Curtis C Home Inspection Service, LLC

01/18/2024

11/28/2023

I don't post too many pictures from my inspections, but here's one.

07/19/2023

Oliver 🐾🐾💜

10/15/2022

A homeowner called and asked me if I had the ability to check for moisture intrusion. I told them yes!

10/14/2022

I usually don't mind a small audience at inspections, but I'm not too sure about this couple at today's inspection. The male was huffing and puffing, and the female was stopping her feet up and down.

Based on the indentations in the ground under the deck, I think I was disrupting their nap time.

10/03/2022

A view from the top!

08/27/2022

I heard it was national dog day? Silly me, I thought that was every day🐾🐾🧡

07/30/2022

When I got back in my truck after todays inspection, the interior was 124°F. For most of the year, I take Oliver with me to inspections. But in this weather, he stays home.

07/21/2022

Found this salamander in a crawl space access, fortunately the home has a secondary substructure access so I was able to leave it be.

06/26/2022

Carpenter Ants
https://youtu.be/sT0czF2ddgE

05/26/2022

https://youtu.be/F5QbQqqMBuY

This high speed imagery was taken with a FLIR High Speed Infrared Camera for Research and Science. Midwave cameras like the X6900sc can capture at 1000 FPS a...

05/16/2022

Happy weekend:)

05/07/2022

Homewrecker!🐜

05/05/2022

Oliver has his game face on, ready for the next inspection.
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04/22/2022

Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent directions, and skillful ex*****on. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.

04/22/2022

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03/22/2022

My focus as a home inspector is to perform the best inspection I can for every client. I"m not really all that good at soliciting reviews, but I found this one online, I thought I would share it:

Curtis is absolutely incredible.

To start with, the report that he delivered was exceptionally detailed and thorough, with annotated photos, hyperlinks to further information, a handy icon system to indicate the type and severity of repair or maintenance required, and very nicely detailed written descriptions of problem areas.

The report was delivered the next day, which is amazing considering the level of detail included. I know some inspectors offer same-day reports, but I'd rather they take more time to do it right. After all, the report is informing a major financial decision and will be a useful reference for years to come.

During the inspection, Curtis was kind, patient, and charming, and he really made us feel comfortable and confident that he was covering all the bases and giving us as thorough an inspection as possible. He was more than happy to explain what he was seeing and answer any and all questions that we thought of.

Lastly, I should mention that Curtis teaches home inspection professionally, which certainly shines through in the way he works. He's a great teacher and really knows what he's doing. Oh, and his rate was extremely competitive with other quotes that we got for the inspection - and significantly less expensive than one of them.

I really can't recommend Curtis enough. Give him a call - you won't be disappointed.

RG
Bellingham WA

12/12/2021

Certified Residential Thermographer

As the single owner-operator of Curtis C Home Inspections, I have always taken pride in my thorough, honest evaluations of every home I inspect. I tell my clients, I am only as good as my last inspection, so this inspection needs to be better. I came into this business as a WSDA licensed Structural Pest Inspector (SPI). When the state changed the requirements for the home inspector to be a DOL licensed inspector, I immediately got that license, and I still renew my SPI license annually.
In my efforts to maintain that progression of quality and thorough inspections, I recently upgraded my infrared thermal imaging cameras and have received certified residential thermographer education. My intention of this addition to my equipment and knowledge is not to offer an ancillary service. It is to upgrade the overall quality of evaluation at inspections to provide more extensive information.

The thermal imaging camera sees things our eyes cannot. Its imagery is solely based on surface temperatures. The goal of the thermographer is to identify thermal anomalies. The camera cannot see through or into walls, and it does not see through glass or water. Oddly enough, the thermal camera can see through a sheet of plastic, but it cannot see past the surface of virtually any other material. There are many factors to why a thermal anomaly can appear. Understanding the surrounding environment, conditions, and material emissivity is essential in achieving accurate information. Utilizing testing instruments such as moisture meters and electrical meters also assists in interpreting thermal anomalies.
Uses of infrared technology at home inspections can:
Find hidden water from plumbing leaks and other sources in walls, ceilings, floors.
Document working appliances
Find uninsulated walls and ceilings
Find "Hot" electrical circuits
Find infestations or nesting vermin, hornets, wasps, etc
Without the proper education, the thermal image is nothing more than a colorful picture. Infrared cameras are not x-ray machines. Infrared cameras only show surface temperature patterns. I am trained to interpret the infrared findings properly.
Specific conditions are needed to find wet building materials. When those conditions are met, findings can be impressive.
Water intrusion was found at this exterior door, the thermal image helps illustrate the extent of that water, intruding under the entire threshold and into the structure.
Most applications during a home inspection are qualitative in nature. In that process, I'm looking for temperature differentials instead of specific temperatures. For example, water intrusion from damaged roofs or plumbing leaks will show up as cold areas from the interior. Insulated walls or ceiling cavities will show warmer than uninsulated cavities. From the exterior, uninsulated cavities will show as warmer. As conditions change, surface temperatures change.
A thermal image of a ceiling side-by-side with the digital image, this thermal anomaly was determined to be a deficiency in the insulation. Short of chairing the drywall off the ceiling, this deficiency would be undetectable without an infrared camera.
Quantitative thermography is assigning temperature measurements to the energy I see. Such as measuring water temperature or loose wiring inside the electrical panel. All
The water in this home is scolding hot!

To assist me in evaluating and determining thermal anomalies, I have incorporated a plethora of tools to accompany my thermal infrared cameras. The thermal cameras I use are a Flir E5-xt and Flir C5. For moisture concerns, I have more moisture meters than the average inspector. The Protimeter Surveymaster is the workhorse of our industry. It is versatile and reliable as a pinned and noninvasive (pinless) moisture meter. The Electrophysics CT-100 & CT-808 are exceptional non-invasive moisture meters. But those are just the highlights. I have 9 different moisture meters in my collection of tools. I also have a wide variety of electrical testing equipment. The most useful tool to incorporate when exploring possible loose wire connections in the electrical panel would be a basic clamp meter.

In regards to location and lifestyle, you may have found your perfect home. But in regards to the reality of structures, I believe there is no such thing as a perfect home, but I also think that everything is repairable or replaceable. My due diligence in performing thorough and honest inspections assists my clients in making an informed decisions. The inclusion of thermography in my inspections increases the level of accurate information I can provide.
To contact me, call, text, or email. If you would like to schedule a home inspection or have a discussion about any concerns you may have about your home and its condition, I'd be happy to have a conversation.
Thank you,
Curtis C Brown
(owner-operator) Curtis C Home Inspection Service, LLC
360-296-4020
[email protected]

11/28/2021

The client sees decorative landscaping. The home inspector sees potential fall hazards. My goal is to bring those two perspectives together in effort to achieve a higher level of safety around our homes.

360-296-4020
[email protected]

11/28/2021

PVC yard drain, 20-year-old home. Slightly crushed.

10/18/2021

Curtis C Home Inspections is now offering sewer scope services!

09/13/2021

Always a pleasure to meet my client's friends 🐾🐾

08/25/2021