Home Energy Score
Get Your Home Energy Score from a Licensed Home Energy Assessor! "The Portland Home Energy Score helps consumers know what to expect from their … [Read More...]
Sewer Scope Service
Sewer Scopes Top Notch Home Inspection is your Portland Oregon Sewer Scope Company. Typically your home’s sewer line goes from your house to … [Read More...]
Radon Testing
Portland Radon Testing What is radon? A layman's description: Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste … [Read More...]
Mold Inspection Service
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Portland Oregon Home Inspections
We also provide Home Inspections In Oregon City, Clackamas home inspections, Beaverton home inspections, Happy Valley home inspections, and inspections in the entire Portland Oregon Metro area. Also serving the state of Washington.
Portland and Clackamas, Oregon home inspection services
Licensed in Washington state for Home Inspections and all other services except energy scoring. Including these areas in the state of Washington: South Washington, Vancouver, Camas and Battle Ground
If you are looking for a Portland, Oregon home inspector specializing in Portland, Oregon home inspections providing years of knowledge and expertise you have come to the right place. Houses are complex structures consisting of numerous systems and thousands of components. Upon inspection of your home you will see why Top Notch's home inspectors complete more than 100 hours of continuing education per year and teach courses to other Portland, Oregon home inspectors and real estate agents alike. When you hire a home inspector in Portland, Oregon make sure the person doing the work is a qualified professional. If you are going to hire someone for a Portland, Oregon home inspection or a Clackamas, Oregon home inspection look no farther than Top Notch Home Inspection for your Portland, Oregon home inspection needs.
Servicing the Northern Oregon Coast
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Your Portland, Oregon Home Inspectors
Finding and buying the perfect home can be difficult, but we make the home inspection process easy for you. Top Notch Home Inspection's friendly office staff will make the scheduling arrangements and follow up when the report is complete. This means your Portland, Oregon home inspector will not be stopping your home inspection to answer his cell phone and schedule someone else's home inspection. Our typed narrative home inspection report with summary will lead you system-by-system through your house with the inspector's observations and recommendations included in clear, concise language. And, photos are included, where appropriate, for further clarification. Of course, you are encouraged to attend the inspection so we can address your concerns and explain issues in person, as we find them. Follow-up phone calls are also welcome. Click through the buttons at the top of our home page to learn about us, about our Portland, Oregon home inspection services, and about homes, including hundreds of answers to questions from our clients. If you have a question about your home, or would like to schedule your Portland, Oregon home inspection, call us at503.657.4257
or email us at jeff@tnhinspection.com. We look forward to serving your Portland home inspection and testing needs. *We Guarantee 24 Hour Reports Returned.OCHI # 1537 CCB # 202299
Servicing the Northern Oregon Coast
Erick Bustos
05:49 19 Feb 20
I am buying a house for the first time, and was a little concern about hiring people for the inspection of my first home. And I gotta tell that hiring Top Notch was the best decision. They are great, punctual, professionals. The report the wrote was fully explanatory, and Tim covered the house from top to bottom. I will highly recommend you guys! Great job!
Abraham Vwj
03:43 06 Feb 20
Top Notch Home Inspection was super helpful. The inspector Rocky really took his time and went through the entire home. Highly recommended for home inspection. Jeff the owner response super quick by, text, phone and email. Thank you Top Notch for your services.
Josh Estrada
05:21 01 Feb 20
Our home inspector was Kevin, he was very attentive with our new home and was there to answer any questions we had and made suggestions to certain repairs when he didn’t have to. We would recommend this company for home inspections based solely on our experience with Kevin! Thanks again!
Kollin Wadsack
21:35 31 Jan 20
Top Notch did an amazing home inspection at a great price. I had Mike and Tim do the inspection and they were both extremely nice, professional, and exceptional at the work they provided. Not a single area of the the home went uninspected. I will be recommending them to all of my family and friends as they need inspections!!
Ariel Reiter
23:33 25 Jan 20
Absolutely recommend. We had Rocky and he was outstanding. Incredibly thorough. Very patient with our questions (first time home buyers). Quick in generating a report. Professional. Thank you!
Vincent O
03:41 22 Jan 20
Tim came out to do a pre-sale inspection on our home. My wife and I didn't want any surprises at sale time. He was on time and ready to go. Very thorough. He went through my home window by window, outlet by outlet, ceiling fans, fire place, lights, furnace, electrical panel, attic and crawlspace and more! He spent almost 4 hours here. He spent time talking with me and explaining what he was doing and looking for. Great report, great service.
Donald Creek
03:22 12 Jan 20
I have had several experiences with home inspections over the years. This company far exceeded our expectations and restored my faith in the process. Our realtor was also very impressed. I would highly recommend them. ?
Marissa Viramontes
17:28 03 Dec 19
All the employees from Top Notch live up to their name! The inspection on our first home was done quickly and the reports were thorough and extremely helpful (and delivered quickly)! Our realtor is a family member who recommends Top Notch for all her buyer's inspections, because they are consistent, fairly priced, great to work with, and they do great work! Highly recommend Top Notch for your inspection needs!
Robert Ascherin
22:26 21 Nov 19
I and most of my office have been working with Jeff and his team for many years now and I have got to say Jeff and his team are the best at every step of the inspection process. Professional on time and go over and beyond the normal home inspection. Thank you guys for doing a fantastic job.
Carla Almaraz
04:15 15 Nov 19
I hired Top Notch Home Inspection upon the recommendation of another business. I'm glad I did. I needed a pest and dry rot inspection done quickly for a VA refinance. The gentleman said he could come the next day. around 2pm but I told him we are retired and would be home all day. He was able to get his previous job done quickly and arrived at noon after calling to confirm. He scoured our house and was done quickly. Job well done and done professionally. Thank you, Top Notch!
Joe Collins
23:19 18 Oct 19
Jeff was Top Notch himself! He did a very thorough job of inspecting everything and then took the time to explain everything he found. Was very helpful and informative as well. Definitely felt at ease knowing everything was well checked.
Bev Blume
00:28 15 Oct 19
I am a Realtor and I really like working with this company! They are quick to schedule and very responsive! I love the fact that I can bundle multiple inspections together which saves a lot of time and hassle. Jeff and his inspectors understand construction and how things are put together and why some things are the way they are. They definitely educate the buyer and do their best not to invoke fear, but rather fill them with knowledge so they can make an educated choice about their new home. I highly recommend them!
Mary Davis
21:00 04 Oct 19
Top Notch was recommended by my realtor for my recent home inspection. Our inspector, Rocky Hulbrock, was very thorough and professional. He was very open with communicating his findings, and was patient to answer all of my questions. He spent time with me after the inspection was completed, and thoroughly reviewed all of the areas of concern he had.
I received an email with the full inspection report the same day as the inspection. This was also true for the radon and sewer testing.
I'm am very satisfied and impressed with the excellent staff. I would highly recommend Top Notch Home Inspection services.
Joe Nelson
02:51 03 Oct 19
The were great to work with. Got them scheduled in 2 days and did a home inspection and sewer scope on our new build in Washington. Very professional and thorough on the report. Made our final walk through very easy!
Eric Dotson
20:47 22 Sep 19
Tim, did our inspection and I was absolutely amazed at the details attended too in the inspection. It is great to have a detailed report of everything that may need to be addressed before actually taking possession of a home. Thank you Top Notch!
Alison Moreno
21:47 03 Sep 19
Rocky did our home inspection and was incredible, very thorough and as a bonus he was great with my young kiddos who were with me. I really appreciated how professional he was but not intimidating. I felt very comfortable with him and was able to ask all the questions or concerns I had without feeling silly. He took the time to make sure I understood what he was saying and I really valued that and him. My daughter was sad to say goodbye to Rocky at the end of the inspection. Thank you also for doing this on Labor Day!!! I will highly recommend you to my friends.
Michelle Cunningham
02:08 28 Aug 19
Kevin from Top Notch Inspections did a wonderful job! He was on time, professional and took the time to explain what he was doing. We had our completed professional home inspection report to us the same day as the inspection.
I would highly recommend using Top Notch Home Inspection!
Jessie Layng
20:39 23 Aug 19
My husband and I had our inspection done yesterday, on the house we’re purchasing. Rocky was our inspector and he was GREAT! He was VERY friendly and communicated everything with me well! The guys that did the sewer scope and set up the radon unit were very nice as well!
If we ever purchase another house, we will 100% use Top Notch Home Inspection and, if possible, request Rocky!!!
Thanks again to ALL of you, for making this experience SO much better than the last time we bought a house!!!!
Karen LeDuff
16:25 06 Aug 19
We were so impressed with Tim and the Top Notch team! As first time home buyers, it was important to us that our inspection company was willing and able to help us through the home inspection process. Top Notch was exactly what we needed. Tim’s attention to detail and willingness to take time to explain his findings made us feel confident in our decision to purchase the home. The thorough report complete with detailed notes and pictures will be a tool we use for years to come to continue updating and protecting our home.
Alexandra Blue
23:11 31 Jul 19
Another great experience with Top Notch! We have used them twice now and have happily recommended them to friends. Kevin was fantastic throughout our inspection and we very much appreciated his thorough report.
Robyn Schamberger
16:38 26 Jul 19
I had a great experience with Top Notch. Scheduling was fast and easy. They arrived early for the inspection. During the inspection they explained all of the issues that should be dealt with and had advice on how to prevent future issues that I would have missed. I had the inspection report about two hours after the inspection was complete. My husband was not able to attend the inspection. When he reviewed the report he said it was so thorough that it answered any questions he had. I would definitely recommend this company.
Don R Titus
16:20 17 Jul 19
I had Rocky Hulbrock with Top Notch do an inspection on a home my wife and I were buying. I was very pleased with both the process and the results. I felt the inspection was very thorough, and helped us with knowing what worked needed to be done to the house, and which things should have priority. Plus Rocky was great to talk to, and took the time to hear my questions and explain things well. Thank you!
Tracy Simard
14:08 11 Jul 19
The inspector showed up right on time. He was very professional and did a great job! I would definitely use Top Notch again.
chase ashley burgdorf
03:37 27 Jun 19
We had a great experience with rocky! He inspected our home we are purchasing. He was very friendly and explained everything to me and was very patient . He was “Top Notch” for sure ?
M EB
03:35 27 Jun 19
Very happy with my home inspections! Thorough, professional, top notch quality! I would (and already have) recommend them in a heart beat.
Diane Dahlgren
02:23 14 Jun 19
This company did an outstanding job. We really felt that we knew everything about this home...down to the most minor detail. Tim (home inspection) was thorough, fast, professional and friendly and very clearly explained each issue. He was also happy to answer our questions. Jeff (sewer inspection) was also a great guy, though the process was much faster and we really didn't have questions. I would highly recommend Top Notch Home Inspection for peace of mind through such an important purchase. It is best to have no surprises!
Caryn Drake
13:22 28 May 19
Very professional, thorough and on time. I would highly recommend this company.
**A couple of weeks ago, we came across an issue. I contacted Top Notch and was very pleased that they stepped up and took care of it. This company will exceed your expectations!! Thank you so very much
Chris DeMars
22:21 14 Apr 19
Jeff and our inspector, Kevin, were extremely knowledgeable, prompt, and helpful. We've actually used Top Notch twice over the past few years, and have been very pleased by the service we received! We highly recommend them!
Heather Rowe
16:17 03 Apr 19
We had Tim and his team come out and do an inspection on a home we are purchasing. He was great, very detailed and thorough. He was very professional and answered all our questions in detail. He went over the report with us and gave us recommendations. Tim and the team really are Top Notch!!!!
Jacob Adams
02:25 03 Apr 19
I just bought my first home and had Top Notch perform a general inspection to ensure nothing was amiss. Kevin did a great job walking me through the process, providing tips on what to look out or, and the inspection report is very easy to follow/understand.
Randy Hamar
14:12 30 Mar 19
Tim did an excellent job! He was already at the property when I arrived. Very prompt, personable, thorough with the inspection, very knowledgeable (didn't mind all the questions we had) and we had an excellent experience overall. Highly recommended!
Sarah Mirkle
16:23 22 Mar 19
My husband and I are new to the area and got a list of inspection companies from our realtor. I selected Top Notch because of their reviews and the look of their website and was very pleased with the experience. Kevin Halligan did our home inspection this month and he was great! He's professional, efficient, and very personable. I can tell he enjoys what he does by our interaction and the level of detail in his report. I highly recommend Top Notch Home Inspection.
LINDA PERSIJN
15:54 09 Mar 19
My husband went to the inspection with our real estate agent & was very impressed with the thoroughness & professionalism Tim showed throughout the whole process. He was extremely knowledgeable & took the time to explain important issues so that we would have a better handle on how these items could affect our home in the future if not attended to. Many were safety issues which, of course, were first & foremost. When the report came in which was that very day, everything was easy to read & he gave thorough explanations on every item he found. Furthermore, we had the sewer inspection & radon monitoring done by Michael Holsapple. His report came back with a passing grade & the video he included really helped us to understand what they were doing from beginning to end. Overall, we are very pleased with the jobs both Tim & Michael did & would recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection.
Lark Ismail
21:46 27 Feb 19
We had a fantastic experience. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and answered every question we had. This was a new & scary process for us and we immediately knew we were in good hands. It was a thorough inspection from honest and wonderful people.
Matt Broderick
21:10 18 Feb 19
We had a great experience with Top Notch. They were polite, friendly, thorough, and fast to respond. They always had an informed answer to any question we had and they were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to anyone.
Elisabeth Ullom
06:10 13 Feb 19
We recently utilized Top Notch Home Inspection services...Tim Jones and Michael Holsapple were wonderful to work with! Very impressed with the professional and thorough approach that both of them offered. They explained aspects of the process to us, especially since it is our first experience buying a house, and sent reports the same day. I so appreciate their extra efforts and assistance!
Mariel Martin
15:57 02 Feb 19
Moving quickly to buy a property, I was impressed with Topnotch Inspection's fast response. Jeff was immediately reachable by phone and scheduled my Inspection with Kevin within 2 days. Kevin was pleasant and knowledgeable to work with. I recommend Topnotch. They live up to their name!
Dylean Antonio
02:39 29 Jan 19
Hands down the best inspector I have ever dealt with. I work in construction and we always see and heard those stories about “bad inspectors”, and to be honest I was a bit indecisive in hiring one just because I didn’t want to spend money and don’t get my house completely checked.
Jay was the best! He actually checked everything he could get his hands on! He climbed the roof, he went in the attic, he checked water pressure, he checked for hot spots, moist spots, sewer, electrical..... I can keep going but he truly went above and beyond!
He was nice enough to walked me through everything and even stayed a little later just so I can be there to see all he had found. He was nice and knowledgeable. I would hired them again in a heart beat. Thank you so much for your excellent work!
Douglas Higgs
20:11 31 Dec 18
Jeff, Jay and Michael have been a pleasure to work with. The team's expertise has not only saved us thousands of dollars but lessened some anxiety on buying an older home.
Really appreciate all you and your team have done and we will be asking you to do work for us in the future too.
Services provided: General Home Inspection, Sewer Scope, Tank Sweep, Radon. Asbestos and Lead tests.
Amy Smith
02:37 23 Dec 18
Excellent service. Quality inspection, detailed. Easy to understand report, with clear pictures. Professional and thorough. Easy to pay - offered many options for payment, my favorite was the online option which allowed me to do it at home and use a credit card. Offered a warranty of their inspection and bonus "Porch" company help (multiple $25 coupons for handyman services). Excellent and fair price for a full and complete inspection.
Janendar Ram
02:29 09 Dec 18
This is my first purchase of a home n first time I needed a home inspection. N I have to say the name Top Notch speaks for itself. They are the best at what they do . Kevin was my inspector n he was very thorough n looked at everything. N pointed out every little detail of my new place.at a very reasonable price too.i would definitely recommend Top Notch n will hire again if needed.
Lindsay Slate
01:35 05 Dec 18
We had a fantastic experience with Tim at Top Notch. Our realtor scheduled the appointment on a Friday morning and they were able to get us in the next Monday! He was so thorough, extremely nice and gave us great tips and ideas on how/what we needed to do to fix the problems he found. I would use them again for my next inspection, no questions about that!
Rebekah Pedersen
01:30 16 Nov 18
Loved working with the inspector. He was warm and open with information, easily able to explain his scope of the inspection and everything he saw during the survey of the house. It was a little more expensive, but covered everything and on a big house which felt like a big risk it is wonderful to know we have such thorough and correct information.
Tina Brown
20:42 07 Nov 18
We needed a termite inspection for a VA refinance in a hurry an called around every where. We were referred to Top Notch from another company. We called and they came the next day, the inspector was great did a thorough job and was friendly and easy to talk to. Now we are closing on our loan. Great job guys!
Henry Lee
00:40 01 Nov 18
I'm a first time home buyer moving to Portland. Top Notch Home Inspection performed a super detailed inspection of the home I purchased which gave me the peace of mind that I've chosen wisely. The report contained detailed explanation with photos of inspected areas as well concerns clearly describing the issues and recommended remediations. Super great company, quality work, and easy to work with. Highly recommended.
Ashley Rasmussen
01:48 17 Oct 18
I'm a first time home buyer and I spent a couple of hours researching for a good home inspection company to do a superb job. I came across Top Notch Home Inspection and I read through every review and I really liked how their website was setup, it's professional, clean, and cool looking, so I made a call and setup an appointment, which went better than I could have imagined.
Not sure if putting the inspectors name on here is a good idea, but they will know who they're when they read this.
This person did a very good job with how they did the inspection and was very intelligent and well informed. I couldn't have asked for a better Home Inspector.
I recommend Top Notch Home Inspection 110%. If I ever need to go through another inspection, it will be through them!
Samantha
22:54 15 Oct 18
wonderful work and great attention to detail. We are more than pleased with the work done by Top Notch Home Inspection and would suggest them to anyone. 5/5 star experience, customer service skills, and customer communication.
Teresita Miranda
17:43 05 Oct 18
Jim did the inspection on my house and he did a very thorough inspection and I feel very comfortable with his results. I feel like down the road I will save a lot of money. Thank you again for your work!
I highly recommend this company!
Gloria Echavarria
16:49 04 Oct 18
They were very thorough with our home inspection. The interaction with them was pleasant and answered all my question. Later we had a question and called fairly late and they answered our questions.
Dennis Hickox
03:19 15 Sep 18
Great job. Sam was great in explaining the inspection and answering our numerous questions. Inspection results were very fast. Thanks, job well done.
James Rehill
20:27 07 Sep 18
Sam was great. He was very thorough and explained what he was doing the whole time. I've had inspections in the past that lasted under an hour but Sam was at it over 2 1/2 hours. He gave me tips and suggestions to make things last as long as possible. I highly recommend them.
Philip Wolcott
03:29 29 Aug 18
Sam was our house inspector, Michael did the sewer scope. Both were fantastic. Michael was quick with the sewer scope and very friendly. Sam had a ton of very useful commentary for first time homeowners. They got us our inspection report within a matter of hours. Very happy with our experience and I will be sure to recommend Top Notch to everyone I know
Deborah Duong
00:22 26 Aug 18
Tim Jones and Top Notch made my home inspection process an easy one. Booking was great got in pretty quickly and Tim was nice and very thorough. I was able to view my report the same day! Thanks a bunch!
Blaine Gorze
02:49 27 Jul 18
Sam was awesome. Great customer service, super friendly and very thorough. I could tell asking him questions that he really knew what he was talking about and he gave me a lot of solid tips on home maintenance for the upcoming years. Definitely feel good about the home I’m purchasing. I will definitely use top notch every time I need a home inspection. And I would highly recommend requesting Sam.
turtle-_-power 47
14:32 19 Jul 18
The inspection was scheduled just a few days from the time I called. The inspector was extremely knowledgeable and professional. After explaining to him that I am a first time home buyer he started explaining things to me about the home I didn't know. He showed me how to change the furnace filter, he explained how the vent system worked, he looked up the age of the water heater and explained ways I could make it more efficient, and he talked in depth about the type of water pipes we have and things to watch for in the future. He was very helpful and I recommend this company to anyone, from the first time home buyer to the seasoned home buyer this company is great!
Cindy Hansford
04:37 19 May 18
Everything about Top Notch Home Inspection is professional and exceptional! Friendly, helpful staff. Our inspection was thorough and well written. The report was easy to read and covered every important aspect of the home. I was able to call the owner of this business and get a full explanation of each statement. Very considerate of my concerns. I highly recommend Top Notch for any inspection needs. Outstanding service!
Rodger and Cindy Hansford
Tony Loverro
16:46 29 Apr 18
Kevin from Top Notch recently completed an Energy Inspection - a new requirement of the City of Portland when selling a home. He arrived ahead of the appointment time and performed a very thorough assessment inside, outside, above and below our house.
Kevin was professional, took time to answer questions and completed the inspection in a timely manner.
After completing the inspection, the final report and energy score was delivered to our realtor within a few hours on a Friday evening. This was much appreciated as it allowed us to schedule an open house the same weekend.
We highly recommend Top Notch Home Inspection and will contact them when we find our next house.
Christine Davis
02:33 06 Apr 18
I am a first time home buyer and I’m learning the process along the way. It can be stressful at times, but I got a great recommendation from my realtor and I don’t regret calling! I called late at night and was able to schedule an inspection within a few days. Kevin was great to work with. He’s professional and thorough. He was on time and friendly to my realtor. He stuck to his word and had his inspection report that day. He personally called me right after the inspection and was straight up with me, which I appreciate. He explained everything in great detail and explained complications with the inspection. I would highly recommend top notch and would use them again!
Stephen Williams
17:45 31 Mar 18
Kevin recently inspected a house my wife and I are buying in East Portland. He was extremely thorough. He noted every single issue with the house from roof to foundation. It was like Sherlock Holmes was investigating a ranch house, discerning whether or not water had ever leaked into the crawlspace (it had) and if air was properly flowing through the attic (it was not). When he was done he discussed his notes with us, answered our questions and offered advice. Then he left, prepared the report and emailed it to us the same evening. I usually don't feel like I underpaid for a service but Kevin's work is worth more than we paid. He definitely earns all the stars. I'm glad we opted for a sewer scope and radon test as well-- the peace of mind is worth the price. My wife and I were very stressed and unsure about this whole house-buying business but learning about the house's imperfections has (paradoxically) been a great relief.
Sue Ellen Liss
18:32 07 Mar 18
Top Notch did the inspection on the house we sold and the house we bought. Both were very thorough and they were able to do both quickly to meet our time lines. Communication was excellent. Owner Jeff answered all my calls and made sure we knew exactly the time of the inspections, so we could be there without waiting around.
Kevin was the inspector and was very excellent. He was open to all of our questions and concerns, as we followed him around the house. He had our thorough report to us within a couple of hours. There was snow on the roof on inspection day, so Jeff came back a couple of days later to inspect the roof himself with no extra charge. The inspector of the sewer line and radon test also did a great job of explaining what he saw.
All in all this is an efficient, communicative, friendly and reasonably priced home inspection business.
Bradley Bowsher
19:48 09 Dec 16
Jeff has come thru for us two times now when we needed a specialty inspector. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family. Thanks again Top Notch
Logan Hart
00:53 19 May 16
Jeff goes out of his way to make himself available. He either answers every call or returns calls right away. He doesn't put off scheduling, which is important for getting inspections done within small windows of time. He is thorough, professional and knowledgeable. He provides very detailed reports that are extremely helpful and informative. I would highly recommend Top Notch Home Inspection to anyone in need of a home inspection. A+ service!
Jennifer Hahn
19:50 15 Mar 16
Kevin and Jeff are super friendly, professional, knowledgeable in every detail of the inspection process. I had many questions and they had an answer. They are affordable and beat the competitions prices. I highly recommend using this company if you want superior, skilled inspectors. Why would you not protect your biggest investment? Thanks you guys! You rock?????!
