Hi, I would like to take a moment to introduce myself.  I am a life long resident of Washington State, and currently reside on Camano Island. I perform home & pest inspections throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties and of course, Camano Island.

I have been a home inspector in the Everett, WA area for nearly a decade.  As a former licensed general contractor, specializing in real estate work orders, I have experience in many aspects of home construction, repair, and defect recognition. 

Additionally I have performed a career total of over 3,000 home inspections, at last count.  This experience has exposed me to the many different types of concerns and deficiencies that are found in homes, both the common and the uncommon.

I have been Certified as a Residential Home Inspector by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and adhere to a comprehensive Standards of Practice. http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm 

Home Inspectors in the State of Washington must have a valid Structural Pest Inspector license through the WSDA. I have had this license  for several years and a Complete Wood Destroying Organism (pest) Inspection is part of every home inspection that I perform. (license number #58788)

As a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the Washington State Pest Control Association (WSPCA), I regularly take courses and attend seminars that improve my home inspection skills and knowledge.  There is always something new to learn.

I understand that a home purchase may be your largest single investment, and I take the responsibility of providing a thorough inspection very seriously.  See "My Promise to You"  http://millerhomeinspect.com/promise.aspx 

Thank you for considering me as your home inspector!

As a NACHI member I must adhere to NACHI's Standards of Practice. This means I will attempt to inspect all of the following (when accessible):

• Roof, vents, flashings, and trim,
• Gutters and downspouts,
• Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations,
• Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings,
• Eaves, soffit and fascia,
• Grading and drainage,
• Basement, foundation and crawlspace,
• Water penetration and foundation movement,
• Heating systems,
• Cooling systems,
• Main water shut off valves,
• Water heating system,
• Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets,
• Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats,
• Electrical service line and meter box,
• Main disconnect and service amperage,
• Electrical panels, breakers and fuses,
• Grounding and bonding,
• GFCIs and AFCIs,
• Fireplace damper door and hearth,
• Insulation and ventilation,
• Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers,
• COMPLETE wood destroying organism inspection (WDO)
• And much more...

Review the NACHI Standards of Practice for complete details

My Promise to You

Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods and yes, different pricing. One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work. Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector's own effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort. This I promise you.

Harold Miller