Porch Light Home Inspection

Completed a home inspection in southeast Bend just steps from the new Bend Public Library, in one of the city’s well established neighborhoods that is seeing some exciting growth and new amenities nearby. The property was a larger home with mature landscaping, the kind of setting that takes years to develop and is hard to find in newer construction. The inspection turned up some interesting finds along the way, as most homes of this era do, but nothing that overshadowed the solid bones and real value this property brings to the table. For a family putting down roots in Bend, this part of town offers a great combination of established neighborhood character and the energy of a rapidly growing corridor.

Completed a home inspection on a stunning log home in Tumalo, Oregon, set on a legacy property with views that made it hard to stay focused on the job. The home was beautifully built and well maintained, but log homes come with their own inspection vocabulary, and checking is at the top of the list. Checking refers to the natural longitudinal cracking that occurs as logs dry and shrink over time, and while surface checking is normal and expected, deeper or structurally compromising checks require a closer look to ensure the integrity of the log wall system remains sound. This is the kind of property that reminds you why knowing what you are looking at matters as much as knowing what to look for.

Completed a Home Energy Score assessment in southeast Bend today, our sixth of the week and it is only Wednesday. The City of Bend requires a Home Energy Score prior to listing a home for sale, and Porch Light Inspection has become a go-to resource for sellers who need to meet that requirement efficiently. We frequently bundle the Home Energy Score with a pre-listing inspection, giving sellers a complete picture of their home before it hits the market, from energy performance to any conditions a buyer’s inspector might flag. Meeting the city requirement and knowing the full condition of your home before listing is one of the best advantages a seller can have.