With the first house, Adam turned up enough problems that we passed on that house and rescheduled another inspection on a different residence. He proceeded to flush up a litany of issues there as well, all with merit and all any buyer would want to know about. The sellers are currently mulling over a healthy list we presented that require remediation if we are to buy the property. Our realtor is not at all happy with Adam, and that's when you know you've hired a winner! He's a little more expensive, but in his case you really get what you pay for. Stuart Thornton read more

The process was incredibly easy and stress free. Adam Morvee was friendly, accommodating, and explained everything clearly to a first-time home buyer. Highly recommend! read more

Since we were out of state as our newly built home was nearing completion, we decided to spend the $695 for an inspection. After researching options, I went with Ground Up as he seemed like a solid inspector. I was not at the home for the inspection but received a report. Having purchased a new construction home before, I was (pleasantly) surprised at the lack of findings. What was disappointing is that, shortly after the inspection and within 48 hrs of moving in to our home, we found a number of issues not mentioned or discovered during the inspection process. To name a few: - hall bathroom sink leak. After 2 hand-washings (literally hours after walking in to our home) we found a large puddle under the sink. - lack of sweep under master bathroom frameless shower door. The large gap has nothing installed and approx a cup of water leaks out with every use. - kitchen sink pipe leak. Almost identical to the hallway sink leak. - upstairs bathroom shower arm loose. - 2 missing screens in master bedroom. Now, not every inspector notes screens but since he noted that the upstairs bathroom was missing a screen, it would seem reasonable that this was being checked for. Thankfully, our builder was already aware of the additional missing screens or we would have had zero recourse after closing. - HVAC system would not shut off when reaching set temp. Ex: set to 70 degrees but would still be chugging along at 75. None of these issues were found or mentioned in the report. Thankfully, we have an awesome builder and all these issues have been resolved, but the lack of thorough inspection left us very vulnerable to water damage in our home and financial loss if we'd had to pay to resolve all these issues ourselves. Due to this I cannot recommend Ground Up. read more

Excellent service, even though it was a wet stormy day adam didn't hesitate to check everything out and I mean everything. He was very thorough and very reassuring in his evaluation of the property. I would not hesitate to use him again or recommend his services. read more

I am so glad I found Adam to inspect my duplex. He was on time and did a great job. The report was easy to read and contained all the components I needed to decided if I wanted to continue with the home purchase. He was very informative during the process. He even mentioned things he noticed that should get fixed but don't need to be priority number one. It was easy to schedule and went smoothly. read more

Were told Adam was thorough so decided to pay extra but a 20 min inspection where 2 of the 3 issues were things I or the agent pointed out is not good value. Adam missed several issues that were present at time of inspection that required attention that since we acquired the property. We would not use again. read more

If you are in need of a home inspector, I can't recommend Adam Morvee highly enough. I've used his services three times. He's professional, communicative, thorough, pragmatic, and I trust his inspections . Plus he's a great human being. read more

The most recommended home inspector in Bellingham, WA. I used Adam for two inspections during my house search. Of note, Adam saved me from buying one disaster property that looked good on the surface but in fact had many serious issues under the surface, issues the sellers' failed to disclose. Thankfully, the second home inspection turned out far better. Beyond saving my bacon on the first property, the top 5 things I appreciated about working with Adam... 1) Friendly and patient with expert advice. As others have said, Adam patiently answered all questions I had onsite and in follow up emails and phone calls, and he offered clear guidance on what items were serious and how best to address them both immediately and over time. 2) Adam offers affordable sewer line inspections which normally require hiring a separate plumbing company to perform saving both time and money in the inspection process. 3) Adam's reports are exceptionally detailed and are delivered as both a web page (HTML) and PDF based which make them easy to share with anyone from realtors to contractors. 4) After the seller makes repairs, for a reasonable rate, Adam offers to reinspect all fixes giving thumbs up or down. 5) In my research, Adam was the most recommended inspector in Bellingham, WA providing peace of mind that you're working with the best. If there's only one downside to Ground Up, it's that Adam is in high demand. Thus be sure to have your agent book ASAP. This said, both times I worked with Adam he proactively moved up my appointment based on changes in his schedule so the date he gives is generally the latest (versus the soonest) he'll be able to perform your inspection. Thank you again, Adam! read more

Believe the hype. After reading all the good reviews, we hired Adam to look under the hood and find the hidden flaws in our newly acquired house. He really is the go-to-guy for this kind of stuff. Friendly, straight up, knowledgeable, takes time to answer all your questions and also help figure out the weird little things about your house you've been wondering about. I definitely recommend. read more

We have used Adam three times now as an inspector who will really dig thoroughly on your behalf as a buyer, and I can't imagine using (or perhaps even believing) anyone else. Not that he is only looking for the negative things - the first time, he did a very complete report on a prospective house for us and his advice at the walk-through afterward was, "If you like this house, you need to buy this house - it is one of only about 5 to 10 per year that I do that are are this good". And we did, and he was right, there has not been a single negative surprise in our entire time here. On the other extreme, he recently did a very deep dive (54 pages and 70+ photos) into an older and more challenging home that we were considering, and pulled up handfuls of call-outs that were not shown in a much lighter weight seller's inspection done by another company (which was intended to show that not much was needed to do). You need this guy on your side, it is a confidence booster whether with good or bad results. Plus, his website/booking functionality is easy, his text follow-ups are helpful, he is prompt and professional and pleasant, has all of the needed toys to do the job right, obviously loves his profession and is an upbeat person, his prices are fair, and he has good recommendations for specialized contractors or general handywork people that might be needed. A full 5 stars, hands down. read more

Adam is the guy if you need a quality inspection! He was going out of town, but moved things around to get me into his schedule, which was great because I had a limited time to approve my inspection contingency. It is the second time I have used Adam. The first time he found a rat infestation in a house I was hoping to buy ...and I am so grateful he did. This time his review was clean and we bought the house. He is very thorough, produced a very professional report and gave great advice about ways to remedy some defects he found in the house. Without hesitation, I would recommend using Adam for your home inspection. read more

Adam recently did an inspection for a client of mine and was very thorough! He took the time to walk through with myself and my client and explain each item. He did a fantastic job explaining what was a must fix and what wasn't as important. I will continue to use Adam and would highly recommend him as a home inspector! read more

Adam, at GROUND UP INSPECTION, knows his stuff. Set up your appointment online, he sends texts to confirm inspection date and time so you can't forget. He spent over two hours crawl spacing and attic hunting in our new home. He uses moisture and heat measuring tools to find any leaks in walls floors and ceilings. When his inspection was complete, he spent 45-60 minutes going over his findings, with me in detail, and offering suggestions on how to resolve said issues...awesome. Later that evening he emailed a detailed report with issue descriptions and photos to back up his findings. The report was thorough and professionally written. Great job Adam, this report helps us know our home better and how to keep it in good health for years to come. read more

Adam did a great job of both inspecting the property, walking us around to areas of concern, and documenting it in his written report. His eye for detail was impeccable. read more

Very thorough and detailed inspection performed and was able to present report almost immediately. He took the time to explain the work needed and gave me the information necessary for making a well-informed purchase. I will definitely use Ground Up again. read more

Very thorough and detailed inspection and report. Feel very confident in my home purchase because of this. Came highly recommended by our realtor and I can see why. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends. Received our report same day inspection was done! Love the color pictures! Very appreciative of the Covid safety features. read more

You can't beat Adam for a thorough and well-documented inspection. I've had him do two houses for me now and he doesn't miss a thing. He also gives you a realistic overall picture of how well the houses are holding up. read more

We are first-time homebuyers who had no experience with home inspections or the home-buying process. Adam was extremely thorough in his inspection, gracious in answering all of our many questions, and patient as we learned about the process. I really feel like he went above and beyond by also being extremely available and answering more of our questions after the inspection without additional charge. I sent him several emails with additional follow-up questions and he got back to us immediately with very helpful answers. It made us feel confident that we were making the correct decision. He really helped us understand the major risks that we were taking on as potential homebuyers, as well as which of the projects we could easily take on ourselves. Importantly, he highly recommended that we do a sewer line inspection even when nobody else was suggesting that (not even our realtor), and it turned out that there were significant sewer line problems. It was very important information to have before purchasing the house, and it made us confident that his instincts about the potential issues with the house were spot on. I really appreciated Adam's service, honest advice, and valuable feedback in our first home-buying experience! read more

One word: outstanding. Adam has an incredible eye for detail and is a master in the art of elucidation. He notices and points out everything that could be a potential problem, pitfall, or simply cost me money in the future. His exemplary service and product could, in my case, save me tens of thousands of dollars and mountains of headaches. I'm certain he picked up on things other inspectors would have missed by only complying with the required checklist. He also offers a pre-offer inspection which I will use before making any future purchase offers. Highly recommended. read more

As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of anxiety about getting all my official "ducks in a row," and that included finding and hiring a top-notch home inspector. Adam was recommended to me by three realty and lending professionals, and of course I looked to Yelp for guidance as well. I'm happy to report that Adam Morvee of Ground Up is as good as everyone says he is. Most importantly, his home inspection is logical and thorough, and the resulting official report is detailed and easy to understand; text is accompanied by photos, with problem areas highlighted, and areas of concern are categorized by urgency, safety, or other important signifiers. Adam is also genuine and personable; he patiently answered my many questions, and encouraged me to contact him any time for follow up or clarification. He strikes me as an honorable and trustworthy person and business owner, committed to excellent customer service, and I highly recommend him. read more

Very professional and very thorough. Adam's inspection helped us make the decision whether to buy our home or not. He found things that were unsafe in my home that the owner did not tell us about. I would definitely use him for EVERY home inspection and would tell my friends and family to get him too. If you want it done right, call Adam read more

I couldn't have been happier that our agent recommended Adam at GroundUp Inspection. He met us after the inspection and went through every small detail, as much as we we're willing to listen to. It was clear immediately upon meeting him that he not only takes pride in what he does, but actually loves it. He's down to earth, friendly, and very, very detail oriented, which is exactly what you want in a home inspector. Not only were we thrilled with the content of his inspection, but we were even more impressed with his willingness to stay afterwards and talk with us as long as we wanted to. Never did we get the impression that he was in a hurry to leave, even though he had just come down from a 140 degree attic and it was just about dinner time. I could not recommend him more highly! read more

Adam is extremely knowledgeable and does one of the most through inspections I have experienced. He is professional as well as personable who shared his knowledge in repair of my future house. I would highly recommend him and would easily use him again. read more

I've bought several homes in my life and know the importance of getting a good inspector prior to the sale of the home, not only for negotiation purposes (wouldn't you rather the seller pay for neglected repairs than you, yourself?) but also to avoid unpleasant surprises days, months, years after your purchase. I got a list of 5 guys and Adam stood out. I called him and we set up an appointment well within the timeframe I had within contract to have the home inspected. Adam stayed in communication with me and kept his appointment. Within 12 hours I had a very detailed, efficient and through inspection report that I could use to email to contractors to get estimates for repairs. I highly recommend him, he's professional, through and his reports are detailed with good pictures of the issues. On a side note, since I'm new to the area, I asked him for references for good reliable repair people and he was happy to help me with this. read more