Ken does an incredibly thorough job for all of my real estate clients. He works efficiently and provides detailed home inspections so buyers and sellers can make informed decisions. I've used many home inspectors but Ken is my go-to inspector going forward. read more

I don't know how good Ken is, but he's got really bad customer service skills. I have contacted him by phone and text at least 4 times over the past week. He has not answered his phone, he has not returned my calls or left any kind of message as to why he's not answering. I am in the process of buying a home and I have 8 days remaining to get the inspection done. I even sent a message through yelp but got no reply. Obviously he doesn't need my business! read more

Ken did a through inspection of the property we are looking to buy. The summery of the inspection was great. And the final report was professionally done. read more

One of the best parts of the process! Ken was incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful. We have used him 3 times now and would definitely recommend him to anyone. Great price for a thorough home inspection. read more

We had a great experience with Ken from Greater Purpose Home Inspections. His transparent pricing made it easy to plan ahead, and his inspection was thorough and professional. Ken explained everything in plain language, helping us understand which items were urgent and which just needed routine maintenance. The report was very detailed, and the additional testing and sewer scope were completed and shared quickly. Ken was responsive, courteous, and clearly cares about doing quality work. We'd gladly recommend him and would use his services again. read more

I highly recommend Ken Wells for any home inspection needs. His work is very detailed, comprehensive and easy to understand. Ken was very knowledgeable and meticulous when doing my home inspection. He was able to answer all of my questions and added value to the process. This is the second time that I have worked with Ken and he always provides detailed reports that have helped me make informed large monetary decisions. Ken's pricing is very reasonable and he provides great customer service. Honest, professional, reliable and a great guy! read more

We were very impressed with Ken's professionalism and knowledge of the house inspection. He found a severe problem with the shower floor area that we would have never seen, due to the fact it was present in the subfloor. He also pointed out a gate lock that was broken and the gate not being properly attached. In addition, a facia that had some water damage. He was very thorough and very amenable to asking any questions we might have. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing a house inspection. read more

We have worked with Ken five times now, four times as buyers and once as sellers. The first property we looked at was unsound and Ken quickly figured that out. Dodged a bullet on that one. Whether you are a buyer or seller you can be confident having Ken Wells, Greater Purpose Home Inspections work for you! Beyond his exceptional technical expertise, Ken is just a great person to work with. He really knows what to look for and what is important to know about a property and its' issues. He covers ALL the bases. Thorough, detailed, honest and responsive. Want peace of mind? Have Ken do your home inspection, you will be satisfied! read more

Ken was a great inspector! He made time for our home and got us in quickly. He was very responsive to our questions and great with our four kids. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection! read more

Ken was great and very thorough during our home inspection. We appreciate the time he took to walk us through our potential issues and explain in detail things for us to look out for. With being a first time buyer every little thing can be concerning but he put us at ease. Thank you for the great work! read more

Ken Wells, the inspector, was very professional in all aspects of his inspection. He is always prompt in responding to calls and texts and his written report was delivered the day after the inspection. He fully answered all my questions during phone conversations and his lengthy report is the most detailed inspection I have ever seen and included many photos to clearly display issues. He even went into the crawl space beneath the house and uncovered some disturbing conditions. I rate his service as excellent and will hire him again in the future. read more

We absolutely adore working with Ken! As first-time buyers, he helped us feel at ease and informed throughout the process, and he took the time to walk the property with us to explain and answer our questions. At the first one, and the next one, and finally the right one! We ended up with an estate purchase, and Ken created the perfect maintenance and punch list for us to start learning and updating our new home read more

Truly cannot say enough good things about Ken. He is a true professional. He is either early or right on time. I will be highly recommending him to other people. First time buying a home so I was nervous however Ken made the inspection part easy and painless. His report was super detailed and came with photos. He took the time to explain everything he found and put my mind at ease with the issues he found. He is super knowledgeable and a good resource to utilize. Ken is truly is a great inspector and a great person. 10/10 would use Ken again in the future. read more

Ken provided an inspection for a house we were interested in buying. We are first time home buyers and so were unfamiliar with the process. Ken provided an incredibly thorough inspection and found issues that are often overlooked. He answered all of our questions about certain issues and was able to complete the inspection very quickly after we put in our offer. We ended up purchasing the home and Ken saved us 10s of thousands of dollars in finding issues we were able to negotiate on. If we ever find ourselves buying another home, we will definitely use Ken and Greater Purpose Home Inspections. Thank you, Ken! read more

If you are looking for an inspector to do a very high quality and detailed inspection, look no further! Ken is awesome! He takes the time to show you pros and cons of what he finds. He is very straight forward and honest. We have used him twice now and can't wait for a third! On our first home he pointed to a spot from inside the house - he said this area is low on insulation. A few years later when I removed and replaced my siding I wasn't surprised when he was right! While most of the attic had 12" of insulation and the area he pointed out had only about 2". Ken is very detailed and finds things you didn't even know existed! Thanks Ken! read more

Requested a Home Inspection with a time limit. They were able to meet the deadline. Very easy to deal with. Did an excellent job on the Home Inspection and provided a very detailed report the following morning. Highly recommended. read more

Ken is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. I'm a first time home buyer and he patiently answered all of my questions and gave me advice and suggestions of what work work needs to be done and when. He is good humoured and his experience is clear. I highly recommend Ken, especially if you are a first timer! read more

Ken was incredibly helpful and thorough in the home inspection process. He is approachable and took extra time to explain everything to a first time homebuyer without a ton of knowledge of what this process looks like. He answered all questions patiently and provided the highest level of service I could have asked for in this process. Would highly recommend Ken for all home inspection needs! read more

Ken was great with our home inspection. He was incredibly thorough and explained all the details. He was so patient with us and allowed us to ask as many questions as necessary as well as provided a high value of service. We cannot recommend Ken enough! read more

Ken is very knowledgeable in all things pertaining to house inspection and probably everything else as well. He is v helpful and has excellent suggestions on who to use for repairs and whatyou can do for simple repairs. He is kind and has a great sense of humor and is easy to work with. He also has reasonable rates. I highly recommend using Greater Purpose for your home inspection. read more

As a real estate broker, I work with Ken regularly. He's the kind of inspector who is a true asset in a real estate transaction: his inspections are professional and thorough, and when he walks through with the buyer, he alerts them to issues both large and small while helping them to maintain perspective about each issue and the house as a whole. He won't make a mountain out of a molehill, but he will make sure issues are seen and understood. His reports are easy to read and his communication is impeccable. I highly recommend him. read more

My realtor highly recommended Ken and I am so thankful she did. I am extremely grateful for the inspection work Ken did both prior to the purchase of my home and at the 11-month warranty inspection. It is apparent he loves what he does, and he is certainly excellent at it. Professional, thorough and kind, he is a 10 out of 10 home inspector. His reports are clear, well organized, easy to follow and give expert direction of how to address an issue. And without hesitation, delay or additional fees Ken returned to my home a number of times to follow up on issues that he found during inspection. It has given me great peace of mind knowing that Ken did the inspections on my home, and I plan to ask him to return for an annual inspection to keep things running well. Thank you, Ken! read more

You've found the Home Inspector you were looking for, hire Greater Purpose right away! We're buying a new home in NE Corvallis OR, and Ken was awesome, punctual, clean, super detail oriented, thorough, and didn't miss a thing. All throughout the inspection Ken was patient and explained everything as he carefully went through the process, calling out any concerns, and answering our questions. In addition his knowledge of codes, building/construction, and the area was evident and appreciated. Also noteworthy was the utilization of proper tools and tech to ensure all bases are covered. Lastly and very important to us, Ken was careful in his approach to keep things clean while accessing every part of the house, taking care to cover things with a drop cloth, and covering his shoes between outside/inside to prevent tracking mud inside. Ken goes the extra mile for his clients and we're grateful. One last thing, lightning fast turn-around on the report with great communication, you won't be left waiting/wondering. More business's should operate like this. Outstanding exemplary service! read more

Ken at Greater Purpose is incredible. He's just the kind of inspector we wanted - ethical and thorough and willing to explain things to us. He takes time, answers questions, addresses concerns and looks at everything. If you want to really know - use him! read more

Great company! Ken has inspected a few houses for me and he was kind, on time, professional. Gave super thorough inspection reports! I will use him and this company any time I have a need. Truly amazing and cannot recommend enough! read more

My husband and I were purchasing a detached duplex in Albany. Our realtor recommended Ken and we couldn't be happier with the service. During the past 20 years, we have purchased several personal and income properties and we've never had an inspection as thorough or detailed as the one Ken provided. Typically, an inspector brings a laptop or iPad with them and, as they finish inspecting an area of the house, they'll pause to add those details to their report. So, during a two to three hour inspection, the inspector will spend nearly half the time writing the report, rather than conducting the inspection. Not Ken. He spent the entire time conducting the inspection and drafted the report later that afternoon. We've purchased several fixer homes and we've renovated them ourselves. We have a lot of experience fixing other people's DIY renovations and neglect. But Ken found things that we would never have thought to consider. Ken's inspection found faults and flaws that could have cost $100,000 or more to repair and remediate. Ultimately, we decided to withdraw from our purchase agreement and keep looking. Ken saved us from buying somebody else's expensive problems. If we purchase any houses in the area in the future, I would absolutely want to use Ken again. read more

I cannot recommend Ken from Greater Purpose highly enough! Me and my fiancé are in the process of buying our first house, a duplex. Ken did such a fantastic job of letting us know exactly what condition the house is in. His reports are amazingly detailed, with specific pictures for reference. He had great recommendations for us, with specific brands or products, as fist time home buyers we really appreciated his advice. He obviously has a lot of industry knowledge, and is efficient, clean, and thorough! read more

I found Ken with a simple google search, he had good reviews so I hired him. He is a nice guy and very educated at what he does, he works like he really enjoys his job. His attention to details is terrific and his report was detailed and lengthy. His inspection is very thorough, unhurried and methodic. He also has "home buy back" insurance, if you dont know what that is and how it relates to the home inspection you should chat him up if you're looking for a terrific inspector. I will certainly hire him again to inspect any home purchase I make in the future, (I passed on the home he inspected because of all that he uncovered.) I think theres also a value in his service for the home owner who simply wants to know the current state of their home. If you want to preserve your sanity and gain greater peice of mind, Hire Ken at Greater Purpose Home Inspections, he is terrific. read more

I was looking at a home to purchase in Corvallis, OR, and Ken provided a superb home inspection. He arrived an hour early so he could walk around and inspect the outside. He then spent several hours in a very thorough inspection of every system, room, window, outlet, etc. and pointed out any items of concern. He had an IR camera to check for roof leaks or thermal issues - very cool. He got up in the roof and down in the crawlspace. He carefully documented all items of potential concern with text and photos, giving me the information I needed to decide what repairs would be needed. He impressed me with the depth and range of his knowledge - including the roof, siding, furnace, insulation, wiring, pest mitigation, and more. He was able to answer all of my questions (and I ask a lot of questions :) ). He was friendly, patient, and positive the whole time. Ken emailed the completed report (80 pages) to me by 7 a.m. the next morning - wow! Then, after the sellers made some repairs, he went back to check that they were done to satisfaction. I greatly valued this because I was moving from another state and could not easily re-visit to check it myself. Overall, Ken was a very great pleasure to work with! I highly recommend him to everyone! read more

My wife and I are buying our first home, which is what lead us to meet Ken. Being our first inspection, Ken was very understanding and took time to explain and show his findings to us. He is incredibly knowledgeable and paired with his thorough inspection, my wife and I felt informed and aware of any potential issues with the property. A truely awesome dude that provides professional and personable inspections. read more

We were buying a home in North Albany, Oregon while trying to move from Texas. No easy feat! We found Ken from Greater Purpose through glowing reviews online and they were absolutely spot-on. From the first phone call onwards, Ken is very responsive and takes the time to listen and answer questions. After walking through with him at the home inspection, to the detailed report after inspecting our house, we felt very confident about buying our first home. Ken gave pointers a long the way about how to do potential repairs. The home inspection report was excellent (great layout of the detail and respective pictures of the possible home repairs). The report helped us define which repairs to prioritize and to most importantly know that we were making a good decision to buy the home. As well, we were impressed that all of his gear was the latest and greatest (my husband noticed that as he is a geek for gadgets/tools). I am a worrier about things like radon testing and Ken provides an active radon test with a data printout and explanation of the results for peace of mind. Our realtor was super impressed with Ken as well at the home inspection and will be recommending him to his future clients. Overall, we can't recommend Greater Purpose and Ken enough. Five stars! And if we could give more stars, we would! read more

If I could give more stars, I would! We have bought and sold two houses prior to this current purchase and Ken is by far the best home inspector we have ever worked with. He even walked the roof and the house has a very steep roof. He went above and beyond! We had so many questions and he took his time and answered them thoughtfully. He is thorough and very knowledgeable. He even spent time talking to the roofer we had come to do an estimate as a follow up to his inspection of the roof. He went through his findings and photos with the roofer. He is the best! I highly recommend him! read more

Ken is great!! We are buying a house in Corvallis and Ken was very highly recommended by our realtor - for good reason. He was so thorough, so kind and very patient - answered all of our questions, took extra time to explain anything we were unsure about and even checked on things that weren't required. He truly does go above and beyond. His inspection report was extremely detailed and he got it to us very quickly. We will be recommending him to anyone who asks. read more

We are purchasing a condo in Corvallis and relied on Greater Purpose Home Inspection as we live in San Diego. Ken did a very thorough inspection, including recommendations and color photos. The sellers told us the jetted tub motor was broken. Ken reset the motor and ran the jets for 20 min. We were very happy with the report he provided and now we can move forward with a better idea of the condition of the condo. We would definitely recommend this company. read more

Ken was referred to me by my realtor. I was able to talk to him on my first all and inspection was scheduled within my timeframe. He came to the house I had contract on the time scheduled. He is very professional, very knowledgeable. He sent me his inspection report the following day. I'm very impressed with his work, the report is very detailed and I can say that he didn't miss a thing, from the roof to foundation, yard and beyond, his report shows an excellent workmanship, complete to the detail with recommendations on how to fix problem areas. Best of all, his report guided me in my decision regarding the purchase of the house. I am so thankful that I he did my home inspection, and I would highly recommend Ken to anyone intending to buy or sell property. He is a person you can trust. read more

Ken is extremely knowledgeable and more than thorough. He is meticulous in every aspect of your inspection and debriefing.... quite easily one of the most helpful, honest and straightforward human beings. He is literally the best home inspector I have come across in this state: one of the most financially sound resources available to families when buying or selling their home. Ken will tell you what needs to be done to sell your house without issue..... will tell you everything he discovers-large or small- when you are selling or purchasing a home. He will delineate: those issues which need immediate attention, those which will be need to be watched and or dutifully maintained, and even those which will be quick fixes..... he and Jill (his wife and partner) are amazing people with whom to work. I have bought and sold homes using Ken and others (when Ken wasn't available): Ken's information is worth waiting for! Use no other company for home inspections if you want to do things properly the first time! Ken did not ask for a review. He did not even know I was going to write this. I just ran across his name while I was looking for a specialist.... and realized I never got sat down and thanked him for everything he had done for our family home purchases and sales. I thought I could do this by writing a review. (I was also not surprised when I found out that he was a high star reccomendation from my greatest discovery in a contractor: Harry Wallace Construction.) Thanks Ken and Jill!! read more

My wife and I were buying our first home back in November 2019 and had Greater Purpose do the inspection. Very friendly and explained everything to me about what he was looking for. Very knowledgeable and made us feel at ease with buying the house. Great experience!! read more

Ken is one of the best in all of Oregon. He's very trustworthy, very knowledgeable and he does a very through job, follows the code to the T and leaves no stone unturned. If I could give him 6 stars, I would. He really helped us make the decision regarding a house. I must add that he is always available to discuss if we have questions or concerns and he goes out of his way to explain everything very nicely. He loves his job and takes pride in what he does. read more

Ken is extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond what he needs to do to satisfy the customer. Best report in the Willamette Valley. Best price in the Willamette Valley. read more

We bought our first home in Albany, OR in July of 2016. Our realtor recommended Ken Wells to do our home inspection before we purchased our new home. Ken is a very nice person; we enjoyed interacting with him--not to mention, he endured 10+ hours of nagging from the seller regarding the condition of the house (commendable--we left early!). He is clearly dedicated to providing home-buyers with the most accurate information possible. We felt that he genuinely wanted us to be confident in our purchase. We were surprised to receive an EXTREMELY detailed, 50-page report on ALL aspects of the house within 48 hours (including pictures, diagrams, and explanations). He was also forthcoming when he felt he couldn't give us an accurate representation (e.g. He couldn't access a certain area of the house due to seller's clutter). After the first inspection, we negotiated repairs with the seller based on Ken's report. We then asked Ken to re-inspect before closing, and he provided us with another detailed report of his findings. Not to mention, he made sure to always be available to answer any questions we had via phone or email. This was particularly helpful, considering how stressed and overwhelmed we were during the home-buying process! We would absolutely recommend using Greater Purpose Home Inspections before purchasing a home in this area. We promise--buyer's remorse won't be an issue if Ken inspects your new home! -Dave & Tyler read more