Cannot recommend highly enough. Reis was communicative at every step leading up to the inspection, showed up on time (and even gave us a heads up that he thought he was on schedule but might be delayed by traffic well in advance), and was very friendly and professional. He was masked and very clearly taking COVID precautions very seriously, which was greatly appreciated. The inspection was extremely thorough compared to others I've had in the past, but still completed in a time that seemed more than reasonable. At the end of the inspection Reis gave me a tour of the house from top-to-bottom and not only covered everything he planned to put in his report, but also gave lots of additional context about why it mattered, how it could be remediated, and how soon action was needed - this is the kind of above-and-beyond experience that separates the best from everyone else. He was upfront ahead of time about the possibility that he would be unable to perform a requested service, and when it turned out that he was in fact unable he recommended someone in the area that could. A wonderful experience as a homeowner, and a truly nice guy to boot. You couldn't hope to do any better. read more

Reis showed up on time and spent 3 hrs on the inspection. He was thorough, knowledgeable and we learned so much from him during the walkthrough. He pretty much taught us 'house ownership 101' which we direly needed. Highly recommend Reis! read more

Reis showed up with double makes. He is also very knowledgeable in explaining the problems, root causes and solutions. His rate is competitive. I wish I have hired him earlier!! read more

Reis did a great job doing our pre-inspection. He is very thorough and will answer any questions you have. We are very appreciative of the report and what we can do to get our home ready to go on the market. Thank you, Reis! read more

We were completely satisfied with our April home inspection. The details, careful descriptions, and advice was top tier. I like that Reis has a lot of knowledge about Seattle properties. The inspection report was well done. Thanks Reis! read more

Reis is your man! He did an incredible job in inspecting our house under contract. I must admit that we were a little nervous being first time home buyers, but Reis explained everything very well. I wish I had video recorded him when he explained the house exterior, it was such nicely explained. Pretty high quality reports as well, the summary report explains everything with pictures. I picked Reis primarily because of his good record and his qualification being member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). I filled up the online request for inspection scheduling, rest of the process was smooth. read more

Reis is the most thorough home inspector I have ever had. We decided to do a full inspection including a sewer scope. His experience as a 203k consultant and contractor was extremely valuable when we walked through a fixer upper property with him. His insights and recommendations for follow-up with other experts has saved us close to $50k!! I highly recommend Reis for any home owner who wants an honest evaluation/inspection of their property. read more

This review is based on below factors : If you don't fall into this criteria then Reis maybe the right person for your home inspection otherwise not . 1. Older home , I.e more than 70yrs 2. Needs repairs or is a rehab or a fixer upper. 3. You think inspection report will indicate not only the issues found but also point out the appropriate fixes with priority and indication of severity for each issue seperately. 4. Has images for every must repair issue listed so that the inspection report is useful to the repairing contractors . In our experience we found below good qualities 1. Inspector was on time. 2. Inspector is relatable , has pleasing personality and delivers report promptly. 3. Inspector was great to work with and was listening to the buyer. Key aspects which were missing which we have seen in other home inspectors 1. Inspector was not taking notes while inspection 2. Inspector skipped many parts of the house and indicated in the report very boiler plate message that inspection was not performed and call a specialized inspector for the task and this was done many times in the report 3. Inspector generalizing items rather than providing specifics and indicating exact location of the fixes . Major concerns 1. Inspection report lacked luster and was not worth while for sharing to general contractors for scoping the nature of fix needed 2. Inspection report had many boiler plate copy pasted text details which showed less time used to produce the same. 3. Inspection report lacked exact issues and skipped many inspection details . Ultimately we had to re-do home inspection with another inspector to get satisfactor report . read more

Reis assisted us in better understanding the house we were hoping to turn into our home. We were first time home buyers and Reis took the time to explain practically every point made in the inspection from roof vents to grounding wires. This attention to detail made us feel more confident about our purchase decision and took some of the stress away from the whirlwind that goes along with buying a home. I would strongly recommend Reis to anyone. read more

Hiring Reis is not recommended for those that would prefer to look at a home purchase and just say to themselves, "Weee, shiny! Its perfect and I'll buy it without any negotiation required!" Rather, if you want data, solid serious data, that you can use to either help you decide to buy / not buy, or as leverage for negotiation, you must hire Inside Out Building Inspection! read more

Nothing but praise for Inside Out Building Inspection! As a first-time homebuyer I had no idea where to begin looking for a home inspector. I found IOBI on Yelp and decided to give Reis a call. Within 24 hours she was able to respond and setup an inspection within the week! My impressions of Reis and the overall inspection process were all positive. She arrived on time and talked me through exactly what she would be doing during the isnpection. She brought a digital camera and took pictures of what seemed like everything in my condo and around my building! The inspection took just over an hour and throughout each phase I was given detailed explanations of not only what looked good and bad, but things to look out for in the future and expected lifetimes of appliances. The final deliverable is a home inspection report that was e-mailed to me within 24 hours of the inspection. It was filled with many of the pictures she took during the inspection and ratings (satisfactory, needs attention, etc.) of each aspect of a home. It's a great start to any wife's "honey-do" list or imminent things to address before buying the home! Reis is honest, straightforward, and very good at explaining things. You would be hard pressed to bring up a question she can't answer. The price of the inspection was worth every penny and I would highly recommend Inside Out Building Inspection to anybody buying or selling a home. read more

I received a referral for Inside Out from my mortgage broker. Reis and Eleanor were an extremely knowledgeable and detail-oriented inspection team. They combed through my house with a fine-toothed comb inside and out, and taught us how to use various appliances (electro-static dust filter, etc.) and what areas we needed to watch out for (un-guarded poop pipe in the garage = careful where you park!). We were able to insist on many costly seller-paid repairs based on their findings, and we never would have caught how bad some of the damage was if it weren't for Reis's thorough nature. I will say that they were, if anything, TOO thorough, in that they brought up every possible little concern and we had to really remind ourselves that inspectors are generally in it to show you the worst-case scenario and educate you about every problem, however minor. So don't let that scare you away from making an appropriate purchase! Keep in mind that having an inspector who teaches you about every little thing just means that you'll be better prepared to tackle all the eventual quirks and worries of home ownership down the road. We wound up purchasing the first home we had inspected, but I spent a lot of time trying to pick out a good inspector. (Everyone tells you "hire a good inspector" but no one tells you HOW to go about doing that.) In addition to being very knowledgeable, I appreciated that Reis and Eleanor didn't talk down to me. I was more involved in the purchase details than my husband, and therefore more savvy about a lot of the repair issues. However, many male inspectors I spoke to seemed to kind of write off my many concerns and assume that I was just "hysterical" over nothing. It's been quite a while since I've felt such a distinctly un-feminist vibe. Not the case with Inside Out! They explained everything like we were all grown-ups on the same terms -- imagine that. Reis has also been helpful in answering a couple follow-up questions I had down the line. Bottom line, I would not hesitate to use them again (if I weren't planning to die in the house we just bought), and I highly recommend them for any buyers who want a thorough, detailed inspection and a great report with plenty of details. read more

Ryan inspected a house I put an offer on last Friday. He worked in sections (e.g. outside, kitchen, bath, attic, ...). After each section, he described his findings in a way that showed his knowledge of building codes and thoroughness of the inspection. He not only described the good and the bad, but also their rationales and remedies. He was very open to questions. This gave me a good understanding as to what sort of deal I am getting myself in to. I received my inspection report within 24h in 2 PDF files: a summary and a full report. In my case the summary was 13 pages and the full was 36 referencing measurements and building standards. Inside out was recommended to me by a coworker of mine. Ryan was courteous, thorough and professional. I feel what i got was well worth their fees and would recommend them other home buyers. read more

Reis did an inspection for us last weekend. I don't have other inspections to compare her to, but the experience was great. She was very thorough, showed up early to the appointment to do a bunch of external examination, stayed over an hour after we expected to be done, and was cheerful the whole time. She seemed to really enjoy helping us understand all of the things she identified and walking us through what she felt the impact of each item was. She was so patient and so straightforward. She was careful to point out things that actually concerned her vs. things that were more like "hey, you'll probably want to fix this but it isn't a big risk or expensive concern". read more

Reis does a terrific job of thoroughly inspecting a property and reviewing the details carefully to be sure everyone clearly understands. I highly recommend Reis and Inside Out Building Inspection; I will use them again. read more

I was very pleased with Inside Out! Our realtor had been working with Reis for years and he highly recommended her so it wasn't even a question and we are very happy we did! She did a very through inspection and then walked with us through everything while we were still in the home. She then talked to us about the report and what she would say in it as well as her personal opinions from her background and as a home owner herself. She was very honest and didn't sugar coat things which we appreciated. I really appreciated that and have so much respect for her knowledge. The report she provided was extremely thorough as well and will be very helpful when we call contractors to do some of the repair work. My only concern (and it's so minor I considered not even mentioning it) is the inspection was done on a Tuesday at 2pm (completed by around 4:30) and we were told the report would come in 24-36 hours after based on business hours. We received it Friday at 6:30 pm and when you are waiting on something for buying a home even just a few extra hours feels like an eternity, let alone an extra day and a half. BUT I wasn't upset when we did get the report because it was extremely detailed, well written and clearly the time had been taken to make sure it was done right. So again, minor minor concern. Overall, I would absolutely recommend the folks at Inside Out and specifically Reis!! read more

Reis came back out to do another inspection for us this weekend. Her and her co-worker Eleanor came and did the inspection on a Sunday, which was awesome, and they got it done pretty quickly. Our appointment was scheduled for 2, but they get there early to check things out so we don't have to wait around as much. It's nice to know that though the house we are going to buy needs work, it's all little and most of it is manageable ourselves. Of course they are nit-picky; they have to be. But I appreciate that because it means I know what might be an issue in the future, and things that we need to watch out for. I will most definitely be recommending Reis and Eleanor in the future to other home buyers. read more

Reis did an excellent job on an inspection of our new house! He was extremely thorough and detail-oriented and thanks to him we feel way less nervous as the first time home owners. Highly recommended! read more

I highly recommend Reis and Inside Out Building Inspection. Reis completed our new construction inspection back in 2015 when we were buying our home. He was phenomenal to work with -- hugely knowledgeable and informative. We have recently had an issue with condensation in our attic and we were having trouble trusting the evaluations and estimates we received, so we called Reis to get his opinion on the situation. He met with us for an hour over Zoom just now and gave us great advice after taking the time to listen to us describe the situation and providing an excellent perspective on the situation. It's a total pleasure to work with someone who is so good at their job! Thanks, Reis! read more

Reis and Wendy were awesome! Very thorough, made sure to explain everything along the way and make sure we understood, took time time to answer all our questions, provided estimates of cost to fix any issue we asked about, showed up earlier than we did to get started and we even showed up 15 mins early! The report they sent through after the inspection was very thorough and detailed and will be a great tool to use to help us keep track of all the little fixes we need to make after getting into the home. Reis is extremely knowledgeable, down to earth, funny, and great to work with. We'd absolutely use them again! Being first time home buyers, Reis made us feel confident about the biggest decision we've had to make yet! read more

Inside Out was easy to schedule, punctual, and turned their report around quickly. Reis was very knowledgeable and able to explain things in a clear and concise manor. I would use Inside Out again in a heartbeat. read more

We are first-time home buyers who have pretty minimal knowledge of home maintenance and things like that. Our brokers recommended Reis and we are so glad they did because she is the best! She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and took time to make sure we understood the issues with the home and answer all our questions. We came away with a strong understanding of what work the house needs and the priorities, but without feeling overwhelmed. Thank you Reis and Greg for your expertise and patience! read more

Reis has been a true pleasure to work with. We were nervous as first time home buyers, but he patiently walked us through the inside and outside of our home and gave us thoughtful suggestions on the repairs. His enthusiasm for what he does made the process fun and we came away much more informed home owners. Without question, we will be using Reis again in the future. read more

I have used Reis at Inside Out Building Inspection twice now for personal purchases and have referred her many times to my clients as well. Though I have experience building homes I would not purchase any property without Reis's inspection. She has saved me countless amounts of money and heartache by her thorough evaluation. A definite 5 star business professional! read more

This review is specifically for Kelli Dixon who performed a home inspection for us about a year ago. We were moving to WA from CA and unable to be present for the actual inspection. We decided to sell our home a year after we purchased it due to an unexpected job change that required relocation. After we accepted an offer and the potential buyer did the standard home inspection, our attic was found to be completely covered in mold. Imagine our surprise. We had our inspection done a year ago and all she noted in the report was some "discoloration" in the attic and recommended better ventilation. A new roof was installed in April 2014 and with it, eight new vents to provide adequate attic ventilation according to USB code. After the buyer's inspection, we had it assessed by a professional who confirmed it was black mold and it had been manifesting for years!!! The damage has cost us thousands of dollars and our buyer, but that is not the worst of it. Our 1 year old son has had reoccurring sinusitis and upper respiratory issues this last year. He has had five ear infections in the past 6 months, placed on multiple antibiotics and persistent congestion with overall poor health. Our pediatrician had recommended possible surgery to place 'tubes' and thought he was developing a resistance to the antibiotics because he continued to get sick immediately after every course completed. We found it strange it would all of a sudden clear up when we were on a longer vacation or he would spend the weekend at his grandparents' house. Come to find that the mold was the culprit for his health problems. It is infuriating that MOLD, blatant and clearly visible to any amateur such as ourselves would be missed and claimed as mere "discoloration." We definitely would NOT have purchased the home if we knew how serious the mold situation was. In addition, our crawl space is a complete disaster and according to a professional contractor, the water problem has been neglected for years. Kelli did mention a few points regarding the crawl space, but did not divulge the extent of the damage (i.e. undermining the foundation of the house, A NATURAL SPRING!!). I understand that inspection is limited to visual examination and the inspector is not an expert in every craft, however the issues that we are dealing with were obvious. We've had other services provided in our home that required access to our crawl space (i.e. ADT Security, pest control) who all mentioned what appeared to be a significant water issue. Bottom line. We would not have purchased the home if she would have done her job. read more

My fiance and I are first time home buyers. We found Reis through Yelp because we saw good reviews. I agree with those reviews now after experiencing an inspection with InsideOut. The townhouse inspected was relatively new and looked rather clean so we didn't expect much to be wrong with it. The listing agent said there was only two broken bulbs from the previous inspection. Turns out there was a lot more than that. Reis showed us the attic and it was surprising what was found. Some deal breaking damage! Never suspected water / fungus damage or rodent infestation among other findings. The inspection was quite eye-opening and educational. I'm happy to have had the inspection and I would hire her again. read more

We used Reis for 2 different home inspections based on our agent's recommendation. She is a little more expensive than other options, but I absolutely think it is worth it. She gives you -Straight, no BS answers. -Thorough examination -Has never seemed rushed, is patient enough to explain every issue she sees. -Knowledgeable and very willing to tell you when she doesn't know the answer. -She will happily explain some of the band-aids and quick fixes that can help prevent problems from getting worse. She has ZERO obligation to do this and I was a *little* surprised when she would give me that advice- but it is incredibly helpful and much appreciated. I won't go into much more detail because it is covered in all the other 5 star reviews (this will be her 12th, with no reviews less than 5 stars). Suffice it to say if you want a high-quality home inspection (which you do), call Reis. read more

I've used Reis at Inside Out twice now for home inspections and completely trust her crew's thoroughness and attention to detail. One of those houses I did not buy based on her report. That inspection was money well spent. Completely worth the cost to know I would have been getting into a money pit. The other house I did buy was larger and had two inspectors on the team. They pointed out some unusual wiring and deck construction, that while not immediately hazardous, we did eventually get around to fixing based on her suggestions. Not only did she give me an understanding of what I was buying, she gave me input on how to improve the issues that she found. I'm confident that when it comes time to sell our house, we will have an excellent inspection and I will call Reis again to inspect properties under our consideration. read more

We used Reis for our purchase inspection of a new home, and I highly recommend her service. The thoroughness of her report impressed me. It's also impressive that she continues to research in her field as to what's common and accepted in inspections (I've found a few forum posts by her when I went to double check her report). She's priced a little higher than some others ($10-20 more), but I'm coming back the next time I need an inspector. read more

We've used Reis from Inside Out Building Inspection for both our move-in Inspection and the 1 year follow-up. We had a new construction home from an excellent builder, but Reis was still very thorough and had a ton of knowledge for every question we asked. As new home owners, it was great to get expert advice on WHY something is important to check and advice on key points of the home to keep an eye on in the coming years. Her report even comes with photos of possible problem areas. We've recommended Reis to our friends too. read more

Outstanding community leader, Reis sets an unparalleled expectation to do the best everyday. All of my interactions have exceeded expectations and communication has been a breeze. It's clear Reis is passionate about his work. read more

Reis rocks with home inspections. She is fun, engaging, and has solid data to present and help interpret for her clients. Reis was direct but not rude, thorough yet efficient, and seemed genuinely passionate about helping people learn about their home from the inside out. She also gives each client a binder full of information to read through later -- all about general house maintenance and issues to watch for (and how to deal with it). Overall, I'd recommend anyone to Reis - especially if you want the hard, honest truth about the health of your home. read more

Working with Reis on our first inspection here in Seattle was amazing. She was very thorough and went through every little thing with us. She also is great for folks who are new to home buying and inspections! 5+ stars. read more

I have relied on Reis for the past few years to partner with my clients on their home inspections. I have had many clients tell me they have never had an inspector be so thorough! Reis is professional, yet approaches her job with a good sense of humor. I sell a lot of older homes, and Reis has a very balanced approach with older homes. As far as inspectors go, I recommend her without hesitation! read more

Reis was 100% thorough and our experience with her inspection was top-notch! Not only did she go over every inch of the house with us, she made sure that we understood everything she said and put the items that came up into perspective. She was invaluable in this home buying process and on top of everything else she is incredibly personable and prompt. Was willing to work with a VERY tight timeline and was nothing but gracious about it. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a home inspection - enjoyable, thorough and informative! read more

I was very impressed with how this entire process went. Being a first home buyer it is stressful and looking through a house can be somewhat overwhelming. The Inside Out Building Inspection team gave outstanding notes and despite there being a list I was able to understand what was important and what was normal. Super happy. Thank you! read more

I really appreciate the service provided by Ryan. Courteous, professional, timely and professional. I was in a time crunch and he really helped me with the quick response on the pest inspection I needed. Ryan also gave me a few tips about some other potential issues so I could fix them before a real problem developed. This information had nothing to do with the inspection I paid for - he was just being helpful! Thank you!! read more

Reis earns her 5-stars as she is very experienced, and is a straight shooter when it comes to laying out what the inspection finds. She is very thorough and it's well worth hiring her to inspect any residential property you're considering buying. She also has good communication skills and is timely with appointments and follow up. All in all, it was a great experience having her do our home inspection! read more

I would strongly recommend Reis and Inside Out Building Inspection to any family member or friend in need of an inspection. More accurately, I would insist that they use Reis because of how knowledgeable we found her to be and how incredibly thorough we believe her work is. Reis did two inspections for us, and did both of those incredibly well. However, Reis really impressed us most with her knowledge of an inspection that she did not do for us... We were getting ready to put an offer in on a town-home in West Seattle during an extremely hot Seattle market where buyers were doing crazy things like waiving inspection. The seller hired a company that did an "inspection" and would provide the report to prospective buyers for $150.00. We purchased the opportunity to review the report. To our untrained eye, everything seemed on the up and up. Just to be sure, we asked Reis to take a look at it and she agreed. Reis called out a few things in the text of the report that concerned her, namely something she picked up that indicated that the inspector may not have spent an adequate amount of time at the property to conduct a through inspection. When she got to the pictures she noticed a discoloration on the exterior wall and questioned whether the kitchen was on the other side of that discoloration. Having visited the house earlier I knew that it was. Reis said that it may be nothing but that I should consider returning to the property and seeing if the discolored spot was soft, which could indicate water damage. As a result of Reis' keen eye, we told our realtors not to submit our offer until going back to the property to check to see if the spot was "soft" which would indicate water damage. The spot was indeed soft and we decided not to make our offer. In the end, Reis could tell more about the condition of the house from a picture than the inspector that took the picture could tell from actually inspecting the property. Potential disaster averted! Within a month we were under contract in a new home, after a full inspection (done by Reis of course), and are now enjoying what we feel was one of the last few good deals to be had in all of King County. Next time we need an inspection, we will again call Reis and Inside Out. read more

We've had the pleasure of using Reis for two inspections (first house fell through) and I continue to be amazed with her skill and professional demeanor. She is there to educate the buyer, point out all that we need to know, and things we didn't know we should know. She remains objective yet friendly while interacting with you, making the process only as painful as the house she is inspecting. I feel more confident about the home knowing she has done the great job she does and I even plan on using her down the road to make sure we stay on top of house issues owners don't normally think about. read more