panel switches and the GFCI protected outlets with me. In the house, he checked all appliance operations He used moisture meter to detect any abnormal reading that may lead to leaky seal near toilet, bath tub, sink, dish-washer. He checked all window operating conditions. Heater and hot water boiler are also checked. He also climb into attic to inspect the furnace and AC unit in detail. He saved the toughest and dirtiest part to the end with his full body "bunny" suit and mask and crawl into the shallow crawl space. In the end, he provided a great write up on > 10 issues need to be addressed. The Radon test monitor the Radon level for 48 hours. Tedd reported the Radon chart and level promptly within 2 hours of completion of the monitor. The seller is working on the inspection addendum to address and resolve those issues. I am happy with the AMI service and will definitely use AMI in future house inspection. They are highly recommended!
Description of Work: House and Radon Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$690
CLARENCE T.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
The inspector did a very good and thorough job of pointing out the deficiencies in the roofer's work, and his report was instrumental in my obtaining a settlement against the contractor.
Description of Work: Inspected a roofing job done at my house after a roofing contractor screwed it up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
hayward R.
11/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Please see my above referenced statement.
Description of Work: Jim does a very thorough home inspection and he repeatedly discerns problems that you would otherwise have no reason to believe exist. He explains in detail what the problems are both verbally and in a written report and recommends solutions. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection in the Portland Oregon/Vancouver Washington area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
Joel K.
07/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jim was great! I've had several house inspections in the past, and Jim's is the best to-date. His report is concise and accurate. He caught several items that I had not noticed myself. I will not hesitate to use Jim again or refer him to others.
Description of Work: Home inspection on a fixer-upper
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$510
Chris A.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jim was fantastic. He was thorough and professional. He did a great job and we couldn't have gotten a better inspection for our new home. I feel very lucky to have had him as an inspector and confident that we know about the repairs needed for our house. He was also very responsive with questions that we had after the inspection. We would highly recommend him!
Description of Work: House inspection for home sale.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Amy T.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Overall, we found the inspection to be very thorough and helpful. There were a couple minor items that were missing from the report, but we were present at the inspection, so when I noticed the items were not included in the report, I asked for a revision and received one promptly.
Description of Work: Home Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Eric M.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Charlie from AMI inspected our new home. Very straightforward guy, tells it like it is and has a keen eye. He not only inspected the physical properties of the house, but gave us some opinions and tips on living in the house (i.e., regarding air flow and modern ideas on building science) that were above and beyond the report. He pointed out a siding issue that if we had not discovered, we would not have been able to negotiate a few extra thousand dollars in credits on our sales agreement. I trusted his findings and think he does exceptional work. They were easy to work with to schedule the inspection, Charlie was punctual and worked efficiently and thoroughly, and we received the report that evening.
Description of Work: We hired AMI to do our home inspection. The report was very helpful, and we had a great conversation with Charlie on general building science.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Evelyn S.
12/2013
3.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Although I regret having to write these comments and give this rating for I really liked my inspector very much and believed at the time that he was very thorough and definitely patient in answering all my questions. But a homeowner?s questions and inspector's observation/comments don?t necessarily jive with a good understanding and knowledge of the things that one faces in old houses in Portland and a good understanding of structures and drainage.. And for that lack of knowledge I am paying dearly now. He totally misread what was going on in the basement. As inspector and a company which prides itself in high caliber inspections as well as costing more than most home inspections, I had expected a higher level of proficiency, especially in areas relating to drainage and foundations . For those are the issues that cost a home buyer dearly and in some cases are prohibitive to correct, as well as being difficult to observe and connect the dots for the common home buyer. He clearly pointed out that I have some dampness in the basement because of a patch that he found which had some crumbling cement. Relative to the size and number of areas of that basement where the cement was crumbling, his observations appeared to imply it was one small area and not much to worry about, instead of pointing out how a whole wall of the house and part of another had those problems. This represents a major water problem exists on that side of the house and his comments of just monitoring the wall was really insufficientt. It requires major costs for repairing the drainage problems that exist. I believe he fell trap to the homeowner clever painting of basement walls. Nevertheless it would be clearly visible to a trained eye, and if he would have poked at the walls he could have seen they were all crumbling under the filmsy layer of paint. Furthermore a trained inspector would have been suspicious as to why the part of the walls that were Not crumbling , beneath the nice paint job, were all lumpy.This would have told you that they have been working on keeping water out. Furthermore, I have been told painting basement walls, especially with enamel paint is a sure fire problem, because cement cannot breathe. All this a well trained insjpector should have picked up. To go along with his falling prey to the problems the homeowner clearly masked with paint is the basement floor. The whole basement floor had just been painted and puttied over. That was clearly visible by the cat footprints on the puttied floor. If he accurately observed the walls for the problems they were having, a good inspector could have seen the red flags raised as to why the homeowner had just refinished the basement floor. As it is right now the floors started showing signs of cracking almost immediately after I moved in, not to mention the basement floor paint peeling away. This is a serious problem water intrusion and foundation problems which had I known in the inspection I would have either not bought the house or offered much less. Additionally, he totally overlooked checking a very important component of the house. Had my family moved in as had been planned, everyone would have been very ill. I thought an inspector is suppose to inspect the furnace and filters. He totally overlooked checking the filter. It was BLACK with dirt. The furnace guy I hired said that this must not have been changed for over 2 years. The result was I started experiencing some bad respiratory problems after I moved in. I decided to check the filter; however, I felt the Inspector would have pointed that out to me if that was a problem. I was shocked the filter was never checked by the Inspector. As a result of the dirty filters all the ducting work in the house was full of dirt and I had to pay to vacuum it out. Another critical area of the house he did not understand was the deficient design of the whole gutter system. He clearly noted the outside paint was moldy and peeling and some of siding was rotting, but he did not make the connection that the gutter design in the back of the house was causing that problem. So besides cleaning the gutters, and repainting the house, which he suggested I do, I had to rrebuild all the back gutters. Other issues existed that should have been clearly connected to water and drainage problems, which, I being a lay person, was quick to figure out. Not to mention other areas he omitted checking which could represent a real safety issue, namely running an open gas fire in the fireplace and the fact that the flu vent was totally broken and needed to be replaced. All these are problems and costs I did not buget in my bid for the house. When we look for an inspector we expect him to have a good understanding on how problems and issues connect in a house. We pay him to be part detective. If all I hire an inspector for is to point out obvious problems, than a big part of the inspection I can do myself with a checklist. I don?t need to hire a professional to do that.
Description of Work: Home Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$475
Response from Associated Master Inspectors LLC
We were surprised and disappointed to discover this review on Angie’s List. In response to this review, we contacted the client to set up an appointment to revisit the home and meet with her personally. A few days after our visit to the home, we undertook a detailed review of the inspection report. While we are truly sorry to have a dissatisfied client, overall, we concluded that the report accurately portrayed the condition of the home at the time of the inspection. Some details of our review are below. The house was occupied at the time of the inspection and the basement was full of stored personal belongings. These conditions were noted in the inspection report, which stated that these issues made complete inspection of the basement walls and floors impossible. We did note that efflorescence was present on the foundation walls and that this meant moisture was moving through the foundation walls. We suggested that the issue may be caused by spilling gutters and downspouts missing diverters, and maintenance of correction of gutter issues may be needed. When we revisited the home, the basement was empty. We found that the basement does have efflorescence and spalling on a few areas of the foundation walls, but no bulk water intrusion has occurred. The basement floor has some patched areas and typical cracks, but we did not find evidence of water intrusion through the floor. The areas with pet tracks noted in the review were not visible during the inspection because they were covered with furnishings and stored items. The condition of the concrete is better than average for a 1930’s home. Basement walls and floors in older homes may be painted for a variety of reasons. Portions of this basement were being used for an exercise area and a laundry area, and it is reasonable to suspect that the paint was primarily to brighten up the unfinished basement. Paint on the basement walls in itself is not a condition that warrants a comment about moisture intrusion in an inspection report. We do inspect and evaluate furnaces, including the condition of the filters. In this case, no comment was made about the filter being dirty, and this may have been an oversight in the report. However, the replacement of a disposable furnace filter is a routine maintenance item that is of minimal expense. A home inspection does not include evaluating the interior condition of the ductwork. We reported that the gutters were full of debris and that this can affect the function of the gutters, causing them to sag, and conceal leaks and rust. We reported a gutter leak at the back of the home. We also reported issues with kick-out flashings that can allow water to damage the siding. During our revisit, we found that the gutters have not been completely rebuilt, as suggested in the review. Rather, the downspout configuration has been changed on the existing gutters. One of the areas repaired was where we noted the gutter leak. Damaged paint and rot in the siding was occurring on all sides of the home, and therefore cannot be solely attributed to issues with the back gutters. A home inspection does not include evaluating fireplace flues. We did call for further evaluation and repair of the chimney by a brick mason, including repair or installation of a rain cap on the chimney. In conclusion, we regret that this client was unsatisfied with our service, but we believe that the inspection report did, in fact, accurately describe the condition of the house.
David B.
11/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Inspection went well. The inspector (C Rouse) reviewed all the property improvements (i.e., house) from basement to attic. The purpose of the inspection was to identify areas that needed to be upgraded, repaired. We are planning to list the house, but wanted to know what all we need to do to get it ready. Mr. Rouse reviewed everything and did note the items that needed attention. He explained it all, the problems, and the solutions needed. A great job well done; the information is what we needed.
Description of Work: Complete house inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$505
Genia P.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
He was absolutely superb. He was excellent. We actually backed away from the property because he gave us such a thorough evaluation. We have been very grateful ever since because it looked beautiful but underneath the fresh paint and carpeting there was quite a bit that had been covered up. He was very good. We thought we got our money's worth from him. We would absolutely use him again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: We used Associated Master Inspectors to do an inspection of a property that we were thinking about purchasing for my son's office.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Suk C.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
He, Mark Lindgren, came earlier before we arrived there. I actually selected him according to reputation. He spent about three hours and I think is longer than normal. He looked at house thoroughly including attic, crawl space and most of roof. He did not find any major defect except for several minor issue. But the house was built in 2001, so it can be expected. Thee cost is a little expensive than market average but I think it is reasonable when considering the service as he spent lots of time to carefully inspect whole house. I am fine with him and company.
Description of Work: House inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Michelle P.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Jim arrived ahead of the appointment time and worked within the time quoted. The overall inspection was thorough and the report he provided after was detailed with pictures that were illustrated to make each recommendation and/or finding clear. In addition, he reviewed the findings at the end of the inspection to ensure that I understood each finding and/or recommendation.
Description of Work: provided a general inspection for the pre-sale of my house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Michael G.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
AMI did a fantastic job of inspecting the interior and exterior of a house we plan on buying. Our inspector, Mark, was very thorough in his inspection of the house. It took approximately 3 hours to complete. His review with us of what he found was very informative. He took photos that showed what he inspected and he explained the positives and negatives of the house. He inspected things we wouldn't even have thought of. He has 22 years of experience and we trusted his results. I would highly recommend Mark and his associates to anyone purchasing a house!
Description of Work: House inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
David R.
06/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
I showed up at the house 15 minutes early and Charlie was already there. Charlie was very friendly to myself and my family (kids too). He performed a very thorough home inspection and I quickly realized the house had a lot of issues (he patiently explained each of the issues). The report he produced was thorough with many pictures... I ended up not getting the house because the owner did not want to deal with the repairs but I am glad I knew what I was potentially getting into. 2 recommendations I would give to any potential home buyer: 1. Don't go with a home inspector your realtor recommends or from a list the realtor gives you. This is a potential conflict of interest. 2. When you have a home inspector at the house, don't chat with your realtor. Follow the home inspector everywhere he goes (I even went in the attic and crawlspace).
Description of Work: Home Inspection for house I was buying
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Sewer Cleaning,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
Associated Master Inspectors LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Associated Master Inspectors LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Associated Master Inspectors LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Associated Master Inspectors LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Associated Master Inspectors LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Associated Master Inspectors LLC does not offer warranties.
Associated Master Inspectors LLC offers the following services: Home inspections and even inspections for condos, duplexes, manufactured & floating homes.