You are wanting to buy a house, and you believe you found the right one. Congratulations!
However before you sign on that last dotted line you need to know what exactly you are buying. Questions about the condition of the house and what, if any, repairs are needed. Is it safe? Is there a serious flaw? Should you expect to address a major repair? You need facts!
Facts and opinions are what I provide as your Inspector. My name is Joe Pruitt. I am a Washington state licensed Home Inspector, Structural Pest Inspector, and a Certified Mold Inspector.
Business highlights
11 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Home Inspection, Mold inspection, Pest Inspection, Log home inspection, Mobile & manufactured home inspection, Seller's home inspection, & Infrared imaging
Joe Pruitt is outstanding both professionally and thoroughness in his ability to recognize defects, photograph and explain the issues in a manner I could understand and how a correction would address the problem. Joe's outstanding thoroughness saved me from buying a house that was not only 2 and a half feet under water in the basement but that the house had a rotted foundation, infested with bugs and the photograph was telling because the insulation was floating on top of the deep basement water. That was not the end of the trouble on that property because the report had 30 thorough pages of problems which made the house unsafe and not up to code, i.e., running a sump pump with an extention cord! Therefore, Joe saved me a lifetime of attempted fixes on a house that just could not be repair. Fortunately, the inspection occurred during the winter rain!! On the next house I picked out, not really but out of the few I was shown, Joe went over everything with me! He is happy to explain any item you have questions with. I flet completely satisfies with the second inspection as well. Therefore, if you are a home buyer, do yourself a favor and hire the best Home Inspector in Callum County!!
Description of Work: Home Inspection on a house I have an offer on and on a house that I was going to buy but was saved by Joe's thoroughness!
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
LINDA C.
12/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe was everything you would want in a home inspector. He was efficient, comprehensive, and timely. He looked at everything in the home and didn't miss a thing. Not only did he come out right away, he provided us with a thorough report the very same night! We couldn't be more pleased.
Description of Work: Joe was contracted to do a home inspection and file a report.
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
Ginny G.
11/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe was nice enough to come up on a Sunday, which was very helpful for us since we had to come a long way. He was focused on the job right from the start and was very thorough and detailed in his review of the home. He reviewed his results verbally with us once he was done and it was helpful to get his opinion of what was truly important and what was minor and not much of a concern. He followed that up with a full report the same day and sent it via email. We were very happy with his service.
Description of Work: Home inspection on 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
$475
Robert & Julia T.
09/2016
5.0
home inspection
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The inspector was very thorough with his inspection. i was very happy with the report that was sent after the results of the findings.
Description of Work: Inspected the inside and outside of home from top to crawl space.
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
$320
Kimberly K.
09/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe was very courteous and professional. He answered all my questions ( and beleive me there were a lot). I would highly recommend his service.
Description of Work: Home 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
$350
Phillip T.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Great he check everything and seen every little flaw! Great guy knows what he is doing!
Description of Work: Inspected my soon to be new home!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Cyrrah G.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe Pruitt was very thorough, and eager to answer all of our questions. We went through the house room by room and he checked things I wouldn't have thought to check myself. We received his report very promptly, with pictures, and it was very comprehensive. I fully recommend The House Reporter if you are needing a home inspection.
Description of Work: Home inspection and pest inspection of house and property.
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
$370
Sharon M.
07/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe is very professional, knowledgeable and detail oriented. The inspection was thorough and we received the inspection report the next day. We would definitely use Joe again.
Description of Work: Joe inspected a multi-unit storage facility and private residence.
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
$1,200
Margaret Y.
06/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Joe arrived at the potential house prior to us arriving. He greeted us, introduced himself and told us where he would start the inspection. We were welcome to follow along, with the exception of climbing on the roof (and we didn't even think of asking to join him in the crawl space), and ask any questions. We decided to just wait until he was ready to give us his findings. Inspection took approx. two hours (which he told us in the beginning) and was very detailed. He informed us of the most important issues, ended with the least problematic, and told us he would email the report to us that evening. My husband and I were very impressed with this inspector and highly recommend him to others looking for a great house inspector.
Description of Work: Provided thorough house inspection for a potential purchase.
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
$420
Noelle D.
06/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Everything related to the home inspection went very well. Inspector was friendly, professional, and on-time. He took his time, and provided a comprehensive and detailed home inspection report. The report was provided promptly and the included statement was even less than previously communicated. Joe Pruitt is a consumate professional with a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection, findings report, photos of items marked Marginal or Defective.
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
Hella O.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
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This was an inspection of a new construction. Inspected every aspect of the house, including running The new dishwasher for the first time, noticed that refrigerator Doors had not been leveled. We were surprised how many things He looked for and the few issues that needed attention were all Things we most likely would have not discovered on our own.
Description of Work: Very thorough home inspection , very pleasant to work with . Highly recommended!
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
$370
Gilbert H.
03/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Mr. Pruitt performed an extremely through house inspection. A very detailed report was provided with excellent pictures. I don't believe there was a single spot on or in the house he did not look at. He performed the inspection within two business days of request. Overall, He did an outstanding job and I would recommend him to anyone requiring these services
Description of Work: Performed a 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
$370
PJ M.
02/2016
5.0
home inspection
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Very smooth and professional. Helped us understand exactly what needed to be done and then what is recommended to ensure a problem-less future in the home.
Description of Work: Home 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
$335
George F.
01/2016
5.0
home inspection
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I have had many home inspections over the years and Joe is at the top of my list for being thorough, friendly and honest. He is very patient at explaining what he is doing and what needs to be done. His written reports are excellent. I highly recommend the House Reporter.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection prior to 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
$300
Mike P.
11/2015
5.0
home inspection
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The House Reporter was meticulous and professional. He was easy to talk with and gladly answered any questions we had. Any concerns identified during the inspection were accompanied with a thorough explanation.
Description of Work: Performed a thorough home inspection from the crawl space to the roof and every place in between.
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
$315
Alice H.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
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He found the goods, bads and uglies I suspected. Put this information together in a very professional report. Provided me with 3-ring binder at beginning of inspection of what to expect for this inspection, legalities, and additional information. Sent me a pdf copy of report (with photos of each area) and invoice which is wonderful for tracking purposes and makes it easy to pay right away either by credit card or check. Went far beyond my expectations. This tool assisted me to obtain quotes for each area of repair to help me determine if this property is a wise purchase. HIGHLY recommend this person to inspect your project. Could save you from making a mistake during purchase. Knowledge is power.
Description of Work: Very professional and thorough inspection of potential future home. Dived right in to inspection and not afraid to get dirty. With my background in construction, know a professional when I see one. Professional, polite and friendly and reasonably priced for decision making process.
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
$300
Alexandra H.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
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When it comes to inspections, Joe Pruitt is the embodiment of "leave no stone unturned." He is precise, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. We have owned many homes around the country, and had lots of questions. He took the time to answer every one in detail, which was most appreciated, especially since we are new in the area and there are different issues in different parts of the country. Joe gave us a very detailed report, complete photos and diagrams of problem areas.
Description of Work: Performed an inspection of a home under contract.
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
$350
lisa C.
07/2015
5.0
home inspection
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It went very well, Joe is honest and professional. Talked about the issues at hand, and provided a very complete written report
Description of Work: Provided a very thorough home 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
$350
Sue N.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
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Mr. Pruitt was very detailed in his inspection and report back to me. He included not only written descriptions but photos of areas of concern. I was grateful that he recommended Professional inspection of roof, plumbing and electrical and pest eradication by professional service. Excellent and punctual with report. He answered more questions by phone with my broker.
Description of Work: Inspected home I was bidding on in Port Townsend, WA
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
$325
Jeff B.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
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Joe did a very thorough home inspection for us which we greatly appreciated. Our dream property was built in 1890, so as you can imagine, it needed a really in depth inspection before we could make a good decision weather to purchase it or not. The inspection was so detailed and the pictures were so good that we were able to obtain some accurate bids from contractors via email alone! This made life a lot easier for us because we live rather far away. All of the contractors who referenced the inspection report were impressed with the detail and accuracy of the report. Joe was also a very personable guy and he explained things to us very clearly, which was great as this is our first home purchase so we had lots of questions. His website is very useful and his experience in many fields of construction give him a wealth of useful information. He was kind enough to suggest things that would improve the longevity of the home as well, which we really appreciated. He was on-time and didn't ever rush during the inspection. He was very detailed in his work and because we tailed him during the inspection process we learned many very important things about our new home. He even gifted me his voltage tester as electricity makes me very nervous. He was a genuinely nice guy...a rare find these days! We would highly recommend Joe to anyone in need of a home inspector and will certainly use his services again in the future! He was honest, his prices were fair, he's professional and he even got us our inspection report within a day so we could easily schedule estimates during our 10 day inspection period! He made the home buying process a much more enjoyable one for us as he took the mystery out of it so we could base our decision on facts. We'll never have buyers remorse as we are confident we didn't buy a money pit thanks to Joe!
Description of Work: Home Inspection, Technical Inspection and Infrared Imaging
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
Magdalena B.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
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As a realtor, I often work with Joe Pruitt, when the potential Buyers need a home inspection. Joe has surpassed his duties and obligations time after time, checking the structures inside and out for every possible problem, and answering multiple questions. "The House Reporter" quickly provides a comprehensive and detailed report, with a summary of issues and recommendations. Joe Pruitt is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Home Inspections
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
$350
Response from The House Reporter
Hi [member name removed], Very kind of you to take the time to give me this wonderful review. Thank you so much! joe
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The House Reporter is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
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The House Reporter accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The House Reporter offers free project estimates.
No, The House Reporter does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The House Reporter does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The House Reporter offers emergency services.
No, The House Reporter does not offer warranties.
The House Reporter offers the following services: Home Inspection, Mold inspection, Pest Inspection, Log home inspection, Mobile & manufactured home inspection, Seller's home inspection, & Infrared imaging