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The Sterling Inspection Group Inc.

Home inspection

About us

Michael Wicklund is the owner and operator of STERLING Home Inspection Services. Michael began his career in the construction field. He is a third generation carpenter following in his father and grandfather's footsteps. As a self-employed remolding contractor his focus was on kitchen and bath remodels. With experience in these areas he was continually called upon to bid jobs related to real estate transactions. This work is commonly referred to as real estate work orders, i.e. any item needing repair generated from a home inspection or pest inspection. After seventeen years of remodeling and repairs from other inspector's reports, and feeling the need for a career change the natural path was for him to become a home inspector himself. With his past construction experience he decided to attend home inspection school, he chose Inspection Training Associates ITA because of their high quality of training in the inspection industry. There he received certification allowing him to become a well-rounded home inspector. In addition, he acquired the necessary licensing from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which allows him to perform structural pest inspections (W.D.O. inspections). Education is a high priority to Michael; he frequently attends continuing education classes, so he can stay up to date on the most current building practices. Michael finds great satisfaction as a full time home and commercial building inspector educating perspective buyers. delivered by noon the day following of the inspection. Rush orders are available. A summary review and property walk through are done at the time of the inspection. Reports can be made in a hard bound printed format or CD Disc, PDF Format and E-Mailed. Michael is now an instructor at the ASHI school for new home inspectors in Seattle. Additional phone number - 877-480-6406

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Full home inspections, WDO pest inspections, combustible gas leak testing, sewer, drain video scanning.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.950 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 50 reviews

Karen C.
12/2024
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The inspector was great, very thorough, and explained everything clearly.
Description of Work: Home inspection only.

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
$500

Steve P.
10/2024
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very informative, thorough, and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Evaluation of drywall work performed.

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

Owen A.
05/2024
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sterling Inspections did a fantastic job helping at a property we needed inspected. The inspector who came out was very thorough and gave us a presentation of the findings he found there at the property! They went into so much detail, it helps us better understand the value of the home!
Description of Work: A home inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Davene E.
02/2023
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspector spent time explaining and showing me the issues found. I really appreciate his willingness to be open with information and to answer lots of questions.
Description of Work: Inspection for new home purchase.

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
$525

Sonya H.
11/2022
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Excellent communication and experience. Did the pre-listing inspection with Morgan and it was thorough and fair, I felt. He was meticulous and kept me informed/educated throughout the process. He informed me of things that needed to be fixed and what to do/who to call, without it being a sales job for another contractor. I appreciate the knowledge I gained, the ability to make my home more saleable and the quality service Sterling provided. Will definitely use again!
Description of Work: Whole home inspection--2900', 5 bedroom home, built in 2002.

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
$513

Alma R.
05/2022
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The Sterling Inspection Group was selected by our real estate agent to perform the home inspection on the house we were buying. As first time home buyers in the Seattle area, we placed a lot of trust in our agent to select the right people to work with throughout the process. Adam (home inspection) and David (sewer scope) did an excellent job for us. They were very thorough and provided detailed reports for us to help with maintenance planning in the future. We very much appreciated Adam's time to walk us through findings and provide us his recommendations. We would be purchasing an older home that had been renovated over the years, so having the Sterling team come out and provide us with their great services and backed by a warranty gave us peace of mind in knowing that our new home wasn't going to be a dud.
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

Val G.
12/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Excellent service and it went well.
Description of Work: Inspection for the whole house including septic

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
$750

Keith Z.
11/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Incredible they went threw the house with a fine tooth comb, very professional.
Description of Work: Pre 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
$500

Rebecca S.
08/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Michael Wicklund did a great job performing the home inspection. As new home buyers we are experiencing the anxiety and tension of the process and Mr. Wicklund made sure that by the end of the home inspection we felt more confident. More importantly he made sure to make it clear that he and his company would be available for any additional questions or follow ups to help ensure we felt confident in the process. He was on time, professional, and thorough but more importantly he was patient and kind. He made sure we understood what we were talking about, listened to our worries, and answered all of our questions. He made us feel like we were a priority and that he had all the time we needed - which in today's fast paced world is sometimes missing. We would highly recommend this company and his services to anyone.
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
$502

Mark W.
05/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We wanted to make an offer on a house but because it is a seller’s market, a “subject to inspection” clause would have made our offer far less competitive. We only had a couple days before the “offers to be reviewed on” date, so our agent called The Sterling Inspection Group. Michael called us right away and was able to schedule Adam W. to do the inspection the very next morning (on a weekend). Adam arrived on time, met our agent, and gave us a FaceTime summary of his preliminary findings from the site. He explained everything with photos and answered all our questions. His thorough report gave us the confidence we needed to make our offer without delay, and we bought a wonderful house. I would recommend The Sterling Inspection Group to my friends and family. Thank you, Michael and Adam W.!
Description of Work: Home purchase 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

John T.
04/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sterling was professional and very knowledgeable about the services provided
Description of Work: Commercial Property Assesment

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
$2,000

Dianne M.
03/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went extremely well and I was very impressed as well as pleased on how detailed the process was and how much the inspector knew. He shared pictures that substantiated & documented everything that was inspected and identified as a concern and/or issue.
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
$479

T J.
03/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Perfect as usual! Sterling is my go-to for real estate related home inspections. Always great!
Description of Work: Home inspection for a client

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

Severiano C.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our inspector was extremely thorough and explained everything in a way anyone could understand. Even provided his own opinion on repairs to help me.
Description of Work: Pre-purchase inspection on Town House

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
$325

GEORGE P.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Wonderfull!! very detailed and professional!!
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
$495

Pat O.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We were glad that the the inspector was through and was willing to share with Us what He inspected and spent some time explaining what things We needed to follow up.
Description of Work: We are in the process of purchasing a home for Our daughter and her Kids.

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

Carol C.
09/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Friendly, thorough and fast. Best inspection I’ve ever had on a home purchase.
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
$750

Christina K.
08/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Technician was very thorough, walked me through everything in-person and gave me a summary using photos on his laptop, was quick and friendly.
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
$520

Dylan F.
08/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I hired Sterling for a professional home inspection and a sewer scope. The customer service representative was very professional and attentive so scheduling was a breeze. The inspector arrived early and was extremely thorough in inspecting every aspect of my future home. He was respectful to the home itself. He wore shoe coverings while inside and wore a mask the whole time he was there. After he was done, he went thorough all his findings and photographs to make sure I was aware of everything that may need done to the home. He answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. I received a full, very detailed, report within 24 hours as promised. Sterling is a great value for the price and I would recommend them to anyone shopping for a professional home inspection. I felt like I was in good hands with sterling.
Description of Work: Professional home inspection and 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

Tonya H.
07/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Extremely thorough Worth every penny
Description of Work: Complete 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
$480

Meagan G.
07/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Michael was AMAZINGLY thorough and helpful throughout our home inspection. With such a big investment, my husband and I were SO grateful that he really took the time to carefully inspect and analyze the current state of our prospective home. Not only that, but we were so appreciative that he took the time to clearly go through his entire report with us, explain different findings, give advice for future maintenance, and answer all of our questions. We can not recommend The Sterling Inspection Group enough!
Description of Work: Home Inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Troy S.
07/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is our first home inspection we have done and Adam was awesome at explaining everything. Made this process easy and quick but thorough.
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
$475

Ulil L.
06/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very professional and like that every thing they checked they send you pictures and ratings.
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
$450

Stephen B.
06/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very thorough and very competent and knowledgeable inspector. Helpful in pointing out particular areas of concern before we by.
Description of Work: House inspection for buyer

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
$850

susan H.
05/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Fabulous. Great inspector. Got the report right away. I felt that he was knowledgeable and gave us information that was easy to understand.
Description of Work: Home inspection for new 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
$400
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Contact information

2210 23rd St. Pl. SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

www.sterlinginspections.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Home inspection

FAQ

The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. offers warranties.
The Sterling Inspection Group Inc. offers the following services: Full home inspections, WDO pest inspections, combustible gas leak testing, sewer, drain video scanning.

Contact information

2210 23rd St. Pl. SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

www.sterlinginspections.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM