We had AMI come out and inspect our new home and they (Jay) did a wonderful job. He was on time, efficient and very personable. After the inspection he took the time to go over the report while we were still in the house. This way he could point out anything he found that we might need clarification on. I would HIGHLY recommend AMI for anyone want a professional home inspection. Thank you Jay!! read more

We really enjoyed working with Toby from AMI- the report he provided is thorough and detailed, and his walk through with us was super educational, too. Would 100% recommend this business to anyone! read more

Alex Hayes inspected a property for me and did a fantastic job. I appreciated all the pictures and detailed notes. An added feature was the ability to create a list from the inspection of things I'd like to repair or replace. This feature made the process of gathering info and getting it fixed easy. I'm happy I was referred AMI, I will be using the for all my inspections. read more

Jim Katen and AMI was highly recommended after I called another inspector who wasn't licensed in Washington State. I had a situation that required an independent opinion and was thankful that he was willing to visit the site of my residential construction just three-days later. AMI emailed me a contract with a quote and I sent in a check which I later found out that I didn't have to do. Both my wife and I met Jim that following Thursday and he put our concerns to rest. We left him alone for a few hours and he managed to find three issues that my builder missed just days prior to getting my sheetrock installed. At no point during the inspection process did we ever feel like he rushed. After the inspection we spent about an hour or so just talking about my home and he really cared about educating us and addressing all of our issues and concerns involving our new home. I received a report via email with photographs and documentation which I submitted to my builders to correct. He also told me he would tear up the check I sent in earlier that week and resubmit a revised invoice which came in at $130.00 less than what I was originally quoted. I don't know what I can say but to write a review to say thank you! If you ever buy a house or have a new home constructed it would be foolish not to invest a few bucks and have it looked at by a second set of eyes. This is the team that you want looking over your shoulder. read more

Per the suggestion of our broker, we used Jim Katen from AMI to inspect the house that we are planning on buying. He was personable, VERY detail-oriented, and was great about explaining everything to my husband and me. I wish we had used him with our first house. Although a couple extra bucks than the average Joe, when you are planning on buying a home it is money well spent. I would and will recommend Jim to anyone planning on buying a home or to have their existing home inspected. read more

I just bought my second home, and since this last one is a total fixer-upper, I knew I needed to find an Inspector who was EXTREMELY good. I did, I found Jim Katen after weeks of research. I couldn't be happier with the professional, prompt and courteous service he gave my fiancé and me. He spent over 4 hours inspecting my home and didn't leave a stone unturned. As promised, he called me after his inspection and went over his findings thoroughly, carefully and most importantly--honestly. He's a pleasure to talk to and to work with. His written report is wonderfully thorough, easy to understand, and I can tell he poured great care and concern into it for our sake. My fiancé and I rely on it daily as a "go-to" manual to help us take care of our home; without it, we would be so lost. Jim is a top-notch Inspector, but most of all, he truly cares about his clients. It wasn't easy to get an inspection with him. His schedule fills up quick, but I recommend the time and cost for anyone who cares and loves their home. Months after our inspection was done, my fiancé had a question concerning the insulation in our attic. Without hesitation, Jim was quick to respond and help. I'm so grateful for finding him and for the help he's given us. Thank you, Jim. read more

This is the second time that we hired Jim Katen to do an inspection for us. He will find everything that is wrong with the house you intend to purchase! He will crawl into the corners of your attic and will inspect the crawlspace as well. His report will be delivered very quickly and it's beautifully written. You will get a great impression of the quality of your home and will support you in a decision to purchase the property or not. The report will then serve as a list of 'things to fix' later on. Would definitely hire him again, if necessary! read more

We had Toby out to look at a house that we had put an offer on. He was incredibly thorough. The notes were meticulous and he had no end to his insight around what fixes might look like for the issues. He was very personable and when he said, "you can call me any time for clarification of anything we talked about", I felt confident that his desire to be helpful was genuine. Thanks, Toby and AMI team! read more

I moved to Oregon from the Bay Area, and hired Jim Katen inspect more than one of the homes I was interested in. He was on punctual, methodical, focused, communicative, and knowledgeable. His reports gave me the knowledge I needed to make informed decisions about the properties. What more could you ask for? Oh, he's responsive even after the fact to explain a detail further or answer a question you forgot to ask. I hope I don't need him any time soon, but I'd higher them again. If you need their services I highly recommended these folks, especially Jim. One of Jim's answers about a ridiculous situation he'd found will forever be part of my vocabulary, "That's a why question, and we're not answering why questions today. I'm here to explain what is." Focused, I tell you. I use variations of that one on my daughter nearly once a week! read more

We were moving from out of state and needed a solid inspector who could not only do a thorough job, but would be able to annotate and provide details like pictures. Jim did a fantastic job and the report had the level of detail we needed in order to have a bunch of work done remotely before we even showed up. As a first time home buyer I wasn't sure what to expect, but Jim exceeded my expectations. read more

If you need a house inspection done, Associated Master Inspectors is the company to use. We were purchasing an older home in Lake Oswego and requested a thorough inspection to be done. Our inspector spent 6 hours checking the house, photographing and documenting all problem areas and defects. The report consisted of 38 pages of Observations and Recommendations. Upon reviewing the report (arrived by email the next day), we concluded there were too many major items that needed to be fixed and did not buy the house. We thank AMI for their courteous and complete service. Anna S. read more

It was a pleasure to work with Toby to inspect this large and extensive property. Toby spend the entire day doing a very good and detailed inspection report. I would recommend Toby for your inspection services. read more

Jim Katen inspected the home we are considering to purchase in Lake Oswego. I was very much impressed with Jim's professionalism and thoroughness of his inspection. Furthermore, his written inspection report was personalized and had custom feel to it; he wrote an inspection report for this particular house and did not "copy and paste" phrases from his past inspection reports. I have seen more than my share of plain-vanilla, cookie-cutter type of reports drafted by other home inspection companies and compared to those reports, Jim's inspection report was comprehensive, yet written in an easy to understand manner. I recommend Jim to all of my friends and family. Simply put, Jim and AMI are the best at what they do. Absolutely fantastic!! read more

Jay Hensleigh did our inspection during COVID, and it was right after heavy snow in the area. We couldn't attend the inspection, but Jay provided an incredibly detailed report with plenty of pictures and everything we needed to know. You can tell this company and their inspectors are meticulous, and he was quick to offer his assistance with any follow up questions. Ultimately, we were able to include the cost of a new roof and a few other needed updates in our negotiations thanks to AMI. We couldn't be happier with theirr service and definitely recommend them in the PDX area. read more

Mark Lindgren performed a home inspection and provided a comprehensive legible report with photos containing valuable information about our prospective purchase. He was thorough and professional, and he taught me a number of things regarding future maintenance. His inspection provided piece of mind to me and my partner who Skyped in and listened as Mark summarized his findings at the conclusion of the morning. It's really no wonder that Mark and AMI are so highly regarded in Portland. Also, AMI provided a list of contractors whose work they feel is reliable, which is probably on their website with a lot of other valuable information. read more

Jim Katen has been fantastic to work with. Second to none. Whatever your inspection needs are, this is your company!

Our realtor uses AMI and scheduled our inspection. Toby came out to the house and he was fantastic! Professional, personable, and thorough. The report was also helpful, detailed and informative with color pictures. We felt well-informed and the inspection report helped us to get some cash back in closing costs! read more

AMI was great at responding quickly and working with us for an inspection of a log cabin out near the water. We were worried about finding a good log expert, but Jim put our minds at ease. His report was through and he took the time to explain the issues. We were extremely happy with the service and quality from AMI. read more

Mark Lindgren did our inspection and he was simply amazing. He found things that a previous inspector did not find and left no stone unturned. I would use AMI over and over again and will refer them to everyone we know, including clients of the law office I manage. I truly cannot express the thoroughness of the inspection - money very well spent. read more

Mark is phenomenal at what he does! I'd give him more stars if I could. I highly recommend Mark for any homebuyer, well worth it.

Mark and his associate from AMI were extremely thorough and professional, patiently answered all of our questions, and promptly provided a complete report. I recommend them enthusiastically. read more

I am a newcomer to the Portland area and I am about to become a first-time house ownder--we are in contract. Our broker recommended AMI and I am glad that she did. Mark Lindgren did the inspection on the home and his report was meticulous. After receiving the report, I flew in from New York to meet Mark who was incredibly generous with his time in revisiting the house (no charge fort this follow-up visit) and taking me around the 3800 sq ft structure, attic to basement,educating me on a myriad of nuances. His manner is personable, his approach, as I said before, meticulous. After we finished, he sent me revised report (he had discovered further details to include. A pro's pro. I can't say enough good things about Mark's approach and the professionalism of AMI read more

My spouse and I just bought our first home and wanted to be sure we got a very thorough inspection. We went with Jim by recommendation from our realtor, and were very pleased with the work he did. He went above and beyond our expectations, providing a very skilled and detailed inspection. Jim put together an awesome report that we received the morning after the inspection, providing an overview complete with photographs for reference. Everything was very easy to understand, he took the time to point out specifics and discuss possible solutions and his professional advice on each and every issue he found. Having had the opportunity to work with him, it was clear he is very sharp and great at what he does. read more

Mark was recommended to us from our agent. This was our first time buying an older home and Mark and his crew did an incredible job. He had a tremendous attention to detail and has clearly been doing this long enough to be an expert at his craft. He spent an hour with me going through the house, pointing things out, and teaching me some things I didn't know about building and maintaining houses. And a nice guy to boot! Will absolutely work with these folks again should the need arise. 5 stars, great job, and WELL worth the money. Thanks Mark and crew!! read more

We have used Associated Master Inspectors for inspections on both of the houses that we have owned and could not be happier. After such a detailed report it's great to have confidence in what you're getting yourself into. read more

I asked 4 friends who don't know each other for a recommendation of a building inspector. Each of these friends is either an engineer and/or enforces building codes & every one of them recommended AMI. I wish I could write five reviews rather than one, because I'm also an engineer who checks for building code compliance and I would recommend AMI to anyone who wants peace of mind in purchasing a home. The inspection by AMI for my house was fantastic. He found the major issues & was very detail oriented. He provided good recommendations for contractors or other suggestions for repair. He gave great ideas for preventative maintenance. He explained the issues very clearly and provided a written report the same day. read more

I put an offer on a 1924 cottage and my realtor recommended AMI because they specialize in older homes. Jim did the inspection and was very helpful in explaining what he found and answering all my questions. I felt a lot better after the inspection and would hire him again in an instant. Plus I got a nice list of recommendations on things that I can work on this summer. Great job! read more

AMI is the best - I've used them twice now (once with Toby, once with Mark). They are incredibly knowledgeable and spent a generous amount of time with me answering questions throughout the process. I will continue to use them on any future home purchases, and don't hesitate to recommend them to others. Their pricing is also reasonable; I received another quote a bit higher from a competitor. Thanks for the service guys! read more

Mark Lindgren spent hours meticulously looking at a house we're buying, telling us clearly what the serious problems are and what are details to fix, but that aren't serious. He was careful, thoughtful, and dedicated. He showed us photos of problems with the house and taught us about old houses. He inspires confidence. And the report is helpful, organized and so detailed. Thanks to Mark! read more

Jim Katen recently inspected a home we're in the process of purchasing, and he did a fantastic job. He was extremely thorough, and we greatly appreciated that he was able to explain issues in layman's terms so we could fully understand the issues he found and his recommendations. He was professional yet also had a sense of humor that made us feel at ease and (semi-) relaxed during what can be a stressful process. The report he wrote and sent to us is very detailed and helpful as well. read more

We highly recommend Jim as home inspector. Jim not only performed a thorough inspection of our house, he thoroughly and deliberately explained his findings to us. As first-time homebuyers who had never been through the inspection process, this was especially valuable. Jim even answered numerous follow-up questions we had over the weeks following the inspection. We use his well-documented ~50-page report to guide future investments in our home. Jim will take good care of you! read more